What's a 1099 Position?

I’m interested in a job, but is says “This is a 1099 position; no benefits.”  Is this a scam?

Revealing to Recruiters Where Else You're Interviewing

What do I say if an interviewer asks me where else I’ve applied or interviewed? Do I have to tell them?

I Have a Linkedin Profile. What Now?

I keep hearing that I should have a Linkedin profile. So I created one and nothing much is happening. Now what?

Contacting Second Level Connections on Linkedin

I’ve found a few Second Level Connections on Linkedin that I’d like to contact. Is there any way to contact them?

Providing More Than What's Requested in a Job Application

I always hear that you want to make yourself stand out, so I’m thinking I should do more than what’s required in a job application. Like if they ask for three references, maybe I should give them five. Or if they want two writing samples, I’ll provide four. What do you think?

Introducing Yourself to a Recruiter

This may seem like a stupid question, but how do I introduce myself to a recruiter who already knows my name?

"Dropping Names" in Cover Letters

My dad’s friend works at a company I’d really like to work for, and his friend recommended I apply for a job within the company. Is it appropriate to “drop his name” in the cover letter?