Job hunting after 18 years
Q: I have worked for the same employer for 18 years. The company has changed in the last two years and it is not for the better. I do not have a current resume but I do have several advanced … Continued
Q: I have worked for the same employer for 18 years. The company has changed in the last two years and it is not for the better. I do not have a current resume but I do have several advanced … Continued
Q: Since November, I have applied to 22 jobs, had 2 phone interviews and 7 Zoom interviews. I still have not received a job offer. Many of the jobs I have interviewed for have involved development or membership experience, which … Continued
Q: I recently interviewed for a job which is an ideal fit for me. The responsibilities I discussed with the hiring manager are perfect. The location is convenient. The company culture seems like it would be compatible. I have had … Continued
Q: I applied for a job as a financial analyst about three months ago, before the pandemic. I had a telephone interview and it went well. They invited me onsite for a face-to-face interview and I was given encouraging feedback … Continued
Q: I am doing my first video interview this week. I am experienced interviewing face-to-face onsite with a company. This video interviewing is all new to me. What can I do to prepare? A: A great question, and timely for … Continued
Q: I have been unemployed since early January. This is my first time being unemployed and it is nerve-wracking. I am struggling with the concept of a telephone interview or video call. In the past, I always did well in … Continued
Q: I have been a runner-up for several positions. I have the qualifications, including an advanced degree. I get nervous during interviews. How can I calm my nerves? One hiring manager was very honest with me. He said I was … Continued
Q: My son is a recent graduate of a local university. He is headed to a second interview in early July. He was told by the recruiter that they like a candidate to “come prepared with questions” for the face-to-face … Continued
Q: I have been on three interviews for one role. All the feedback has been positive and encouraging. I interviewed with the hiring manager twice. After the third interview I was told we would be “talking offer” so I have … Continued
Q: I recently accepted a verbal offer. All the signs were there, including encouraging comments from the hiring team, the recruiter telling me “they want you” repeatedly, the employer checking at least two of my references. Then, nothing. No offer … Continued