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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

job hunting tips, job search, job search strategies, networking, resumes
Frustrations during the job hunt
17 Jul 2017

Frustrations during the job hunt

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

Q: First – I recently contacted a place I REALLY want to work for and HR emailed me back and said they would like to talk.  I replied to the email almost a week ago and have heard nothing back.  … Continued

changing careers, job doc blog, job search, linkedin
Common interview questions
3 Jul 2017

Common interview questions

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

Q: I am a recent college graduate.  I feel like I don’t do particularly well in interviews.  How do I prepare?  Everyone tells me to “prepare” but I actually am struggling to understand what that means. Smart of you to … Continued

interview, interviewing, interviewing strategies, job doc blog, job search, recent college grad
Saying no to wine during an interview over dinner
26 Jun 2017

Saying no to wine during an interview over dinner

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

Q:  I have interviewed three times with one company.  I believe I am a serious candidate.  I have been told that they have narrowed down the pool of candidates to two final candidates. I know a little about this company … Continued

interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job search
Pre-employment tests, another hurdle
30 May 2017

Pre-employment tests, another hurdle

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

Q: I recently have been applying for jobs.  Before I am interviewed, I need to take several different tests.  I am required to take the test to get an interview. The employer doesn’t share the results of the test so … Continued

age discrimination, interview, interviewing, job doc blog, job search

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