if an interviewer invites me to contact them with any questions, does it look bad if I don’t? by Alison Green on August 8, 2013 A reader writes: I landed an interview for an awesome job last week. I pretty much killed it (not to toot my own horn) and they called me within a few hours to ask me to come back next week and to ask what my salary range was. The phone call was a little awkward…mostly […] Read the full article →
what to do if a coworker stops by your table during a job interview over lunch by Alison Green on August 7, 2013 A reader writes: In one of your recent blog posts, there was a question involving day-long interviews — and the possibility of part the interview taking place over lunch. In my current job, I often have vendors and sales reps take me to lunch in fairly close proximity to my office. It seems that quite […] Read the full article →
when an interviewer asks, “If I offered you the job, would you say yes?” by Alison Green on August 7, 2013 A reader writes: I had a job interview yesterday. It was a panel interview of 3 potential colleagues and the supervisor. When I arrived, the office manager welcomed me and handed me a list of questions that would be asked in the interview and gave me 5 minutes to look over them and prepare a little […] Read the full article →
can I decline a video interview? by Alison Green on July 16, 2013 A reader writes: I’m a college student about to get my degree this December. I thought I’d send out my resume to a few companies in advance, seeking entry-level positions or perhaps internships. One company responded to my application and asked me to fill out an online assessment form. After “passing” that stage, I was […] Read the full article →
what does it mean when an employer says, “let us know if you get any offers”? by Alison Green on July 1, 2013 A reader writes: When an employer says “let us know if you get any other offers,” can you explain what that actually means? I had a great first interview, and a great second interview where they said that. I don’t get it. Why do they say it at all? I am still interviewing for other jobs, but I […] Read the full article →
bad interviewers and weird candidates — unburden yourself here! by Alison Green on June 28, 2013 We hear lots of bad interview stories here — like the interviewer who asked to look inside a candidate’s purse or the interviewer who got offended when asked when the job was open — as well as stories about awful candidate moves, like the guy who sent his interviewer a framed photo of himself (and […] Read the full article →
can I expose this terrible interviewer? by Alison Green on June 13, 2013 A reader writes: I had a horrendous interview experience with a large company’s senior executive (newly hired by them), and I want his behavior to be exposed. I have no qualms about burning bridges because I do not live where that company is located and I do not really work in that industry. His behavior […] Read the full article →
do women have to wear makeup to look professional? by Alison Green on June 3, 2013 A reader writes: I’ve never worn makeup in my life before, and I don’t know anything about putting it on or wearing it or buying it. I’ve also never had a job before (I’m in college). Is it unprofessional to continue to not wear makeup when I go for interviews, and what about when I’m […] Read the full article →
how early should I tell an employer about my long-distance marriage? by Alison Green on May 1, 2013 A reader writes: I’m in a long-distance marriage. My husband lives in Canada — we are about a 10-hour drive away, so visiting is still a plausible part of our lives. However, I’m currently looking for a job that will bring in more income; I’m applying to different things and trying to see what our […] Read the full article →
is it a red flag when your interviewer drinks a beer during your interview? by Alison Green on April 29, 2013 A reader writes: I’d like to ask about your thoughts on something quite strange that happened to me. I applied for a job in a Fortune 500 company and I was thrilled to hear that I passed the first phone interview and was called for a one-to-one meeting with my prospective new director. This company […] Read the full article →