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What do James Taylor and job hunting have to do with one another?
11 Jul 2016

What do James Taylor and job hunting have to do with one another?

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

Q: I have applied and applied to one company. I have tried to submit a resume through a position posted online through an industry-specific website. I have submitted a resume through a posting on Linkedin. I have emailed my resume … Continued

interviewing, job search, linkedin, resumes
Resume blunders
20 Jun 2016

Resume blunders

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

Q: I recently was told by a hiring manager my resume needs to be improved. What does that mean? Why would someone say that? I was given no specific comments. I am not sure what your resume looks like, but … Continued

interviewing, job applications, job hunting tips, job search, resumes
Respond!
23 May 2016

Respond!

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

Q: I am a supervisor and have been hiring for a number of entry-level positions for a company south of Boston. We call and email candidates. They take their time getting back to us and then seem irritated when we … Continued

candidate mistakes, candidate tips, interviewing, job search
Landing an internship
16 May 2016

Landing an internship

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

Q: I am a student looking for an internship. Where do I start? Everyone tells me they are so important but where do I begin looking? I am overwhelmed. A: Congratulations on realizing that an internship would be valuable to … Continued

internship, job search
Can you go back to an employer you left years ago? And how?
12 Apr 2016

Can you go back to an employer you left years ago? And how?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Articles | 0

A recent survey by staffing firm Spherion found that one-third of workers surveyed had gone back to a previous employer.   As long as you didn’t burn any bridges at your former workplace, you shouldn’t feel weird about returning to a … Continued

careers, hiring, job search, Jobs News
Applying to multiple roles at one employer
28 Mar 2016

Applying to multiple roles at one employer

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

Q: Is it in poor taste to apply to a number of positions with the same employer, in the field of lab medicine? – Submitted by Medical Laboratory Scientists, Class of 2016 – University of Massachusetts/Lowell A: Great question! First, … Continued

interviewing, job search, job search strategies, linkedin
I freeze up during interviews. What can I do?
29 Feb 2016

I freeze up during interviews. What can I do?

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

Q: I prepare for interviews and then I freeze during the interview. I feel like as I come off as more nervous than confident. How do I get beyond my nerves and show an interviewer the true me? A. I … Continued

interviewing, job search
The motivators of a positive workplace
1 Feb 2016

The motivators of a positive workplace

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

Q: You must know some simple rules to look for when finding a new job. I talk to friends who love their work and their office mates. I don’t have that now. Instead, I have someone next to me who … Continued

job search, job search strategies, workplace
How to avoid damaging resume typos
18 Jan 2016

How to avoid damaging resume typos

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

Q: I applied for a job recently and was not hired for the role. I was told that my resume was “filled” with typos. I found one or two but the resume certainly was NOT “filled” with typos. I used … Continued

job search, resumes
Career transfer to accounting and finance
11 Jan 2016

Career transfer to accounting and finance

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

Q: I just have a few questions about career transfer that I hoped that you may be able to answer for me. I have worked for the past 9 years in the biotech industry with 5 of those years in … Continued

changing careers, etiquette at work, job search, office issues, training

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