Tips for a job search in 2018
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
A start-up that gives back to the local community
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
A part-time role. Does it help or hurt?
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
Concerns about “back channel” references
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
A candidate’s list of requirements
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
Feedback after an interview
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
What does your email address say about you?
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
College student asks about how to gain experience
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
“I waited”
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
Company acquisition looms…
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