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Interviewing Tips/Questions Answered by Expert Ruth Butler

Subject	Date Asked
Interview Presentation	2/3/2012
Q: I have been asked to come in for a second interview with a company and I will have to give a short ... A: You don't have to know how they charge or bill. What you are trying to accomplish in this short ...
Re-applying at former fired company	11/29/2011
Q: A friend had sent a link to a site which turned out to be adult material and in my curiosity (and ... A: Honesty is the best policy here. Internet policies were brand new 7 years ago. You can simply say ...
Interviewing tips	9/23/2011
Q: I am considering responding to some job listings on Craigslist and this is my first time in doing ... A: Usually when you answer an ad on Craiglist, they automatically get your email address when you ...
working in a different field	9/16/2011
Q: I was laid off almost 2 years ago and have had no luck finding another job in my field. I guess I ... A: Focus your cover letter on the skills you have gained. Skills are skills. For instance if you have ...
introduction	7/9/2011
Q: 1.could you please say the structure of introduction ? 2.can you give some of the examples regarding ... A: I am not sure what you are asking. Are you asking about a cover letter In an interview, you greet ...
Post Interview	7/1/2011
Q: I AM WONDERING ABOUT A JOB INTERVIEW I HAD LAST WEDNESDAY. I HAVENT WORKED IN FIVE YEARS, BUT I WAS ... A: Just as a side note, never write in full caps on the internet...it means you are shouting! :) Now, ...
Job interview	6/28/2011
Q: What advice would you give to a nervous 18 year old going on her first job interview? All my life ... A: I would seek counseling to deal with the feelings you have revealed to me - especially if you feel ...
Why do they still interview someone after giving the job to me?	6/20/2011
Q: I was successful in a job interview and they said they want me for the position. The contract has ... A: Until you sign that contract they can look for someone. So, if you want that position and think ...
How to describe a bad job on application	5/23/2011
Q: I have been engaged in my profession for 17 years and for the most part have had very positive and ... A: You can simply say you left to go to a better position. Yes, you can leave the supervisor field ...
Possible interview question	3/28/2011
Q: I have been working at a company for three months. They hire employees as 'seasonal' and then hire ... A: Since you are now seasonal, there is no real reason for your supervisor to ask you if you will stay. ...
Interviewing Scares Me!	2/17/2011
Q: I have a major problem with interviewing. I am not quick on my feet and don't do well when put on ... A: There is nothing wrong with you - many people on interviews are very nervous. I suggest you get a ...
Should I re-interview for a position, I have interviewed for four months ago and been turned down for?	2/12/2011
Q: I reside in Canada. So I gave a telephone interview and an in-person interview for a position four ... A: You should go on the interview. Many times, although you may not get a position, they still like ...
I need come confidence	1/26/2011
Q: I have been working for my company for a little over five years. I have had many opportunities for ... A: In any interview situation, statistically your goal is to come out in the top 3. If you keep doing ...
manpower	1/15/2011
Q: im 21 and live on my own. in the past ive worked odd jobs but now that ive moved i need a "real" ... A: Most 21 year olds don't have a lot to put on paper, so don't feel badly. I hope you have graduated ...
I can't get hired	11/29/2010
Q: I am regretting my decision to go to college to try and get into that industry. so right now I am ... A: It is hard to determine why exactly you aren't getting second interviews. One thing that may be ...
business expert	10/11/2010
Q: I have an interview about :Business expert: Business Support services for MSEs and the self employed ... A: This interview will be like any other interview in terms of the questions they will ask you. The ...
Explaining why I got fired	9/23/2010
Q: "Hi! Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my note. I'm very confused as to how to handle my ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering this. It landed in my spam folder. I think you need a ...
job interview questions	9/4/2010
Q: 1. Tell us about your self(if asked by interviewer) 2. How to answer a question that you have no ... A: 1. What area of my background would interest you most. When you answer the question this way, you ...
Interview Response: Frustration and 5 year plan	7/29/2010
Q: I'm looking for a better response to the following interview questions. I believe my responses were ... A: I don't think you answers are bad at all. On the 2nd one, about the 5 year plan, they usually are ...
Interviewing after termination with manager bullying - UPDATE	7/25/2010
Q: I've been thinking about this since my original submission so I've updated. Hi, I'm a mid-level ... A: Some of this depends upon how long your other work experience is. If you have stable work ...
Interviewing after termination with manager bullying	7/23/2010
Q: I'm a mid-level (non-manager) employee. About 8 months ago my delightful manager was replaced with ... A: There are times where only the truth will serve. Without being overly emotional on an interview and ...
