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Category: InterviewsBy anthony balderrama on Aug 4, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Work | 11 Comments
This question comes from Anita: I am a 51-year old female who was recently fired after 10 years with a very small company (less than a dozen employees). I had recently had surgery, which coincided with a very busy time at the office. I was out of the office for 3 days for the surgery, [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 3, 2009 in Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
First Monday of August, and job seeker news is busting out everywhere! Relatively speaking, at least. And today there are some really interesting bits of news coming out of Washington and conversations happening on blogs and in newspapers. I think any of these good reads could spark some worthwhile chats with friends or family–or even [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 29, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Featured, Interviews, Job Search | 11 Comments
Steve Shoemaker comes to us with a double dilemma: I am a 50 year old man who for the last 3 years has been caring full time for my father with dementia. How do I overcome the twin hurdles of age and a long stretch of “unemployment” during my job search?
By anthony balderrama on Jul 28, 2009 in Current Affairs, Fun stuff, Interviews, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
On this very special Tuesday, we bring you some good reading material. (OK, so it’s not a very special Tuesday, but if I say it is, maybe it’ll feel more special.)
Here’s what you should catch up on:
This is a good FYI that could help your job hunt…or it’s just good to know.
Comparisons of full- and [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 28, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Networking, Unemployment | 4 Comments
From Jill-
After position was eliminated in August last year, I am still searching for a job. Because of the economy and the area I am in it has been slim pickings. How can I explain this lack of employment in an interview now…?
Well, Jill, this might be one of the few times the recession has [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jul 22, 2009 in Featured, Interviews, Pop culture | 0 Comments
It’s just a few days away from Jillian’s final rose on The Bachelorette. Who will she choose: Ed, Kiptyn, Reid … or no one at all?
Why are we talking about this on a job blog? We’ve often compared the job search to dating. Our friend and frequent contributor, Joe Turner, has written a guest blog for [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 21, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Featured, Interviews, Job Search | 10 Comments
From Violet: During an interview, I’ve been asked “Do you have any other pending offers?” Why do interviewers ask this, and what is the best response? Generally, I don’t have actual offers on the table, but may be in the interviewing process with other companies when asked this question.
I suspect most job seekers want to [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 14, 2009 in Career Advice, Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Interviews, Job Search, News | 4 Comments
Happy Bastille Day, everyone.
Here are your daily reads.
Print these stories out or pull them up on your phone so you can read them on the way home. Unless you drive home. If that’s the case, just read them before your French dinner so you can strike up conversation with your family or roommate. If you [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 13, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment | 10 Comments
Here’s a question from reader Ann:
My latest boss will not give me a good reference. Should I use a co-worker instead? There is no professional reason why she shouldn’t give a good reference. My other references are dated. I get interviews, but not jobs. Is it ever OK to tell employers not to contact a [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 8, 2009 in Fun stuff, Interviews, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
Bonjour!
Did any of you participate in that 12:34:56 7/8/09 business today? I completely forgot. Oh, well.
I was too busy reading these articles to notice:
I believe this story, but I have been surprised by the amount of employed people I know actively seeking a new job.
Stuck in a crappy job – tough
So this is a quirky [...]
