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?
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posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman!
on Apr 23, 2013 -
10 answers
Had a job interview over a week ago and can't get a couple of the questions out of my head
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2013 -
13 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2013 -
10 answers
I have a job interview this afternoon and I'm more nervous than is healthy. Is taking a Klonopin a good idea?
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posted by silly me
on Feb 26, 2013 -
10 answers
My son had a phone interview for an internship at a STEM center a couple of weeks ago. It went well and the person told him she would follow up with an email about setting up an in person meeting.
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posted by jvilter
on Feb 20, 2013 -
7 answers
I have a job interview next Friday. Yay! But I have questions about what is a setting-appropriate choice.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2013 -
11 answers
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?
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posted by eleanor_of_aquitaine
on Jan 18, 2013 -
27 answers
What are some really good questions to pose to the interviewers at the end of a programming interview? I'm looking for ones that make the interviewers feel good about you (great question!) but ALSO make them feel good about their organization - so that everything ends on a happy note.
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posted by kitcat
on Jan 7, 2013 -
14 answers
There will be an exam as part of my interview for my first programmer/developer job. It will be on J2EE and PL/SQL. Can anyone advise on what to expect and what to focus my studying on?
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posted by kitcat
on Dec 28, 2012 -
7 answers
I have had interviews that consisted of the interviewer briefly explaining the position and then asking me if I have any questions. These have not gone well for me.
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posted by secretdawn
on Dec 10, 2012 -
13 answers
Can you give me some job interview role-play tips on:
(1) how to manage an underperforming employee, and
(2) how to manage a team meeting/huddle?
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posted by laumry
on Nov 15, 2012 -
4 answers
What to do in the not-quite-an-informational-interview, not-quite-a-job-interview situation? I have one of these tomorrow and I'm confused about how to approach it. (OK, "terrified of failing" is a better way of putting it.)
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posted by schroedinger
on Nov 12, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm job hunting in a particular industry and doing a lot of informational interviews. I managed to arrange one with the Principal at a firm whose work intrigues me for the 21st of November. Yesterday I noticed that this same firm has a position that I'm qualified for, and I'd like to submit my resume and cover letter today. If I make it past the initial screening, will it appear that I scheduled the informational interview under false pretenses when I was really trying to score a job interview? How would I handle the question of my application in the interview, which I arranged weeks ago? Please give me your advice on how to handle this professionally.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Nov 9, 2012 -
4 answers
HR filter: What are some good questions to ask a job candidate during a final interview before extending an offer?
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posted by the foreground
on Nov 2, 2012 -
9 answers
I am presently going through interviews for an IT consulting position with a nationally known firm. I've been through two extended phone interviews. The initial call with the recruiter went great, but I just had a call with one of the main staff members and it was a train wreck. Extra library/MLIS snowflake details...
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 28, 2012 -
7 answers
I have a very important job interview on Monday. I feel like I'm getting sick (sore throat, warm forehead, etc). If I'm sick on Monday, do I call and ask to re-schedule or soldier through?
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posted by Fister Roboto
on Sep 28, 2012 -
33 answers
AskMeFi and other say to never throw out the first number in salary discussions, yet this has backfired repeatedly. Stick to the oft-repeated advice or rework based on experience?
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posted by mcstayinskool
on Sep 14, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm a lawyer at a large firm. I represent a lot of tech startups and as a general practice, lawyers at my firm don't sign NDAs to avoid potential problems and conflicts of interest. I'm interviewing for an in-house counsel position and they are insisting I sign an NDA. Any advice?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 7, 2012 -
15 answers
I have a job interview scheduled at Microsoft, at the Redmond campus. What should I wear?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2012 -
22 answers
What are my responsibilities when interviewing for a new job while pregnant? Should I tell them I'm expecting? If so, what should I be prepared for?
I want to be ethical, but simultaneously am reluctant be at a disadvantage off the bat.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 2, 2012 -
13 answers
I have a job interview tomorrow for a job I'm not really interested in. I currently have a job, but it's a contract position with no guarantee of going permanent, so I've still been applying to other jobs and I feel it is irresponsible and ungrateful for me to not go through with this job interview tomorrow. However, the more I think about it, the more upset I get, because I am not sure I would take the job if it were offered to me, even though it would be a permanent position. I'm not even really sure I'm thinking straight anymore. I could use some perspective and/or wisdom and/or advice.
