I'm applying for a programming job. I've had two steps of interviewing so far. What are they going to ask in the 3rd step? [more inside]
posted by beerbajay on Nov 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Interview freak out: I'm concerned I may have hurt my chances with this job by being too aggressive with my follow-up. Any ideas to get me out of this hole? [more inside]
posted by Diablevert on Nov 16, 2009 - 22 answers

What should I know and what could help me in a job interview for a UK College Lab Technician? [more inside]
posted by D J Robertstein on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Should I accept this job offer? I have an interview scheduled for another job. But it's no sure thing... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2009 - 11 answers

AcademicFilter: tips/hints for at-conference interviews for TT faculty positions. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Nov 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Please help me rock this informational interview. Looking for any personal tips - something you were asked or discussed that blew your mind as an interviewer, or something that worked exceptionally well for you as an interviewee. [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Nov 3, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I ace this finance interview? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 6 answers

In a few days I'll be interviewing for a job providing academic support to university-level ESL students. Help me prepare! [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Oct 20, 2009 - 2 answers

I have had two major professional failures in a single week. I would like insight into a couple of aspects. Sordid details inside. [more inside]
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 10, 2009 - 21 answers

How do I use job offer from another company to negotiate a salary increase at my current one? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Sep 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Are overconfident people really annoying to interviewers? Like if you act as if you know your accepted? Does this hurt one's chances of actually being accepted? [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Sep 10, 2009 - 36 answers

I am interested in relocating to Chicago (in fact some of the advise I received in metafilter helped me make the decision). The problem I have is that I have never relocated before and will not be able to do so until my lease runs out at the end of January 2010, how do I go about applying for jobs? [more inside]
posted by The1andonly on Sep 9, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I find out which company I'm interviewing with next week? [more inside]
posted by sabira on Sep 4, 2009 - 15 answers

What are the most interesting or unusual questions you've ever been asked at a job interview? [more inside]
posted by SinisterPurpose on Aug 25, 2009 - 85 answers

Sweat management: help keep me from drowning during an interview. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Aug 17, 2009 - 17 answers

Question-for-a-friend filter: How do you truthfully answer a job interview question about a previous job that you were asked to resign from, because you were an idiot? [more inside]
posted by liquado on Jul 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Interview etiquette: do I call to follow-up on scheduling an appointment for an interview? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Does anyone have any experience with how to handle interviewing for a job while pregnant? [more inside]
posted by agent99 on Jul 14, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm in a not great situation at my current employer and am actively looking for a new job. How do I come up with reasons why I have to leave work for interviews? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 30 answers

Will smiling really sink my job prospects? [more inside]
posted by non sum qualis eram on Jul 7, 2009 - 17 answers

I would like to find an internship for next summer at an ad agency in eastern Ontario or somewhere reasonably close by in the US (think NYC, Chicago, etc). Unfortunately, my school doesn't engage in a lot of recruiting partnerships with ad agencies. Is there some type of industry insider directory I could consult for a list of potential ad agencies to call up about information interviews and such? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Jul 6, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I evaluate feedback at a job interview? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Jul 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it okay to indicate race in a resume? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2009 - 36 answers

What's a good way of finding out a job is really going to be eight hours a day and usually not more before you take the job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2009 - 16 answers

What can I do to get an interview? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 19, 2009 - 23 answers

EmploymentFilter: I will soon have a job interview to be a copy editor/proofreader for a scientific publishing company. What sort of questions can I expect my interviewer to ask? [more inside]
posted by Jon_Evil on May 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Can a prospective employer ask for my previous 2 years tax returns? [more inside]
posted by thinktwice on Apr 23, 2009 - 19 answers

Circumstances have led me to apply for university instructional technologist positions even though this is not what I have specifically trained to do. Now that I am getting interviews, I need perspective/resources. [more inside]
posted by mrmojoflying on Apr 9, 2009 - 1 answer

I seem to have stepped on some people's toes pretty hard-- how do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2009 - 17 answers

Job search etiquette? So it has been three weeks since an interview, where the interviewer said it would take three or four weeks to make a decision. Is it wise/appropriate to send an email or make a call inquiring on the process? Does that look or sound desperate or keenly interested? [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Mar 30, 2009 - 14 answers

JobSearchFilter: How do I explain years of non-documented interest and knowledge in an interview, and where can I look to search for shipping industry employment? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I've been asked to do a video conference job interview via Skype. Telephone interview has been offered as an option, but I think video might be in my favor if I can do it professionally. Never done video conferencing before, though, and there are a number of factors to consider. Help me weigh my options! (general tips also welcome) [more inside]
posted by Knicke on Mar 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Being interviewed by outgoing manager for his/her job. Complex management question inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 2, 2009 - 2 answers

Post Interview Note dilemma: Second interview, two people interviewed me, but I only got the first name of one of them. What's next? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me prep for an interview for a Flex job. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Jan 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Bad Interview that seemed good filter: Am I for certain not getting this job I just interviewed for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 12 answers

"So what kind of salary were you looking for?" What's a good answer to such a question? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Dec 3, 2008 - 36 answers

I am likely to soon get a job offer from Company A. Yesterday, Company B called to schedule an interview for a few weeks from now. I would prefer to work at Company B, but if I didn't get the job, I would want to work at Company A. How do I handle this delicate situation, seeing as we're talking about almost a month until I would have an answer from Company B? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Nov 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I have been called back for a third interview for a job I really want. Seven people have already interviewed me. What on earth could be left to ask? [more inside]
posted by corey flood on Nov 3, 2008 - 13 answers

What should a California girl wear to a job interview in Boston in few (cold) weeks? [more inside]
posted by brynna on Oct 29, 2008 - 8 answers

It's MBA hiring season. I have been selected to attend second round interviews with three different companies in three different cities on three consecutive days. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 - 5 answers

I am soon traveling for an job interview for the first time, and in general this is the first time i have traveled for "business", any tips? primarily looking for tips about traveling for an interview but if you have a good lesser known tip about interviews, let me have it. [more inside]
posted by humanawho on Oct 18, 2008 - 12 answers

[Job Advice Filter] I applied and interviewed for an out-of-state job 8 months ago. Eventually I was offered the position, but I declined due to life circumstances that arose at the time. That same position is still open, and I'm interested. How should I proceed? [more inside]
posted by karizma on Oct 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I am looking for a new job because my company's on the rocks. How candid should I be in interviews about my reasons for leaving? [more inside]
posted by snoe on Oct 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I being flown out for an interview on Friday the 17th. My current boss doesn't know I've been looking for another job. I need to ask for the time off without telling the truth, but there are a few complications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 - 29 answers

Is a pre-interview questionnaire normal? Never seen such a thing before. [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Oct 7, 2008 - 10 answers

How does this phone-interview fiasco effect my chances at getting a job? [more inside]
posted by brynna on Oct 6, 2008 - 13 answers

I have an job interview in three days at a large public university medical center in the U.S. As the job has a public speaking component, they are asking all the candidates to give a 3-5 minute presentation on a technology or academia topic. How should I handle this? [more inside]
posted by playmobil on Oct 3, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I make myself stand out in applying for a webmaster job? The competition is going to be fierce, and I may be up against people who are more experienced. I really want the job, though, and honestly feel that I can do it the best. [more inside]
posted by mjewkes on Sep 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Upcoming interview for a technical Dream Job. Problem is, I've been working in a similar-ish industry, but don't have any professional experience directly related. How can I better emphasize my broad technical background, autodidact tendencies and passion for the industry to help assuage concerns the interviewer may have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 3, 2008 - 3 answers