Looking for a new job, getting rejected or applying and not hearing anything back can do a number on your confidence – which ...

The worst-case scenario is that person doesn't respond, but there's no shame in trying to advocate for yourself. Anderson herself has gotten such messages and "sometimes referred those people to ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dan Dougherty, a 41-year-old sales director from New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity. I jumped into the job hunt ...