should you hug former colleagues when you see them at a job interview? by Alison Green on March 29, 2013 A reader writes: A year ago, after a long tenure at a large corporation, I decided it was time for a change. The company had been undergoing significant turmoil, and a number of my peers had already been laid off or had left on their own. The position that I took is at a very […] Read the full article →
asking your interviewer what’s next in the hiring process by Alison Green on March 29, 2013 A reader writes: What is your take on the candidate asking the interviewer, “What is next in the hiring process” or “Where do we go from here” types of questions? In short, I’m having a large disagreement with someone about the opinion and thinking behind this type of question. This person thinks that as a […] Read the full article →
can you ask to meet future coworkers before accepting a new job? by Alison Green on March 28, 2013 A reader writes: Is it appropriate to ask to get to know future coworkers before accepting a new job? I have a second interview coming up shortly with the president of the company. During my initial interview, the panel of nine interviewers were all very nice and welcoming, except for one person … the person […] Read the full article →
my interviewers want my boyfriend and me to have dinner with their wives by Alison Green on March 22, 2013 A reader writes: I just got called in for my third interview for a political financial compliance firm. The first interview was over coffee at a Starbucks, and they drove to my location to make it easier for me to make the interview during my lunch break (I have a job and they know it). […] Read the full article →
my interviewer wants to meet over lunch, and I’m freaking out! by Alison Green on March 15, 2013 A reader writes: I have been networking to try and find a job as an attorney or two years! Finally, one of my contacts has been able to get me an interview with one of the most prestigious law firms in Utah. At first I thought this would give me an inside track on getting […] Read the full article →
5 interview questions you should always be prepared to answer by Alison Green on March 6, 2013 While you can never predict with certainty exactly what questions you’ll be asked in a job interview, some questions get asked so frequently that you’d be foolish not to prepare answers for them in advance. Here are five of the questions that you’re most likely be asked. (And even if these don’t come up, you’ll […] Read the full article →
how many questions can you ask in a job interview? by Alison Green on February 26, 2013 A reader writes: My question is about … questions. How many are OK to ask in an interview while being respectful of time? I usually try to squeeze in as many as I can while monitoring how much time my interviewer seems to have available for questioning (usually allowed at the end). I have asked […] Read the full article →
asking HR for advice about a second-round interview by Alison Green on February 15, 2013 A reader writes: I have a second-round interview coming up for an in-house legal position. This round of interviews is with senior management and will include the chief legal officer. My contact person is the HR manager in charge of legal recruiting. I am wondering what type of information I can request of her about […] Read the full article →
is being a woman something you can use as a “selling point” in an interview? by Alison Green on February 13, 2013 A reader writes: I work in commercial aviation as a pilot. I am currently applying for an internal management position that is seen by managers as a stepping stone to progressing up the company ladder. Every high level manager in my department is a man. I am 28 and have been in the industry for […] Read the full article →
when you forget the interview question mid-answer by Alison Green on February 8, 2013 A reader writes: I’ve been very selectively job hunting for the last year and have had a few interviews. I have found it difficult to get into the interviewing groove because I only have one about every four months due to the low number of applications I’ve submitted. I have a “big” interview coming up […] Read the full article →