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Monthly Archives: May 2018

Is a candidate expected to research the company before a telephone interview?
28 May 2018

Is a candidate expected to research the company before a telephone interview?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I interviewed for a new job in March.  I was turned down because the feedback was “lack of preparation, specifically had not researched the company.”  Is there an expectation that I will have researched the company, even for a … Continued

interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job search
Job hunting tips for a 2018 grad
21 May 2018

Job hunting tips for a 2018 grad

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a recent college grad.  My parents insist that I have a job by July 1.  What are your best job hunting suggestions for a recent college grad? A: Congratulations!  How wonderful that you recently graduated from college.  … Continued

college education, college grad, job doc blog, job search, job seeker, networking, recent college grad
How to ask about compensation with new pay law
14 May 2018

How to ask about compensation with new pay law

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: For many years I have asked candidates about their current and past compensation.  A colleague told me we could no longer ask this question.  How am I supposed to assess if an applicant falls within our prescribed salary ranges?  … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts, salary and benefits
Don’t “let it slide”
7 May 2018

Don’t “let it slide”

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a new supervisor in a new company.  I am learning the culture and how decisions are made.  It is a start-up and growing rapidly.  It is a fun place to work and I feel like I have … Continued

company culture, hiring, job doc blog, office etiquette

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