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16,947 | <p>As no doubt many others here, I constantly get bombarded with emails (and phone messages) from recruiters. Here is the typical email (paraphrased):</p>
<pre>
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yo, Dude!
I have a job for a Java developer on site in Keokuk, IA. If you're interested, let me know!
- Some random Recruiter
~~~~~~~~~~~~
</pr... | [
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"text": "<p>I've stopped including my email address in resumes I post publicly. There are people that just troll blogs look... | 2013/11/26 | [
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```
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yo, Dude!
I have a job for a Java developer on site in Keokuk, IA. If you're interested, let me know!
- Some random Recruiter
~~~~~~~~~~~~
```
But ho... | Well you may have a couple of things I'd do differently:
1. You have a real email address online in your CV, so you are effectively asking them to spam your real address. Modern email clients like GMail and Outlook.com allow you to set up realistic looking aliases that come to your normal email (but to a sub folder or... |
17,210 | <p>Normally on a CV I would list previous jobs in chronological order, for example if working as a widget builder I would list each position like so.</p>
<pre><code>2009-Present Senior Widget Builder at Widget Ltd.
2005-2009 Widget Builder at Widget Inc.
2001-2005 Junior Builder Maker at Widget Co.
</code></pre>
<p>H... | [
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"text": "<p>List it under another section called: Volunteer Work, Other Projects, etc. This should remove any concerns that you... | 2013/12/08 | [
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```
2009-Present Senior Widget Builder at Widget Ltd.
2005-2009 Widget Builder at Widget Inc.
2001-2005 Junior Builder Maker at Widget Co.
```
However if two jobs had bee... | List it under another section called: Volunteer Work, Other Projects, etc. This should remove any concerns that you made a mistake in your CV concerning the dates. HR isn't going to ask about salary, benefits and other questions they may want to know about your full-time employment.
Depending on the type of companies ... |
17,352 | <p>Will be transferring to a new program next year. As a developer with over a decade in the same private cube, with mainly independent assignments, I will be moving to a multiple person workspace - and am a little concerned.</p>
<p>I am assuming this may change many moment to moment dynamics. For example, as a very p... | [
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I am assuming this may change many moment to moment dynamics. For example, as a very productive ... | Desk Setup
----------
>
> How does one work without a private workspace?
>
>
>
This is a great question and one I have been heavily considering recently, because I find myself in a similar position.
I work in an environment which is *somewhat* open but have tons of distractions. I also have a walking path which ... |
17,689 | <p>What should the email formality be towards one's boss? For example, is there a need to leave a "Thank you," or "Sincerely", at the end of each email? I feel that doing</p>
<pre><code>Thank you/All the best/Best regards
[name]
</code></pre>
<p>at the end of every email is sort of superficial, and that its value dec... | [
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```
Thank you/All the best/Best regards
[name]
```
at the end of every email is sort of superficial, and that its value decreases over time. I genera... | I think you need to display *situationally appropriate* formality. That is say that your ability to write at the correct formality level, and to determine what those levels are, is important.
Consider dress code standards. Regardless of what the employee dress code says, you should know that if you're alone in your o... |
17,718 | <p>How can one get feedback/reason(s) for rejection from companies that use a no reply email id ?</p>
<p>For example : <a href="https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=GBS-0547866" rel="nofollow">This</a> job post on IBMs website asks for these skills : </p>
<blockquote>
<p>Required</p>
<pre><code>... | [
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"text": "<p>The rejection is a form letter. The Hiring Manager or Recruiter that has rejected your resume likely has a ... | 2013/12/30 | [
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For example : [This](https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=GBS-0547866) job post on IBMs website asks for these skills :
>
> Required
>
>
>
> ```
> Bachelor's Degree
> At least 5 years experience in J... | The rejection is a form letter. The Hiring Manager or Recruiter that has rejected your resume likely has a small set of form letters to select as a rejection letter. Once it's been decided that you are not a fit, no one is going to give your resume any personal attention, so one of the generic form letters is chosen.
... |
17,885 | <p>So far, I've been listing the skills mentioning technologies related to the field:</p>
<ul>
<li>Networking: subnetting, DHCP, DNS, IPv4, DLP, IDS/IPS, NAC.</li>
<li>Programming: C++, Java, Python, Perl.</li>
</ul>
<p>However, recently, I have seen a couple of resumes in which the writer explains briefly his experi... | [
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"text": "<p>Most CVs are scanned and fed into a system that picks up on the keywords. So I would recommend to trigger... | 2014/01/08 | [
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* Networking: subnetting, DHCP, DNS, IPv4, DLP, IDS/IPS, NAC.
