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Video conferencing interview – tips for a first timer
6 Apr 2020

Video conferencing interview – tips for a first timer

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

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

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The first step in the interview process, telephone and video conferencing calls
2 Mar 2020

The first step in the interview process, telephone and video conferencing calls

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

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

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Nervous during interviews and doesn’t “convey confidence”
2 Sep 2019

Nervous during interviews and doesn’t “convey confidence”

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

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

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College grad interviewing tips
1 Jul 2019

College grad interviewing tips

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

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

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The “black hole”
10 Jun 2019

The “black hole”

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

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

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Strong interest and then silence
18 Feb 2019

Strong interest and then silence

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

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

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Is ghosting all that common?
17 Dec 2018

Is ghosting all that common?

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

Q: I am interviewing candidates for mostly sales roles in my company.  We often ask a candidate to spend about three hours onsite, meeting with several of our managers.  Then, we ask candidates to return a second time for another … Continued

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Supporting a daughter’s interview
26 Nov 2018

Supporting a daughter’s interview

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

Q: My daughter has an interview in a downtown professional services firm in Boston next week.  I would like to drive her and wait for her.  I know one of the company interviewers as we graduated from the same law … Continued

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“Tell me about yourself.”
8 Oct 2018

“Tell me about yourself.”

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

Q: I recently interviewed for a job with a competitor.  I arrived to their office on time.  I was dressed appropriately.  I even brought a few extra copies of my resume to the interview.  Then, it happened.  The dreaded question.  … Continued

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30-60-90 day plan could make the difference
26 Jun 2018

30-60-90 day plan could make the difference

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

Q: Earlier this year (in January), I applied for a job at a tech company.  I heard nothing back so I assumed that they hired someone else.  Earlier this month, I received an email from this tech company inviting me … Continued

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