How To Schedule Job Interview During The Weekdays When You Are On A Job Already?

August 19, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Employment 

Question: How to schedule a job interview during the week when you already have a job during business hours? I am employed but am looking for a new job. The problem is that most employers will only interview during business hours, so how are you supposed to get time off in the middle of the week, in the middle of the day to go to a job interview? And what if you have multiple interviews during the week? What are you supposed to tell your employer and/or future employer about scheduling?

Answer: This is a fairly common situation, but you have to manage it somehow. Don’t tell your employer about your job interviews, otherwise they will remove you asap anyway. Try to find out if they can meet you after work. If it’s not possible, schedule as late as you can and take medical leave.

If you don’t want to tell your current employer that you are looking for a job, try spacing out your interviews. If you have Personal Holidays or Annual Leave you can always take a day off for personal reasons. Remember that if you don’t make the effort, you will never get out of your current job.

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What Questions to Ask the Employer during the Job Interview?

August 19, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Employment, Money & Finance, Technology 

Question: Hi, I have a job interview next week, and I desperately want the job for various personal reasons. I understand its important to have a good positive discussion with the employer during the interview. What questions can you ask the employer during the job interview?

My job interview is for role of Manager of the Tech department of a local office store. I know they are going to ask me if I have any questions. What are the good things to ask them? And what should I avoid asking? Is it good to ask about opportunity for advancement, and/or getting raises, and/or benefits, and/or overtime?

Answer: You surely want to find out if the job is right for you. Here is a list of questions you should ask:

  • What do you expect from a manager of the tech department?
  • With whom would I be working with?
  • What are the performance measurement criteria on the job?
  • Who was the last person doing this job?
  • What are the career growth opportunities?
  • When do you expect to make a decision about the position?

You can also ask about the general policy for taking time off. It’s an important thing to know if you have kids.

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How Long to Wait for Job Offer After Job Interview?

August 18, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
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Question: How long should I wait for a job offer after taking an interview? The initial feedback from the recruiting agency was that everyone was impressed with my resume and my interview, but I have been waiting for a response for over a week now. What should I do?

Answer: Usually, you should get a response within a week. You should contact the employer to know whether they’ve made a final decision on the candidates they interviewed. Some employers take a while to contact the applicants they want to hire. If they’ve decided to pass on you, at least you’ll have some closure. Also, note that a “thank you” letter after an interview is always appreciated. You should let them know you’re interested.

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