Interviewer's negative statement	6/27/2010
Q: I've an experience during an interview and would like your opinion. I went to an interview at my ... A: It wasn't the most polite thing the interviewer said, but he was saying - your fiance is well ...
Addressing unfinished graduate degree	6/21/2010
Q: What is the best way to address an unfinished graduate degree? The coursework is relevant to the job ... A: You simply list the name of the college or university, and list any courses you wish to list that ...
How to handle an Intreview after being terminated.	4/29/2010
Q: It appears that after this Friday, my employer will be terminating my position. The reason is b/c of ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering this question. It landed in spam. Fortunately for most jobs, ...
job call back.	4/22/2010
Q: I got a call back from BCBG clothing store for sales associate. I dont know if you about it bout its ... A: Yes, I am familiar with BCBGG clothing. You need to look the part of the clothes they sell. In ...
Review	4/14/2010
Q: I am hoping you can help me with a question on my review, I realize this is Interviewing Tips, but I ... A: Sorry about the delay in answering this. I had the stomach flu. Questions help the reviewer deal ...
trying to locate employment while pregnant	4/9/2010
Q: I have been out of the "office" workforce since the premature birth of my second daughter in 2005. ... A: Let's attack the resume first. Keep past jobs in past tense. Answered multiple telephone lines. ...
Interview--REJECTED	4/7/2010
Q: Butler, I am contacting you today because I recently had an interview and received a rejection ... A: The questions she asked are to get an insight to what kind of personality you have. You answered ...
depression in a job interview	3/30/2010
Q: I have bipolar depression, and I am starting to interview for jobs. I recently graduated college ... A: You do not have to bring up your bipolar depression on an interview. You cannot lie on an ...
Tricky Interview Questions	3/27/2010
Q: I just bombed an interview and it was partly due to some questions I wasn't ready for, and being ... A: These are hard question to answer for anyone, so don't beat yourself up. The trick to this kind of ...
Question about interview	3/24/2010
Q: I am going for an interview on Friday am nervous about it,events management i am currently working ... A: I don't have a lot of information, but I will do the best I can since the interview is Friday. You ...
ability to speak french	3/10/2010
Q: i have an interview for a temp position in France. The job spec says french speaking would be an ... A: You are probably right, so I would try for the position. In the meantime, I would go to the library ...
Contact Current Employer	3/1/2010
Q: At the end of my interview my potential employer asked me if she can contact my current employer, I ... A: I don't know the legality if she can contact them or not. However, once you are hired, would there ...
about goal	2/23/2010
Q: what to say in a 5 year and 10 year goal if asked in an interview? A: This is hard to answer since I don't know much about you or what type of interview you are going on. ...
coming up interview for school	2/21/2010
Q: I have an interview for Physician assistant school on Tuesday, the 23rd. I have some questions. ... A: It is good that you are practicing, asking questions and answering them. I often advise people to ...
Sales question	2/13/2010
Q: Currently I am working in insurance.sector But I want to change my sector. so my question is : Why U ... A: You can simply say that although you worked in this sector for over 2 years, you would like the ...
Follow Up	11/30/2009
Q: Please remember the first letter I wrote you on November 3rd, 2009. I am the one who was terminated ... A: I am not a law expert, but maybe the public defender's office or Legal Aide can begin to help you. ...
Rescheduled First Interview	11/2/2009
Q: I am so excited to find your service! So, I was terminated about a month ago from a retail clothing ... A: You have a serious situation here. If I were you, I would get legal counsel to try to expunge the ...
What should I do next	10/30/2009
Q: I was a senior sales manager for a large US asset management company in HK, selling to Mainland ... A: Unfortunately, there is not much you can do at this point. I don't like the fact that he said he ...
Background Check	10/14/2009
Q: My current employer's refernce checking policy is to provide title and period of employment and ... A: It is true that if you check not to contact the current employer they cannot. I would, however, ...
Resume for part-time retirement employment	10/14/2009
Q: I am a 55 yr. old woman. I retired in May, 2008 from public education after 32 very successful ... A: My apologies for the delay in answering your question. I was under the weather. You really don't ...
Haven't received offer letter yet	9/28/2009
Q: I accepted a job verbally over the phone last Thursday morning (9/24). The company is located about ... A: If you have not received the letter of confirmation by today (Tuesday), you need to call and check ...
Past Job Information	6/19/2009
Q: I have several questions and I hope you can answer them all. 1. When I fill out job applications ... A: Try to call the company and get the supervisor's last name that you forgot. HR should be able to ...
sales engineer interview tips	6/14/2009
Q: Iam e fresher looking for a job in sales fiels, i want to know how to handle a sales engineer ... A: A sales interview is like other interviews, but they are really looking at personality to see if ...
