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How to respond to a professional reference request
10 Apr 2023

How to respond to a professional reference request

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

Q:  I was just told that I should email my references to an employer.  I guess I am now a final candidate.  Who should I give as references?  I know my neighbor will serve as a reference, but not sure … Continued

background check, candidate tips, feedback, job doc blog, new job, references
A finalist for a new job?
13 Mar 2023

A finalist for a new job?

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

Q: I have been told that I am a finalist for a role.  The company is my ideal company and my ideal job.  I am very excited that I am a finalist.  I was told “they are down to two” … Continued

candidate tips, interviewing strategies, job doc blog, nervousness, new job, promising interview
Vacation Upon Termination
27 Feb 2023

Vacation Upon Termination

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

Q:  I just left my job and have accepted a new role, which allows me to work remotely 3 days per week.  The gas savings makes it worth it.  The role could also be a stepping stone to management-level role.  … Continued

employee benefits, job doc blog, leaving a job, new job, unused vacation time, vacation payout, vacation policy
Networking overload
6 Jun 2022

Networking overload

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

Q:  I just landed a great job, in part because I made a greater effort to network with friends and family.  I started my job about 2 weeks ago.   I am getting a lot of requests to meet others for … Continued

job doc blog, lunch break, networking, new employee, new job
A candidate’s reluctance to embrace technology
25 Apr 2022

A candidate’s reluctance to embrace technology

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

Q:  Recently I was invited to interview for a company in Cambridge.  After the interview, I was given feedback that I did not seem open to learning new technologies.  In some respects, this criticism is valid.  I know what I … Continued

employability, interview, job doc blog, new job, tech, Tech role, technology
Transitioning to a new career
17 Jan 2022

Transitioning to a new career

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

Q:  I am interested in a new field.  I have an undergraduate degree in visual arts but I have recently developed an interest in web design, blogging and digital marketing.  My work experience has been in office management and purchasing.  … Continued

career changer, changing careers, college education, job doc blog, new job, returning to college
Joining a new company when working remotely
8 Nov 2021

Joining a new company when working remotely

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I started a job in September.  I am working primarily remotely but it feels like my learning curve is steep.  I don’t feel like I know my team members or how to handle some of the most basic tasks, … Continued

COVID-19, job doc blog, new employee, new employees, new job, working from home
Resigning – is one week ok?
11 Oct 2021

Resigning – is one week ok?

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

Q: I was recently offered a job and accepted it immediately.  The interview process was rigorous and I am so excited to have been offered the job!  It is a wonderful opportunity and a step up in terms of responsibilities.  … Continued

job doc blog, job offers, leaving a job, new job, recruiter, recruiters
Onboarding a remote employee
19 Jul 2021

Onboarding a remote employee

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am starting a role in August.  The company is working completely remotely and there are no plans for them to renew their office space lease.  I am nervous about joining a new role 100% remotely.  What should I … Continued

company culture, COVID-19, job doc blog, new employee, new employees, new job
Leaving a role, what should you do?
12 Jul 2021

Leaving a role, what should you do?

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

Q:  I have been working for three years in a role where I have begun dreading to come to work.  This is a first for me in 25 years.  The culture where I work is a “gotcha culture” where if … Continued

feedback, job doc blog, leaving a job, new job, resignation, stress

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