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Honoring a verbal commitment
24 Oct 2016

Honoring a verbal commitment

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

Q: I have been with my current company for seven years.  I was recently promoted to a sales rep for a region.  I have been in this role for six months.  The first three months, my company provided extensive sales … Continued

career advancement, changing careers, job offers, job opportunity, networking
Networking advice for a CPA
17 Oct 2016

Networking advice for a CPA

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

Q:  I am told networking and professional relationships are important for my career.  I am a newly minted CPA, an introvert, but a very competent professional.  How do you suggest that I network?  What are some good first steps? Professional … Continued

candidate tips, job search, linkedin, networking
Check email and voicemail frequently if you are looking for a job
10 Oct 2016

Check email and voicemail frequently if you are looking for a job

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

Q:  I applied for a job 2 weeks ago and heard nothing for about 2 weeks.  During that time, I checked my email and voicemail 1-2 times per week.  I was networking a lot and unable to access my desktop.  … Continued

job search, job seekers, networking, no response
A company acquisition may translate to a change in employee benefits
3 Oct 2016

A company acquisition may translate to a change in employee benefits

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

Q: When I was first hired by my company I was promised a list of generous benefits.  My company was just acquired by a larger firm.  We have been told that many benefits may change as of January 1st.  Rumors … Continued

company policy, employee benefits, salary and benefits
Traits for successful entrepreneurs
26 Sep 2016

Traits for successful entrepreneurs

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

Q:  The corporate track isn’t right for everyone.  In your work, what do you see as the required traits of successful entrepreneurs?  I think I would be nervous, but excited about starting my own business.  I am a senior in … Continued

careers, small business, start-up
Can you “undo” an email sent in anger?
12 Sep 2016

Can you “undo” an email sent in anger?

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

Q: I recently applied for a job that was posted online.  I participated in several interviews.  After several interviews, I was told (by email) that another candidate was selected for the role.  In the email, the recruiter told me that … Continued

etiquette, interviewing, job search, networking
Understanding options after a job elimination
5 Sep 2016

Understanding options after a job elimination

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

Q: I have a question and was wondering if someone can help me in answering it.  I was recently told that my position was being eliminated at one of the big four accounting firms.  I was told that they are … Continued

employee rights, employment, employment law, job loss, severance
Help for those who need a fragrance-free workplace
29 Aug 2016

Help for those who need a fragrance-free workplace

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

Q:  I have moved into a new role within my company.  There is a woman who wears an excessive amount of perfume who sits very close to my new cubicle.  She also has plug-in air fresheners within her cubicle.  I … Continued

new employees, office issues
At resignation, how final wages are calculated matters
22 Aug 2016

At resignation, how final wages are calculated matters

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

Q: I just quit a job and received my final paycheck and noticed it was a lot less than expected. I was owed one week of work pay and pay for six vacation days that I earned but did not … Continued

resignation, vacation payout, wage
No feedback after internal job post
15 Aug 2016

No feedback after internal job post

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

Q:  I recently posted for a job internally.  Another employee was selected.  I never heard back from the hiring manager or the internal recruiter explaining why I was not selected.  Is this typical?  I would like to know why so … Continued

hiring, internal career path, interviewing

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