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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
Closing the interview
15 May 2017

Closing the interview

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

Q:  I have interviewed for several roles recently.  It seems every company has a different interview process.  Some have phone interviews.  Some require candidates to complete an application online.  Some want to interview candidates several times.  Some require pre-employment testing.  … Continued

interviewing, job doc blog, post-interview
How to follow up after an interview
13 Feb 2017

How to follow up after an interview

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

Q:  I have been told repeatedly to “follow up” after an interview.  But how?  Should I mail a thank-you note?  Snail mail seems old-fashioned.  Do I send an email?  Or place a phone call?  What do you recommend?  I have … Continued

follow up, interviewing, job doc blog, post-interview, resume follow up
Can you “undo” an email sent in anger?
12 Sep 2016

Can you “undo” an email sent in anger?

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

Q: I recently applied for a job that was posted online.  I participated in several interviews.  After several interviews, I was told (by email) that another candidate was selected for the role.  In the email, the recruiter told me that … Continued

etiquette, interviewing, job search, networking
No feedback after internal job post
15 Aug 2016

No feedback after internal job post

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

Q:  I recently posted for a job internally.  Another employee was selected.  I never heard back from the hiring manager or the internal recruiter explaining why I was not selected.  Is this typical?  I would like to know why so … Continued

hiring, internal career path, interviewing
What do James Taylor and job hunting have to do with one another?
11 Jul 2016

What do James Taylor and job hunting have to do with one another?

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

Q: I have applied and applied to one company. I have tried to submit a resume through a position posted online through an industry-specific website. I have submitted a resume through a posting on Linkedin. I have emailed my resume … Continued

interviewing, job search, linkedin, resumes
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
Resume blunders
20 Jun 2016

Resume blunders

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

Q: I recently was told by a hiring manager my resume needs to be improved. What does that mean? Why would someone say that? I was given no specific comments. I am not sure what your resume looks like, but … Continued

interviewing, job applications, job hunting tips, job search, resumes
Stand up and shake
6 Jun 2016

Stand up and shake

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

Q: I have one year of professional experience. I graduated from a good college in 2015. I was recently given really harsh feedback from a recruiter. The recruiter told me I didn’t advance in the selection process with a local … Continued

candidate mistakes, candidate tips, interviewing
Balancing several offers
30 May 2016

Balancing several offers

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

Q: I have been job hunting for several months. I have two offers in front of me, and both are an improvement of my current role. I am interviewing for a third role this week. How do I keep the … Continued

hiring, interviewing, job offers

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