Non referral by former boss	6/9/2009
Q: I worked for a company for many years and retired. I am now trying to get another job and I ... A: It is not typical that a company would call for references before meeting you, so I don't think you ...
My job past hurting me	6/9/2009
Q: This is my situation, I have a Bachelors Degree in Communications. I achieved my degree about 10 ... A: This is a very intriguing question! I'd like some more information to better help me assist you. ...
how do you improve your interviewing	6/2/2009
Q: if you never get any feedback? I am interviewing with 3-4 companies now. Two of them should be ... A: It is hard to know where you stand without feedback. I, personally, have been on several interviews ...
how to metntion attending multiple universities in a C.V.	6/1/2009
Q: Mr. Ruth, iam trying to write my C.V. as i will graduate with a BS in Economics.i nearly finished ... A: It is not necessary to mention both universities. Just mention the current one. Example: Madison ...
Passing interviews	4/26/2009
Q: I am 45 years old, with loads of work experience, covering tonnes of different sectors, but I have ... A: Williams: An interview is a brief meeting to try to prove to that person that you want the job and ...
Passing interviews	4/23/2009
Q: I am 45 years old, with loads of work experience, covering tonnes of different sectors, but I have ... A: Williams: I need more information in order to really help you. How did you get your previous ...
Interview procedure	4/3/2009
Q: I have an interview for an internship coming up pretty soon. Between the last time I spoke with the ... A: It is proper to call a few days before the interview and confirm with her secretary. You can send ...
How do I handle a job referral from the unemployment compensation office?	3/8/2009
Q: I'm just about two months from retirement and collecting unemployment compensation. If the ... A: Yes, I would say exactly what you told me. You do have to show up, but that does not mean you have ...
Accountanting Exp	2/14/2009
Q: tell me something about yourself, achivements, accompalishments why we have to select you for this ... A: I would ask, "What area of my background would be of most interest to you?" In that way you find ...
job offer start date	2/12/2009
Q: I got a job offer. I am supposed to call the hiring manager tomorrow to accept the offer. The job is ... A: You can ask for the start date to be moved to February 26th. You could say that you have some ...
Interviewing	2/1/2009
Q: Ruth Butler, My question is how can I prepare myself for an interview with a panel of three ... A: The good news is that everyone is nervous to some degree! Your panel interview is basically the ...
Kindly help me out to answer this question	1/30/2009
Q: In interview most often asked question is "Tell me something about urself" how to answer this ... A: The way I think that question should be handled is for you to ask, "What area of my background would ...
Follow up to interview	1/28/2009
Q: Is it proper etiquette to send a "thank you" e-mail after having an interview? I sent one after my ... A: Yes, it is always proper to send a thank you email. Just write that you appreciate the opportunity ...
industry jumping	1/20/2009
Q: I've been out of work for five months. I've had some interviews. I think my biggest problem is that ... A: This question landed in my spam folder, so I apologize for the extreme delay in answering it. ...
Presentation help	1/17/2009
Q: I have just been invited to a final interview for a store managers position and have to give a ... A: Ok. The only way to approach something like this is to take the mission statement, look at the ...
HELP!	1/16/2009
Q: I work at a medium-sized outsourcing call center and I'm going up for a very big promotion next ... A: The key here is that you have gone on a similar interview. What types of things did they ask you ...
interview questions	11/8/2008
Q: Ruth, I am currently re entering the workforce after being off of work for two and a half years. I ... A: It is unfortunate that this company does not allot any sick days. This is unusual. With that said, ...
references	9/28/2008
Q: (Alberta, Canada) About a year ago I applied for work as a Support Worker. The HR manager seemed ... A: That certainly seems strange considering the fact that you received 2 other offers. Unfortunately, ...
Unemployment due to been fired !	9/1/2008
Q: I have been dismissed from my previous company 1 year ago due to some unhappiness between myself and ... A: This is a complicated question. A lot of it depends upon how long you worked at the previous ...
rejection after interview and taking it offensively	9/1/2008
Q: I have put a lot of effort in to one interview for one particular job, where I have worked very ... A: Ok, so you are disappointed. Anyone would be. In your eyes, you are taking this very personally, ...
interview questions	8/19/2008
Q: I was recently terminated from my position. I had worked for the company for 5 months. The ... A: You have a stable work history. I think you can tell employers a cleaned up version of what you ...
interview questions	8/18/2008
Q: I was recently terminated from my position. I had worked for the company for 5 months. The ... A: Part of this answer depends upon how long you were at the job before this one. If you were at a ...
