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How damage to a dorm can affect your job hunting
4 Mar 2024

How damage to a dorm can affect your job hunting

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

Q:   I completed an online job application and checked off that I had completed a bachelor’s degree at a local college.  I received a degree confirmation statement from the college, back in the fall, for a December, 2023 graduation.  In … Continued

college grad, college student, debt, job doc blog, job seeker, resumes, stress
Transitioning from intern to employee, is that possible?
27 Nov 2023

Transitioning from intern to employee, is that possible?

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

Q: I am a student, with a spring internship already lined up.  I hope to start an internship and then possibly get a full-time job next summer, after I graduate in May, 2024.  Do many interns transition to full-time roles … Continued

college grad, college student, internal career path, internship, job doc blog
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

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No bachelor’s degree? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares advice
9 Jan 2023

No bachelor’s degree? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares advice

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

Q:  I have had a successful career for about 20 years.  Most of my roles have been in sales or sales management.  I had a 12-year run at one company.  In the past, my personal and professional contacts have been … Continued

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When employees “ghost”
4 Apr 2022

When employees “ghost”

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

Q:  I am a lead engineer.  Although I am not a supervisor, I am involved in the hiring, performance reviews, and directing work of our new hires.  Many of our new hires are fresh grads from some very competitive colleges.  … Continued

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Experience relevant for immigration law?
27 Sep 2021

Experience relevant for immigration law?

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

Q: I am an undergraduate in pre-law.  I am hoping to work in the field of immigration law.  What are some typical career paths and/or experiences preferred by immigration law firms?  I am not sure I can afford law school … Continued

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Job-hunting tips for a recent grad
21 Jun 2021

Job-hunting tips for a recent grad

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

Q:  I am a recent college graduate and have been on a contract assignment since April, 2021.  My parents are pushing me to “get a real job.”  I like my contract work but I am sort of ashamed that I … Continued

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Interview tips for recent grads (and others!)
19 Apr 2021

Interview tips for recent grads (and others!)

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

Q:  My company is in the process of hiring a few recent college grads.  I am appalled by the lack of professionalism and lack of respect that I have observed during our selection process.  Since many new grads are being … Continued

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Recent grads – some tips for job hunting
13 Jul 2020

Recent grads – some tips for job hunting

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

Q: My son just graduated from college and is struggling with finding a job during this pandemic.  What advice can you give a recent college grad? A: The pandemic has created quite a bit of instability in our economy, both … Continued

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Tips for a December, 2019 grad
9 Dec 2019

Tips for a December, 2019 grad

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

Q:  I am graduating from college in December, 2019.  I am nervous about job hunting during this time of year, when companies are not in the “hiring a grad” mindset.  What can a soon-to-be college grad do to make themselves … Continued

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