Ask The Headhunter Q&A

Question You advise us not to say too much about why we’re interviewing for a new job, but I had no idea what kind of bias there is against people…

Question While reviewing a handful of questions from readers about “when is it okay to lie a little bit” and “is it lying if I say…” and “so many people…

Question In another column about how to change careers, your advice seems to be valid for someone who is single, but not for someone who has a family to support….

Question You often discuss the importance of using networking and connections to get a new job. Here indeed lies the problem. Who is best qualified doesn’t matter anymore, in favor…

Sometimes more really is better! Rather than focus on just one question from a reader this week, I’m publishing 5 short, in-your-face questions (and maybe contrarian answers) about job search…

Question I was offered a position after three interviews. In the offer the title was changed from Assistant to Senior Assistant and the salary was $5k more than was originally…

Question I’m interviewing with a good company for a job that’s just right for me, but I’m worried about whether it might be a bad cultural fit. I don’t mean…

Question I may have an interview for a really great job (yay!). I have braces on my teeth. Big ugly braces. They are not attractive. I could have them taken…

Do you suspect that your job interviews — or your networking attempts — go nowhere because you just don’t know how to have the kind of great conversation that makes…

Question My husband, a manager, would like to find a good job in Washington state. We were downsized in Philadelphia, and then found work in New York, but the cost…

Question I head up a large sales team. Every year it’s harder and harder to attract and hire good salespeople. I’m fed up with HR’s lack of answers. HR posts…

Question As a new grad I think I’ve got the I can’t get a job blues! I remain unconvinced that a liberal arts major has transferable job skills in today’s…

Question I’m afraid I disagree with your objections to using a traditional type of resume. [See Resume Blasphemy.] Here is the basis for my misgivings. I am a hiring manager…

Question What are the prospects for a whole department toppling their boss? The boss is a typical “Management by Fear” practitioner. He is not liked or respected by his subordinates…

Question Your article about “What’s the best interview question?” to ask a hiring manager has served me well in many job interviews. Managers have actually complimented me. But that’s one question!…

Question I’ve been working for company #2 for two weeks. I had interviewed at company #1 as well, but I thought nothing was going to happen there. It now turns…

Question I’ve successfully searched for work for over 20 years. I always lead with what I can do for an employer and with my ability to learn quickly, and I…

Question I’ve been reading a lot of books about job searches. They all say you have to send in your resume then follow up with phone calls. In other words,…

Question I lost my job over two years ago, and have applied for over 4,000 HR (Human Resources) opportunities, with 97 interviews, and I am still unemployed. I’ve updated my…

Question I have been on 6 interviews with senior management at a highly regarded company. Although the interviews were exploratory, the hiring manager looked to me to take over and…

Question What do you think of managers who interview by talking a blue streak? I interviewed with the VP of Technology in a good company. I followed your advice about…

Question I’ve been told once again that to be considered for a real job interview I have to first do a solo AI job interview via video with a robot…

Question I am extremely valuable to my employer, working 55-60 hours a week and too close to burn-out for comfort. I’m curious what else is out there, but don’t have…

Question I want to share a wonderful story about how I didn’t get a job. I interviewed and was not hired. Although the job was through a recruiter and my…