Interviewers, tired of asking the same old questions again and again, are posing unique interview questions to job seekers. Some of of which, seemingly have no right answer. Job seekers have reported being asked which they prefer, 'Star Wars' or 'Star Trek.' We're not talking about the usual head scratchers or about jobs where this information is relevant, such as at a comics store or special effects studio. No, organizations of all sizes, and in a variety of industries, are posing unusual questions to their interviewees.

Every day, we get questions from people seeking special assistance with their job searches. One common theme is job searching with a criminal record. How much should you disclose and when should you disclose it? How do you explain your criminal record and still land a job? How do you address it during an interview?

There are so many variables that make finding a job even more complicated if you have a criminal record. And in a challenging job market, many feel like they don't have a chance against job seekers with clean records.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that in 2009, more than 7.2 million people were under some form of correctional supervision including probation, prison, jail, and parole. More than 97 percent of all U.S. prisoners are eventually released, and communities are absorbing nearly 650,000 formerly incarcerated individuals annually, according to a report by the Council of State Governments.

Many of our readers have asked recently, "Why won't employers call me back?" Job seekers get that employers can't always respond to every single applicant ... but to never so much as e-mail or call someone back after an interview? What gives?

Some job seekers have applied to hundreds of jobs and haven't received as much as an e-mail acknowledging receipt of the resume. Others haven't heard a peep from HR or the hiring manager after having an interview (or two or three). Job seekers are left scratching their heads wondering why they can't get even a "thanks, but no thanks" from employers. There are two sides to this story.

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You might consider Mark Jeffries a modern-day Cyrano de Bergerac ... if you want to woo a new boss or potential client, that is.

In his new book, "The Art of Business Seduction: A 30-Day Plan to Get Noticed, Get Promoted, and Get Ahead" Jeffries shows readers how to reinvent their business personalities and become successful by blending networking, psychology, language, observation, interpretation, intelligence and interest.

We asked Jeffries to explain some of the more intriguing points of his book and how you can become a seducer or seductress in the boardroom.

The majority of today's workers wouldn't recognize the world of Sterling Cooper (which changed to Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce in the current season). Thanks to the Lucky Strike account, there is a supply closet filled with cartons of the famous cigarettes, and employees smoke them - at their desks, in the hallways and even in the elevators. Executives have liquor cabinets in their offices, cocktails are served during meetings and the three-martini lunch is the norm. And Casual Friday? No such thing.

But when it comes to finding love, it's not just reserved for primetime. Regardless of the economy, one thing remains the same: The workplace fuels romance.

Recently, the Brookings Institute released the Q3 edition of its MetroMonitor, a "quarterly, interactive barometer of the health of America's 100 largest metropolitan economies." The MetroMonitor analyzes trends in U.S. metro employment, unemployment, economic performance, housing prices and real estate-owned properties to determine the rate of the country's recession and recovery.

"Competition for seasonal positions will be intense as the job market is flooded with qualified candidates vying for a smaller number of open positions," said Brent Rasmussen, President of CareerBuilder North America. "Employers tell us they are accepting the majority of their seasonal applications during October and November, meaning job seekers need to identify and apply for those opportunities now."

I did some detective work and found 20 jobs whose entry-level salaries range from $41,000 to $77,000 a year. Compare these to the national mean of $41,231 for all workers and that's a nice chunk of change for starting out in a new career.

One thing to keep in mind: While there are jobs that pay well at the entry-level, that pay is usually related to education. If you want a high starting salary, you'll have to do your homework ... literally. Certifications, post-secondary education and baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degrees are usually needed for these jobs.

Here are 20 jobs with high entry-level salaries, according to SalaryExpert.com, which powers CBSalary.com:

In addition to reinforcing key skills and experience, a cover letter demonstrates your desire to work for the employer and the specific ways in which your expertise can benefit the firm. More importantly, it helps differentiate you from other job seekers and provides incentive to contact you for an interview.

Even if composition isn't your forte, you can still create a killer cover letter. Here's how:

An employee's experience with management begins with the direct supervisor. Today's workers are voicing concerns with their supervisor's ability to lead, with 42 percent stating they can do their boss's job better. Part of their criticism is attributed to the amount of individual attention given to employees as well as perceptions of character. Twenty-four percent say their supervisor does not take time to review job concerns and 22 percent say their supervisor is not trustworthy.

From clever and practical to downright weird, we've sorted through thousands of knicknacks to bring you the very best of (sometimes) useless workspace tchotchkes.

Here are some of our favorite gadgets, doodads and novelties:

In August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report identifying the industries and occupations that had the most fatal work injuries. In 2008, there were 5,071 fatal work injuries and a fatality rate of 3.6 per 100,000 workers in the United States -- a drop from 5,657 and 4.0 respectively in 2007. While this decrease is something to be optimistic about, there are other factors to consider.

Certified career counselor Susan Guarneri says to keep in mind that you are only human, as are your interviewers, and everyone knows that stuff happens. When the unthinkable happens in an interview, what's most important is how you manage the situation.

Here are some suggestions on how to handle unforeseen interview mishaps.

The following occupations involve literally getting one's hands dirty and withstanding a variety of gruesome conditions on a daily basis to make life a little less painful for the rest of us.

"Whether you're a homemaker or a school teacher, a lawyer or a doctor, a news anchor or an aerobics instructor, everyone is conducting business each and every day," quips Trump. "There's no such thing as personal and work business; it's simply your business 24 hours per day. You are your own store front, your own manager and your own brand, so don't screw it up by making bad business decisions in life."

Trump espouses some simple principles of business. Following these will lead to your being the best in all aspects of business.