Ask The Headhunter Q&A

This marks the 1,000th edition of this weekly newsletter, first published September 20, 2002. Over all these years, one idea continues to permeate all of Ask The Headhunter: To win…

Question I had an interview over the phone since the manager was out of state. Things went okay and then he asked me to put together a 30-60 day business…

Question Can I hedge job offers? Here is the deal: I got a job offer with company A. I am coming up on the end of the interview process with…

Question I have an interview scheduled next week with a leading bank, and I am a very good fit for the role in corporate middle management. Based on conversations I’ve…

Question What do you think of the desperation tactics people are resorting to on LinkedIn to beg others to help them land a job? (I’ve seen offers of cash for…

Question The Technical Director quit and my manager was promoted to that position. I was promised that there would be room for promotion when I was hired, however I was…

Question I’ve begun an intense job search, but now I’m keeping in mind your helpful hints, including from your books. I’ve found some online resources that have given me a…

Question I’d love to hear your take on LinkedIn’s new AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistant for recruiting and hiring. Nick’s Reply They call it Artificial for a reason. And I’ll let…

Question I am currently working in the San Francisco Bay Area but want to move to the Philadelphia area (where I was born and raised), but responding to job ads…

Question We all know the question, “What’s your salary expectation?” Recently I was talking to a very nice recruiter who asked this question on our first call. I told him…

SPECIAL EDITION: Ghosting If you’ve had to look for a job recently, you’ve likely wasted time on ghost jobs, and with employers that ghost you. Ghosting is when a company…

Question I thought the job posting was legit, so I applied online. Then I had to submit my resume and did a grueling 45 minute “robo”-interview with no real interviewer….

Question I have 15 years’ experience in my field. My company is stagnating and there’s no upward path for me. I’ve been talking to other companies, but it always seems…

Question Ask The Headhunter was recommended to me by one of the folks who is helping me in my job search. It’s really been beneficial and I thank you. I…

Question How relevant do you really think the required experience is on a job description? I have almost three years of professional experience in addition to my degree. A company…

Question I practice what you preach, that the best jobs come from a strong personal referral. When I can, I introduce job seekers to my manager friends in various companies….

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…