Moving from a manager to an individual contributor
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
Applying online and no luck
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
How to learn about an employer, while still a candidate
Q: I think I do a great job at evaluating a role and deciding if it is “the right one,” but…. I don’t do a great job at spotting problems within a company before I join. Historically, my roles have … Continued
Is a candidate expected to research the company before a telephone interview?
Q: I interviewed for a new job in March. I was turned down because the feedback was “lack of preparation, specifically had not researched the company.” Is there an expectation that I will have researched the company, even for a … Continued
Job hunting tips for a 2018 grad
Q: I am a recent college grad. My parents insist that I have a job by July 1. What are your best job hunting suggestions for a recent college grad? A: Congratulations! How wonderful that you recently graduated from college. … Continued
No offer because of lengthy commute
Q: I was recently interviewed by a company and spent over 15 hours interviewing with several of their senior leaders, their CEO and even a teleconference with their primary investor. I was surprised after several weeks that I did not … Continued
An employer is contacting references, beyond reference list
Q: I was a finalist for a Director-level role for a large international non-profit organization in New England. I provided several professional references. The Executive Director of the non-profit called someone NOT on my list of professional references. Instead, he … Continued
Quick offers are becoming more common
Q: I recently applied for a role at a tech company in Boston. I interviewed several times and it is moving in a positive direction. However, I just returned from a first interview with another company in Cambridge and they … Continued
Does a job search include weekend work?
Q: I am looking for a job. One of the points that a company recently mentioned was to check my email over the weekend in case they schedule an interview for me on Monday. I usually try to unplug most … Continued
How references can help (or hurt) your candidacy
Q: I have been told my references matter and can either really improve my chances of landing a new job or they can really derail a job offer. What can I do to focus on improving my references and making … Continued