To thank you or not?
Q: I am job hunting and it is the first time I have ever had to look for a new job. In the past, I was recruited and placed by a headhunter. The other way I found a new role, … Continued
Candidate responsiveness = candidate interest
Q: About a month ago, I had a good interview with a company downtown. I took a whole Friday off for the interview. I thought I would receive an offer. The following week, I emailed my contact. I received a … Continued
Interview tips for recent grads (and others!)
Q: My company is in the process of hiring a few recent college grads. I am appalled by the lack of professionalism and lack of respect that I have observed during our selection process. Since many new grads are being … Continued
Why wasn’t I hired? I want feedback!
Q: I am new at searching for a new job. HR always seems to give me the “we’ve chosen someone who more closely meets our qualifications.” Why can’t HR or talent acquisition folks be more honest and share real feedback? … Continued
Two positive interviews, how do I thank them?
Q: I recently interviewed for a job which is an ideal fit for me. The responsibilities I discussed with the hiring manager are perfect. The location is convenient. The company culture seems like it would be compatible. I have had … Continued
The “black hole”
Q: I have been on three interviews for one role. All the feedback has been positive and encouraging. I interviewed with the hiring manager twice. After the third interview I was told we would be “talking offer” so I have … Continued
Strong interest and then silence
Q: I recently accepted a verbal offer. All the signs were there, including encouraging comments from the hiring team, the recruiter telling me “they want you” repeatedly, the employer checking at least two of my references. Then, nothing. No offer … Continued
30-60-90 day plan could make the difference
Q: Earlier this year (in January), I applied for a job at a tech company. I heard nothing back so I assumed that they hired someone else. Earlier this month, I received an email from this tech company inviting me … Continued
Thank-you notes matter
Q: I was told that I should send a thank-you note after every interview, even if I am not interested. I am doing a lot of informational interviewing and writing a thank-you note after every interview would be a time-consuming … 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