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What is skillfishing? How employers can spot real skills in the AI hiring era.
23 Apr 2026

What is skillfishing? How employers can spot real skills in the AI hiring era.

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

AI tools are helping candidates look like perfect hires — even when they’re not. Has your company ever hired someone promising on paper — only to see the candidate fall short of expectations? The resume was impeccable. The experience was … Continued

AI, assessment, hiring
Looking for a job in 2026? Here’s why hiring feels frozen — and what to do next
22 Jan 2026

Looking for a job in 2026? Here’s why hiring feels frozen — and what to do next

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

Hiring is slow, unemployment may inch up, and many workers are staying put — but job seekers still have chances in healthcare, construction, and skills-based roles. The job market in 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging one for … Continued

construction, ghosting, healthcare, hiring, job hugging, networking, return to office
A degree? Or not
22 Sep 2025

A degree? Or not

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

Q: I completed over 5 years of college courses at a prestigious college in Boston. I never “officially” completed my degree, but I learned a lot, the equivalent of a degree. I had switched majors, which was the cause for … Continued

background check, candidate mistakes, Degree, hiring
Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle
1 Apr 2024

Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle

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

Q: I am a new supervisor and recently learned that I am a final candidate for a new role at a company, that has always been my dream company. One of the interviewers said that they planned to do a … Continued

company culture, ethics, etiquette, hiring, job doc blog, job seeker, job seekers, pre-offer, references
A looming job offer, or not?
25 Mar 2024

A looming job offer, or not?

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

Q: I just applied to the ideal job. I have had three interviews. I expected an offer quickly, because of the pace of the interviews. Now, silence. I am frustrated and angry. I have attempted to contact them a few … Continued

employee rights, ethics, etiquette, hiring, interview, interviewing, job applications, job doc blog, job offers, job seekers, post-interview
Privy to a private email exchange?
26 Feb 2024

Privy to a private email exchange?

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

Q: I had an interview last month with a company in Boston.  A few days later, I was part of an email communication, between the hiring managers and the placement firm.  I am 99% certain I should not have been … Continued

candidate mistakes, candidate tips, emails, hiring, job doc blog, job seeker, recruiters
Inappropriate, and likely illegal hiring practices
16 Oct 2023

Inappropriate, and likely illegal hiring practices

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

Q: As a new leader, in a new company, I am learning the ropes.  I like 90% of my role and my new employer.  However, this company is less structured, more casual.  We schedule a lot of fun events like … Continued

age discrimination, company culture, hiring, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, new employees, new manager, sexual harassment
Hired as a hybrid employee, and then that benefit is going away
14 Aug 2023

Hired as a hybrid employee, and then that benefit is going away

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

Q: I started a new job about six months ago.  I was hired under a hybrid work arrangement.  Now, the CEO has mandated that we all must return to the office five days/week.  One of the reasons I accepted this … Continued

at-will, Flexible Work Arrangements, hiring, job doc blog, working from home
Turnover causes angst
31 Jul 2023

Turnover causes angst

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

Q: In the last few months, my company has experienced constant turnover since I started.  This has caused me a great amount of anxiety.  I think I should be looking for a new job?  I thought I would be in … Continued

hiring, job doc blog, resumes, stress, turnover
Silence? When a job seeker hears nothing
10 Jul 2023

Silence? When a job seeker hears nothing

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

Q: I have been out of work now for nearly four months. I have had many interviews and I am discovering new roles, mainly because I am a good networker. Still no job offer. I find it frustrating when the … Continued

hiring, job doc blog, job seeker, networking, no response

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