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sent wrong copy of my resume

I applied to this job online by sending my resume, and after I was contacted by the HR lady, I told her that I had an updated version of my resume and so I sent it to her. A few days later, I then realized that I actually sent a wrong copy of my resume, which leaves off some of my education. It also erroneously outlined a job function that I did not actually do. The reason why it is wrong is because I didn't know how to word it precisely at first, but after a second draft (the correct version) I came up with a better description of what I did. So, do you guys think it will be fine if I email her the correct version of my resume and explain that I inadvertently sent her the wrong version? Or will it look bad? The interview is already set up by the way. Thanks.
posted by pieceofcake on Jun 15, 2013 - 7 answers

 

How much should I listen to bad "gossip" about a job candidate?

I am sitting-in on job interviews for a new position in our department. I can ask additional questions our boss doesn’t pose and I’m being asked for my input. This is a great opportunity, but there is one problem. One job candidate is an acquaintance and former co-worker of a former colleague of mine. Over the years, I have heard a good deal of third-party gossip about this individual regarding his integrity, his chauvinistic attitudes and several other very negative attributes. [more inside]
posted by 3fluffies on Jun 13, 2013 - 23 answers

How do I make a good "physical" portfolio?

I am a designer/art director and I've been reading that physical portfolios aren't dead just yet. How can I make a good impression the next time I'm in a job interview? Are there good resources for how to make one (materials, size, number of pages, ..)? Do I include a printed resume in there as well? Does it have to be a physical replica of my online website? [more inside]
posted by omar.a on Jun 11, 2013 - 7 answers

A million dollars would be nice, but I'll accept lower

Best ways to respond to the salary question during job interviews when the experience is more valuable then the paycheck? [more inside]
posted by lpcxa0 on Jun 3, 2013 - 4 answers

Help me sound professional in a phone interview

I just found out that my phone interview tomorrow will actually be a conference call. How has this worked, in your experience? Also, please give me some phone interview tips. (Detailed questions inside) [more inside]
posted by delezzo on Jun 3, 2013 - 20 answers

How to say thanks

I had a job interview on Friday for a position I'm very excited about. I got the interview after speaking to a woman from this company at a job fair, who passed along my resume and promised to put in a good word for me since my advisor (who knows her professionally) spoke to her and vouched for me after I mentioned meeting her at the fair. I want to send her a thank you email but I could use some assistance on the details. [more inside]
posted by fox problems on May 27, 2013 - 5 answers

I didn't get the job, but I have been sort of offered a better job?

I didn't get the job, but I have been sort of offered a better job at the same company in the future? Is there anything I can do besides wait? [more inside]
posted by ad4pt on May 7, 2013 - 10 answers

How much should I persist in getting feedback for this interview?

I've already attempted contact twice, should I persist in getting feedback or move on? [more inside]
posted by glache on May 6, 2013 - 9 answers

Did I box myself in with a low salary?

I just had my first phone interview for a prospective software engineering job, which was a ten minute phone call with an in-house recruiter. I wasn't expecting the topic of salary to come up this early in the process, which I grant was maybe naïve, but they asked me and I gave a lowball offer. Now I'm wondering whether I've screwed myself here. [more inside]
posted by Two Stranger on Apr 30, 2013 - 14 answers

I can do the job, mostly, really

I have a tricky job-application scenario: basically, I can do all the requirements that were advertised, but I have excellent reason to believe they expect the person in the position to semi-regularly do something my health prevents me from doing at all. How do I handle this in the application/resume process? [more inside]
posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman! on Apr 23, 2013 - 10 answers

I promise I'm actually a good employee!

I have an upcoming job interview for a fairly sales-oriented position in business. Putting aside that I'm not sure I want the position yet and that in my eyes it counts against the company that they put stock in this sort of thing, the company is about to send me a personality test which they use as a strong hiring indicator. I would prefer to ace the test, whatever that means, and have my actual interview and position discussion determine hiring. How should I go about answering a test that I don't believe will be reflective of my personality? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 5, 2013 - 10 answers

Should I try to pursue this job further?

