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By: Job seekers most common (and unusual) interview mistakes : The Work Buzz

Job seekers most common (and unusual) interview mistakes : The Work Buzz — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:24:19 +0000

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By: Broker

Broker — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:35:46 +0000

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By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:04:28 +0000

I agree with Scott. So many of the opportunities out there are looking for people who can show steady employment that it is difficult for those who have made a choice to work contracts rather than collect unemployment. I have learned so much for each assignment that I am now much more flexible than before and quickly pick up new methods for handling tasks from each new opportunity.

By: Scott C

Scott C — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:44:47 +0000

Actually if you make a comment like that, your chances of being hired are very slim. Many interviewing managers will take offense at that. If you are asked why a company should hire you, highlight your strengths over other companies that may have an offer on the table for you already.

By: Scott C

Scott C — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:42:52 +0000

I would have to disagree with this as well. I recently had a company spokesperson confront me about the multiple jobs I have on my resume, I had to quickly explain that I haven’t had much luck with long-term positions being offered, but I’d rather stay on the employed market with short-term contracts than constantly collecting Unemployment, staying on the sidelines, becoming less valuable as each day passes.

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:39:15 +0000

I have been trying to get a job with the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a case manager type position. I have the 4-year degree, however no actual work experience in the field, however I have prior law enforcement experience, which I can see goes hand in hand with the type of work I would be doing. I have had a couple interviews with DHS, where the interviews are a “group” interview, multiple applicants interviewing for 1 or 2 positions. All the other applicants have actual experience working in the DHS/case manager field. How do I stand out more with lack of experience, but strong knowledge from the law enforcement side, and my degree?

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:05:14 +0000

I disagree. I have been doing a lot of hiring lately and job hopping almost always rules out the candidate. It shows they cannot commit. It is expensive and time consuming to hire and train someone. I want to be reasonably certain they will be with the company for a long time before I put in the investment.

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Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:57:05 +0000

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By: hana

hana — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:58:22 +0000

They are asking for legal/insurance reasons, making sure you are over 18/21/25. This practice was originally started to prevent child labor lawsuits.

By: hana

hana — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:49:39 +0000

I’d say it depends on how well controlled your seizures are, and the job description. If they are well controlled (ie if they only happen when you forget to take meds or don’t sleep enough), I’d not mention it at all, except maybe in passing after being hired. But generally, it is a good idea to wait until they have the hiring paperwork in hand before you sign to go over the ACTUAL job description with the recruiter/supervisor and then discuss pro-actively what, if anything, has to be done/modified to enable you to fulfill your duties in a safe and profitable manner for the company.