Results Through People
Q: I am applying for an engineering role. I am targeting larger companies, mostly in the north shore or Burlington area. I am worried that my resume is not getting seen by the right people at these target companies. How … Continued
Q: I have applied to hundreds of roles posted online. I never hear back. It is supposed to be a strong job market for IT professionals. I am so frustrated. Companies are so rude. They don’t even call you back. … Continued
Q: I recently applied for a job and was turned down for an odd reason. I was told by the third-party recruiter that I did not “interact with the receptionist” during my interview. When I asked what this meant, I … Continued
Q: My husband has applied to several jobs online. It seems that no one responds to resumes submitted anymore. He is not having great success. What advice do you have for a 42-year-old purchasing specialist in his job search? A: … Continued
Q: Earlier this year (in January), I applied for a job at a tech company. I heard nothing back so I assumed that they hired someone else. Earlier this month, I received an email from this tech company inviting me … Continued
Q: I had a successful career in financial services for over 16 years. At the end of my 16 years, I accepted a severance package because my office was being closed down. I was a manager for the last 6 … Continued
Q: I have fairly strict requirements for my next job. I won’t work downtown. I need flex hours. And I need to earn 10% more of what I am earning now. I also don’t want to have to work on … Continued
Q: I recently upgraded my resume. I have sent it to several large employers in New England. I have attached a copy for your review. Can you comment? I am not getting a lot of responses. A: Thanks for attaching … Continued
Q: I have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree, meaning I never walked across a podium and received a piece of paper. However, I completed all the required coursework. Can I say, on a resume, that I hold a bachelor’s … Continued
Q: The last time I had to find a new job it was 1992. This time I am not having great success. I have sent out over 100 resumes along with very carefully written cover letters. I have only heard … Continued