terminationinterview	8/12/2008
Q: After finishing automotive tech. school, i went right into the field. I had a bad experience at the ... A: You could say that IF your former employer will not say something else to the contrary. A new ...
terminationinterview	8/12/2008
Q: After finishing automotive tech. school, i went right into the field. I had a bad experience at the ... A: The first thing you need to do is to try and make sure that any job you interview for is one you ...
termination\interview	8/11/2008
Q: After finishing automotive tech. school, i went right into the field. I had a bad experience at the ... A: I don't know if this was a typo or not - but your question said you are not looking for another job. ...
questions	7/23/2008
Q: what special aspects of your work experience have prepared you for overseas job A: There is no standard answer for this question. Tell me, what type of overseas job are you applying ...
interview confusion	7/4/2008
Q: Why do interviews say the following: "I'll be calling everyone in the next few days to let them know ... A: It's kind of like when a man goes on a date and says, "I'll call you." Seriously, some employers ...
how to starts interview	6/24/2008
Q: Tell me about yourself? The most frequent question asked in interview.What all can i say which match ... A: You can say that you are an excellent problem solver and manager. I would mention that you received ...
Salary vs. Benefits	5/29/2008
Q: I'm currently interviewing for a sales position in a specialty retailer after a year of "taking ... A: You can broach this subject, but in my experience most companies will not increase the salary or ...
request for second interivew	5/8/2008
Q: During the interview, the interviewer(human resource) asked me why I left old company. I said 'I ... A: I corrected your letter. I don't know what word you are trying to say for memorized, but it is the ...
after job interview	5/7/2008
Q: During the interview, the interviewer(human resource) asked me why I left old company. I said 'I ... A: Many people work well with an employer but still seek a new job. There are many reasons for ...
Interview or application	4/2/2008
Q: I was recently fired from my job after 15 years of employment with the same company. In the 15 ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason this went into my junk mail, ...
What To Whear?	3/23/2008
Q: What do you reccomend me to whear to a McDonalds interview? A: This answer was in the general question pool, so I will try to answer it. On any interview you go ...
Presentation Interview	3/16/2008
Q: I have to create a 5 minute "how to" presentation about anything without any use of technology. I ... A: If you get a follow up interview, it means of course, they are interested in you. The questions ...
stupid thing	3/9/2008
Q: I found a job as a safety corrdinator for a cement transnational industry, but even the fact that ... A: If you were a valued employee and really are sorry you left the position, you have nothing to lose ...
Presentation Interview	3/9/2008
Q: I have to create a 5 minute "how to" presentation about anything without any use of technology. I ... A: I am extremely sorry for the delay in answering this question. I was having computer difficulties. ...
help	2/18/2008
Q: I am so happy because I got hired by a cement company plant in Caracas and I need you to give me ... A: My advice is to learn from your mistakes. At least you know you made some errors and that is more ...
reply	1/18/2008
Q: why did you choose banking as your profession A: Again, there is no exact answer to this question. You have to ask yourself the question, why did ...
reply	1/18/2008
Q: do you think you have leadership quality A: There is not exact answer to this question. Obviously, you want to say you do have this quality and ...
Creative and expectations from your colleagues	1/13/2008
Q: Respected Ma'm Could you please help me how can I reply an interviewer if being asked How you can ... A: Truthfully, I have never heard the question how can you be creative at work in this type of ...
interview question	12/20/2007
Q: What should I say if I don't know what my five year goals are, if asked? A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Everyone should have some 5 year goals. Sit ...
interview	12/17/2007
Q: how to send interview letters to the boss (MD) through e mail ? but how can i make it attractive ... A: I am sorry for the extreme delay in answering your question. For some reason, your question did not ...
Need Help With Interview Question	12/6/2007
Q: I've been having trouble in interviews with the question "Why did you leave your last job". I feel ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I had some difficulty with my computer. After I ...
Interview question	11/2/2007
Q: I start up a business by myself, but it can't survive. I am looking for job now. Do rcruiters like ... A: You can be truthful and just say that your business did not prosper as much as you had hoped. A lot ...
Personal thank-you notes	11/1/2007
Q: Butler, I am now interviewing for jobs which are, mostly, entry-level positions. I had planned to ... A: After the interview, a hand writen note is very appropriate and you should do that. I don't know ...
Long interview help needed!	10/14/2007
Q: I am excitied. I have an interview with a prestigious company called Respironics in Pittsburgh. It ... A: It depends upon how long you worked at the last position and if you have a stable work history. You ...
