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interviewing strategies

Tell me about yourself
20 Sep 2021

Tell me about yourself

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

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

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Always a runner-up?
26 Apr 2021

Always a runner-up?

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

Q: How do you know if you got the job when you go to an interview?  I have gone to an interview and I am well qualified for the job but don’t get it. I feel like the interview went … Continued

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Interview tips for recent grads (and others!)
19 Apr 2021

Interview tips for recent grads (and others!)

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

Q:  My company is in the process of hiring a few recent college grads.  I am appalled by the lack of professionalism and lack of respect that I have observed during our selection process.  Since many new grads are being … Continued

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How to break into a new industry in 2021
4 Jan 2021

How to break into a new industry in 2021

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

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

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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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Interview feedback was “low energy” – what does that mean?
16 Sep 2019

Interview feedback was “low energy” – what does that mean?

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

Q:  I interviewed for my dream job last week.  I just found out I didn’t get it. It was down to two candidates and I was the “runner- up” unfortunately.  The recruiter said I was as qualified if not more … 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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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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