Dear Career Experts, I just got fired supposedly for poor performance. Although, I heard my company isn't refilling the position. I feel like I was let go because the company was doing poorly, but is that okay to say in an interview? Our Twitter Advice Project (T.A.P.) is no longer an active campaign. To find an answer to the above question, please use the "Search" box in the right-hand column of this website.

June 28, 2022: J.T. O’Donnell’s CAREER AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Come get your career and job search questions answered by our founder & CEO J.T. O'Donnell.
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June 29, 2022: How To Answer Interview Questions Correctly
Are you landing job interviews but struggling to make it to the next round? Your interview answers could be to blame! Attend this live event to learn how to answer interview questions correctly.
What You'll Learn:
- Understand what you’re being assessed on during the interview process
- Determine the different types of interview questions and answer these effectively
- Stand out among other candidates by demonstrating your unique value
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July 1, 2022: Networking Masters
Join us for Networking Masters (think Toastmasters but for networking)! During this interactive group session, you'll exercise your networking and presenting skills so you can be a more confident connector!
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July 12, 2022: J.T. O’Donnell’s CAREER AMA (Ask Me Anything)
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July 13, 2022: How To Navigate LinkedIn Effectively
LinkedIn is not the easiest social media platform to navigate. If you wish you could make better use of this essential career tool, sign up for this event today!
What You'll Learn:
- The background and importance of LinkedIn
- How to get started with LinkedIn
- How to navigate the different areas of the platform
- Tips on how to get noticed on LinkedIn
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July 15, 2022: Networking Masters
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July 19, 2022: CAREER AMA (Ask Me Anything)
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July 20, 2022: How To Get A Promotion (And A Raise)
It can be tough getting that promotion at work, especially when you're not sure how to show you deserve one. If you want to get a promotion (and a raise!), attend this live event and learn how to make the case for a higher job title and salary.
What You'll Learn:
- Indicate that you’re ready to take your career to the next level
- Tips on how to position yourself for a promotion or raise
- Demonstrate your unique value and advice on how to have this conversation with your manager
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July 22, 2022: Networking Masters
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July 26, 2022: J.T. O’Donnell’s CAREER AMA (Ask Me Anything)
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July 27, 2022: How To Determine A Career Change
Not sure if it's time to change careers, or how to make a career change when you ARE ready? Sign up for this live event to learn exactly how to determine a career change.
What You'll Learn:
- Determine if a career change is the right move for you
- Identify a career path that aligns with your passions
- Develop an effective job search strategy that serves you
Hosted by: J.T. O'Donnell & Christina Burgio
Cost of Event: $5.00/ticket
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July 29, 2022: Networking Masters
Join us for Networking Masters (think Toastmasters but for networking)! During this interactive group session, you'll exercise your networking and presenting skills so you can be a more confident connector!
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LiquidPiston is an engineering service company that develops compact and efficient engines for vehicles and power generation. Their rotary engines are the first disruption to engine technology in over a century, and they're always on the lookout for talented engineers to join their team.
Are you interested in developing efficient thermodynamic combustion engines? Here's why you should consider working for LiquidPiston.
Facts About LiquidPiston
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LiquidPiston develops advanced rotary internal combustion engines based on the company’s patented thermodynamic cycle and engine architecture at their state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in Bloomfield, CT. Their combustion engines are compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, and multi-fuel capable, and are scalable from 1HP to over 1000 HP.
These engines are not Wankel engines; they're better. LiquidPiston boasts that their X Engine has "10x more power" and is "30% more efficient," improving on efficiency, weight, size, vibration, and noise.
LiquidPiston is currently focusing on military and aerospace markets but plans to enter industrial and commercial, marine, UAV, urban mobility, and automotive markets in the near future.
The engineering company was also featured on How It’s Made, a documentary series from the Science Channel.
4 Reasons To Work For LiquidPiston
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1. Work with an open-minded team with varied engineering backgrounds
LiquidPiston's team of engineers are trailblazers and mavericks, people who challenge the status quo and are the first to bring new ideas to market.
2. See your own ideas implemented (in 1-2 weeks vs. 1-2 years)
Innovation is rewarded at LiquidPiston. Employees are encouraged to push the boundaries in the world of combustion.
3. Operate with minimal red tape
At LiquidPiston, you havethe freedom to explore your passion, which can lead to incredible opportunities.
4. Work with a broad scope
You'll participate in the whole engine/product development process from scratch and under one roof.
Benefits & Perks At LiquidPiston
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- Health and dental plan
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Receive $5000 for referring an outstanding engineer
Career Opportunities At LiquidPiston
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If you're interested in working at LiquidPiston, visit the company's careers page to learn more!
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One of my jobs as a career coach is to help you see things from the recruiter's perspective. I actually was in the staffing recruiting industry before I became a career coach, so I know what they're thinking. And in this case, I don't want you to think of recruiters as the enemy. You want to enter into any conversation with a recruiter very informed, very calm, and very confident. Because if you do that, you're going to build a great relationship and get the results you're looking for.
What You Need To Know About Negotiating Salary With A Recruiter
@j.t.odonnell Reply to @jannaandschnorkie @j.t.odonnell How I salary negotiate with recruiters. #edutok#salary#salarynegotiation#learnontiktok#careertiktok#careeradvice#recruitment#recruiting#recruiter#jobtips#jobsearch#careermode♬ original sound - J.T. O'Donnell
Let's break this down. A recruiter cannot waste their time on you if they can't afford you. So when they're asking you about your salary expectations, they're just trying to figure out whether or not they can even present opportunities to you.
If a recruiter asks you about salary expectations, respond with a range.
Your salary range consists of two things:
- Walkaway rate (the lowest amount of money you can accept without looking for another job)
- Ideal salary
Now, your ideal salary is based on market research. It needs to be within alignment with the market. You need to make sure that you're not overreaching on that range and, at the same time, you don't want to sell yourself short. So you do your homework and figure out, based on your skill set and your location, what your ideal salary is.
Your salary range could be big, maybe tens of thousands of dollars difference between the lowest number (the walkaway rate), and the highest number (your ideal salary). But it's a range. And you should present that to the recruiter and say...
"My range is (blank). This is the least amount of money I can take, and this is what I'm hoping to make. And that's really dependent upon the benefits, the opportunity itself, and what's involved. Do you have any opportunities that fit that range?"
That's how you start this conversation.
Recruiters hate it when people avoid the salary conversation. If you went into a store as a customer and asked, "How much does this cost?" and the salesperson said, "Well, let's get to know each other more before I tell you," that would feel super shady, wouldn't it? Well, that's what you're doing in this situation if you're not upfront because the recruiters are the buyers, the customers, and you're the business-of-one, the service provider selling your services.
So, when negotiating salary with a recruiter, you should be very confident, calm, and relaxed, and be able to explain your range. When you do that, you look so professional. And now the recruiter is excited because this is their first interaction with you. They're thinking, "This person—they know their range, they know their worth, they know what they want. I can work with this person."
Ultimately, it's all about doing some research and knowing your value as an employee, and then communicating that effectively with a salary range. That's all you have to do to successfully negotiate salary with a recruiter.
If you need more help negotiating salary with a recruiter or hiring manager, I can help.
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