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Job hopping vs. non-job hopping between the generations
21 Mar 2016

Job hopping vs. non-job hopping between the generations

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

Q: Job hopping vs. non-job hopping. I was told when I was in college that you should stay with your employer as long as possible. I am not saying your whole career but maybe a few jobs over 30 years. … Continued

careers, changing careers, changing jobs
Holidays to celebrate…. just ask
14 Mar 2016

Holidays to celebrate…. just ask

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

Q: I am a new manager. I have a very diverse team. Some are young, some are not young. Some are of different races and religions. I have no idea what we should be celebrating and what we shouldn’t. How … Continued

holiday party, office issues
A new schedule wouldn’t let me pick up my kids. How do I talk to the boss?
7 Mar 2016

A new schedule wouldn’t let me pick up my kids. How do I talk to the boss?

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

Q: I work in an office in a suburb of Boston. When I was hired four years ago, my hours were set as 8:00am – 4:30pm. My hours are important to me because I have to pick up my daughter … Continued

office issues, work hours
I freeze up during interviews. What can I do?
29 Feb 2016

I freeze up during interviews. What can I do?

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

Q: I prepare for interviews and then I freeze during the interview. I feel like as I come off as more nervous than confident. How do I get beyond my nerves and show an interviewer the true me? A. I … Continued

interviewing, job search
Tips for creating a LinkedIn profile
22 Feb 2016

Tips for creating a LinkedIn profile

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

Q: I have been told to create a LinkedIn profile. I need some guidance. What should I make sure is on there? I am a bit baffled about what I should include and what I should exclude. A: Creating a … Continued

linkedin, networking
Husband seriously ill, what are my options?
16 Feb 2016

Husband seriously ill, what are my options?

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

Q: My husband was just diagnosed with a serious illness, possibly life threatening. I am unsure of my leave options at work. I have been with my employer for almost nine years. Can you share what I might be eligible … Continued

FMLA, sick time
What’s a CEO to do when holiday party guests drink too much?
8 Feb 2016

What’s a CEO to do when holiday party guests drink too much?

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

Q: We had a holiday party where several employees probably had too much to drink. Their guests were worse. The guests did not think the rules applied to them because they were not employees. As the CEO of a small … Continued

holiday party, office issues
The motivators of a positive workplace
1 Feb 2016

The motivators of a positive workplace

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

Q: You must know some simple rules to look for when finding a new job. I talk to friends who love their work and their office mates. I don’t have that now. Instead, I have someone next to me who … Continued

job search, job search strategies, workplace
A new work schedule and the pitfalls of “at-will” employment
25 Jan 2016

A new work schedule and the pitfalls of “at-will” employment

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

Q: In December, our company owner told us there may be changes in our hours and shifts and that he was “figuring it all out” but that our preferences would be heard. Each of us met with him and explained … Continued

at-will, employment, flexible hours, work hours
How to avoid damaging resume typos
18 Jan 2016

How to avoid damaging resume typos

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

Q: I applied for a job recently and was not hired for the role. I was told that my resume was “filled” with typos. I found one or two but the resume certainly was NOT “filled” with typos. I used … Continued

job search, resumes

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