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Pre-employment tests, another hurdle
30 May 2017

Pre-employment tests, another hurdle

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

Q: I recently have been applying for jobs.  Before I am interviewed, I need to take several different tests.  I am required to take the test to get an interview. The employer doesn’t share the results of the test so … Continued

age discrimination, interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job search
Introvert or social anxiety?
22 May 2017

Introvert or social anxiety?

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

Q: My boss is an introvert.  I mean an INTROVERT.  For example, he walks in early and closes his door, with barely a good morning or a hello.  He opens his door to use the restroom or buy his lunch.  … Continued

job doc blog, office etiquette, office issues
Closing the interview
15 May 2017

Closing the interview

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

Q:  I have interviewed for several roles recently.  It seems every company has a different interview process.  Some have phone interviews.  Some require candidates to complete an application online.  Some want to interview candidates several times.  Some require pre-employment testing.  … Continued

interviewing, job doc blog, post-interview
No logos, no tables, no mangers
8 May 2017

No logos, no tables, no mangers

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

Q: I recently upgraded my resume. I have sent it to several large employers in New England. I have attached a copy for your review. Can you comment? I am not getting a lot of responses. A: Thanks for attaching … Continued

job applications, job doc blog, job search, job seeker, linkedin, resumes
Casually dressed candidate threatens to sue
1 May 2017

Casually dressed candidate threatens to sue

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

Q:  I own a small retail store.  I often have customer service openings that I post on different local community sites.  Recently I had a role, where this new employee would have to work some nights or weekends.  I think … Continued

employability, employer, hiring, job doc blog, office attire
A bachelor’s degree or not?
24 Apr 2017

A bachelor’s degree or not?

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

Q: I have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree, meaning I never walked across a podium and received a piece of paper.  However, I completed all the required coursework.  Can I say, on a resume, that I hold a bachelor’s … Continued

employment application, job applications, job doc blog
A candidate being pursued
17 Apr 2017

A candidate being pursued

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

Q: Two years ago I landed a job.  It’s ok.  I don’t love it and I don’t hate it.  However since January, 2017, I am getting calls from headhunters almost every week.  What is this all about?  Some are discussing … Continued

careers, employability, employment, job doc blog, job offers
Fired for poor communication skills
10 Apr 2017

Fired for poor communication skills

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

Q: Can I be fired for bad communication skills after working at this company for two years and having been a foreman with no bad reviews, excellent goals and maintaining attendance? A: Companies terminate employees for a number of reasons.  … Continued

employee rights, job doc blog, problems with communication
Is my employer legally required to have job descriptions?
27 Mar 2017

Is my employer legally required to have job descriptions?

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

Q: I recently joined a small company and we are growing.  It is an exciting opportunity.  I asked my manager for my job description and she said we don’t have job descriptions.  Is that legal? A:  Job descriptions can be … Continued

employee rights, job doc blog, new job
Independent contractor and getting paid
20 Mar 2017

Independent contractor and getting paid

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

Q: I am an independent contractor and file my own taxes, etc.  One of my clients pays me on the first of every month, for the work completed in the prior month.  I should have a check in hand by … Continued

contractor, job doc blog, salary, salary and benefits

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