Results Through People
The HR Community in New England is mourning the death of a legend. Bob Gatti, a well-known HR leader, died earlier this month at his home in Norfolk, Massachusetts. Bob Gatti was a trusted advisor and mentor to many in … Continued
Q: My daughter is graduating college in the spring of 2017. She has replied to many online postings and seems to be getting frustrated. Many of her friends are landing jobs. I am sure that job hunting has changed since … Continued
Q: I recently signed a severance agreement. The title of the document was “agreement and release.” I was given six weeks of severance in exchange for signing the release. My question to you is about collecting unemployment compensation during this … Continued
Q: I have been told to network at different professional events. I don’t know where to find these events. Beyond that, I am nervous about what to do. How does one actually “network” at these events? Please give me very … Continued
Q: I have been told repeatedly to “follow up” after an interview. But how? Should I mail a thank-you note? Snail mail seems old-fashioned. Do I send an email? Or place a phone call? What do you recommend? I have … Continued
Q: The last time I had to find a new job it was 1992. This time I am not having great success. I have sent out over 100 resumes along with very carefully written cover letters. I have only heard … Continued
Q: What do the words “not a fit for the job” actually mean? A: This is a common response to a candidate when they are not offered a job. “Not a fit” can have many legitimate meanings. Some of these … Continued
Q: Recently I was invited to interview for a company in financial services. I received some feedback after the interview that I seemed “unwilling to embrace technology.” I must admit that I get nervous with computers. How should I handle … Continued
Q: I have noticed that more and more resumes do not contain objectives at the top. I was told many years ago that this section was required. Is my information dated? What would I put at the top of my … Continued
Q: I recently applied for a role on LinkedIn and never heard back from the company. Is this typical? I would expect when a company posts a job on LinkedIn, they are serious about recruiting. A: LinkedIn is a great … Continued