is this HR person dragging out a hiring process just to keep herself employed? by Alison Green on June 4, 2016 A reader writes: Two days after I finished my last position, I had a phone interview and was then asked for an in-person interview for a job 300 miles away. I was pumped! The first interview felt like magic — lightening in a bottle. Until I met the HR lady afterwards. After my interview, she […] Read the full article →
is it better to be interviewed first, last, or in the middle? by Alison Green on May 20, 2016 A reader writes: My husband was recently invited to interview for a position he applied for. He was told that they were conducting two sessions of five back-to-back 30-minute initial interviews. Since he was the first one they contacted, he was able to pick his time slot. In a situation like this, is there an […] Read the full article →
can I ask for a second chance to interview if I feel like I didn’t get a fair shot? by Alison Green on May 3, 2016 A reader writes: I have a question about an interview I had recently. I applied for a position that I seem well-qualified for as a well-rounded potential employee. I was asked to set up a short 10-minute phone interview with a recruiter, and it went okay. Nothing good, nothing bad, the guy conducting it basically […] Read the full article →
you are reading way too much into things employers say to you by Alison Green on April 28, 2016 Job seekers’ tendency to try to read between the lines can make job searching more frustrating and more disappointing. Read the full article →
my interviewer warned me that I’m too good for the job by Alison Green on April 27, 2016 When an interviewer tells you “don’t take this job,” lean toward believing her. Read the full article →
when your job interview is at a restaurant where you can’t eat anything on the menu by Alison Green on April 18, 2016 If your interviewer takes you to lunch somewhere with nothing that fits your dietary restrictions, what should you do? Read the full article →
am I too quiet in interviews? by Alison Green on March 31, 2016 A reader writes: I’m an experienced senior personal assistant. I’ve worked in the public sector and for large financial institutions supporting directors. I’ve had a dozen interviews in the past two weeks, including second interviews, but no job yet. What I’m confused about is that when I get feedback, it’s so mixed! A couple of […] Read the full article →
how to say “I can start immediately” when I’m still employed by Alison Green on March 25, 2016 A reader writes: I’m currently on leave from a job that was causing me such extraordinary stress I was having panic attacks at work. I’ve been applying and interviewing for other jobs pretty extensively while I’m out, including one I’m sincerely hoping will turn into a better career path in general for me. Now my […] Read the full article →
don’t make these wrong assumptions about your job interview by Alison Green on March 21, 2016 Job seekers often go into interviews with a set of assumptions in their heads – for example, that the company is a great place to work, that the interviewer is likely to ask particular questions, that the company is most interested in a certain aspect of their experience, and all kinds of other beliefs that […] Read the full article →
how to prepare for a second interview by Alison Green on February 29, 2016 If you received a call after your job interview inviting you to come back in for a second interview, congratulations! In most cases, an invitation for a second interview means that the employer is seriously considering you for the position. That’s good news. However, if you’re like most job seekers, you might be uncertain about […] Read the full article →