want a job? cool, there are 17 interviews… by Alison Green on May 23, 2023 Most people who are looking for a job welcome an invitation to interview and are pleased if they’re invited back for a second round. But what happens when the process extends to third, fourth, fifth, and even more interviews? Increasingly, that’s what job seekers are encountering, and it’s leaving them frustrated and exhausted. In the […] Read the full article →
I was rejected after a seven-minute interview by Alison Green on May 3, 2023 A reader writes: I recently applied to a job for which I was well-qualified. The role was with a start-up that’s hoping to shift into doing the type of work I do. My current employer is very well respected in the field, so this start-up likely has a lot to learn from someone in a […] Read the full article →
do I need to wear nylons to a job interview … or are bare legs OK? by Alison Green on April 19, 2023 A reader writes: I am gearing up for an interview next week and was considering wearing a dress, despite usually going the jacket route. But I’m wondering: do people still wear nylons with dresses, or are bare legs acceptable these days in an interview? I haven’t bought or seen people wearing nylons in a long […] Read the full article →
hiring a manager with strong religious beliefs about women submitting to men by Alison Green on April 4, 2023 A reader writes: My company recently hired a new shipping manager. When they announced his name, my heart fell to realize it was an acquaintance of mine from a previous job. At the same time, I was very relieved that I hadn’t been involved in the hiring process, because I would have had a hard […] Read the full article →
when should I tell an interviewer I need disability accommodations? by Alison Green on March 21, 2023 A reader writes: I have a question regarding asking for disability accommodations when getting a new job. I have a circadian rhythm disorder that basically makes me a clinically diagnosed night owl and causes me great pain when getting up at what would be a normal time for most people. When I’m able to sleep […] Read the full article →
how to request time off for a last-minute interview by Alison Green on March 16, 2023 A reader writes: I’m currently interviewing for a new position and I passed the first two rounds of interviews (yeah me!). Those two interviews were done online and I could manage my workday around them easily. However, the next round of interviews is an on-site all-day kind of meeting, and that would require a couple […] Read the full article →
how to answer “tell me about yourself” in a job interview by Alison Green on March 7, 2023 It’s common for job interviews to open with a question that sounds simple on its surface but which many job seekers find difficult to answer: “Tell me about yourself.” Job seekers often aren’t sure exactly what interviewers want to know when they ask that question. Are they requesting a full history of your life? Should […] Read the full article →
interviewer fake-rejected me to see if I would “fight for the job” by Alison Green on February 21, 2023 A reader writes: I have a question about a weird interviewing situation for a sales role. I had gone through a few interviews with a company as I was evaluating a new sales role, and the entire interview process felt standard and professional (phone screen, in-person interview, tour of the branch, and next step would […] Read the full article →
how do I tell interviewers why I’m leaving my job without badmouthing my employer? by Alison Green on February 16, 2023 A reader writes: Is it badmouthing an employer if it is the truth? I have worked at my current job for almost 15 years. My boss is an attorney in a solo practice. He is planning to retire at the end of this year. In the past five years, he has gone from five employees […] Read the full article →
how to answer “why are you interested in this position?” by Alison Green on February 7, 2023 Sit down for any job interview and one of the first questions you’re likely to be asked is, “Why are you interested in this position?” For a lot of interviewers, this is a softball question: a way to ease into the interview without hitting you with high-pressure questions the minute you sit down. And to […] Read the full article →