The various steps involved in employing a new person.
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Is it OK to ask for detailed feedback even after I got an offer?
Is it OK to ask the hiring manager for feedback on myself even if I have already got the offer? I just really want to know how I perform, especially comparing to other candidates.Also I believe the ...
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64 views
Is it appropriate to ask for a fulltime offer after the end of my internship?
I am about to graduate, and I have received some offers, some of which are for full-time, while some are for internships. The offer from the company that I want to work for the most is, unfortunately, ...
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3answers
327 views
How can I effectively request to reduce the number of Hours I work per week
I am employed as a software developer with a software company in India. I have 5 years work experience.
I have a baby whom I leave at a daycare for 6 hours. I would like to get back home 2 hours ...
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4answers
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Post interview etiquette
I've had 3 interviews with a company applying to replace a lead developer of a team of 7 that specializes in making tumblr themes. The first Interview was a casual sit down, which at the end of they ...
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Job offer contingent on background check: when to give notice?
I have recently accepted a job offer from an employer (a relatively large one with big HR dept). Basically everything went fine: salary/benefits negotiated, start-date determined, etc. I got the ...
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Is Linkedin used as a human resources tool world wide?
I live in Brazil since I was born. Here, most of people I know has a profile in Linkedin. Usually, a real complete profile, with experiences, recommendations, projects and educational information.
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Should I mention that I'm negotiating with another company?
I'm in the final hiring process of a company based in UK, and today a company from my country contacted me showing interest on my profile for new open vacancies they have here.
I would prefer to work ...
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What do HR departments think of for-profit universities such as University of Phoenix?
I'm working a full-time job and career with a family and would like to finish up my degree in computer science. What do most HR departments think of graduates from University of Phoenix (which is ...
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1answer
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A potential role is a full-time position. How do I go about convincing them that a contract is better?
I've been primarily a contractor the last few years, as it affords me travel in-between contracts.
Now a really good role is coming up, and it's a perm position. It's a good job, but I really would ...
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5answers
560 views
Got Hired as a Software Developer (Intern) Without Coding in the Interview
I recently got hired as a software developer (internship) at a very reputable company whose product is widely used. The interview consisted of ONLY a phone interview. During the interview, the ...
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2answers
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Potential risks of rescinding verbal acceptance to apply for a different position with the same company
I applied to two CO-OP positions at the same company and I have already been interviewed for the first position.
A few days later I received an offer but I realized that this is does not align with ...
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2answers
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Multiple recruitment agencies in the same area?
In the luxurious situation of having a rare and sought after set of skills, one might get contacted by multiple recruitment agencies.
From one particular (very large) city, I have been contacted by ...
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1answer
261 views
How to decline an offer professionally and politely which is accepted once?
I am working for Indian outsourcing organization for 5 years. I got frustrated with the recent situations faced with the management and also not happy with the assignments that I got. Hence decided to ...
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What information about public-sector jobs are legally part of the publc domain? [closed]
At many public universities in the US, the position and salaries of some but not all employees are made publicly available.
Is this a federally mandated practice, or is it done on a state-by-state ...
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4answers
545 views
What are the benefits of having a prospective employee spend the entire day in an interview?
It seems to me that in most positions you should be able to get a decent feel for the technical abilities of a person based on the first hour or so of an interview, along with their resume, reference, ...
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1answer
116 views
How will my employability be affected by my academic performance in a Graduate Degree programme [closed]
I consistently secured above 75% throughout my career, which includes impressive school grades, decent undergraduate grades, and an award for "Best Academic Performance" in final-year undergraduate.
...
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5answers
891 views
“You're overqualified” - What does that really mean?
I recently had a phone interview for a subcontracting job at a small programming consulting firm. The interview was very short, and at the end, the interviewer told me that based on my resume, he ...
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1answer
148 views
Am I required to join a company if I have signed a written job offer from them? [closed]
I am serving my notice period with my current employer as I received a job offer from a very good consulting firm some weeks back. The firm asked me to send them a signed copy of the offer letter as ...
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2answers
391 views
Should I be sending a rejection letter for every candidate who applies for an online job post?
As a hiring manager, I have online postings where candidates can apply for jobs. I have been sending rejections only to those who were both rejected AND sent personal cover letters, but I am ...
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1answer
84 views
Expressing interest in a position early in the resume collection process
I recently came across a position on my university's career center website. I am graduating next month, and meet all of the qualifications listed for the position. The position matches my interests, ...
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2answers
428 views
What should I do when I've been verbally told I would get an offer letter, but still haven't gotten one after 4 weeks?
I live in Europe and have had some interviews with a very big MNC based in Belgium. They said they will give me an offer letter in a few days, however I am still waiting for it. The date that they ...
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3answers
342 views
How hard is to sponsor an overseas developer from outside the US/UK?
This question has been bugging me for over a year already. I've been working as freelancer or on a remote basis since I started earning money for programming (around 8 years ago).
Despite the fact ...
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5answers
356 views
Is it a good idea to put Summary in place of Objective in your resume?
I've seen lots of resume which has it's first section called "Objective" which (usually) states your career plan as to what you want to be, and what kind of position you're looking for.
I find this ...
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3answers
151 views
Where should I say that I need sponsorship?
I want to emigrate from my country to U.S., Canada, UK or Australia.
Living in EU, move to UK isn't a problem legally talking, but I can't say the same about the others countries. Basically, you ...
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5answers
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Protecting resume against recruiters, double-presentations, and MS Word?
