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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
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
Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares feedback on “not a fit”
26 Dec 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares feedback on “not a fit”

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

Q: I interviewed for a role recently and I thought I had a good shot at getting an offer.  I spent almost 12 hours going through the interview process.  Then, I received a voicemail saying that I was “not a … Continued

candidate tips, feedback, interviewing, job doc blog, job seeker, resume follow up
Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides advice on resumes
19 Dec 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides advice on resumes

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

Q: I have received different advice from a number of different job coaches.  One suggested that I no longer include an objective at the top of my resume.  Another suggested that I only include a summary.  Another said that neither … Continued

candidate tips, gaining work experience, job doc blog, references, resumes, updating your resume
Should a candidate re-apply?
14 Nov 2022

Should a candidate re-apply?

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

Q:  I had a summer internship cancelled during the summer of 2020.  I was disappointed, to say the least.  I am still interested in that company, but not sure how I should go about re-applying.  I am graduating in December, … Continued

candidate tips, employment application, internship, job applications, job doc blog, rehires
Pattie Hunt Sinacole advises an engineer on a resume question
5 Sep 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole advises an engineer on a resume question

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

Q:  Throughout my current resume, I have included several logos.  I have worked for some very recognizable companies.  With my current job search, I am now focused on both small and large companies.  I am a mechanical engineer.  Some say … Continued

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Candidate responsiveness = candidate interest
14 Mar 2022

Candidate responsiveness = candidate interest

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

Q:  About a month ago, I had a good interview with a company downtown.  I took a whole Friday off for the interview.  I thought I would receive an offer. The following week, I emailed my contact. I received a … Continued

candidate tips, interview, job seeker, post-interview
Always a runner-up?
26 Apr 2021

Always a runner-up?

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

Q: How do you know if you got the job when you go to an interview?  I have gone to an interview and I am well qualified for the job but don’t get it. I feel like the interview went … Continued

candidate tips, hiring, interview, interviewing, interviewing strategies, job applications, job doc blog, new job
The “black hole” from a candidate’s perspective
22 Feb 2021

The “black hole” from a candidate’s perspective

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

Q: I have applied to the job of my dreams.  I had two Zoom interviews and one face-to-face interview.  I am really hoping to see an offer this week.  However, when I look at my notes, I realize I have … Continued

candidate tips, hired, job doc blog, job offers, new employee, new employees, new job, no response
A rescinded offer, now what?
13 Apr 2020

A rescinded offer, now what?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19 | 0

Q: I am a December grad.  I am a finance major.  I am afraid of my job hunt in this new “COVID-19 world.”  What should I be doing to help my search?  I had an offer for a very good … Continued

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