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posted by thereemix
on May 13, 2012 -
20 answers
(UK-based) I've started applying for new jobs and as I'm now getting along in the process, I'm wondering about 1) signing a contract before leaving my current job and 2) taking notes during a job interview.
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2012 -
5 answers
Is there a tactful way to let a job know that their interview style turned you off and made you not want the job?
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posted by cedly
on Apr 27, 2012 -
16 answers
I have a job interview for a junior/intermediate financial writer position with a financial services marketing company on Friday. This is a bit of a career jump for me as my background is mostly in legal editing with one stint at an educational publisher. Are there any MeFites with some sort of experience in financial writing who have some advice for me on how to ace the interview, or on what kind of research and prep I should be doing?
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posted by orange swan
on Mar 20, 2012 -
6 answers
Consulting Filter: How do I justify leaving my first project significantly earlier then completion?
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posted by lpcxa0
on Mar 4, 2012 -
8 answers
I am going to be interviewing for jobs soon. My hair is currently a rather vibrant shade of purple. How much of a problem is this going to be?
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posted by btfreek
on Feb 20, 2012 -
44 answers
I just landed a phone interview for potentially my first managerial job after five years of being a systems analyst. What questions do I need to be ready for in the phone interview and the face-to-face interview?
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posted by Tehhund
on Jan 22, 2012 -
3 answers
Posting for a friend:
She has an interview next week for a part-time non-profit development/social media job. She has pretty good answers for generic job interview type questions, but what kinds of questions might she prepare for that are more specific to the field? What kinds of skills should she be highlighting?
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posted by brackish.line
on Nov 4, 2011 -
5 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?
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posted by OmieWise
on Aug 23, 2011 -
7 answers
I was the asker of
this question. I did end up losing my job, but thanks to your advice, moving on has been a lot less painful than I feared. Now I have a question about how to explain to potential new employers a) the circumstances of the termination, and b) my reasons for leaving the practice of law.
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posted by sorrysockpuppet
on Aug 14, 2011 -
16 answers
Adjunct faculty interview coming up; I have a blog that might raise some eyebrows -- should I take my name off it/delete posts?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 15, 2011 -
21 answers
I have an interview at a market research company next week! Which is great, except that I've been in school for physics for the last 7 years and I know next to nothing about the field. Can you give me resources, tips or tricks to prepare for this interview?
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posted by auto-correct
on May 27, 2011 -
7 answers
How do I handle being in a group interview for a job tomorrow? I understand that more and more employers are interviewing this way lately, and I've never been interviewed for a job this way before.
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posted by JustDerek
on May 24, 2011 -
11 answers
I have an interview for my dream position this week. Help me ace it/not ruin my chances.
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posted by nerdfish
on Apr 17, 2011 -
11 answers
I have been charged with recruiting a social media advisor for the organisation -and I'm not quite sure how I can evaluate the person's knowledge.
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posted by the noob
on Apr 3, 2011 -
6 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.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2011 -
84 answers
Can you give some advice on what to say in a "philosophy statement on museum education and exhibition" as part of a resume? The job for which I'm applying is a long shot for me, but I really do think I'd be a great fit for it, and I want a fighting chance to actually make it to the interview.
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posted by madred
on Jan 23, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm a computer programmer, and have an exciting job interview lined up. Yaaay! Help me prepare by suggesting some difficult (but reasonable) programming interview questions to practice on. Also, I would appreciate any general advice you have for succeeding at programming interviews.
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posted by coelacanth!
on Oct 28, 2010 -
12 answers
Interviews for a job I really, really want postponed because there were "not enough applicants." Help me understand this and maximize my chances.
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posted by Rykey
on Oct 18, 2010 -
16 answers
I am a 30 year old man about to go for a job interview... flipping burgers for a certain clown. I'd appreciate any hints or tips on how to approach the interview. And when I get the job, how do I handle that?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2010 -
11 answers
Can anyone point me to some samples of diversity statements, specifically ones to be written for a potential employer?
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posted by Think_Long
on Jun 15, 2010 -
5 answers
I just received an invitation to interview at a large software company. The invitation specified a dress code, can you help me parse it?
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2010 -
38 answers
Pre-interview etiquette: I've received a schedule for a job interview, a good half hour of which is pegged for a practical exercise. I'm not sure what this would entail in the context of the job, and I would like a little more information about it. Is it acceptable to email the HR officer I've been corresponding with asking for a rough idea of what the exercise is? How can I phrase this without sounding like I'm asking for a cheat-sheet?
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posted by the cat's pyjamas
on Mar 11, 2010 -
6 answers
