Ask Dorothy: How Recruiters Keep You Interested
Welcome to another section of Ask Dorothy, where I post a comment or answer to questions that I have received from Twitter: @dorothyjs, my contact me page or through the comment sections of my posts.…
Welcome to another section of Ask Dorothy, where I post a comment or answer to questions that I have received from Twitter: @dorothyjs, my contact me page or through the comment sections of my posts.…
The secret of a good job hunter is having a good strategy. If your resume is the path to get a job interview then the goal is to get your resume read and then invited…
Dating and going to job interviews have so many similarities. Many clients ask me why they find themselves getting so emotional and even crying if they don’t get a job offer. When you put yourself…
I noticed that I have not posted a fun video in awhile. I just love The Lonely Island and this video is so funny. Enjoy 😉 Like A Boss
Welcome to another section of Ask Dorothy, where I post a comment or answer to questions that I have received from Twitter: @dorothyjs, my contact me page or through the comment sections of my posts.…
The Hunt for the Secret Number Would you be willing to take a salary cut? I hate this question and as a recruiter try never asking it. First, NEVER talk about your salary. When filling…
If you read my post on the importance of adapting then you should be able to answer this question. I know you’ve heard this question asked millions of time at almost every job interview you’ve…
It’s Not you It’s Me Rejection Letters are the worst. Not just to receive but to write as well. It is not easy to achieve and balance the two central goals of a truly well…
Survival of the Fittest Frogs, Echidnas, and other animals have evolved in different ways to be able to survive. The environment is changing. What are you doing to survive? I still meet people who are…
I continue to receive great and positive feedback from all you folks so THANK YOU and I’m giving you all a big virtual hug. Can you feel it? Nice right?! Ok that’s enough, I don’t…
Have you ever taken a mental health day? Sick Time Do you understand your sick time benefits? Are you scared to call in sick even when you have a legitimate reason? Sick time is a…
Real Reasons Why People Leave/Quit/Resign: You do the job of two or more people and have to work longer hours and sometimes weekends. You spend more of your time stapling, photocopying and filing rather then…
Here is a funny Monty Python job interview skit. If only David Thomas read my post on how to tell you’re in a fake interview.
Hello Once you walk into the interview room, shake hands and get introduced to the recruiter and hiring manager (and maybe a few more VIP’s) the most common first question you will be asked is…
Downsizing and Jobless I have recently seen the movie “The Company Men” starring Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones and and Chris Cooper. Seeing the movie was not my choice as I was on a horrible…