Early in my career, I encountered unethical recruiters in the tech industry. In the worst case, a recruiting firm sent my resume to dozens of companies without my consent. This resulted in a double ...
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How should I professionally handle a job offer when the potential employer is pushy?
The situation: I had been unemployed a few months. Unfortunately, my financial reserves were low. I was receiving unemployment benefits, but those would be stopped if I turned down an employment ...
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3answers
311 views
How to create a desirable resume / career for international software development work
What qualities in a resume / career path for a software developer are desirable enough that would make an employer look as far away as international to find new employees?
For Example:
I want to work ...
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4answers
842 views
How do I coordinate the process of pursuing multiple job opportunities at the same time?
In the hot field of software engineering, a competent programmer wanting to switch jobs will be able to apply and interview easily for at least a half dozen jobs. However, coordinating the speed at ...
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2answers
321 views
If a potential hire is unsure about relocation, how big of an impact is that on an employer's decision?
I am currently talking to employers for hire in 5 months. I am open to the idea of moving across the country, but not fond of it. I have expressed my insecurity of living across the country to my ...
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4answers
1k views
Should I be flexible or decisive when an employer asks me for an interview date?
I am a recent graduate. I have been going to a lot of interviews lately (software development), and I've noticed that interviewers rarely give you a specific date they want to arrange the interview on ...
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1answer
156 views
Is Long-term Overseas Work Experience a Merit or Demerit? [closed]
I have been working overseas for a large portion of my professional career (in Japan) but have always planned to return home (to the US) at some point in the future.
There are huge differences ...
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3answers
297 views
How do I mention I have carpal tunnel syndrome on an interview?
I am a software developer. Unfortunately, many years ago I started to develop carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand. I have successfully combated this by wearing a wrist brace any time that I am ...
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How do I ask questions that would eliminate my interest in a job without appearing uninterested?
Whenever I get a response to a job application (e.g. being asked into an interview), I ask whether developers (I'm a software developer) are permitted to choose their own operating system. A lot of ...
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5answers
754 views
How should an applicant react to an early invitation to an interview?
How should an applicant react if a company invites him/her to an interview before any meaningful conversation occurred?
Here's the background:
Company: places an anonymous advertisement on a job ...
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5answers
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How can one recover after mispeaking in an interview?
I recently had a phone interview and it went so-so. I think I asked a couple of good questions, but I also think I asked at least one bad one.
This is how to conversation went...
Me: "What do your ...
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4answers
592 views
What can relocation assistance entail?
I have received an offer for a company, and on the company website, it says they provide relocation assistance under the benefits section. When I received the job offer, he never mentioned relocation ...
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4answers
711 views
Why would a company remain confidential before an interview?
I recently got a call from a recruiter who said that he was trying to find a good fit for a company's open position. The recruiter asked me some questions about what I am looking for but said that ...
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3answers
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Do I need to disclose my mental health history (in the UK)?
(This question is specific to UK-based companies.) Recently when applying for a job, I came across a field in the 'Equal Opprtunities' section of the application which asked 'Do you have any ...
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1answer
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Should I put the current employer on my CV when looking for another work in the same city?
I am living in a country where the unemployment is really high, even in IT area. But I am interested in seeking another (better paid) job as a programmer.
However the HR world in a city is small and ...
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2answers
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Do you refer to someone you know by their professional title in an inverview?
I have an interview coming up. I have an MS and one of my friends from the program at the same time as me recently got his PhD. He is in what would be a managerial role were I hired. We knew each ...
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4k views
Should I disclose about tattoos I have during a job interview?
I'm an undergraduate student in electronics/software engineering and I recently got a (visible) tattoo on my forearm (about 8cm/3in) long. Now I understand this could be a problem, say, working in the ...
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3answers
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Do employers visit online resumes/websites for extended versions of resumes?
How realistically can I expect an employer to visit an online and extended version of my resume?
I'm currently a Junior in college, studying Computer Science. Since I'll be graduating about this ...
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Should I share information about positions I have applied for with recruiters?
I posted my resume on popular job sites, and got many emails, and even some scams. I applied directly to a company and had a phone interview shortly after, possibly face to face next week.
I then ...
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1answer
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What are the signs that you have been blacklisted by a company? [closed]
I always have this worry that a employer may have blacklisted me from an interview that did not work out too well. What signs would I notice if I have been blacklisted by a company?
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How should I respond to the classic “Introduce yourself” question in an interview?
Almost any interview begins with the classic question of "Introduce yourself".
Somehow I found mixed levels of detail as answers to this question. How should you ideally respond to this question ...
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4answers
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When should I negotiate a salary for a contract-to-hire offer?
I am a graduating engineering student in the US. One of the positions I'm perusing is a contract-to-hire position, meaning that I'm will be an hourly employee with no benefits for a set period of time ...
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Human Resources Complaint About Hiring Process
Background: Recently I have had a job interview for a position at my company. I work at the company as a contractor currently and applied for a full time position. Lots of coworkers along with myself ...
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Strange questions in HR interview [closed]
I had an HR interview today with the manager of a team which I interviewed for after clearing the technical rounds. I was asked strange personal questions which hurt my sentiments (involving my ...
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6answers
728 views
How do I properly follow-up with a hiring manger, to check on the status of a position?
I had an interview on Monday, which I think went fairly well. I was told that I was the last to interview for the position, and that they were expecting to make their decision by that Friday.
I also ...
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4answers
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How can I request accomodation for chronic illness?
I'm asking this question using a pseudonym to protect my privacy.
I have been suffering for a number of years from a sort of medical condition that wreaks havoc upon my sleep/wake routine. After ...
