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

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

Acceptable interview attire for graphic designers and media. How do I dress for interview and (hopefully) work on a budget? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Aug 3, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm applying for post-grad school jobs. One of them, a bit of a long shot, is within my close-knit current office. Others are elsewhere in and outside of the organization. Difficulty: my two best references are not only in this office but running the first job search. How in the world do I manage this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

Are you currently employed? Why did you leave your last job? [more inside]
posted by ezekieldas on Dec 18, 2008 - 12 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

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

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

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

I got invited to a group interview for a job. [more inside]
posted by loiseau on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers

How do I say 'Thanks, no really!' after an unsuccessful job interview, without looking like the needy girl whose long-time crush has blown her out after one date? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb on Apr 3, 2008 - 14 answers

How do you tell a potential employer that you're just not that into them? [more inside]
posted by phoenixc on Jul 16, 2007 - 12 answers

I am planning on leaving my job soon, because I work in a "toxic" environment with a miserable and mean boss. When asked in an interview why I left this job, how am I supposed to respond? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2007 - 19 answers

Tomorrow I have my annual appraisal with the deputy head of the department at the Uni. where I work. This is not my first time, as I been in this job for several years, but this time I am looking for advice on how to make this into a meaningful and useful meeting instead of the usual box-ticking exercise. Also, what is the best way to answer the standard questions they ask such as: "What were your most significant achievements since the last interview?" [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers

How to handle an unexpected termination in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Mar 14, 2007 - 20 answers

I just started a great new job. My dream company just called to offer an interview. I have no idea how I should handle all this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2007 - 28 answers

My friend seeks a job as a web developer in NYC. He's gotten the impression that no one will interview him if he's not already a resident of the Big Apple. Is this accurate? [more inside]
posted by Clay201 on Nov 22, 2006 - 10 answers

How can I be more confident in my job interview this week? [more inside]
posted by sconbie on Oct 8, 2006 - 17 answers

Dressing for the interview with a twist or two. I am flying to an interview with an Internet company in less than two weeks. I received the agenda just now and the recruiter notes "I would recommend professional attire." Help... [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Jul 27, 2006 - 51 answers

Should a job interview faux pas be addressed in a thank you email? [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on Jun 19, 2006 - 18 answers

Tomorrow I have a telephone interview for a job at a regional metro daily newspaper. What might they ask me? And, er, how should I answer? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on May 27, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm up for a promotion at work, but my boss has already told me that I probably won't get it. She still wants me to go through the interview process because it'll be 'good experience'. Should I? [more inside]
posted by aristan on Apr 25, 2006 - 24 answers

Have you aced an interview? How'd you do it?
posted by vers on Mar 26, 2006 - 21 answers

Does anyone have any specific tips or experience with interviewing for a new position inside your own company? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Jan 13, 2006 - 12 answers