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Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 22 hours ago

I had a great job interview where I was solicited for the interview in the first place ...appropriate mutual follow up question? - 9 Replies

[QUOTE who="Robert Fulop in San Francisco, California"]Why NOT continue to press in situations like this, if only to put the person who treated us...

sillyann8

Employers Taking Advantage in the Current Economy

I applied for several jobs, and did manage to get 3 interviews. Problem is, although all of the jobs "required" a Bachelors degree, they all have...

Santana Perez

Interviewing with Raytheon for the Financial Leadership Development Program

So tomorrow I am interviewing all day (7:30am-5pm) with Raytheon for the FLDP. This is an amazing program and I am very happy to have received a...

Hvac Pro

Updated 4 days ago

Why am i not getting hired on - 18 Replies

[QUOTE who="tjtjtj in Brooklyn, New York"]Employers just seem to play games with us. I have been on interviews and never hear back. Seems like they...

Enggirl09

Interviewing with two comapnies: How to use it to my advantage?

I am currently waiting to hear back from a company regarding my hiring status. I went through their many interview hoops and they are interviewing a...

Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 8 days ago

Certain Things BEFORE the interview - 5 Replies

[QUOTE who="gmajor7th in 13th Colony, New Jersey"]This must be the coach for the Detroit Lions...[/QUOTE]ROFLAO!!!!

aaron

Updated 9 days ago

State Street's Fund Accountant hiring process. HELP PLEASE! Thank you - 1 Reply

yes very slow, even for internships

Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 9 days ago

The end of the interview - 420 Replies

[QUOTE who="Interview Coach in Sammamish, Washington"][P]robably the most important reason of all, recruiters hate delivering bad news, worried that...

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Updated 10 days ago

group job interview at khols - 25 Replies

Just be yourself Try to be relaxed and not nervous They ask some hard and some easy questions and they like to have fun during the interview...

sunny

Updated 12 days ago

Forgot signature on thank you letter - 6 Replies

did you get the job then?

married1981 in Seattle, Washington

Updated 12 days ago

taking a test for customer service with verizon - 1 Reply

I am a little bumed out because I had a telephone interview and now I have to go take a test but one of the test is typing and the recruiter said 43...

wanted: a job i can be proud of in Taipei, Taiwan

communication mix-up with interviewer-- dare i say, their fault?!

I applied for a non teaching job at a university. I match the skill set perfectly and have worked in a similar position for the last three years. I...

InterviewQuestions in Bellevue, Washington

Updated 24 days ago

Programming and Technical Interview Questions and Answers - 3 Replies

Microsoft Sql Server Interview Questions and Answers http://sqlserverfaq.blogspot.com/ Oracle Interview Questions and Answers http://oracleiqs.blog...

Sarah in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 24 days ago

illegal questions during a job interview - 26 Replies

Few weeks ago i had a interview where to begin with the application had 3 questions very personal ,such as MARITAL STATUS, SPOUSE WORK, No. CHILDREN....

Rucker in Highland Mills, New York

Updated 24 days ago

I sent a follow-up email and got a nasty response - 44 Replies

Hi, Just wanted to share my experience and gather other opinions. I went on an interview for a position I really want 3 weeks ago. The day...

Grace in Buffalo, New York

Updated 25 days ago

Interview follow up - 121 Replies

I had an onsite interview with Johnson Controls exactly 3 weeks back. I was interviewed by 5 people, including the HR. The day after the interview, I...

Eliyas in Ethiopia

Updated 26 days ago

hgv driving in dubai - 3 Replies

dearv sir, i am currently looking for a driving position in dubai can you help me!! i have hgv class 1 for 19 years.(english)

kiki in Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Updated 28 days ago

BOA with Edward Jones - 19 Replies

I have an interview today for a BOA position with Edward Jones. I was told I would have to take a math and written exam. Does anyone have...

mactown in Macon, Georgia

Updated 1 month ago

frito-lay hiring process - 14 Replies

Hello, well I just got back from my first interview with Frito-Lay. I have heard its a pretty intense hiring process, however the first interview...

roliver68 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Updated 1 month ago

Hiring/interview process at Lowe's - 23 Replies

I filled out 7 apps online for a local new construction. Was called and told to complete Secondary Survey and call back. Did that -went to interview...

Heather Trejo in clearwater, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Help! Interview tomarrow but suppose to come prepared with answers to 2 WEIRD questions! - 1 Reply

JC Penney Portraits called me for an interview tomorrow but she told me that she needed 2 things from me: #1 What does "creative" mean? She said...

ctytrungloi in Phuong, Vietnam

How does a group interview at Gold Trading Company work?

Next week, I have an interview at a Gold Trading Company (http://www.vangthegioi.com.vn). I have been notified that the interview is a group...

