The 10 Types Of Crappy Interviewees
Have you checked out theoatmeal.com? It’s created by Matthew Inman and it’s really hilarious! When you’ve completed all your tasks at work and are ahead the game (or just bored and have some time to…
Category Archives: Interviews
Tips On How To Find Your Next Job
As a virtual recruiter I am paid to find the best candidate for the job. I spend a lot of my time searching for candidates via referrals, help from other recruiters, cold calling and most…
What “Following-up” Really Means
In the past few months I have had a lot people ask for my advice on various interview scenarios. Each scenario is unique because even though a recruiter asks the same interview questions to all…
Surviving Unemployment And Depression
There is Nothing Wrong with You When you are out of work you find yourself applying to hundreds of jobs, start feeling the pressure to pay the bills and start wondering if there is something…
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.…
Job Interviews Vs Dating: The Emotional Rollercoaster
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…
Ask Dorothy: Patience Is Bitter But It’s Fruit Is Sweet
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.…
How To Answer “Would You Be Willing To Take A Salary Cut?”
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…
What Are Your Strengths?
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…
Rejection Is Not Fatal
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…
Ask Dorothy: The Fake Interview
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…
How To Answer “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”
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…
Silly Job Interview Video
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.
How To Answer The Interview Question “Tell me about yourself.”
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…
Why You Didn’t Get The Job Even After A Great Interview
Ok, I know that there are some obviously answers to this question. You know that you bombed the interview if: You asked to pass on a question or asked to phone a friend for help…