should you return a missed call from an interviewer who didn’t leave a message? by Alison Green on October 17, 2012 A reader writes: I had an interview, which went splendidly, and was contacted the next week by my interviewer. She said that I would be recieving an email or phone call from a third individual, a man I have not yet spoken to, about moving forward in the process and discussing other aspects of the […] Read the full article →
8 things you should never say to a job interviewer by Alison Green on October 15, 2012 Make sure you don’t blow your interview by letting one of these eight interview-killing statements slip during your interview. 1. “Sorry I’m late; it’s hard to find a reliable babysitter.” First, you shouldn’t be late. But beyond that, don’t make statements that will make employers worry that you’ll have trouble keeping your family commitments from […] Read the full article →
when an interviewer asks what your dream job is by Alison Green on October 7, 2012 A reader writes: It’s been over two years since I graduated from college with an Interior Design degree. Despite my best efforts, I still haven’t been able to find a full-time job. I’m sure there a million possibilities as to why, but at this point I am tired of trying to figure it out. So […] Read the full article →
interviewing with a company you’re in awe of by Alison Green on September 27, 2012 A reader writes: I am applying for a job for a company where I am personally a HUGE fan of everything they have ever made. I have other similar items in my collection, but this company makes the most EPIC ones of these item ever. That being said (and I know I am assuming a […] Read the full article →
interviewer told me I’m being wasted in my current job by Alison Green on September 26, 2012 A reader writes: I interviewed recently for an internal (lateral) transfer. The interview went extremely well. However, I knew that another internal employee (with far more years at this organization) was also interviewing for the position. I thought I had mentally prepared myself for not getting the position – indeed, I found out this morning […] Read the full article →
hiring manager won’t give me colleague’s email address by Alison Green on September 21, 2012 A reader writes: I have an interesting situation. I was recently flown to another state for an engineering position. I met with 3 engineers, and one hiring manager. After the first interview with one of the engineers, I realized that I forgot to get his business card. So at the end of the day, I […] Read the full article →
when you’re asked to critique an employer in an interview by Alison Green on September 14, 2012 A reader writes: I had an interview a couple of months ago, for which I wasn’t hired, and there is one part of the interview that I have been going over in my mind ever since. It was for an entry-level type job at the local library and I was asked about how I would […] Read the full article →
what to do after your job interview by Alison Green on September 12, 2012 So you’ve had a job interview and you’re waiting to hear back from the employer. What do you do now? Do you just sit and wait, or should you be doing anything in the interim? The answer is a little bit of both. These seven steps will help keep your candidacy strong, while also keeping you […] Read the full article →
should you interview for a job you know you won’t take? by Alison Green on September 10, 2012 A reader writes: I just moved to a suburb outside a big city, and I am 85% sure that I don’t want to commute to work in the city because it will be about 1.5 hours each way. I’ve always lived a short subway ride or walk away from work and I value my sleep […] Read the full article →
invited to interview but never heard back about a date and time by Alison Green on September 6, 2012 A reader writes: I’m in a bit of a pickle. I was invited by email to interview with an organization that I really liked. They asked for my availability on two days, and I responded thanking them for the opportunity to interview and giving my availability (not free on the first day but free all […] Read the full article →