Recently accepted job offer X because it gets my foot in the door in a city I love. Just discovered job posting Y in the same city for a much better job. Best way to explain myself to company Y in cover letter/resume/interview?
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posted by Rykey
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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I interviewed for a job at a company I really want to work with earlier this year. I was their second choice. Now an even dreamier position in a different but related department has opened up. Do I email the original interviewer, though this position does not report to her, before I apply? A few more details and questions inside.
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posted by emilycardigan
on Dec 7, 2011 -
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Help! I'm really really bad at computer programming interviews. Unfortunately ... I'm a computer programmer.
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posted by coelacanth!
on Oct 21, 2010 -
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I was laid off from probably the nicest job/work environment I've ever had and the more job interviews I go to, the more I realize that I really want another work situation like the one I lost. Is this realistic given the bad economy (I'm in NorCal w/a 10% unemployment rate)? Should I try to hold out for an offer where I'll be similarly happy or should I just focus on getting back into the workforce?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2010 -
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Short version: I was fired for taking parental leave. I am now looking for new work. What do I tell potential future employers about the reason I left my previous job?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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I have an interview tomorrow (yikes) with a political consulting firm. Problem: I don't actually know what this means. What exactly do political consultants do? What kind of questions should I expect to be asked? What kind of questions should I ask them? Help!
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posted by naoko
on Dec 5, 2007 -
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I was offered a job that starts next week. I have an interview tomorrow for a job I'd rather have. How should I approach this during the interview?
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posted by apple scruff
on Jun 6, 2007 -
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How do I convince a corporate VP that my nonprofit skills are completely transferrable for the job for which I have a phone interview Friday?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2005 -
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My wife is interviewing with the AFL-CIO for a union organizing position--any tips?
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posted by kimota
on May 13, 2005 -
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Job interview in Washington, DC. I live in New Jersey. Cheapest/fastest/best way to do this? (More Inside)
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posted by XQUZYPHYR
on Sep 24, 2004 -
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JobFilter: There are plenty of online resources for those seeking a job, e.g. resume tips and example cover letters. However, I can't seem to find any examples that would be useful for the person on the other end...
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posted by Eamon
on Sep 24, 2004 -
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I've finished my teacher education program and now I want a job. I sent out resumes to every school system I was interested in and followed up with the basic "Just want to confirm you received it" blah blah blah. I've been told that, now that some systems are posting openings, I should be calling them regularly to keep them aware of my name. But... what do I say?
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posted by ferociouskitty
on May 8, 2004 -
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