|
Mike Danger posted:What's a good way to word a request for someone to write you a letter of reference? I have to get them from 3 people. One of them I know won't be an issue, but as far as the other two know, I'm still at my old job on the West Coast (I moved back to New England), and I feel like that warrants some kind of explanation. As for asking for a letter of reference for yourself, I am told to (obviously) ask if his/her letter of reference will be a good one. If he/she answers yes, then you can politely ask and ask about your positive attributes with details and examples. As for the second part of your post about being at your old job, I presume you're hesitant about them knowing of your plans? That is another issue.
|
#
¿
Jun 23, 2013 17:33
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 29, 2024 04:55 |
|
|
WoodrowSkillson posted:So I am doing a total overhaul of my resume and have a question about the education section advice given in the OP. I am getting my MBA in december, and would like to highlight that as its a needed bit of qualification on my resume. Is it still advisable to put it below my work experience or should I keep the education section at the top to highlight the MBA? Because your MBA is recent (currently attaining) it is supposed to be at the top. I've been advised that 3 years after completion of a degree that it goes on the bottom. Am I correct, folks?
|
|
#
¿
Jun 26, 2013 17:01
|
|
|
Falcon2001 posted:If you dropped out of college (and presumably not so shortly ago that you could say you're continuing soon), should you just leave it off your resume entirely? Attending college and have college credits cannot hurt you. You also note it's the tech field which is "forgiving" for lack of a degree. The common rule is Attended X University (with years attended).
|
|
#
¿
Jul 13, 2013 21:51
|
|
|
johnny sack posted:So after 3 years of self employment, part time while watching my kids the other time, I've been applying all over the place and have had half a dozen or so interviews. A few of these I felt really good about, a few of them I never followed up after the thank you email because I either didn't do well in the interview or wasn't that interested. I am dealing with this issue almost every day. Same as you state: upload resume, then the software categorizes it. It often takes short term contracting and think it's a separate job, asking for "rate of pay at the beginning and end, and reasons for leaving," when I've completed these company contracts and have letters and letters of reference to prove it. If the software sees certain nouns and verbs - it classifies these into a separate job when it was actually not. Some online applications are 6-7-8 electronic pages long: filling in the same info that is exactly on the resume. And these are for low paying jobs (I have about 2 months before I plan on moving to another state). Often, the online program that requires you to register on a forum-like website are for jobs that do not require any use technology. Some of these online applications are not user-friendly even though I've been using the internet for 20 years. I have even ended some applications and quit, to receive a couple of emails a day or two later reminding me that "your application to XYZ company is not completed yet. We look forward to receiving it." I could see large companies putting up the hoops to jump through so they don't just receive "one-click" resumes form casually interested applicants as the unemployment and underemployment rate is so high. But they way it is done is so bad. Networking has always been important but it's so much more important that today. Positive Optimyst fucked around with this message at 23:29 on Sep 9, 2013 |
|
#
¿
Sep 9, 2013 23:24
|
|
|
Chaotic Flame posted:EDIT: Also, I remember this coming up, but can't seem to find the relevant posts, but what do you do when in the online application form they ask for previous salary and salary requirements and it's a required question you have to answer before you can submit the form? I have had problems with this also. I was and now am working on 4 pay scales: $45/hour, $35, $25, and $22. But I have to pick one choice for salary on many online applications and I don't want it to sound too high or too low. It's so rigid. Is there a way around this?
|
|
#
¿
Jan 6, 2014 10:28
|
|
|
Subyng posted:What's the best way to explain a reason for a career path adjustment straight out of university? I just finished a graduate degree with some related experience in the past two years but I just realized that I don't want to do this anymore. What's the best way to address this in a cover letter or interview? I'm afraid of coming off as uncommitted (e.g. if I suddenly decided to switch career paths now, what's to say I won't suddenly switch some arbitrary time in the near future?) IMO, Your recent previous experience was helpful, however.... You don't need to note that you "don't" want to do that anymore, but note what you are *now* Interested in doing, specifically. You just graduated.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2017 10:18
|
|
|
KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:I want to have some level of reassurance that the person across the table from me is actually a normal human being who has interests outside of work and can explain something in a socially perceptive way. Kyoon Griffey Jr and others. Please give me your opinion if you want to. For the "passion" question, I did not note anything outside of work, such as a hobby or personal interest. I kept the answer about work / organizations. I was asked at an interview early on: What's your passion? My answer, to paraphrase: I positively stated to me "passion" was often but not always something that an artist, musician or entrepreneur has. For me, I am enthusiastic, energetic, and loyal when I'm working with an good organization and surrounded by positive can-do professional people. It's important to sincerely like our jobs and our colleagues (and clients if we're working with clients). Is this good enough or way off the mark? Thanks.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 22, 2017 01:19
|
|
|
CarForumPoster posted:Negative nancy answer: Thanks for the response Car Forum. So, the "what's your passion" question is about my free-time likes/passions and not related to work. An honest answer for me is 'learning languages.' Edit in: I found a youtube where it's advised answer the "passion" question with something related to the job and then give an underlying example. I'll make some notes and lists of ideas. (to be honest, "passion" is a weird term for me. I am hard working and loyal and a conscientious employee, though.) Am I loyal? Yes, I am loyal when treated half-way decently. Serious answer. *Also, in general I'm not a very good interviewer. I think it depends on how comfortable I am when I walk in. There is an instant atmosphere/vibe for me. Positive Optimyst fucked around with this message at 10:52 on Jan 24, 2017 |
|
#
¿
Jan 24, 2017 10:17
|
|
|
Mango Polo posted:Thanks. Less than 24 hours later I got asked to schedule a first interview call. Asking for and hoping to get some advice from anyone: It's been many years since I've done a phone interview. I've been contacted and have been asked to have a "phone discussion" to ask questions about a company that is expressing interest. The job is not defined at the moment, but it's in the education industry. I assume this is actually a phone interview (obviously) so I need to prepare. In addition to the general questions, what are some pertinent questions I can ask? I don't want to dry up after a couple questions. Any questions that are be recommended? Thanks in advance.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 24, 2017 22:22
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 29, 2024 04:55 |
|
|
creatine posted:So I've been on about 6 interviews for entry level lab bench work positions. None of them have gone past the first interview even though the body language of interviewed seems positive and receptive. I try to answer questions truthfully while also relating to the work their doing in the lab but I can't tell if it's just lack of experience ( graduated college in may and could only do one internship during a summer) or if I'm just completely loving up during interview. We don't know if it's your answers to questions or that you're a new grad, as you say, But have you watched youtube information videos on interviewing?
|
|
#
¿
Jan 30, 2017 23:56
|
|