Ex-director of Wharton MBA admissions says too many people mess up when answering a common interview question
A lot of job candidates ramble at length when answering “Tell me about yourself,” which risks losing a recruiter’s interest. For as common an interview question as it is, it can still trip up a lot of job candidates. “Tell me about yourself.” One of recruiters’ favorite questions, the simple prompt can be daunting because…
I struggled with self-care after my husband’s cancer diagnosis. Reaching out to family and other caregivers for support helped.
The author (not pictured) was her husband’s caregiver when he had cancer. People often remark on how healthy my husband is. At 82, Barry scampers up and down hills like a mountain goat and out-paddles many members of his kayak group. So it came as a shock in September when we discovered he had stage…
Hertz is asking some renters if they want to buy their cars as it continues reducing its EV fleet
Hertz is continuing to reduce the number of EVs in its fleet by offering customers renting an electric car the opportunity to buy it at a bargain. Last year Hertz said it would sell 30,000 EVs, including cars from Tesla, Polestar, and Volvo, because of the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fire sale means…
Swiss flight attendant died due to ‘severe lack of oxygen’ after the plane filled with smoke
A 23-year-old Swiss International Air Lines flight attendant died due to a “severe lack of oxygen to the brain,” according to an autopsy reported by Blick, Switzerland’s largest newspaper. It comes after an incident on December 23, when Swiss Flight 1885 encountered engine problems, and the cabin was filled with smoke. The Airbus A220 was…
After Pornhub left Florida, VPN demand surged by more than 1,000%
Pornhub has withdrawn from Florida and other states over age-verification laws. Searches for VPNs in Florida skyrocketed after Pornhub exited the state over a new law requiring age verification for adult websites. VpnMentor told Forbes it “detected a surge of 1,150% in VPN demand” in Florida in the first few hours after the law took…
Hundreds of flights have been canceled in Washington, DC as Storm Blair brings heavy snowfall
A cargo jet is obscured by heavy snow in Louisville, Kentucky. More than half of flights were canceled at Washington, DC’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, according to data from FlightAware, as Storm Blair brought snow and ice to a large part of the country. The winter storm has triggered a state of emergency in…
Russia could share satellite tech with North Korea in exchange for troops sent to fight Ukraine, Antony Blinken says
North Korea has repeatedly tried and often failed to launch satellites into space. Russia could share satellite technology with North Korea in exchange for the troops it sent to fight Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned. Blinken said the US had reason to believe that “Moscow intends to share advanced space and…
Barnes & Noble boss is planning to open about 60 new stores in the US
Barnes & Noble and Waterstones boss James Daunt told the Financial Times it would be “logical” to consider listing the chains. James Daunt, the CEO of Barnes & Noble and Waterstones, said he would open about 60 new stores in the US. The British bookseller boss told the Financial Times that he is considering a…
I turned down a vice-president job that only offered 10 days off a year. As a mom of 2, I need more flexibility.
A mom turned down a job because it didn’t offer enough paid time off. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sherri Carpineto, senior director of strategy and operations Ascom Americas. It has been edited for length and clarity. A few years ago, I received an email from a recruiter out of the…