Resume Writing	10/8/2007
Q: I am trying to help a friend who has been on disability for the last 20 yrs and recently the last 3 ... A: Your best bet would be to do a functional resume because it focuses on skills, not chronological ...
interview	9/28/2007
Q: I'm currently a university undergraduate student. Thanks A: You need to do research on the company you are going to interview with if possible. The more you ...
interview help	8/26/2007
Q: I have an interview with a very good company in waterford called genzyme coming up for a QC chemist ... A: You should definately apply for the position as you have the pharmaceutical experience. You need to ...
how can i make my statesments long?	6/29/2007
Q: iv been interviewed before & i didnt get the job maybe because in my interview i just answer the ... A: I am going to ask you a few questions. Tell me how you would answer them and then I can advise you. ...
Re-entering the workforce & questions	6/22/2007
Q: I have been out of the workforce for about four years. I am not a stay-at-home mom, so I can't use ... A: The good news is you do have 15 years of stable experience which proves you are reliable. I don't ...
QUESTION	6/9/2007
Q: First of all thanks for being a volunteer to answer my question. I am an Egyptian TESL trainer and ... A: Unfortunately, there is really no way to tell if you will get the position or not. It depends upon ...
interviewing	4/11/2007
Q: I am currently unemployed and am getting desperate for work due to lack of income. I applied to many ... A: This depends upon how badly you need a job and what your goals are in life. If you can use a job as ...
what excuse should I make	2/17/2007
Q: I have been out of work for the past 3-4 months since last october and I left becuase I just didnt ... A: I'd like to know some additional information to best assist you. How long did you work at this job ...
Last End Question	2/12/2007
Q: One of the candidates on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" show does some volunteer talks about how ... A: I personally don't like either approach because although it may work with some interviewers, it ...
questions	1/30/2007
Q: do u have any idea what are the questions for a costumer service position if u do pls. let me know ... A: I don't know what POS means, sorry :) Customer service questions would be about how you would ...
interview	1/28/2007
Q: i have more questions,1)what can u contribute for this company(best buy)2)if there is a costumer ... A: You can contribute as a team player for Best Buy and give a commitment to provide excellent customer ...
interview	1/26/2007
Q: i have coming interview on wed. 01/31/07 and i need help.. 1)tell me about yourself?give me ... A: Working in the deli is not exactly customer service, but the good news is that you do work with the ...
2nd interview; interior design	1/16/2007
Q: I've been interviewed originally for the position of administrative assistant/receptionist for a ... A: The fact that they are interviewing you a 2nd time shows the fact that they do like you and are ...
How long?	12/13/2006
Q: I recently submitted an application for a position within the government ( A town to be exact). How ... A: I would wait about 10 business days. I would then call and tell them you submitted an application ...
Termination	12/1/2006
Q: On the e-mail my supervisor in Virginia said I was terminated due to excessive absences and non ... A: The important thing (the key issue) is if a prospective employer calls will they say you were ...
Termination	11/30/2006
Q: I was doing contract work for a government agency that originally ended 9/29. I received many ... A: The first thing you need to do is make sure exactly what HR will tell a prospective employer. You ...
confidentiality about present job when looking for another	11/21/2006
Q: Ruth! I am currently working. I want to look for another job but I do not want my employer to know ... A: I want to apologize for the delay in answering this, but for some reason, it just came thru to me ...
Interview	11/19/2006
Q: When an interviewer asks the question "What do you look for in a job?" What is a good way to answer ... A: This is a personal type of question. Some answers may include a fun working environment, a ...
salary expected	11/3/2006
Q: faq askd in all interviews is that wht is ur expected salary?if m im changing my field should i tell ... A: This is a tricky question, as you know. The first thing you need to do is find out an expected ...
Second interview-teaching	10/17/2006
Q: I had a successful first interview for a Kindergarten position with a private school. The first ... A: I am a teacher as well, and teach 5th and 6th grade! Congratulations on making it to the 2nd ...
Revised Resume/Interview Help	10/16/2006
Q: Butler, Thank you for answering my previous question. Before we get into my work history, I have a ... A: This is a difficult question to answer because of the ethics involved. If you admit that you covered ...
temp employment	10/10/2006
Q: I've worked for a temp agency for 3 months and then got hired permanently by them, and I stayed ... A: You can simply state the company name, city, state and dates - January 2006 - August 2006 Title All ...
Short-term employment..	8/8/2006
Q: Ruth. I have an interview with my dream company on Monday. They're a travel agency for college ... A: I think your reasons for moving on to different jobs is quite understandable. Also, because you ...
