Results Through People
Q: I am a student looking for an internship. Where do I start? Everyone tells me they are so important but where do I begin looking? I am overwhelmed. A: Congratulations on realizing that an internship would be valuable to … Continued
Q: I feel like I don’t shine in telephone interviews, yet they are so common now. How do I make sure that I do well in a telephone interview? A: You are right. Telephone interviews are an increasingly common way … Continued
Q: Earlier in my career, I was given some bad advice about my resume. I attended four years of college but never earned an undergraduate degree. About 10 years ago, I changed my resume stating that I had an undergraduate … Continued
Q: I work next to a man who is loud and obnoxious. I don’t think he realizes how loud he gets. He wears ear buds and may not be able to hear himself. He swears and groans at events throughout … Continued
Q: My manager is the worst interviewer in the world. He just chit-chats with candidates. He doesn’t really interview them. We end up hiring these new employees who are really not qualified and make everyone else miserable. They don’t show … Continued
Q: I am planning to take a family vacation this summer. We have already booked our plane tickets and hotel for the first two weeks of July. I am also interviewing for a job and am a finalist for two … Continued
Q: Is it in poor taste to apply to a number of positions with the same employer, in the field of lab medicine? – Submitted by Medical Laboratory Scientists, Class of 2016 – University of Massachusetts/Lowell A: Great question! First, … Continued
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
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