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Questions relating to interviews and the interviewing process.
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I have an opportunity to interview but I don't feel I have the skills to do the job successf...
The people interviewing you know this and know this is a lateral move for you. This does mean that if you don't show a high level of technical knowledge, it is expected. …
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How should I schedule phone interviews while employed?
You should not be interviewing for a new job while doing your current one. If you must, take some time off for this.
This should be done off the clock. …
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Dealing With Pressure in Interviews
Feeling stressed before and/or during an interview is mostly to do with your frame of mind a the time.
You have mentioned how this gets worse for you the closer you get to the end of a contract - you …
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Interviewing a Non-Programmer for a Programmer Job
You would ask him the same questions you would ask someone who is a programmer that is interviewing for the position. …
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What should I tell potential employers if I'm not sure I'm leaving my current position?
You are under no obligation to disclose this at any point until you have accepted either the permanent position or the new contract.
The fact is, if you do disclose the possibility and it costs you a …
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How to approach an interview after being rejected once
Don't bring it up yourself.
If asked about it, don't lie - try to structure whatever you say in positive, constructive ways (it was a learning experience and such). Explain what you have done since t …
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How to tell a interviewer that he is wrong on a technical question
It is a difficult position to be in - giving a correct answer to a question but the interviewer believing it to be incorrect.
If you feel that the interview is ending up bogged up with this single qu …
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Interview with prospective employer in between busy schedule at present employer
In regards to being honest with your current employer:
You are under no obligation to tell them about interviewing elsewhere - not until you have accepted a position somewhere else. …
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Should I avoid using my company cellphone in my new job search?
Since you are still working at your current employer, it is reasonable to expect that your cellphone will display your employers details.
If it is indeed difficult and expensive to get a private phon …
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Is it ok to use concealed tape recorders at interviews?
There are certainly some moral and legal issues to consider (though you would have to consult a lawyer in order to get correct advice regarding the legality of what you are suggesting).
On the assump …
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Latex vs Word - Resume
Tex / Latex is used primarily in academia - most people outside of academia have never heard of Tex.
With them, you need to export to a different format - most usually a PDF document.
Most recruiter …
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Is it a good idea to drink a bit before a job interview to help with nervousness?
It is a good idea to calm your nerves before an interview.
Using alcohol to do it - bad idea. Most work places have policies against drinking during working hours - drinking just before an interview …
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In an interview, is it required to have question(s) for the interviewer?
As a freelance programmer, I am often on the receiving end of this question (which pretty much is always asked).
I have always felt that if I don't have any questions, this reflects poorly on me and …
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What should you say when you don't want to go back for a 2nd interview with an Employer?
This actually avoids wasting the time of the company as well - they will not want to continue interviewing someone who is not going to accept and it is better for this information to come out early. …
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Work on weekends?
You have dealt with it in the correct way.
Assuming that the interview did indeed go along as well as you believe it did, only to change on that particular issue, then my conclusion is:
The company …