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Transitioning to a new career
17 Jan 2022

Transitioning to a new career

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

Q:  I am interested in a new field.  I have an undergraduate degree in visual arts but I have recently developed an interest in web design, blogging and digital marketing.  My work experience has been in office management and purchasing.  … Continued

career changer, changing careers, college education, job doc blog, new job, returning to college
Returning work samples
10 Jan 2022

Returning work samples

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

Q:  I was interviewed by a company in November and December of this year.  I went back on three different dates for several interviews.  The company said they had many candidates applying for this one role.  I found out last … Continued

changing jobs, interviewing, job doc blog, rejection, work samples
What is an orientation period?
3 Jan 2022

What is an orientation period?

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

Q: I have accepted a new role with a company in the Boston area.  The recruiter mentioned there was an orientation period.  I am not even sure what that is.  Is it a trial period? A: Many companies have an … Continued

job doc blog, new employee, new employees, orientation, recruiter
Supporting a co-worker with Tourette’s Syndrome
27 Dec 2021

Supporting a co-worker with Tourette’s Syndrome

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

Q: My co-worker has Tourette’s and I am trying to do a better job of understanding it.  Sometimes it is not distracting but other times it disruptive to our virtual meetings.  I am not sure what we should disclose to … Continued

disability, Disclosing info about a co-worker, job doc blog, tourette's syndrome
Expectations in five years
20 Dec 2021

Expectations in five years

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

Q: As an existing employee, how do you answer, or do you, what do you want to get from your company over the next 5 years? A: This is a great question – either from an internal applicant (a current employee … Continued

compensation expectations, employee benefits, internal hiring, interview, interviewing, job doc blog
Unemployment benefits after a move to a new state
13 Dec 2021

Unemployment benefits after a move to a new state

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

Q: I lost my job a few months ago, in the fall of 2021.  I have been looking for a new job for several weeks.  Winter is not my friend.  I want to move to another state with warmer weather … Continued

compensation expectations, COVID-19, job doc blog, unemployed, unemployment
Retaining talent in 2021-2022
6 Dec 2021

Retaining talent in 2021-2022

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

Q:  I am a business owner and I am nervous about this “Great Resignation” that I am reading about.  I feel like I pay employees competitively and offer a menu of good benefits options.  I don’t have a whole lot … Continued

COVID-19, employer, exit interview, job doc blog, leaving a job, resignation
Tips for a safe holiday party
29 Nov 2021

Tips for a safe holiday party

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

Q:  We are planning a year-end holiday party.  Because of COVID, we are planning to have it outside pm a heated outdoor patio, next to our building.  Do you have any recommendations for a successful event? A: Every year company … Continued

COVID-19, holiday party, holidays, job doc blog, office etiquette
“What is your weakness?”
22 Nov 2021

“What is your weakness?”

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

Q:  I am a December, 2021 grad.  It seems to be a hot job market but I never expected so many company interviews for one role.  I am trying to juggle final exams and an interview schedule.  One question keeps … Continued

best interview question, interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job seeker, job seekers, recent college grad
Tips on reference calls
15 Nov 2021

Tips on reference calls

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

Q:  One of my former employees has asked that I respond to reference calls for her.  I am wondering how much of a time commitment this will be.  When I answer a reference call, what should I be prepared for? … Continued

communication, job doc blog, performance, references

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