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Questions relating to the employment process for a new employee.

8 votes

How can I use LinkedIn to maximize my employment prospects?

Facebook, IMHO, is strictly for social, non-work related activities. I rarely accept coworkers into my Facebook network, although sometimes if we have a lot of out-of-work interactions or were friends …
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13 votes
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Applying for a position, getting offer on another

You could entertain their other offer if you like it (you'd like to do the work, you are qualified, the compensation is good). If you really want to move into management, make sure you discuss that wi …
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74 votes
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Job offer contingent on background check: when to give notice?

In general, I would say that the time to give notice is when you know 100% you will be working with the other employer. If the new job is contigent on something (such as a background check), don't giv …
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11 votes

Is mass distribution of your resume effective in getting you interviews?

Does this approach ever work? Maybe. I think this approach might work better for students applying for summer jobs mowing lawns, working in snack bars, movie theatres, etc... than people seeking …
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How do I use the information from online reviews of companies?

1) Take it with a grain of salt. Remember that the people writing the negative reviews might have a bias, they may have been disgruntled, they may have had personal conflicts with their manager. Your …
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Telling a friend why they weren't hired

If you think you can spin it in a way that might help your friend get a job next time, then it's probably Ok. For example, if the reason was poor interview skills, you could try to offer constructive …
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4 votes

Does ruling out ESL candidates constitute legal discrimination?

I'm not sure legal questions are on-topic here. The answer will vary by time and location. As for the "correct" way to screen candidates in this situation, I'd suggest adding it very clearly to the l …
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7 votes

Citing pay as a reason to move on from a company

If you are no longer able to properly meet your living expenses, I think it should be OK to say something along the lines of "my current employer is no longer able to offer compesation that comfortabl …
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273 votes

Is it rude to leave an interview early if you have already made your decision?

I don't think there's anything wrong with leaving a marathon-length interview if you realize in the middle that neither party will benefit (personally, it would have to be very bad for me to leave in …
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