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Professional references during a job search
19 Nov 2018

Professional references during a job search

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

Q: I am looking for a new job.  I think I have a pretty decent resume.  It’s been a long time since I had to look for a job.  Do companies still check references?  How do I share my references … Continued

changing jobs, job doc blog, references, resumes
Tips for a job search in 2018
1 Jan 2018

Tips for a job search in 2018

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

Q:  One of my goals for 2018 is to land a new job.  I have been at my current company (in a few different roles) for 20 plus years.  My guess is that my current role will be phased out … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, job doc blog, job search, job search strategies, online resume submission, resumes
Getting a horticulturalist out of a cube
12 Jun 2017

Getting a horticulturalist out of a cube

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

Q:  I have received written warning from my supervisor. The nature of his concern is my lack of focus on my job.  The truth is, I hate my job.  I try to avoid doing work every day at work.  It … Continued

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How to develop contacts after re-locating
14 Nov 2016

How to develop contacts after re-locating

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

Q: I moved to Boston about six months ago and I think I have made a mistake.  I am terribly homesick and have not made a lot of friends.  I have relatives but they are in NY, which is further … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, networking
Preparing for a resignation
8 Aug 2016

Preparing for a resignation

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

Q:  I have been working for three years in a role where I have been increasingly dissatisfied.  This is a first for me in a 20-year career.  Prior to this role, I had two eight-plus year stints, where I was … Continued

changing jobs, leaving a job, resignation
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
Pursuing a Second Career in Interior Design
31 Aug 2015

Pursuing a Second Career in Interior Design

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

Q: I am 35 years old and a stay at home with two small children. My undergraduate degree was in political science. It was a degree that I never really used since I worked mostly in marketing and non-profit fundraising … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, job search, networking
Burning bridges (or not)
4 May 2015

Burning bridges (or not)

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

Q: I applied for the perfect job. I was interviewed three times by the company. The recruiter told me I was a finalist and the hiring team was very interested. I just found out (from an email!) that I did … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, interviewing, job search, recruiters
Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 1-12-15
12 Jan 2015

Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 1-12-15

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Chat, Uncategorized | 0

It was a busy day on the Job Doc Chat. This week Pattie answered questions about presenting your most successful stats only, following up in January about a pre-holiday interview, being asked by HR if you would be interested in … Continued

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