Tense Facial Expression in Interviews	7/26/2006
Q: I have underwent numerous job interviews and have only recently discovered the reason for my failure ... A: Everyone is nervous during an interview, some more than others. I can tell you to practice ...
contact of current employer	7/17/2006
Q: How should I approach the "permission to contact current employer" question. My relationship with my ... A: It is perfectly understandable that you tell a prospective employer that your present company does ...
employment gap	7/10/2006
Q: I've worked for 1 and a half years in that company as assistant manager and prior to that I also ... A: You have a stable work history, which is good. You simply list the experience you have, put in ...
employment gap	7/6/2006
Q: i onced work as a manager in a restaurant i resigned in my previous job because of the political ... A: Could you tell me how long did you work in the previous restaurant before you resigned? Do you have ...
Interview question	6/29/2006
Q: i am preparing for the interview, the position requires to do more then i curenlty do. recruiter ... A: You have to first sit down and assess how you really feel about that. For instance to some people, ...
MARKETING EXECUTIVE POST	5/31/2006
Q: SIR, AT THE TIME OF MY JOB INTERVIEW, AS A MARKETING SPECIALIZER,WHAT ALL THINGS I SHOULD ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering this question. For some technical reason, the question did ...
return to work	5/28/2006
Q: and thank you for your time I am a 46 year old woman who has been out of the work force since Jan of ... A: I commend you on your courage and strength. In my opinion, the best way to interview for a ...
i gave my resume to them and they havnt called back	5/27/2006
Q: I have no prior work experiance, and i gave a petstore near my home my resume stating i had no prior ... A: The only thing you can do is go into the pet shop and tell her that you are so serious about wanting ...
biggest achievement of my life	5/25/2006
Q: the interviewer asked me what should i consider the biggest achievement of my life? A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I had some trouble accessing the Allexperts site for ...
How to answer-- Tell me something about yourself	5/15/2006
Q: Please let me know how to answer this question-- Tell me something about yourself? Here is a brief ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering this question, but I could not access the web site due to ...
Film school interiew	4/1/2006
Q: I am Sathya Pinisetty from India. I have applied to one of the best film school in the world and got ... A: I apologize for the lateness of this answer. For some reason, I did not receive the question until ...
help	3/22/2006
Q: I worked in Venezuela 25 years as a firefighter and after being retired I decided to wor in ... A: From the first interview, you should have some idea of the types of questions he asked and what ...
interview	2/23/2006
Q: 1) what qualities do you possess that make you a good customer serive agent? 2) what motviates you ... A: These are very general questions and everyone would answer this according to their own ...
Interview	2/15/2006
Q: I am just looking for any tips that you could give me for standing out in an interview. I have come ... A: The fact that you are coming in 2nd, means you are doing something right. So, take heart in that. ...
Employment Offer	8/30/2005
Q: I am concerned about accepting a job offer and I was wondering if it is acceptable to ask the ... A: I would have to say if someone leaves that position every year, I would consider that a high ...
Rejection Letters	8/23/2005
Q: My question has to do with after the job interview. Is it standard now for companies NOT to send ... A: It depends upon many things, one of which is how many other candidates were interviewed. It is ...
Dream Promotion -- internal job promotion	8/10/2005
Q: ! I am intervieewing in the next 2 weeks for a Sales Director spot for our business. I am a ... A: The first thing I would like you to do is go get a book by M. Yates entitled, Knock Em Dead. He ...
How to handle negitive details	8/7/2005
Q: I am currently preparing for an interview for employment in a customer service center. I have six ... A: The good news is you have stable work history and good references. A company doesn't usually look ...
telephonic interview	8/5/2005
Q: I am expectin a telephonic interview from Uk university for post doctaral position. Plesas let me ... A: You treat a phone interview very much like a regular interview. They may ask you any question that ...
Interview Worries	8/3/2005
Q: I am interviewing for a new job on Friday. My only problem is, I just quit my most recent job, which ... A: It's too late to correct the application...but if you don't get this position and this happens ...
INTERVIEW TIPS / QUESTIONS	7/24/2005
Q: PLEASE SEND ME SOME TIPS FOR BEST IMPRESSION IN INTERVIEW. A QUESTION ASKS IN EVERY INTERVIEW "PLZ ... A: The best way to answer this question is to say - What area of my background would be of the most ...
employment application	7/11/2005
Q: In filling out an employment application...what do you do when you worked for a company through an ... A: You list the employment agency and then list the company. For instance: Martin Employement Agency, ...
employment question - salary	7/7/2005
Q: I've been working for a company through a employment agency for four months. I have been offered a ... A: I would agree that it would be reasonable to ask for $18-19 dollars per hour. You could approach ...
