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Typos in a resume
16 Sep 2024

Typos in a resume

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

Q: I submitted my resume to a posted job. I realized after I sent it that it had 2 typos on it. Spell check didn’t work and find all the mistakes. I am both embarrassed and annoyed. I can’t repeat … Continued

candidate tips, job applications, job doc blog
A looming job offer, or not?
25 Mar 2024

A looming job offer, or not?

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

Q: I just applied to the ideal job. I have had three interviews. I expected an offer quickly, because of the pace of the interviews. Now, silence. I am frustrated and angry. I have attempted to contact them a few … Continued

employee rights, ethics, etiquette, hiring, interview, interviewing, job applications, job doc blog, job offers, job seekers, post-interview
Why a lack of response on LinkedIn
28 Aug 2023

Why a lack of response on LinkedIn

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

Q: I recently applied for a role on LinkedIn. Now “the black hole” has hit. I never heard back from the employer. Do they have a role? Are they interested in hiring a candidate? A: We are on LinkedIn almost … Continued

candidate tips, job applications, job doc blog, job hunting tips, job search, linkedin, resumes
Should a candidate re-apply?
14 Nov 2022

Should a candidate re-apply?

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

Q:  I had a summer internship cancelled during the summer of 2020.  I was disappointed, to say the least.  I am still interested in that company, but not sure how I should go about re-applying.  I am graduating in December, … Continued

candidate tips, employment application, internship, job applications, job doc blog, rehires
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

candidate tips, hiring, interview, interviewing, interviewing strategies, job applications, job doc blog, new job
Hundreds of resumes sent out. Now what?
26 Oct 2020

Hundreds of resumes sent out. Now what?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I was laid off in the spring.  I have applied to hundreds of jobs and have only heard back from a few.  I know times are tough but I seem to be having absolutely no luck.  Very few companies … Continued

COVID-19, finding a job, job applications, job doc blog, layoff, no response, resume follow up
Updating an old resume
24 Feb 2020

Updating an old resume

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

Q:  You have probably commented on this before, but I have not written a resume in a long time.  Where do I start?  My last resume is probably 10 or more years old.  HELP! A:  Great that you are updating … Continued

candidate tips, job applications, job doc blog, resumes, updating your resume
Old social media posts hurt a candidate
6 Jan 2020

Old social media posts hurt a candidate

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

Q:  I am a professional with expertise in international relations.  I recently applied for the “perfect” role in DC.  It was with a public policy consulting firm, working with many branches of the federal government and some private sector companies.  … Continued

job applications, job doc blog, social media
The best way to land a new job
9 Sep 2019

The best way to land a new job

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

Q:  I seem to be hitting a brick wall.  I am sending out my resume to almost every job posted, even if is not ideal for my background.  I am getting nothing.  Almost no response.  When I get a response, … Continued

business cards, candidate tips, job applications, job doc blog, job seeker, networking, resumes
Submitting a resume to an applicant tracking system — successfully!
18 Jul 2019

Submitting a resume to an applicant tracking system — successfully!

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

Q: I am applying to several larger companies, after a significant downsizing.  I have been told that most of these employers use software to weed out candidates.  How do I make sure that my resume gets reviewed and lands on … Continued

candidate tips, changing jobs, job applications, job doc blog, resumes

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