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CAREER COACH OFFICE HOURS: DECEMBER 21 2021 | JobSearchTV.com
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Today’s questions are:
I had a question about job applications in regards to checking the disability box. I have Crohn’s and have wondered if this would be a disservice to check or if it could help set me apart if talking about it in my cover letter and how it has helped me overcome adversity, etc. Just wanted your thoughts on this as I am having a hard time getting interviews.
My resume makes me look like a job hopper as I have had a lot of different positions over the past 4 years with no fault of my own (worked for start-ups, moved, had health issues, etc.) and I am wondering how to approach this appropriately in interviews so employers don’t see me that way.
When employers ask why you are on the job market is it okay to say that the role you are currently in was one you were not hired for (because of COVID) and not presented to you in the correct way and therefore you want to do something else more aligned with your skill set and/or what you thought you would be doing. Or should the focus be on wanting a new challenge, growth, etc.?
Job interviews are like flipping a coin. — Unknown. What do you make of this statement?
These days using CVs and 1-2 hours of interviews are not enough to find the right candidate. How can you improve the quality of your hiring?
How do I email the recruiter? I attended an interview starting of last week and got selected but I couldn’t pick their calls nor respond to their email as my grandma passed away later last week and I got busier with the funeral.
Why is it becoming so common for software engineers and data scientists to refuse to do and present a free project to a potential employer as a condition to be hired?
Should you reply to personal questions asked by a recruiter you just met?
What is the best way to hire a recruitment agency?
How can a leader work on the fixed mindset of team members who stick with old methods and see failure as the limit of their abilities?
What is the best thing to do when you first start networking?
How can one be a great leader if without a mentor?
Where do you go to find good recruiting agencies?
Decided to return to school after this COVID crisis and pursue a career change. X-ray technician which is practical and sound or finish my masters in social work where my gut has been learning for years what to do?
What are my chances for an interview if the hiring manager passes my resume to the HR?
I’m currently a mental health worker who wants to expand my knowledge. I graduated with a 2.49 GPA. During college I was dealing with depression and grief. Do you think I will be able to earn my MSW and get accepted into grad school for social work?
Live chat question: Can you make a few suggestions about video interviews?
You may also find “How and When to Follow-Up After An Interview” helpful.
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