Real estate interview question	7/6/2005
Q: I am about to apply for real estate salesperson jobs in new york city, particularly Manhhattan and ... A: Treat any interview like a regularjob interview and you can't go wrong! Keep in mind what the ...
another offer	5/3/2005
Q: Butler, I had an interview yesterday and at the end I said: "Please if you can answer the soonest ... A: It depends upon if you really have another offer. If you don't, don't say this as some people say ...
Interview	4/21/2005
Q: I just retired after a 30 yr career with the same employer and i am interviewing with a similar ... A: I apologize in the delay in answering your question. My server was down. The more examples of your ...
Age and employment	4/6/2005
Q: I am moving to another state. I am a real estate appraiser in NJ and am currently licensed in the ... A: I am sorry I am so long in answering this question. For some reason, I did not receive it. It's ...
actually sir i have knowledge...	3/8/2005
Q: actually sir i have knowledge but my tounge have not the power to speak, i speak but with very ... A: I still don't know quite what you mean. If you are able to speak the language fairly well, but have ...
interview	3/8/2005
Q: I have an interview in the next week. I first had a phone interview for a few minutes then later ... A: I am sorry I did not answer this question sooner, but for some reason, I just received it. The ...
sir when i give interview...	3/7/2005
Q: sir when i give interview to a person then i become confuse and forget everything. tell me that how ... A: If you are not fluent in the English language, then it is difficult to interview well. I would ...
Informal Interviews	2/16/2005
Q: I'm currently studying a maths degree at a UK university and I'm applying for investment banking and ... A: You could go and call as many human relations departments as possible. Simply tell them that you ...
References	2/14/2005
Q: I have 25 years business consulting and occassional government consulting experience. Some ... A: You best best would be a functional resume that focuses on your abilities and skills and not the ...
job interview	1/28/2005
Q: well i have an interiew for this job and really i have no idea on what to do on this job interview ... A: In most cases, I would tell you to wear a suit...but in this case, I would tell you to dress nicely ...
to be effective	1/26/2005
Q: i've been in my career for 8 years, but i'm looking for a new title in another Country "Dubai", i've ... A: I am having trouble understanding your question. Are you saying that you want to go to another ...
please help	1/25/2005
Q: Can you please help me I am a quality analyst with wyeth and i have nine months experience I have an ... A: This description that they gave you is very specific. It will be a tough interview and they will ...
interview question	1/21/2005
Q: Sorry, its an engineering internship position. I'm a recent grad with a master's degree.I have a ... A: I worked with a fellow quite awhile ago that also had a very mild speech problem. When he got ...
Interview Q's	11/15/2004
Q: I am hoping you can help me with a few questions I have about an interview I have on Wednesday. ... A: I am sorry I did not respond earlier to your question, but my server was done. I am sure you have ...
Interview question	10/26/2004
Q: Please can please get your help? I am applying for a real estate realted job. I don't have any ... A: If you want to be in a real estate job, you have to consider the qualities it would take to be good ...
Interview to present a good first impression	9/27/2004
Q: I am attending classes for women returning to the work force at our Community College in Pittsburgh, ... A: I am from Pittsburgh, PA also! If the company is very formal such as a fortune 500 company, a ...
Current employer reference	8/6/2004
Q: I recently interviewed with a company and received a call from their senior recruiter asking for ... A: You certainly can tell them that your current employer is not aware that you are seeking employment ...
How to answer the following interview questions	7/28/2004
Q: I have a scheduled interview for a sales job this Friday. I am preparing for the interview and was ... A: The first question can be answered several different way. For instance, you can say you wish you ...
How to answer the following 2 questions in an interview	7/27/2004
Q: I am going on an interview and want to be prepared for these 2 questions. 1) Name something in your ... A: I sent your answers but your answer of missing the 1996 (since it is a once in a lifetime event) is ...
termination	7/13/2004
Q: Why I was fired was because of absenteeism and the following inability to do my job. But it is more ... A: A lot of people get terminated. The good news is that you did stay there for over 3 years...that in ...
Career Path	7/8/2004
Q: I am a 36 y/o male in the US Navy. I have 11 years left before I retire. I am trying to decide if I ... A: It is hard to say for sure if a company would hire you with a degree in a field where you have no ...
expected salary	7/4/2004
Q: I live in Egypt and I recently went to an employment agency.I had to fill in an application and one ... A: Next time, if you see this question on an application, write down a salary range...that way you ...
Resume	6/17/2004
Q: I'm not sure if this answers your question but i just need a resume for part-time jobs i'm applying ... A: Usually at your age, you are not required to have one for the simple fact that you don't have much ...
Teenager	5/30/2004
Q: I am a 17 year old from Ireland and Im about to start looking for my first proper summer job. I ... A: Most 17 year olds don't need a resume, so that's good news! You will most likely find your summer ...
