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Thank-you notes matter
11 Jun 2018

Thank-you notes matter

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

Q: I was told that I should send a thank-you note after every interview, even if I am not interested.  I am doing a lot of informational interviewing and writing a thank-you note after every interview would be a time-consuming … Continued

informational interview, interview, interviewing, job doc blog, post-interview
Is a candidate expected to research the company before a telephone interview?
28 May 2018

Is a candidate expected to research the company before a telephone interview?

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

Q:  I interviewed for a new job in March.  I was turned down because the feedback was “lack of preparation, specifically had not researched the company.”  Is there an expectation that I will have researched the company, even for a … Continued

interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job search
Bring a resume (or two)
4 Oct 2017

Bring a resume (or two)

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

Q: Recently I interviewed for a job in Cambridge.  I had done my research on the company and felt well-prepared.  When I met with the interviewer, he asked me for a copy of my resume.  It was a tech company.  … Continued

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Common interview questions
3 Jul 2017

Common interview questions

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

Q: I am a recent college graduate.  I feel like I don’t do particularly well in interviews.  How do I prepare?  Everyone tells me to “prepare” but I actually am struggling to understand what that means. Smart of you to … Continued

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Saying no to wine during an interview over dinner
26 Jun 2017

Saying no to wine during an interview over dinner

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

Q:  I have interviewed three times with one company.  I believe I am a serious candidate.  I have been told that they have narrowed down the pool of candidates to two final candidates. I know a little about this company … Continued

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Pre-employment tests, another hurdle
30 May 2017

Pre-employment tests, another hurdle

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

Q: I recently have been applying for jobs.  Before I am interviewed, I need to take several different tests.  I am required to take the test to get an interview. The employer doesn’t share the results of the test so … Continued

age discrimination, interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job search
What to expect from an exit interview
18 Jul 2016

What to expect from an exit interview

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I have just given my notice after working for seven years at my current company. I was told that I should schedule an exit interview with corporate HR. I have never participated in an exit interview. What does this … Continued

employee benefits, interview, quitting, salary and benefits
Thank you mom!
5 Jul 2016

Thank you mom!

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: Last week I was interviewed for a role which wasn’t really for me.  The interviewer was wonderful though and spent an hour with me.  She was patient, kind and generous with her time.  Is it worth sending a thank-you … Continued

etiquette, interview, interviewing
Hiring woes
11 Apr 2016

Hiring woes

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: My manager is the worst interviewer in the world. He just chit-chats with candidates. He doesn’t really interview them. We end up hiring these new employees who are really not qualified and make everyone else miserable. They don’t show … Continued

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Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com on July 6
6 Jul 2015

Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com on July 6

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Chat, Uncategorized | 0

This week Pattie answered questions regarding some of toughest parts of the hiring process, including how to properly write a resume, how to impress an employer with a cover letter, and how employers analyze your cover letter. She also tackled … Continued

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