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“Approximately
a year ago, I was brought on board in a senior management position.
At the time, it was my dream job and I was told during the courtship that
the company was very family friendly. The
last few months have proven differently, however, because the management team
works 12-hour days. It’s been
challenging as I have a 3-year-old, so I’m continuously out the office door by
5:00 and seem to take much more personal time than my male counterparts.
What should I do? I’m afraid of looking incompetent or less dedicated if I
don’t work the same aggressive hours as my colleagues.” —
LaDonna L., Boston, MA [read
answer]
“I
recently discovered I’m pregnant. The
timing is less than favorable because I’m participating in a series of job
interviews over the next couple of weeks. Should
I disclose my pregnancy during the interview, or do you think it will hurt my
chances of landing a job.” — Jackie M., St. Albans, VT [read
answer]
“What’s your take on volunteer positions? Do
these positions hurt or help a résumé — and my candidacy for a management
position?” — Rachel N., Myrtle Beach, SC [read
answer]
I was
recently offered a position by email, and I accepted by email. Now, I want
to ask for a signing bonus. I'm concerned, however, that the company will
not offer one. [read
answer]
I recently applied for a position, but didn't
get it. Any advice? [read
answer]
I'm still in high school. When is it an
appropriate time to begin applying to colleges? [read
answer]
“I
was caught off guard during a recent interview when the interviewer indicated
that a credit check was being performed as part of the candidacy process.
She asked me if I thought anything substantial was going to show up. I felt cornered and went on to explain my financial
challenges due to a recent divorce. How
could I have handled that differently?”
—
Mike A., Albany, NY [read
answer]
“I’ve
been on several interviews, and I haven’t landed a job yet.
Can you tell me what’s wrong with my résumé?” —
Markie Z., Portland, OR [read
answer]
“I’m
trying to add pizzazz to the answers I give during an interview.
Do you have suggestions?” — Zee B., Cleveland, OH [read
answer]
“I’m a couple of days away from facing multiple
interviewers for an engineering management position. This is going to be a first for me, since I’ve partaken in
one-on-one interview sessions only. What
should I expect?” — Nellie H., St. Louis, MO [read
answer]
“What’s the proper way of handling that pesky
weakness question?” — Ronnie
N., Chicago, IL [read
answer]
In a recent
interview, I nearly fell asleep. The
interviewer went on and on about the company, the position, and the overall
goals of the department. I think he
spoke one long sentence that took 20 minutes to finish … and I don’t believe
he took one breath during that time. When
I left his office, I thought I was a shoe-in because if the company would hire
him, they would surely hire me. It’s
been three weeks, and I haven’t heard a thing.” — Madison B.,
Amarillo, TX [read
answer]
“I
recently interviewed for a non-profit position and was thrown aback when asked
if I considered myself a thrifty person … I’ve never been asked that
before.” — Sherrie G., St. Marys, PA [read
answer]
“I’m a
couple of days away from facing multiple interviewers for an engineering
management position. This is going to be a first for me, since I’ve partaken in
one-on-one interview sessions only. What
should I expect?” —
Nellie H., St. Louis, MO [read
answer]
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