Interviewing for a new job. HR has asked- in writing (email) - for current salary (which is low, in part due to location in low-cost-of-living state) and salary expectations. Because they want this in writing, it doesn't seem like I can obfuscate with the kind of answers that are usually suggested for in-person interviews. Any suggestions? Details within.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Dec 18, 2012 -
32 answers
HR from potential (new) employer is asking for 1) references 2) salary history. This is post interview which took place nearly 2wks ago.
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posted by ezekieldas
on Mar 26, 2012 -
12 answers
HR Filter: Can you ask in an interview if the person is a smoker?
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posted by jrc
on Jan 27, 2012 -
30 answers
How do I deal with H.R.-related courtesy shenanigans? Are these even shenanigans? I'm not very experienced with H.R. departments, so I've come to you, oh hive mind.
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posted by fantodstic
on Aug 24, 2011 -
9 answers
How do I handle being in a group interview for a job tomorrow? I understand that more and more employers are interviewing this way lately, and I've never been interviewed for a job this way before.
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posted by JustDerek
on May 24, 2011 -
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I have to come up with a 250 word answer the following HR recruitment question:
"What can X-company do to make sure it can operate effectively in a fast paced changing environment?" What do you think they want me to say? Are there certain "buzzwords" I should be using?
posted by moorooka
on Apr 9, 2011 -
18 answers
Can those HR recruitment online cognitive tests tell if you are cheating by looking up words in another browser window?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2011 -
8 answers
I am about to do a second-round interview tomorrow at a place I'd like to work and seems like a good match for me. However, I'm not eligible for rehire at my previous employer, and I'm worried how to nip this inevitable discovery in the bud.
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posted by juniperesque
on Aug 16, 2010 -
13 answers
What is the protocol for applying to companies that don't have any job openings listed?
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posted by windbox
on Mar 24, 2010 -
9 answers
What sort of training and orientation does your workplace provide to new employees?
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posted by Jaybo
on Aug 6, 2009 -
10 answers
Someone who is one of my best professional references wants to hire me! But now how do I offer good references to his large, corporate HR department?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2009 -
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I'm looking for advice on how to conduct a job interview with someone much older and with much more experience than me. The problem: his resume is seriously fishy. There's some technical information in here, so input from professional software geeks is particularly appreciated.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 28, 2008 -
21 answers
[HR/employmentfilter] Is it very unorthodox or unacceptable to 'circumvent' an agency who put you forward for a job and ask questions of the employer directly? (UK if it matters)
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posted by ClarissaWAM
on Jun 28, 2006 -
11 answers
Does anyone have a recommendation for a job posting/administration application that uses either ASP or ColdFusion? I'm looking to implement something that will allow users to search jobs and submit their resume and will allow the HR department to post, edit, and delete jobs.
posted by strangeleftydoublethink
on Nov 11, 2004 -
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