Results Through People
Q: I am interviewing with a start-up that does some very cool things with artificial intelligence and technology. They are crushing it. However, they recently told me I would have to sign an NDA, a non-compete and an employment agreement. … Continued
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
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 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
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
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
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
Q: I recently applied for a role at a tech company in Boston. I interviewed several times and it is moving in a positive direction. However, I just returned from a first interview with another company in Cambridge and they … Continued