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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

If you were talking to a 101-year-old person, what would you want to know? [more inside]
posted by naturalog on Dec 16, 2011 - 21 answers

To continue in the series of academic job hunting posts - protips for negotiating an academic position. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Dec 3, 2011 - 23 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

I want to send some post-interview thank you emails, but I don't have the email addresses of the people I interviewed with. Should I email the recruiting contact asking for the email addresses, or just leave it alone? [more inside]
posted by naju on Nov 21, 2011 - 21 answers

As a follow up to last week's question about academic job talks, please enlighten me with best practices / pro tips on campus visits for academic positions. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Nov 13, 2011 - 21 answers

Particularly for a YouTube interview that already has captioning, how can I (and you) save 10 minutes & just read the transcript file that the captioning is pulled from? [more inside]
posted by ahaynes on Oct 26, 2011 - 2 answers

What are the best questions to ask a potential employee to identify that they are knowledgable and effective as a I.T. professional? [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond on Oct 17, 2011 - 15 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 a thirty-year-old woman who's often mistaken for a teenager. I'm interviewing for a job that I really need tomorrow. Please help me look older! [more inside]
posted by pineappleheart on Oct 10, 2011 - 51 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

I got fired Friday for poor performance. How do I spin this in cover letters and in interviews? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Oct 2, 2011 - 9 answers

My last day of pastry school, yay! I'm applying for jobs in NYC and several people have asked me to come in and "trail" for an hour or a day. What exactly does that mean/entail? [more inside]
posted by firei on Sep 28, 2011 - 7 answers

How to negotiate employer paying for flight to interview? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2011 - 14 answers

Help with job offer question needed asap! [more inside]
posted by and hey Charlie on Sep 21, 2011 - 15 answers

Put my mind at ease! Job interview worries [more inside]
posted by cozenedindigo on Sep 20, 2011 - 7 answers

How can I make an awesome set for sit-down interviews with politicians? [more inside]
posted by seriousmoonlight on Sep 16, 2011 - 7 answers

I want podcasts featuring long interviews. [more inside]
posted by davebush on Sep 9, 2011 - 17 answers

I'm being forced off the grid, and I'm waiting to hear back from a couple of job interviews... how can I put this out of my mind? [more inside]
posted by smitt on Sep 3, 2011 - 18 answers

Any non-obvious tips for conducting a successful interview? I'm looking for perspectives both in general and also considering my situation. [more inside]
posted by WhitenoisE on Sep 1, 2011 - 3 answers

LazywebFilter. I'm looking for a recent, and specific interview with Kevin Smith wherein he talks about how he kept saying he wanted to be a filmmaker, and his decision to actually make a movie. [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Aug 24, 2011 - 7 answers

I need a basic landline phone recording lead like this. I might not have enough time to order one online. Can I make one myself? How would I do that? (Bonus question: Where can I buy one in Sydney?) [more inside]
posted by embrangled on Aug 24, 2011 - 19 answers

What should I know about interviewing for a corporate job that I don't already know from interviewing for public sector/public health jobs? [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Aug 23, 2011 - 7 answers

What to say in a post interview thank you note - when you aren't the right guy for the job... [more inside]
posted by klarck on Aug 23, 2011 - 6 answers

That question about following up after an interview. [more inside]
posted by pineappleheart on Aug 23, 2011 - 14 answers

I've just been short-listed for a Fulbright Scholars Award (huzzah!). I'm wondering if anyone else has been in this position and what I might be able to expect in the interview? [more inside]
posted by Scottie_Bob on Aug 15, 2011 - 2 answers

How can I make time to interview for new jobs after just taking a job that I don't like? And, how do I explain to new companies why my availability to interview is so limited? [more inside]
posted by daveindc on Aug 13, 2011 - 8 answers

My sister is interviewing for a job as a nanny. She has never worked as a nanny before. What questions should she ask during the interview? Also, any advice for first time nannies would be appreciated!
posted by skjønn on Aug 10, 2011 - 17 answers

After an interview: thank-you letter? e-mail? card? [more inside]
posted by c'mon sea legs on Aug 9, 2011 - 33 answers

I just had a job interview and sent a thank you email to each of my interviewers after. My partner poo pooed this saying it is not done in the UK (where we are). Is this a black mark for me in regards to my application? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Aug 8, 2011 - 24 answers

I'm applying again for an internship that I interviewed for previously but didn't get. How, if at all, should I modify my application this time? [more inside]
posted by Gin and Comics on Aug 5, 2011 - 2 answers

Looking for pointers for leading a great panel discussion or roundtable interview, in front of an audience. Tell me something that made an event you attended really memorable (in a good way), and/or give me some examples of what not to do. Thanks!
posted by hermitosis on Aug 5, 2011 - 9 answers

Hi, I will be going to a teacher associate job interview next week. This is where I will be sort of like a teacher's aide. Do any of you have great comments or responses that will impress the interviewer? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Jul 27, 2011 - 12 answers

Yesterday I had an internal interview for a job I really want. I answered most of the questions just fine but one of them, "name a time when something at work depended on you and what did you do?", I bombed for some reason. Now I have a great answer and am thinking of emailing the three people in the interview panel with a revised answer, but I'm not sure whether this would be appropriate. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane on Jul 26, 2011 - 13 answers

What do I ask a billionaire? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2011 - 23 answers

Job search, interview, etiquette question. Sorry for the length. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 19, 2011 - 4 answers

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

I have a phone interview tomorrow for an LSAT instructor position with a big testprep company. I am kind of worried about it and would appreciate any tips or help you can give me. [more inside]
posted by kingfishers catch fire on Jul 13, 2011 - 6 answers

I'm starting a podcast where I will likely be interviewing people in their offices with different acoustic environments. I have a Zoom H2. Keeping it as simple as possible, exactly what techniques and software (on OS X) do I need to get the interview at a high level of audio quality, and make a high quality podcast out of it?
posted by shivohum on Jul 13, 2011 - 13 answers

Corporate Job vs. Nanny, need appropriate questions to ask. (See within for more details) [more inside]
posted by lonemantis on Jul 7, 2011 - 19 answers

How bad is this situation? I'm applying for a job at a company that I previously worked at for only four months. [more inside]
posted by trillian on Jul 7, 2011 - 10 answers

How should I dress for a job interview? (Hot weather edition) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2011 - 25 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

What are the best oral histories to read? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jun 27, 2011 - 18 answers

How to come across well in a PhD interview over Skype? [more inside]
posted by daisyk on Jun 27, 2011 - 16 answers

What questions should I ask applicants for a position involving the development of IT policies? [more inside]
posted by never used baby shoes on Jun 21, 2011 - 5 answers

In a job interview, the interviewer asks the interviewee questions. But what questions should the interviewee ask the interviewer? [more inside]
posted by lockstitch on Jun 17, 2011 - 31 answers

I interviewed for a job I really want on the 6th of June, sent a follow-up/thank you note a few days later, and have so far heard nothing. Is there any way I can do a second follow-up without being horribly irritating? If so, how and when? [more inside]
posted by mellifluous on Jun 16, 2011 - 17 answers

I have an interview coming up with a startup and was advised not to dress up and that "polished business casual is just fine." What should I wear? [more inside]
posted by mrbob14 on Jun 7, 2011 - 24 answers