Frustrations during the job hunt
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
Common interview questions
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
Saying no to wine during an interview over dinner
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
Pre-employment tests, another hurdle
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
No logos, no tables, no mangers
Q: I recently upgraded my resume. I have sent it to several large employers in New England. I have attached a copy for your review. Can you comment? I am not getting a lot of responses. A: Thanks for attaching … Continued
Job hunting tips for recent college grads
Q: My daughter is graduating college in the spring of 2017. She has replied to many online postings and seems to be getting frustrated. Many of her friends are landing jobs. I am sure that job hunting has changed since … Continued
When I walk into a networking event…
Q: I have been told to network at different professional events. I don’t know where to find these events. Beyond that, I am nervous about what to do. How does one actually “network” at these events? Please give me very … Continued
“Not a fit”
Q: What do the words “not a fit for the job” actually mean? A: This is a common response to a candidate when they are not offered a job. “Not a fit” can have many legitimate meanings. Some of these … Continued
Is an objective needed on a resume?
Q: I have noticed that more and more resumes do not contain objectives at the top. I was told many years ago that this section was required. Is my information dated? What would I put at the top of my … Continued
Landing a finance role in 2017
Q: I recently applied for several senior financial management roles. I have experience at large, international organizations. The roles I am currently interested in are roles working for smaller organizations. Typically these roles are working for entrepreneurial start-up organizations. I … Continued