How, and when, do I tell prospective employers that I am a non-driver? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 24, 2009 - 26 answers

I'd like some advice on giving an academic job talk. [more inside]
posted by jonesor on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Following up on a second job interview: they said the selection process would be "very quick." It's now been two weeks without hearing back from them. Do I follow up? I'd be happy to be patient, but there's a twist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 6 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

Oh my! I've been shortlisted for a PR job at a university. AskMe, what might they ask me at the interview, and have you any tips as to how I ought answer? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Jun 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Can a prospective employer ask for my previous 2 years tax returns? [more inside]
posted by thinktwice on Apr 23, 2009 - 19 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 will be e-mailing my resume to a company that is hiring for an operations management position. My experience and knowledge seems to line up perfectly with what they are looking for. They included a phone number in the employment ad. I want to call shortly after I send my resume and introduce myself as I am sure they are receiving hundreds of resumes. Other than, "Hi. My name is so-and-so and I was calling to see if the position is still open," what are some ways to leave an impression and engage the HR manager in a brief conversation?
posted by ieatwords on Jan 1, 2009 - 5 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

How big of a deal is it to be looking for a job without a job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 12 answers

Jobsearch question: Should I send a brief, professional email in this scenario, or would that seem desperate? [more inside]
posted by CitizenD on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Through a weird wormhole of coincidence, I'm meeting up with a person who is leaving her job at a magazine. I happen to be good friends with a guy who just passed the first round of interviews to replace her, and I know he wants this position badly. Is there anything I can do to take advantage of this coincidence on my friend's behalf? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Jun 4, 2008 - 14 answers

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

I have a friend who is looking for a programming job. He has an interview coming up, but there's a problem with his past. [more inside]
posted by debgpi on Feb 23, 2008 - 13 answers

Seeking advice for interviewing for an internal position... [more inside]
posted by po822000 on Dec 3, 2007 - 8 answers

I need advice on a thorny job interview problem. Do I mention that I have a nemesis? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2007 - 12 answers

JobFilter: What is your best advice to a teenager who is jobhunting, in regards to the actual interview? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Jul 19, 2007 - 31 answers

How to handle giving personal references... when you don't know anyone? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on May 22, 2007 - 14 answers

We're looking for workers in the Ft. Lauderdale area. Where should we place job ads? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Mar 15, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I schedule interviews for a new job while I'm employed full-time? [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 on Dec 28, 2006 - 11 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

I recently had a terrific first interview for a position at a very nice four-star hotel. I'm scheduled for a follow-up phone interview in a few days during which I will be asked a few "general business questions about my background". What sort of questions should I expect? [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Nov 18, 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

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

How, under Equal Employment Opportunity, can a prospective employer ask you to sign a HIPAA waiver? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2006 - 8 answers

I have an information interview at a large company I'd like to work for. Some background: The interview was set up by a former colleague's friend and the person I am speaking with does not work in the department I'd like to work in. What is the best I can hope to get out of such a situation and how would you go about achieving it?
posted by captainscared on Mar 26, 2006 - 4 answers

What do you wear to interview for a job in uniform? [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Jul 7, 2005 - 6 answers

Background checks: I have a job interview coming up, and wonder if they'll do a credit check. If they do, I'm in trouble. I need this job very badly...thus the bad credit. Besides credit, employers may check education and criminal backgrounds (mine are clean), but do they have to let you know? How do you ask a potential employer about this without raising flags? While we're on it, is there a secret shit-list out there that employers may go to to see if you're a loser? Especially in software/web development in the northwest...
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2005 - 42 answers

For anyone who works in HR, does interviews, hires people, etc. What computer skills do you require applicants to have in order to get a job? I'm talking any job. What do you consider base level skills in order to be employed? [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Jun 22, 2004 - 8 answers