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Communication challenges with a new CEO
17 Apr 2023

Communication challenges with a new CEO

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

Q:  I was hired by a Cambridge-based firm about 20 years ago.  I started in an entry-level role and have worked my way up.  I have had about five different managers in that time.  Each one was talented, but in … Continued

changing careers, job doc blog, management, problems with communication, problems with manager
How to respond to a professional reference request
10 Apr 2023

How to respond to a professional reference request

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

Q:  I was just told that I should email my references to an employer.  I guess I am now a final candidate.  Who should I give as references?  I know my neighbor will serve as a reference, but not sure … Continued

background check, candidate tips, feedback, job doc blog, new job, references
Social media habits at work
3 Apr 2023

Social media habits at work

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

Q:  My daughter is glued to her social media.  I am worried, that when she finds her new post-college role, she will have her phone in her hand constantly.  I hear about Instagram and Snapchat most often. I have some … Continued

college grad, etiquette at work, job doc blog, new employee, office etiquette, workplace
A May grad asks about a career in advertising
27 Mar 2023

A May grad asks about a career in advertising

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

Q: I am graduating in May.  My major has been Advertising/Marketing with a minor in English.  I had an internship last year, but it was more focused on marketing communications, and some social media tasks.  I have been working with … Continued

careers, employability, job doc blog, job seeker, recent college grad
Pattie Hunt Sinacole discusses email response time
20 Mar 2023

Pattie Hunt Sinacole discusses email response time

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

Q:  I applied a role for which I was 90%+ qualified for, in almost every way.  I sent a resume in a few weeks ago, and heard nothing.  I thought it went into the infamous circular file.  I was in … Continued

candidate mistakes, emails, follow up, job doc blog, job seekers, linkedin
A finalist for a new job?
13 Mar 2023

A finalist for a new job?

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

Q: I have been told that I am a finalist for a role.  The company is my ideal company and my ideal job.  I am very excited that I am a finalist.  I was told “they are down to two” … Continued

candidate tips, interviewing strategies, job doc blog, nervousness, new job, promising interview
To thank you or not?
6 Mar 2023

To thank you or not?

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

Q:   I am job hunting and it is the first time I have ever had to look for a new job.  In the past, I was recruited and placed by a headhunter.  The other way I found a new role, … Continued

interviewing strategies, job doc blog, job hunting tips, job seeker, post-interview, thank-you notes
Vacation Upon Termination
27 Feb 2023

Vacation Upon Termination

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

Q:  I just left my job and have accepted a new role, which allows me to work remotely 3 days per week.  The gas savings makes it worth it.  The role could also be a stepping stone to management-level role.  … Continued

employee benefits, job doc blog, leaving a job, new job, unused vacation time, vacation payout, vacation policy
Networking – still valuable?
20 Feb 2023

Networking – still valuable?

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

Q. I work at a large company as a manager. I recently had to lay off many of the employees who work for me. We seem to do this every year. I am tired of being put in this position. I … Continued

employment outlook, job doc blog, layoff, management, networking, online resume submission
Bullying in the workplace
13 Feb 2023

Bullying in the workplace

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

Q: I work in an environment that is becoming very toxic.  I have a new supervisor who stokes this behavior.  He will tell very aggressive, and sometimes violent jokes.  He also taunts and demeans us when we may share a … Continued

bullying, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, office issues, work environment

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