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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2009 - 27 answers

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! [more inside]
posted by naoko on Dec 5, 2007 - 9 answers

How should I prepare for behavioral questions in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu on Jul 9, 2007 - 15 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by apple scruff on Jun 6, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I prepare for a job interview with a panel of 5-6 interviewers? [more inside]
posted by footnote on Oct 22, 2006 - 10 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2005 - 6 answers

My wife is interviewing with the AFL-CIO for a union organizing position--any tips? [more inside]
posted by kimota on May 13, 2005 - 4 answers

Job interview in Washington, DC. I live in New Jersey. Cheapest/fastest/best way to do this? (More Inside) [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Sep 24, 2004 - 15 answers

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... [more inside]
posted by Eamon on Sep 24, 2004 - 3 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by ferociouskitty on May 8, 2004 - 3 answers