The following are excerpts taken from an article written by Sue Shellenbarger, in the Wall Street Journal. Emotions run high during a last day on a job.  You want to vent frustrations with colleagues, have a few laughs, or just disappear. The last impression is the one...

Whether you are contacting an employment agency or a company in response to a specific job posting, there are key steps to take, to ensure the best outcome from that initial call. Do your research first.  Search the internet for information on the company and thoroughly...