YourInterviewCoach in South Haven, Michigan

Updated 1 month ago

Do recruiters/headhunters normally require you to tell how much you made at a previous job? - 6 Replies

Is it normal for a recruiter to basically tell you, they are not going to hire/consider you until you tell them how much you make?

myers in York, Pennsylvania

Updated 1 month ago

background check good sign? - 20 Replies

I interviewed for an administrative assistant in a fairly large company. The seemed welcoming and told me I would need a background check (this was...

Bonnie

Updated 1 month ago

older job candidate - 287 Replies

I'm 59 years old and having trouble landing the job. What can I say in interviews to compensate for being an "older" candidate?

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

Updated 2 months ago

Received and returned call, but now not getting response. Advice? - 11 Replies

Hey all - Odd situation. Job #1 - Wednesday I receive a voicemail that they want to talk to me about a position I applied for. I called...

Rob

Updated 2 months ago

Can anyone help me with my interview skills? - 30 Replies

[QUOTE who="sam_som in Chicago, Illinois"]Everytime I am interviewed for a job, I feel like I am lost for words, I get so nerves, and sometimes i get...

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

Updated 2 months ago

Should i tell or put resume that am fired? - 3 Replies

I was fired last 2006 from my job in Asia. Im here in USA now and can legally work. Should I state in my resume or tell the HR that i was fired...

kurianckm in Alappuzha, India

Updated 2 months ago

trying tro get an application for the downtown Balto,Hilton Hotel - 13 Replies

I have been trying to get in touch with the human resources dept at the Hilton hotel,downtown,Balto. Md. Can anyone help me?

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

Updated 2 months ago

Anyone else tired of rude employers during interviews? - 2 Replies

The woman conducting my interview today was so rude and unprofessional. When she came to get me she called me by the wrong name. Her tone when...

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

Updated 2 months ago

The fine line between annoying stalker and continued interest - 2 Replies

I applied for a job that sounds like nirvana compared to what I have been doing. Something I would really enjoy, I’m well qualified for and it pays...

jobstories in Arkansas

Job interview stories and experiences wanted!

Greetings everyone: I am currently doing research for a new book on the experiences job hunters have with prospective employers. It's easy to...

Dynamic in Washington, District of Columbia

Interview

On Aug 4th I interviewed for a position- send a thank you letter after the interview. On the 7th I got a call from HR - they send me an application...

Deborah in London, United Kingdom

Interview for office manager

hi guys, I have an interview for role of office manager tomorrow..Can someone please highlight the interview questions pls..I also have a test...

Yastir Mohunlal in Durban, South Africa

Updated 3 months ago

Interview process at Standard Bank? - 3 Replies

Hi, I applied as a teller at Standard Bank and was contacted in the next few days from there HR department giving me a phone interview. Thing is I...

Bees in London, United Kingdom

Employers seem to like me..but...I am still not getting the JOB

Hey guys.. I have been looking for Job now since the past 2 months.Looking at the current JOB scenario, I am pretty lucky to get interview calls...

TLitchard

Updated 3 months ago

interview help - 2 Replies

A coule of questions I hear a lot are: "Why do you want to work for us?" and "Why should we want to hire you?" I always say that the reason they...

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

when is it best for me to fill out an application? - 1 Reply

Is it ok to walk in and ask for an application? And how fast is it to be recognized for a position?

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

how to answer the email for arrange a interview. - 2 Replies

hi: I got a email which was about the arranging a interview. This email is following: I received your resume for our Mandarin Chinese...

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

INTERVIEW - 1 Reply

im going for an interview at the department of agriculture for an agricultural food and quarantine technicianpost, any advice?

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

Interview - 2 Replies

Will be going for Internal Auditor interview please help with frequent asked qustions for this post.

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

find a job in banking and financing sector - 2 Replies

what should be done by candidate?

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

interview - 1 Reply

I had an interview for Frito Lay today. The interview was about an hor and a half away. I asked them if there was one closer to my area, and they...

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

Looking for a job? - 5 Replies

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georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

looking for job - 1 Reply

Hey everybody!!! i m looking for job in overseas, i live in Central Asia, and i would like to work in Afghanistan and Iraq or somewhere in Middle...

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

Couple questions about phone interview - 1 Reply

Hi all - A couple of quick questions regarding a phone interview that I have in a few days. It has been forever since my last phone interview, so...

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

dress code for interview in sears (cashier job) - 8 Replies

Hai I've been selected for the interview at Sears which is going to be after 2 days. Can anybody suggest me what would be the appropriate dress for...

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

What kind of questions to look for - 2 Replies

I have an interview Friday at Lowes. I am very nervous! I don't know what kind of questions to look for and how to answer them.

georgebuffet in London, United Kingdom

Updated 3 months ago

Job Interview Expenses - 5 Replies

Recently we flew an candidate out to our corporate offices in Philly for a job interview. We paid for the plane ticket and the transportation to and...

msmith in Mason, Ohio

Has anyone used www.BIGmedjobs to search medical or pharma jobs?

Has anyone used www.BIGmedjobs to search medical or pharma jobs? Any success with the video resume?

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