I'm an ABD Ph.D student pursuing a really awesome job opportunity as my next step. The firm has moved on to asking me to interview with HR to talk about my employment history, relationship with supervisors, etc. I have a solid resume, but I have one element of my recent history that's complex and difficult to explain. It's not complex-bad, just complex, and I'm not sure how to pitch it to HR.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2013 -
11 answers
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
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
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
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
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
Last year I quit my job due to depression and anxiety. I now have an interview with my former employer for the same job. Should I disclose my mental health issues during the interview as an explanation for my progressively lazy work attitude and subsequent quitting?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2012 -
15 answers
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
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
How do you address a cover letter to someone you'd had an informational interview with (and try to re-establish a connection)?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2012 -
2 answers
What are some tips for successfully handling a co-op board interview? (Brooklyn-based)
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2012 -
6 answers
I have attended college but did not graduate. I just told an interviewer that I did. What should I do?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm a new grad entering the workforce. What's the best way for me to approach busy busy BUSY ex-bosses (so busy they have phone gatekeepers, cuz they're always on the phone with Very Important People) to use them as a reference? I left them on good terms, but it's been at least two years and no contact in between. Several related questions ahead.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on May 4, 2012 -
6 answers
Should I mention my plan to continue academic research in my interview for a fundraising management job at a small college that is part of a major research university? I have a lot of industry experience and raised strong results. I want to stress that I understand the time pressures but I also do not want to overload myself with more than one back-story. What are your thoughts?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2012 -
4 answers
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
I have the chance to interview people who are likely to be my manager. What should I ask?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Mar 3, 2012 -
8 answers
Academic Jobs Filter: What is a reasonable amount of time to ask for to make a decision about a job offer?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
11 answers
I have a job, which I've held since March '11. And now I have two interviews. I'm not sure I'm ready to leave my current job, but one of the interviews is for a much more prestigious company. How do I play this?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Dec 23, 2011 -
10 answers
I have a job interview next week. Meanwhile, my current supervisor is anxious to start the work plan and budget process for 2012. I feel dishonest committing to projects that I have no intention of carrying out. I need my supervisor as a reference and I can't burn this bridge - how do I tell my boss I'm interviewing elsewhere?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2011 -
10 answers
Is this reasonable? I'm currently employed but job hunting. A small startup invited me to go to an interview. However, the way they're trying to schedule interviews is giving me a bad feeling.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2011 -
20 answers
job hunt / resume question (creative/tech positions). I worked in the video game industry, and am applying for positions outside that industry. Should I include in my resume a note that video game credits are often inaccurate and checking them does not substitute for contacting an employer if seeking confirmation?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm in the process of interviewing for entry-level public defender positions, through both individual offices and fellowship programs. Can anyone offer any tips specific to interviews for this type of position?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2011 -
1 answer
Job interview filter: why would someone want to become a talent agent? (Bonus morality question inside!)
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Have I blown it for good? Interviewed for a job 13 days ago and then followed up with a different interviewer 5 days ago, and neglected to send thank-you notes both times. No decision has been made yet -- should I just let it go at this point, or would I still be better off sending my thanks?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 5, 2011 -
9 answers
I started a new job a month ago but it's turned out to be totally different than what I expected - and I want out. I'm within the three month probation period, but how hard is it going to be to find a new job? More questions inside.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2011 -
14 answers
What, if anything, can I do now to have a productive - and hopefully successful - job search six months from now?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Apr 7, 2011 -
4 answers
Special Education Filter: What kind of questions do I ask someone interviewing to be my child's Personal Care Attendant?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm having a hard time sussing out whether a recent job candidate's informality (and non-adherence to gender norms) should be a major warning sign, eye-rollingly insignificant, or somewhere in between.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2011 -
84 answers
What's the best way to proceed with the interview process when I like the company but I'm increasingly unsure that I want a job right now at all?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2011 -
8 answers
AskMe has finally convinced me to seek therapy. I'm scared, so I've typed up an outline. For the sake of not vastly exceeding my allotted time I can condense it to a short statement. Is it completely inappropriate to show up with three pages of numbered and bulleted woes?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2011 -
25 answers
I am in the process of applying for a new job. I have not told my current employer that I am doing so. I would prefer that my new perspective employer not contact my current one. What do you do when they say they will need to?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Nov 1, 2010 -
4 answers
I have an interview next week for a job I desperately don't want (or at the very least do not feel qualified for). I need a job. How to prepare?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 18, 2010 -
13 answers
