Questions tagged [new-job]
Questions about starting a new job, the etiquette required, and potential pitfalls involved.
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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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Asking for training during new-hire probation period
I am working in a company for about a month. But I changed my field a bit and I want to learn the unknown stuff. There is a training coming in the next month which I think will be useful for my job. ...
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How can I successfully change job fields?
I have made a career change from IT software developer to software developer in mechatronics. Though I am familiar and confident with the programming aspect of the job scope, I am not yet completely ...
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Ways of Making a good impression in the new job
It has been two weeks since I began working in a new job as a C++ software developer in a medium size factory equipment manufacturing company. I am in a small team of 4 developers and a manager. Since ...
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What is the difference between software developer and graphic/web designer?
Im trying to create an account in a job/career site and they want me to specify a role. Im basically an IT person. The suitable matches I could find are:
Software Developer
Graphic/Web designer
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Is it ok to switch a job just after getting a salary increase?
I've spent a decent amount of time with my current company (more than a year), and I'm looking for a job change as things are now at a saturation point (learning wise).
My increment is due after a ...
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What should I ask for from an indirect contact at company (Google) I would like to work at?
I mentioned I was thinking of applying to Google to a friend I've known for years. He said that he knows one of the technical higher-ups (let's call him "Bob") in Google and gave me his home number.
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How to negotiate a job offer effectively during and after an interview
I'm having an HR interview soon with company A. I am certain that they will ask for my expected salary in the interview.
I've been doing some research on this company and found out that their average ...
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Preparing to leave my job what should I focus on while I look for another one? [closed]
I currently work as a Software Engineer for a private media/ad company. I'm looking to leave my job because quite frankly it's been mundane and boring for the past year or so. I know you may ask why I ...
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Are position requirements often exaggerated?
I recently was asked if I was interested in a certain job in IT. When first hearing about it, it seemed like it would suit me just fine.
I was then sent a list of requirements for the position, and ...
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How soon after starting a new job is it OK to discuss a move within the organization?
I recently took a job at a startup that I am somewhat overqualified for in order to facilitate a move back home and a transition from government to tech. I am currently in my second week at work.
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Should I accept a job offer where I am supposed to use technologies as VB 6, ASP (Old), SQL Server [closed]
I've been working in a small firm (<10 Employees) using the technologies such as VB.Net, ASP.Net, SQL Server 2005.
Now I've got a job offer from a bigger company. But the confusion is that in the ...
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How should I explain that I'm looking for a job because my employer may be shutting down?
I'm working for a company "A" that was recently acquired by a larger company "B". There are some rumors that company "B" will shut us down and most employees will have to find somewhere else to work.
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Starting a new job - learning on the job, and learning new systems, getting competent [closed]
I am starting a new job soon as a junior software engineer.
The new team maintains a large code base, and will be using libraries I'm not familiar with.
E.g. they do a lot of OpenGL work, and I've ...
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Application says "prospective employer reserves right to contact current employer": is this typical?
I am in the late stages of the interview process, and was asked by the prospective employer to fill out an application. Above the employment history section was this notice:
WORK EXPERIENCE-Please ...
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Offer letter states salary will be reviewed regularly: is this odd?
I just received an offer letter from a tech company and I am a curious if it is normal practice to state this in the offer letter: "Your salary will be reviewed on a regular cycle as dictated by ...
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How can I find out which companies are hiring, and what they're hiring for?
During the final year of college we have many job fairs (also called as campus placements) that take place throughout the year. During this many different companies come to our college. I don't want ...
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In a new job should I be quiet initially or engaging
I have a personality that many folks say they find engaging and a big asset to me.
In a new job should I be out-going and gregarious and try to engage and talk to as many people as possible, or ...
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If I'm comfortable in my developer job, should I still keep my eye out for other opportunities?
I've heard job switching is one of the best ways to get big raises, learn new technologies, gain more responsibility, and move up in the development ladder. However, I dread starting all over at a new ...
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Asking a potential employer for references
Normally when you are looking for a job you are asked for references. Would it be fair to ask the company for references as well? For example, could they give me two managers and two developers to ...
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Will a non-Software development job help my prospects in getting a development job in the future? [closed]
I have a higher diploma, with an excellent grade, and am in the final year of a BSc in Software Development. I am searching for a job, preferably in software development, for any salary, since I do ...
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How to negotiate working hours before accepting a new job?
I've heard through the grapevine that I'm likely to get a job offer from a company where a friend already works. Probably the most important thing to me is the hours I work. Not how many, but rather,...
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Should I consider how long I've been at a new job before trying to start a family?
I started a new job recently and I love it and want to display dedication to my work. My spouse and I are also hoping to start a family soon.
I have several related questions:
Would it be worth it to ...
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What can I do to learn undocumented knowledge quickly?
I've recently been successful in an internal training programme in my workplace, where if after three years I can pass some exams and get signed off, I will be promoted three grades above my current ...
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Maternity leave benefits and two-weeks notice?
I have been on maternity leave for the past 12 weeks, and am starting back in the office tomorrow. Before I started my leave, my company made it quite clear that they didn't really want me as an ...
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When should I tell my new employer about an already-planned vacation?
When is it appropriate to tell a new employer about a holiday/vacation that is already booked? Especially when it is close to the start date of the new job.
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What are employers looking for when they ask to see sample code during the hiring process for a programmer?
I have gotten requests to submit code samples (from past work completed) but I have never really understood what precisely these employees are looking for.
Do they care how complex they think the past ...
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How much humor should I display in an interview?
In an interview, there is often this icy nervousness. Would it be appropriate to make a comment about something mundane, like the coffeeshop nearby, etc? Just to break the ice? How much humor can I ...
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How should I handle a resume submission that did not occur when I said it would?
A couple of weeks back I discussed submitting a resume for a potential internship with an employee of the company in question, who said he had spoken to the relevant department head and had been told ...
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Should I take an related-but-not-ideal job with a company in hopes of moving into my ideal job?
My last job was doing application programming with a bit of web design for a software company. I left that job, and now have a job offer from a larger software company to do web design.
I love ...
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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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How can I stabilize a hectic project without offending the unofficial Project Manager?
I recently changed jobs and was assigned to a project at the new job that is in serious need of some stabilization and cohesion. The project has been in the works for 3 years and involves many ...
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What should a freelancer do to prepare himself/herself for the transition to working as an employee?
Freelancers are used to their own schedule/deadlines/whatnot. If a freelancer has to take employment (for whatever reason), they will have to start working in the more rigid workplace.
What should a ...
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Is there an optimal number of years per job as an engineer? [closed]
Some (software) engineers keep their job for very short periods of time, as if they have commitment issues.
Some keep their job for too long, as if they're afraid to leave their safety zone.
Is ...
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