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A. Sometimes it's more important who the reference is than what she says about you. Famous researchers, celebrities, and stars in their field sound impressive. Anyone known to and trusted by the employer makes a better reference than a ...More Q. What questions will be posed to my references? A. You can expect a background checker to contact all of your recent places of work (usually the h.r.) and ask these question to verify your employment history...More | |
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Q. I'm concerned that my present employer will give me bad references. A. While you're still working and looking for another job, tell prospective employers not to contact your present employer for references, because they'll fire you if they find out you're looking...More Q. I want to relocate to X, and currently live in Y. Does it hurt my chances? A. Yes. Some employers will be reluctant to pay for your coming to interview and for your relocation if you're hired, even if you state in your cover letter that you'll pick up these expenses...More Q. How do I write a resignation letter? What is an exit interview? A. It's always a poor judgment to quit without notice, even though the company may discharge you without notice. Leave in a friendliest possible way because you may wish to return to this company later...More Q. Should I accept a counter-offer? A. When you tell a current employer that you're leaving, you can normally expect a counter-offer, or a buy-back -- an appeal to stay with the company. Counter-offers typically involve...More Q. How do I identify potential employers, or research the ones I know? A. You can obtain a list of companies involved in a particular industry by searching a database such as Standard and Poor's CompuStat database for a given SIC codes...More Q. How do I network? A. Networking is the process of making oneself known to people who can provide information about job reqs, leads, personal contacts and start-up companies, and who have the power to hire. It's accomplished...More Q. What do I do between jobs? How do I deal with financial problems? A. If you are suddenly fired, control your anger, anxiety, and guilt until you've left the office. Find out whether you're still covered by medical insurance (COBRA) and whether the company will provide any outplacement services...More Q. How do I look for another job while still working? A. You may be rightly concerned that you'll be dismissed as soon as your employers learn about your job search effort, especially if they learn from someone other than you. Therefore you want to take steps to...More | |
