Burning bridges (or not)
Q: I applied for the perfect job. I was interviewed three times by the company. The recruiter told me I was a finalist and the hiring team was very interested. I just found out (from an email!) that I did … Continued
A Response to “Tell Me About Yourself”
Q: During an interview, please give me guidance on how to answer the question, “Tell me about yourself.” I find this question perplexing and overwhelming. I don’t want to start with where I was raised, my academic schooling, where I … Continued
Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 1-12-15
It was a busy day on the Job Doc Chat. This week Pattie answered questions about presenting your most successful stats only, following up in January about a pre-holiday interview, being asked by HR if you would be interested in … Continued
Being Accessible 24 Hours Per Day for Work
Q: I am interviewing for a job and was told that the CEO expects “7 by 24” accessibility to the engineering team. I have a strong work ethic but I do coach my son’s basketball team and enjoy time with … Continued
Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 11-06-14
This week Pattie answered questions about including non-relevant work experience in a resume, job listing sites for specific industries, a lack of good candidates for digital marketing roles, finding an entry level job for a veteran with a recent college … Continued
Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 09-08-14
This week Pattie answered questions about changing careers, the engineering field, resume building, resume writing, volunteering, career advancement, interviewing, high demand careers and healthcare jobs. Read the transcript at http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2014/09/monday_noon_job_doc_chat_with.html. Pattie Hunt Sinacole is a human resources expert and works for First … Continued
No response from company
http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2013/01/no_response_from_the_company.html
Ilegal to ask?
Illegal to ask? Check out my Job Doc blog from this week.http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2012/06/illegal_to_ask.html
Basic skills aren’t so basic!
From Sunday September 11th edition of the Boston Globe.