Is Job Shadowing Only for the Young?
I'm a thirtysomething mid-career professional who's looking to make a change. Am I too old to job shadow in order to find out if the job I want is really right for me?
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I'm a thirtysomething mid-career professional who's looking to make a change. Am I too old to job shadow in order to find out if the job I want is really right for me?
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How do I tailor my resume and cover letter to a government agency? Are there any special considerations that are different from the ones involved with applying for a civilian job?
My new job offer comes with a need for me to relocate to another country. I knew that relocation was a possibility when I interviewed, but I didn't know it meant possibly leaving the United States. Should I take the job anyway and wait for an opportunity to transfer back to the U.S. at a later time, or should I just decline the offer and keep looking?
What's the best way for me to let my manager know that the new intern I'm mentoring is not a good fit? He really raved about her when she accepted the internship, saying she's a real go-getter. All she does is complain, and the only questions she asks are when do we get a break, when do we go to lunch and when is this internship going to end?
Every year, one of our co-workers puts some sort of holiday-themed sweet on everyone's desk, i.e. candy hearts on Valentine's Day, chocolate shamrock lollypops on St. Patrick's Cay, etc. I would rather not receive these candies because I always give them away to someone else. Is there a tactful way to say "thanks, but no thanks?"
Would it be a bad career move for me to transfer to a job, within the same company, that is lower ranking and lower paying than my current position, even if the hours for the new job are more compatible with my personal needs?
Smokers seem to take more breaks than non-smokers. Would it be petty to bring this to our boss' attention?
What should I do if one of my coworkers violates the company's no-soliciting policy?
If my company doesn't offer paid maternity leave, should I take the full twelve weeks anyway or return to work as soon as I feel well enough?
I don't want to go to college, but my parents won't listen. How can I make them understand that the job I've been doing since I was 16 is the job for me? If I think I need to learn more, I can take a class here and there, but I don't want to go to college full time.
I want to get a part-time job to help pay for some of my college expenses. Should I just go to a grocery store or fast food restaurant, or would it be better to go to a temp agency?
I just got a new job and I want to get business cards. What should I put on them? Should I have a separate card for my freelance work?
A friend of mine told me my cover letter comes on too strong, like an infomercial. What can I do to sell myself without sounding like I'm selling myself?
I interviewed with someone who never cracked a smile from the moment he said hello until the moment he said, "we'll be in touch." All I got was a blank stare the whole time. Is this common? Is there any way to find out how I did?
What specific policies should a company follow to avoid Interruptions or disruptions while interview is going on.? Please give me a comprehensive answer
Thank you for the question. There are a couple ways to interpret this question so I'll address both.
Phone Interview
During a phone interview, if you are conducting the interview, before starting ask the time the person has available without distraction to talk. If they give you enough time then proceed. If not ask to reschedule explaining that you would like a minimum amount of uninterrupted time to conduct the interview.
In-Person Interview
Our policy for interviews, in part to minimize distraction, is to conduct the interview in a separate room, like a conference room where there are no phones, loud speakers or other distractions.
The simple act of closing a door will often be enough to minimize distraction, but moving to a new location has prove to be the most effective course of action.
Of course, it is also appropriate to ask that cell phones and personal communication devices be turned off during the interview. This, too, is good policy for an interviewee as well.
Off Site Locations
If a separate office or conference room is not available, sometimes an off site location can work as well. Often times a local eating establishment will allow you to sit in a quiet location if you arrive after the peak serving hour and order a beverage or snack.
Finally if that is not an option, there are offices that can be rented by the hour. Many executive suites have day offices. If you schedule your interviews at one of these day offices and nobody, except a few people, know where you are, then there is a high likelihood that you will be left free from distraction to conduct your interviews.
Does anyone else have other thoughts to contribute to this issue?
After 20+ years as an engineer in the R&D world, Tom Tassinari found himself in the recruiting world. By adapting the problem solving and process discipline skills of engineering to the recruiting world, he now works with companies on locating and hiring top talent...with his own techie twist.
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