Let’s just jump into this week’s question, one we’ve all probably asked before: How do you know what is true in a job posting? They ask very specific things sometimes, plus there’s all this common knowledge and it doesn’t all … Continue reading
Ah, the job search. We usually like to think that we can totally ace the requirements and have the perfect personality and then some. We’re ready to overdo it . . . . . . but you can overdo it … Continue reading
We’re here with Ask a Progeek, and the questions keep coming. This one is a bit sensitive – and one with exploring. When applying for a job, there is sometimes a voluntary section about demographic information (where they ask about … Continue reading
Ah, job ads. How many times they have instructions that have our heads spinning. Let’s take a look at our latest Ask A Progeek: If a job posting says that “only qualified applicants will be contacted” and “no phone calls … Continue reading
This week’s question is one a lot of us face: If the interviewer asks why you don’t currently have a job, what’s the best way to answer? (assuming there is no legitimate reason other than, no one has hired you … Continue reading
This “Ask A Progeek” question is about something obvious. Of course it’s not something that’s obvious, but something that’s about the obvious. So what’s our question? If you’re looking for a job, is it a faux pas to say so … Continue reading
We’re always churning resumes and burning time as we try to find jobs. Well a question that came up from the depths of geekdom relates to that, as someone asks: How many times can you apply to the same company … Continue reading
Ah, cover letters. So important, so often forgotten. So let’s see what one of our pro geeks out there wants to know about them: How casual are you allowed to be in your cover letters? I want to sound like … Continue reading
What’s our “Ask A Progeek” question today? This comes from “Manga Therapy” and my posts on my job search findings! I was wondering what do you think of volunteer work while job searching. The short answer is “I think it’s … Continue reading
So after a bit of a hiatus, we’re back with “Ask A Progeek” and a new question – or set of questions: What kind of things should you do to prepare for an interview? How much time should you spend … Continue reading