Frustrated job seeker
Q: I have been in the same role for five plus years. I feel like there is no where to go in my current company. Whenever I apply to a posted job, I am told that I am one of … Continued
What if a candidate wants to apply to several different roles at the same company
Q: I have seen multiple roles for the same employer. One is in accounting; one is in their warehouse and one is in purchasing. I am interested in all three, with accounting being your top choice. The way their website … Continued
A May grad asks about a career in advertising
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
Pattie Hunt Sinacole discusses background checks
Q: I recently met a friend via Zoom to talk about our job searches. We worked together years ago, and then we developed a friendship. Last month, we exchanged resumes, to help each other proofread and edit our resumes. I … Continued
A candidate’s reluctance to embrace technology
Q: Recently I was invited to interview for a company in Cambridge. After the interview, I was given feedback that I did not seem open to learning new technologies. In some respects, this criticism is valid. I know what I … Continued
Long COVID – how to disclose as a candidate
Q: I am a candidate for a role in biotech. I have been diagnosed with long COVID (or PASC, the medical term). I will need some accommodations for this condition. How or when do I ask a prospective employer? A: … Continued
Casually dressed candidate threatens to sue
Q: I own a small retail store. I often have customer service openings that I post on different local community sites. Recently I had a role, where this new employee would have to work some nights or weekends. I think … Continued
A candidate being pursued
Q: Two years ago I landed a job. It’s ok. I don’t love it and I don’t hate it. However since January, 2017, I am getting calls from headhunters almost every week. What is this all about? Some are discussing … Continued
Recent Job Doc Column in the Globe
Check out my recent column in the Boston Sunday Globe While job growth continues to lag, work on your employability