Results Through People
Q: Is it legal for potential employers to ask what your current salary is and require a specific answer? A: Employers can ask a broad range of questions of candidates. Most employers understand that they should focus on job-related questions. … Continued
Q: During a recent interview, I was asked some unusual questions. I was asked about “what country I was from” and “if I liked children.” These questions were not relevant to the job. I never received a job offer from … Continued
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
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
Q. I have been asked to participate in a “marathon” interview day. It has been defined as a half dozen interviews in a single day. I worry about how repetitive I may be. Do I keep repeating the same “stories,” … Continued
Q: I am applying for a new job. The problem is I haven’t applied for a job in 22 years! I am sick with anxiety. What can I do to prepare? Do I need to be a Zoom expert? A: … Continued
Q: As an existing employee, how do you answer, or do you, what do you want to get from your company over the next 5 years? A: This is a great question – either from an internal applicant (a current employee … Continued
Q: I am a December, 2021 grad. It seems to be a hot job market but I never expected so many company interviews for one role. I am trying to juggle final exams and an interview schedule. One question keeps … Continued
Q: I recently interviewed for a job with a very desirable company. The first round of interviews was on Zoom. Unfortunately, I think I failed one question. I call it the worst interview question in the world. It’s not even … Continued
Q: I participated in a Zoom interview last week. It is not my first-choice job. I am still chasing my “dream job” at another company. I know there will be stiff competition for my “dream job” and many candidates will … Continued