No upward mobility, now what?
Q: I hope to secure a new role in a new company. I have tried to job post internally but my competition has been fierce. Usually at least six or more candidates post for a single role, at the level … Continued
Contracting – how to best present your work history
Q: I have been doing contracting for several well-known companies. I have lots of experience, and would like to secure a full-time position. My resume is viewed by many as having many short stints. I explain to recruiters that the … Continued
Resigning – is one week ok?
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
Resume needs improvement
Q: I recently was told by a recruiter that my resume needs to be improved. I am not sure what he was talking about. I was given no specific comments. A: Having not seen your resume, I am unsure of … Continued
Job Doc Chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole On Monday November 30th
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about how to change jobs after a long employment period, how to explain absences from the job market and how to make a clean, attractive resume. She also answered questions … Continued
Job Doc Chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole on Monday November 2
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about applying for multiple positions at the same company, how to deal with sick coworkers and how to make a sample works portfolio. She also confronted the issue of asking … Continued
Job Doc Chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole on Monday, August 31
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about an employer’s responsiveness to job applications and how to deal with annoying coworkers. She also tackled the tough question of how to ask for a raise, see all this … Continued
Burning bridges (or not)
Q: I applied for the perfect job. I was interviewed three times by the company. The recruiter told me I was a finalist and the hiring team was very interested. I just found out (from an email!) that I did … Continued
Recruiter verifying your salary – a new MA law (or not)?
A job seeker says recruiters are advising them of a new law… true or not? http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2012/05/asking_about_a_candidates_sala.html