I had a great technical phone screen, then told they were passing because I don't have experience we didn't even really touch on in the interview. Is there anything I can say/do to get them to take a second look? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2013 - 5 answers

How to drop out of an interview process without alienating anyone?

What's the best way to say you want out of an interview process before it's reached the offer stage? Difficulty: The company is one you want to interact with positively in the future. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2013 - 8 answers

Informational Interview

What is the best way to approach somebody in a career field about the possibility of arranging an informational interview? This is assuming you do not have a connection to a person.
posted by dfc5656 on Feb 26, 2013 - 7 answers

Immediate PHP programming interview prep.

I have a programming job interview TOMORROW. Can you help a fellow out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2013 - 3 answers

Elevator question

When an interviewer asks an interviewee for a programming job to design an object-orientated elevator control system, what are they looking for in a good answer?
posted by Artw on Jan 30, 2013 - 8 answers

Video chat interview

I have a video chat interview tomorrow. Tips? [more inside]
posted by King Bee on Jan 22, 2013 - 16 answers

Should I tell my coworker/friend about my upcoming job interview?

I just landed an interview for a job I really want, and I'm very excited about it. I'm seeing a coworker, also a very good friend, for dinner tonight. Should I tell her about it? [more inside]
posted by eleanor_of_aquitaine on Jan 18, 2013 - 27 answers

Fired. Helped me get hired again.

How do I talk about being fired in future job interviews? Advice and encouragement needed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 7, 2013 - 16 answers

To suit or not to suit?

What to wear to a non-librarian library interview? [more inside]
posted by trillian on Jan 2, 2013 - 14 answers

Lesser of two risks?

I have an interview for an office job that I don't recall applying to. Do I call and ask what it is or should I wing the interview? Details inside attempting to justify why I can't remember. [more inside]
posted by Helleaven on Dec 5, 2012 - 13 answers

Help me prepare for this job interview, complication: I interviewed for the same job last year, and was not successful

Please help me prepare for a job interview for a job which I have my heart set on [more inside]
posted by iamsuper on Dec 4, 2012 - 8 answers

Help me nail a second round interview!

They're flying me in for a second round interview! Help me nail it! [more inside]
posted by nickhb on Nov 5, 2012 - 9 answers

Interview for the Potentially Disinterested

Interview questions for when you're not sure you're interested. [more inside]
posted by lunalaguna on Nov 4, 2012 - 4 answers

Use person vacating the post as a ref for my app for same?

I am applying for a job, and of course references are requested. One of my best potential references, who I have worked with fairly extensively, is also the person vacating the position I am applying for, and for all I know could be interviewing me. Is it weird to use him as a reference? [more inside]
posted by sandettie light vessel automatic on Oct 31, 2012 - 9 answers

I need some interview help. Badly. Thanks.

Crazy stressful job opportunity filter. [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Oct 30, 2012 - 5 answers

Don't send me passive aggressive emails during a hurricane please. It is the last straw.

Requesting assistance with how to explain in interviews why I am leaving, how/who to ask for references, and maybe just a gauge on whether it really is toxic or not. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2012 - 9 answers

10: Print "Hire me" 20: Goto 10

I have an interview for my dream job next week, help me not screw this up. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2012 - 11 answers

Google interview booked. Now what?!

I've got a job interview at Google? What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by kilikina73 on Oct 8, 2012 - 9 answers

What's it like?

I have an interview this week for an assistant volunteer coordinator position at a local organization. I've done some volunteer management before but haven't had a position like this. If YOU have, or do, what's it like? Any advice for an interview?
posted by trillian on Sep 26, 2012 - 13 answers

The waiting is the hardest part

Approached for job, now silence, now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2012 - 19 answers

Asking Questions about Money and Working Hours During A Job Interview

I have a job interview coming up on Wednesday next week. I want to ask some questions regarding working hours and money. Should I, and if so, how should I frame the questions? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Sep 5, 2012 - 16 answers

How to handle job interviews while going through chemo/radiation for cancer?

