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Strong interest and then silence
18 Feb 2019

Strong interest and then silence

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

Q:  I recently accepted a verbal offer.  All the signs were there, including encouraging comments from the hiring team, the recruiter telling me “they want you” repeatedly, the employer checking at least two of my references.  Then, nothing.  No offer … Continued

changing jobs, interview, job doc blog, job offers, post-interview
A job offer with a low base salary
11 Feb 2019

A job offer with a low base salary

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

Q: I recently received a job offer that was below the salary range we had discussed.  I am disappointed and feel that I was honest about my expectations.  The recruiter shared their range.  We both thought the middle of the … Continued

job doc blog, job offers, salary
You have been told your job has been eliminated. Now what?
4 Feb 2019

You have been told your job has been eliminated. Now what?

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

Q: I was told last week that my job would be eliminated later this quarter.  This is a shock to me.  I am not sure what I should be doing to prepare.   A: I have plenty of recommendations.  Let me … Continued

changing jobs, job doc blog, termination
Do I have to send a thank-you note?
28 Jan 2019

Do I have to send a thank-you note?

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

Q: Should I send a thank-you note after an informational interview?  I met with one of my father’s graduate school classmates.  We met for coffee at a local coffee shop.  He gave the once-over to my resume and gave me … Continued

job doc blog, job tips, references, resumes
Moving from a manager to an individual contributor
21 Jan 2019

Moving from a manager to an individual contributor

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

Q: I am 59 years old and was just laid off. I would like to work a bit closer to home and not have to travel to Cambridge anymore. My goal is to work in a company in a non-management … Continued

job doc blog, job search, job seeker, layoff
How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate
14 Jan 2019

How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate

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

Q:  I was recently transferred to a new division of my company.  My new job feels like a great fit for my career interests and skills.  However, I have a colleague who is annoying.  He hangs out at the doorway … Continued

etiquette, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog
Applied to hundreds of roles?
7 Jan 2019

Applied to hundreds of roles?

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

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

IT opportunity, job applications, job doc blog, job seeker
No greeting to the receptionist? Do manners matter?
31 Dec 2018

No greeting to the receptionist? Do manners matter?

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

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

job applications, job doc blog, rejection
Holiday party guidelines
24 Dec 2018

Holiday party guidelines

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

Q: Holiday parties are typically events that I avoid.  Our company typically holds one in January to increase attendance. I am socially awkward but I feel pressured to go.  It means a lot to our senior leadership to “see the … Continued

holiday party, job doc blog
Is ghosting all that common?
17 Dec 2018

Is ghosting all that common?

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

Q: I am interviewing candidates for mostly sales roles in my company.  We often ask a candidate to spend about three hours onsite, meeting with several of our managers.  Then, we ask candidates to return a second time for another … Continued

interview, interviewing, interviewing strategies, job doc blog

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