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No offer and commute may be a factor
4 Sep 2023

No offer and commute may be a factor

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

Q: I was recently interviewed several times, by the same company.  I think I probably met with seven employees from the company.  I also met with a board member.  Last week I found out that I did not receive an … Continued

candidate tips, commute, discrimination, job doc blog, job offers, job seekers
Why a lack of response on LinkedIn
28 Aug 2023

Why a lack of response on LinkedIn

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

Q: I recently applied for a role on LinkedIn. Now “the black hole” has hit. I never heard back from the employer. Do they have a role? Are they interested in hiring a candidate? A: We are on LinkedIn almost … Continued

candidate tips, job applications, job doc blog, job hunting tips, job search, linkedin, resumes
Feeling overworked? How to find a therapist
21 Aug 2023

Feeling overworked? How to find a therapist

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

Q:  I am feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and at my breaking point.  I am considering therapy.  We are short-staffed and can’t find talent.  I am working excessive hours.  I have never worked with a therapist.  Where do I start?  Cara Tirrell … Continued

anxiety, overworked, psychology, stress, therapy
Hired as a hybrid employee, and then that benefit is going away
14 Aug 2023

Hired as a hybrid employee, and then that benefit is going away

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

Q: I started a new job about six months ago.  I was hired under a hybrid work arrangement.  Now, the CEO has mandated that we all must return to the office five days/week.  One of the reasons I accepted this … Continued

at-will, Flexible Work Arrangements, hiring, job doc blog, working from home
Job hopping or career changes?
7 Aug 2023

Job hopping or career changes?

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

Q:  I have about 40 years of experience in my field, with no intention of leaving the workforce.  In the 80s, it was recommended that we should by loyal and commit to our jobs for at least 10 years.  All … Continued

candidate tips, career changer, changing careers, changing jobs, job doc blog
Turnover causes angst
31 Jul 2023

Turnover causes angst

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

Q: In the last few months, my company has experienced constant turnover since I started.  This has caused me a great amount of anxiety.  I think I should be looking for a new job?  I thought I would be in … Continued

hiring, job doc blog, resumes, stress, turnover
Do you need to bring a resume to a face-to-face interview?
24 Jul 2023

Do you need to bring a resume to a face-to-face interview?

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

Q: Recently I interviewed for a job in Cambridge.  I had done my research on the company and felt well-prepared.  When I met with the interviewer, he asked me for a copy of my resume.  It was a tech company.  … Continued

etiquette, interviewing, interviewing strategies, resumes, technology
Inappropriate questions from a manager
17 Jul 2023

Inappropriate questions from a manager

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

Q: My manager repeatedly asks personal questions of me and others all the time.  He will ask about health issues, family planning issues and household income issues.  When we have company events, he tends to drink too much, and his … Continued

family illness, Human Resources, illegal questions, job doc blog, medical problems, problems with manager
Silence? When a job seeker hears nothing
10 Jul 2023

Silence? When a job seeker hears nothing

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

Q: I have been out of work now for nearly four months. I have had many interviews and I am discovering new roles, mainly because I am a good networker. Still no job offer. I find it frustrating when the … Continued

hiring, job doc blog, job seeker, networking, no response
Job search tips for a recent grad
3 Jul 2023

Job search tips for a recent grad

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

Q:  I have been looking for a new job.  I graduated in December, 2022.  I took a few months off to travel and visit with family.  Now I realize that I am competing with May, 2023 grads.  I probably should … Continued

college grads, job doc blog, job search strategies, job seekers, linkedin, recent college grad

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