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Tips for a job search in 2018
1 Jan 2018

Tips for a job search in 2018

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

Q:  One of my goals for 2018 is to land a new job.  I have been at my current company (in a few different roles) for 20 plus years.  My guess is that my current role will be phased out … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, job doc blog, job search, job search strategies, online resume submission, resumes
A start-up that gives back to the local community
18 Dec 2017

A start-up that gives back to the local community

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

Q: Most of my professional experience is in health care.  I am most interested in learning about innovative ways of delivering health care to consumers.  I do best in entrepreneurial environments.  However, sometimes it is hard to find roles in … Continued

job doc blog, job search
A part-time role. Does it help or hurt?
11 Dec 2017

A part-time role. Does it help or hurt?

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

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

job applications, job doc blog, job search, re-entering the workforce, work life balance
Concerns about “back channel” references
30 Oct 2017

Concerns about “back channel” references

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

Q:  I had a great interview with a company and they said that they are planning on calling my references.  I found out that, instead of calling references on the list that I provided, that they called others who I … Continued

job doc blog, job search, linkedin, post-interview, references
A candidate’s list of requirements
9 Oct 2017

A candidate’s list of requirements

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

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

career, career advancement, job applications, job doc blog, job search
Feedback after an interview
25 Sep 2017

Feedback after an interview

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

Q: Everyone once in a while I interview for a role which might be interesting to consider.  I follow-up after the interview with a thank-you email.  It’s odd.  They call me and I never hear back.  I email them a … Continued

interviewing, job doc blog, job search, post-interview, resumes
What does your email address say about you?
11 Sep 2017

What does your email address say about you?

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

Q: I was recently given some constructive advice from a career counselor.  He said that my email address could be a turn-off to some technical recruiters and some tech companies.  Is this commonly known?  I have never heard of this. … Continued

email address, job doc blog, job search, resumes
College student asks about how to gain experience
4 Sep 2017

College student asks about how to gain experience

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

Q: I am an engineering student graduating in two years.  All the job postings I see are for entry-level engineers ask for experience.  How is a student supposed to gain all of this experience while committed to studying and getting … Continued

college education, college grad, college grads, job doc blog, job search, job seeker
“I waited”
7 Aug 2017

“I waited”

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

Q:  About a month ago, I had a good interview with a company downtown.  I took a whole Friday off for the interview.  I left there thinking an offer would be on the way.  I waited but didn’t hear anything.  … Continued

follow up, job doc blog, job search, resume follow up
Company acquisition looms…
24 Jul 2017

Company acquisition looms…

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

Q:  Company rumors are swirling at my place of employment.  It is quite likely that my company will be acquired this year.  I don’t want to lose my job because of a company acquisition.  I have been through that once … Continued

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