Interview	5/2/2004
Q: Do you know any short jokes that would be appropriate at the start of an interview to introduce a ... A: I would have to advise against this strategy. You don't know what type of interviewer you will get ...
lack of selfconfidence	4/23/2004
Q: In few days i have to attend an interview in reputed concern. I have a fear "that i don't know ... A: Everyone that goes on an interview is nervous. Trying stepping out of the situation and look at ...
Interview questions...	4/5/2004
Q: Ruth, I have been employed full-time for 18 years. I'm currently looking for other full-time work. I ... A: Sorry not to have answered you sooner. Sometimes, because of technical problems, the question ...
tips..	3/21/2004
Q: i'm a college undergrad and i would like to seek your help regarding interviews. I submitted my ... A: The hotel business is a people business and is all about customer service. This is the area you ...
My interview	3/17/2004
Q: My main problem is that I am applying for jobs that I know I can do and I know I dress propaly for ... A: You have a very common problem and I know it's frustrating. You have to change your prospective. ...
interview question	3/8/2004
Q: i have just been granted an interview along with 74 other people for a position as a firefighter. ... A: It's kind of like being picked from the group of those wanting to be the American Idol! The key ...
interview advice	3/5/2004
Q: I was in the right place at the right time and when I asked the board office secretary for an ... A: I understand your dilema, but custodian positions usually do not lead to positions such as a ...
Job Interview	2/23/2004
Q: I have just had a request for an interview for my dream job. Unfortunately, I am not completely ... A: This is a tricky situation. If it is today and you don't show...there goes your job. I would ...
salary negotiation	10/7/2003
Q: The Director of the department I work in wants to promote me from a supervisory to a lower level ... A: You have to first be honest with yourself and weight the pros and cons of this new position. Ask ...
Resume Writing	9/28/2003
Q: I am currently a Freshman at a university and in need of a jobl. I've found a few places to work and ... A: Since you are a freshman at college, most of the jobs you would look for do not require a resume. ...
Interview tips	9/12/2003
Q: Having been advised by a friend who uses this site I thought I would give it a try. My situation is ... A: If you have time, go to the library or local bookstore and get out a book by Martin Yates that deals ...
Basic resume	8/21/2003
Q: Hey Ruth, I was just wondering where I could find the basic layout to a resume, and if I should ... A: You can find basic layouts to a resume from monster.com or from a resume book by M. Yates. The book ...
Negotiation tips	7/28/2003
Q: I'm a web programmer, temped at a major corporation for about a year. The manager has hinted that ... A: You need to do some homework regarding what someone in your part of the country in your field makes. ...
credit checks	7/14/2003
Q: " I HAVE BEEN ON TWO INTERVIEWS AND WAS WONDERING IF I SHOULD MENTION THE FACT THAT I FILED FOR ... A: I think you should ask a lawyer about this question. I wish I could answer it, but this is not my ...
Clothes	6/30/2003
Q: Today I dropped off my resume at a business and had a brief "chat" with 2 females in the office. Was ... A: I think you would be safe in a dress, not a suit. The dress should still be fairly conservative ...
Could you look over the following question for me ?	6/1/2003
Q: Could you look over the following question for me ? ---------------------------- Tell me about ... A: Don't begin your letter with - as a matter of fact. Start it off with - I have ten years ...
I have five questions on the job interview, could you look them over for me ?	5/28/2003
Q: I have five questions on the job interview, could you look them over for me ? ... A: One and two are fine. On three, I'd change your answer slightly. You can say you couldn't fully ...
Why?	5/23/2003
Q: My daughter who is well qualified in computer skills and general office work moved here in Nov. of ... A: She probably is not interviewing to her best advantage. Interviewing well is a skill that has to be ...
Interview question	9/21/2002
Q: i am Mr. Heng Vichet. i'm writing from Cambodia. presently i am a job seeker.i made two or three ... A: You have to really understand the questions in order to answer them. Why are you applying to my ...
Interview	9/9/2002
Q: I am a Network Operations Engineer in Singapore ,who just got a Cisco Certified Network Associate ... A: Telephone interviews are a little harder in some respects because you cannot see the person's body ...
Interview	7/28/2002
Q: I recently had an interview after being a stay-at-home mom for 8 years. During the 8 years I did ... A: It is a good sign that he asked you if you were willing to work more than 40 hours and when you ...
I need your help .	6/4/2002
Q: Only God and I knows how much I need to find a job.I try to find to right person that can help me,I ... A: There are a lot of factors involved here. First of all, since I don't know your age, I am curious ...

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