I'm in the middle of treatment for breast cancer (chemo and radiation) and am unsure how to handle sharing this information (if I should at all) during my job interviews. What is my legal obligation? What is my moral obligation? What makes the most sense for everyone involved? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2012 - 17 answers

Applying for a job for the third time

I want to apply for a job with a small organisation. This would be my third time to apply in three years. How should I approach it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2012 - 3 answers

The path to programming rockstardom

What distinguishes the ninja/rockstar (Ruby) programmer from the understated kind? [more inside]
posted by vega on Aug 13, 2012 - 17 answers

How do I move the moving pictures from the camera to the computer?

I am in the application process for a really awesome job, and I just found out I have my second phone interview on Monday afternoon. Yay! It's a producing job at a start up web content company, and based on the first call, they're going to want to hire someone who can move data from cameras (sounds like I would be mostly working with DSLRs) into Final Cut Pro and prepare it for editing. I currently work in TV, where this job belongs to the assistant editors, and I don't even know how to begin to figure out this process. Please give me some weekend reading material to help me figure out if this is something I could quickly learn how to do. Thank you! [more inside]
posted by justjess on Aug 9, 2012 - 5 answers

Long Or Short? The Beard Question

Should I trim down my beard for a job interview? [more inside]
posted by hippybear on Aug 8, 2012 - 62 answers

Interview attire: UK academic edition

What should I wear for my job interview. Difficulty: UK, technical position at an academic institution. [more inside]
posted by penguinicity on Aug 6, 2012 - 18 answers

How does teaching translate to other work?

To former teachers: in what ways did teaching prepare you for different jobs in your post-teaching career? [more inside]
posted by Groundhog Week on Aug 2, 2012 - 13 answers

Issue with supervisor thwarting job search process!

I need to provide supervisor references for a job opportunity, but I do not have many people I can ask. Need help figuring out my options. Details inside: [more inside]
posted by mdn31 on Jul 30, 2012 - 11 answers

How do I survive an exploding offer?

2 Interviews, one exploding offer. How do I negotiate? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on Jul 30, 2012 - 11 answers

Inside the pants or outside the pants?

I have a job interview tomorrow afternoon. I've got my suit all ready. The problem is that I had surgery recently and I'm in a full leg brace and crutches. Should I put the brace over my pants or under them? I don't know even know if the brace will actually fit under the pants, though; it's pretty bulky with a huge metal hinge and several thick velcro straps. Will wearing it on the outside of dress trousers look ridiculous?
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Jul 25, 2012 - 20 answers

Phone interview on vacation...sounds good but please read.

First of all, let me say I am thankful for getting a phone interview offer....read on and apologies for the ramble and poor writing style here. Please bear with me here for a bit. I had a job interview in a city I had hoped to move back to two weeks ago, and didn't get it. Like most others applicants, I prepared very well and studied, talked to myself, etc. so, it is what it is. I desire to get back to this place where my wife's family and my friends are and where I have lived for 15 years (Indianapolis). I've been extremely stressed out, have anxiety problems but have meds to help. [more inside]
posted by snap_dragon on Jul 20, 2012 - 11 answers

Can I Negotiate a Job Title?

Is it possible or recommended to try to negotiate job titles? [more inside]
posted by cccp47 on Jul 9, 2012 - 15 answers

beggars can't be choosers?

Prospective job seems to require too much- or am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2012 - 34 answers

No time left to lose

Did nothing for 3 years. Now I need a job again. Am I doomed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2012 - 17 answers

Am I just not cut out for the corporate world?

Any advice for what I should do when the inevitable happens, and I am informed I did not get this promotion? How can I prevent losing faith in everything job related if this is how things work around here? [more inside]
posted by Quincy on May 8, 2012 - 9 answers

Red flag or just a pink one?

How personal is too personal for a job interview question? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2012 - 40 answers

"Job you qualified for why?"

I got a summer job interview over Skype! Tell me what to expect. The twist: it's in American Sign Language. [more inside]
posted by Conspire on Apr 24, 2012 - 7 answers

Manager promised what she couldn't deliver

Feel like I got massively screwed over at work for being a trusting idiot - should I make a fuss or just let it go? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2012 - 23 answers

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