can you ask an interviewer to stop talking so much? by Alison Green on November 3, 2022 A reader writes: I recently had a job interview where I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask about the role and the firm that were going to be pretty important in my decision with whether to continue with the process. The interview was booked for a 45-minute time slot, and the interviewer […] Read the full article →
is being offered a job too quickly a red flag? by Alison Green on October 13, 2022 A reader writes: I work in an technical aspect of healthcare. In my city I have heard there is a shortage of people in my field. A lot of people left during Covid and my small city has experienced rapid growth. I have recently decided to look for a new job. My independently owned clinic […] Read the full article →
is it dishonest to interview for a job when I’m not that interested in it anymore? by Alison Green on October 6, 2022 A reader writes: Until recently, I was looking to leave my current project management role. After being at the same title and essentially the same pay for five years, I was feeling frustrated with the lack of advancement in a job that was expanding in scope and responsibility. While I enjoyed the work, I felt […] Read the full article →
employer invited me to interview but then canceled within 24 hours by Alison Green on September 1, 2022 A reader writes: I’m in the middle of a job search, fresh out of college (I used your advice to write my first-ever cover letter, so thanks!) and I just had a strange experience. Last week, I applied to a receptionist role at a niche school in my neighborhood. I have a couple of years […] Read the full article →
is it still OK to wear a mask to a job interview? by Alison Green on August 8, 2022 A reader writes: I am a new grad from an MLIS degree and I am also high-risk for Covid. I am now starting the job searching process, and I just got an email asking me to come for an interview. I am still masking everywhere in my life, which is non-negotiable for me, but I’m […] Read the full article →
should I offer to work for less so that someone will hire me? by Alison Green on July 28, 2022 A reader writes: I’ve been job-seeking unsuccessfully since December 2020, most likely due to my lack of real work experience. I went to graduate school straight after my undergrad and had several internships but no full-time work experience. While I’ve made it to final round interviews several times, I’ve never been able to close the […] Read the full article →
how do I juggle different employers’ timelines when I’m interviewing? by Alison Green on July 26, 2022 A reader writes: I am in the middle of job-searching and one of the most stressful parts is the different timelines that organizations are on. Some get back to you in 16 hours (as was the case with a first interview I had this week), some get back to you in a month (as is […] Read the full article →
how to ask about salary when you’re invited to interview by Alison Green on July 14, 2022 A reader writes: I have been applying for a few jobs and have had interviews. It seems that it takes some time getting through the interview process before salary expectations are discussed. More often than not, within my field at least, the salary ranges for the position responsibilities and requirements are notoriously low. I don’t […] Read the full article →
how do you tell a company that this is truly your dream company/job? by Alison Green on June 2, 2022 A reader writes: I have a second interview with a company I have been working towards my entire career. They only hire experienced candidates, and I’m finally at that level. I’ve also freelanced for this company, which was a wonderful experience. How should I — or should I do this at all? — tell them […] Read the full article →
am I obligated to tell interviewers that I’m considering other jobs? by Alison Green on May 31, 2022 A reader writes: When during the interview process is the right time to disclose that I am also pursuing other opportunities? Am I even obligated to disclose other opportunities to a potential new job? Is it wrong to see through an interview process if I’m not sure I even want the role in the end? […] Read the full article →