My friend Chris Richardson from Talent Response has written a blog post on calculating an independent consulting rate that I know many of you will find valuable.          Take a look!  

For career changers, I recommend these two articles: Ready for the Big Leagues? Ask a Career Coach (New York Times) How To Negotiate for a Better Salary in a Bad Economy (Forbes)

Here’s a nifty post from The Ladders on 20 questions you should ask at your next job interview.  Keep it handy during your Brilliance-BasedTM job search.