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Should you still apply for a job if you don’t have enough experience?
Written by Rae StonehouseMy friend told me "within reason" but what's your interpretation of that? More than half? One or two years short? I have 2.5 years of experience for a job that requires 5. Still worth applying for?
I’ve heard 70 to 75% bandied about as a reasonable expectation to be considered as a possible applicant for a job position.
You are guaranteed not to get 100% of the jobs you don’t apply for.
I finished school in June 2018 and I'm now a fully licensed teacher.
Had a temp job for a month from September to October and have been unemployed for 4 months now. I'm going insane.
I'm doing everything I've been told to do. I'm seeking jobs, and I always research and call the school before applying and ask relevant questions. But this month I haven't even gotten a single job interview. My resume is updated, so are my applications.
What more can I do? Please help me.
A layman’s definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
How do I reach out to a company that previously offered me a job?
Written by Rae StonehouseI think a few factors come into play:
- How recent was their offer?
- What were the reasons that you turned the job offer down?
- How did you tell them that you were not accepting their offer?
- What job did you take, assuming you did, instead of theirs?
How ethical is that if a company post fake job ads for the purpose of pre-qualifying people without actually needing new staff as it wastes others' time?
A problem with ethics is that it isn’t always a black & white situation. Many ethical situations are grey at best.
What was the biggest "aha" moment in your job search?
Written by Rae StonehouseI work as a Registered Nurse in residential community mental health and have been at the same job and location for almost twenty years.
For most of those two decades I have been searching for a better opportunity whether it be a business opportunity or a new job.
How do I approach a company for a previous job offer?
Written by Rae StonehouseI think a few factors come into play:
Is it moral when companies post fake jobs on career websites for the purpose of pre-qualifying people without actually needing new staff since that's a big waste of time for those who seek employment?
Written by Rae StonehouseA problem with ethics is that it isn’t always a black & white situation. Many ethical situations are grey at best.
I would expect, that while posting jobs that don’t exist isn’t common place, neither is it unknown. I’m sure that some companies do it as their standard practice.
In a cover letter, is it ok to say "thank you for your discretion" to avoid them from contacting CURRENT employers?
Written by Rae StonehouseI had to give some thought to this question.
Your cover letter is presumably written to accompany your resume and perhaps an application form, in anticipation to being invited for an interview.
When a company asks for references with addresses, do you include the person's home address, or their work address?
Written by Rae StonehouseOne of the necessary preliminary activities prior to going for a job interview is lining up a team of references.
What advice can you give to someone with social anxiety in regards to job searching prospects?
Written by Rae StonehouseYour question touches on two areas that I have personally experienced and have spent a great deal of time researching strategies to overcome.
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When in the job search process, is it a good time to tell your team you are applying for different jobs?
Written by Rae StonehouseI am going to take a contrary position and suggest that you share with your team as soon as feasible.
Your question doesn’t tell us whether you are a member of the team, or the team leader.
If an employer hires you and mentions that one of your references didn't say the best things about you, does that mean they aren't a good reference?
Written by Rae StonehouseThe responses to this question thus far, are based on assumptions. With lack of supporting data, how can it be otherwise?
The question doesn’t tell us whether the Employer told you which reference was the one that didn’t say the best things about you. It would likely be considered unprofessional if they did.
I sent my resume and recommendation to a company for an internship. The secretary invited me to connect with her on LinkedIn after about three weeks. Is this a positive sign?
Written by Rae StonehouseThis isn’t necessarily a sign of anything at all. It could merely be a coincidence.
Linkedin sends invitations from seemingly random people. Perhaps you checked out the company’s Linkedin profile at one point in time.
Benjamin, as you are only 19 years old, I’m going to make the assumption that what you are really asking is “How can I get a job without having any skills or experience?”
If I’m wrong, sorry … perhaps somebody else may benefit from my response.
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How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
I don’t think you need to hide the fact that you lost your job, in your LinkedIn profile.
Conversely, I don’t believe you need to draw attention to the fact either.
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What's the best way to deal with a coworker who steals credit for your work and ideas?
I suppose it depends on whether it affects you in any way. If it does, then actions may be warranted. If it doesn’t affect you directly, perhaps affecting a fellow team member, you’ll need to decide whether it’s any of your business to intervene on the other’s behalf. It may be more appropriate to support your fellow team member if they want to move forward in addressing the issue, rather than taking it on yourself.
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No-Show Phone Interview
I scheduled a phone interview for 2:30 p.m. mountain standard Time and when I went back to my email to reconfirm whereas it was 10 minutes later than 2:30 already it reads please allow for a call within 30 minutes of the scheduled time. That seems strange to me.. and now we approach the last 5 minutes of that 30-minute window and still no hide no hair no phone call. Do I reach out to them after the 30 minutes is up or do I assume that I should move on and keep looking elsewhere?As I am responding to this question 16 days after you have posted it, I would expect you have resolved it by now. So, my response is directed at anybody else facing a similar situation.
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Should you still apply for a job if you don’t have enough experience?
My friend told me "within reason" but what's your interpretation of that? More than half? One or two years short? I have 2.5 years of experience for a job that requires 5. Still worth applying for?
I’ve heard 70 to 75% bandied about as a reasonable expectation to be considered as a possible applicant for a job position.
You are guaranteed not to get 100% of the jobs you don’t apply for.