Cat Cherry

Working Hard Is Not Enough

I had a meeting with my boss yesterday about a matter unrelated to this post, however he said one thing that stuck in my mind. “The company doesn’t promote people because they work hard or get the job done – there are hundreds of people out there who will work hard and get the job done just as well as anyone else. When it comes to promotions, the company looks for people who are able to...

Cat Cherry

Interview Question #43: How Would You Describe Yourself?

In interviews you’re often asked to describe yourself, and typically most people rattle off a few answers that they think might sound impressive. Sometimes they sound truthful, other times they don’t. I have heard of employers who will immediately discount someone if they say they are ‘reliable’, stating that it either doesn’t really relate to being in the job or they...