* Programming: C++, Java, Python, Perl.
However, recently, I have seen a couple of resumes in which the writer explains briefly his experience in each field. For instance:
... | Most CVs are scanned and fed into a system that picks up on the keywords. So I would recommend to trigger as many references keywords related to the field you want to be in.
From a reading perspective I would recommend to put the related skills against the block of work experience area (again just the keywords). This... |
20,344 | <p>Can I attend 3 years experience Java interview with 2.7 years experience? Will the companies strictly follow experience criteria?</p>
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"text": "<p>of course. First of all, 0.3 years is not much difference. If it would be 2 years, I'd still recommend. Here's... | 2014/03/10 | [
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```
Often, it's not an exact match they're looking for-it's the right skill set
```
more on this:
<http://lifehacker.com/5908557/why-you-should-still-apply-to-a-job-even-if-you-dont-meet-the-exact-job... |
22,802 | <p>I find that when I am in the bathroom I want to get in and out. I don't mind a simple "Hi" or "How's it going?" when I wash my hands but some co-workers step over this line.</p>
<p>I have had managers talk to me while in a stall and other coworkers having a "normal" conversation with me while I am in use of a urin... | [
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I have had managers talk to me while in a stall and other coworkers having a "normal" conversation with me while I am in use of a urinal. Is this... | When Awkward-man attacks, use your super-humour powers!
Just say something funny - as long as it is with a smile and you keep it cool.
```
One second, I need all my attention in this important business.
```
And once outside, **be the one that reaches out** and that will make sure that the person does not feel like ... |
22,817 | <p>I'm pretty desperate to get out of my current situation, as I'm a year out of university, and the job I'm in is a technical dead end, (and it doesn't pay well, it's boring, and I'm not happy here). I feel like it's damaging my career being in it (because I'm not developing valuable technical skills). </p>
<p>So I'... | [
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So I'm pretty ke... | When Awkward-man attacks, use your super-humour powers!
Just say something funny - as long as it is with a smile and you keep it cool.
```
One second, I need all my attention in this important business.
```
And once outside, **be the one that reaches out** and that will make sure that the person does not feel like ... |
24,432 | <p>If I start a new job and I'm asked to do some work for a client. The company bills the client in 15min increments, I spend time learning my companies' setup, where things are, etc... I end up billing the client for "2 Hours". Now as I improve my skills each subsequent time I do the same or a similar task for a clie... | [
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"text": "<p>In general, your company will realize that you are more awesome and start charging more for your (more awesome)... | 2014/05/23 | [
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When businesses hire contractors, they know that you are not "tailored" to their business. They hire you because you have most of the skills they need, and can develop th... |
27,280 | <p>I’m a software developer. I wasn’t careful enough and fixed a couple of bugs in our system that nobody in the team could fix. And that was the beginning of the problem. Today I have to fix the most of toughest bugs while another team members are creating the cool new features with cool presentations and getting all ... | [
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"text": "<blockquote>\n <p>What can I do?</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p><strong>Say no.</strong></p>\n\n<p>You don't <em>have t... | 2014/06/13 | [
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Whenever I enter a new arena and I want to stand out, I ask for the dirtiest, least desired, most hated/reviled job or position I can do tha... |
27,290 | <p>I am a software development professional. I joined a company 6 years ago (Job #1), and worked my way up to a management position within 3. At that time I wasn't actively looking to make a move, but was offered and accepted a job with another company for more pay and less initial responsibility (with the opportunit... | [
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Whenever I enter a new arena and I want to stand out, I ask for the dirtiest, least desired, most hated/reviled job or position I can do tha... |
31,332 | <p>My friend told me that he works for a big company in the USA that hires contractors from a preferred vendor who is free to get contractors from other vendors, if they do not have a contractor on their database for a particular position. As you might know, each vendor will take his share of the hourly pay of my frien... | [
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"text": "<p>I'm not privy to employer negotiations but I've worked as a subcontractor, and depending on the particular... | 2014/07/26 | [
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31,373 | <p>We are 3 engineers and one product manager working in the project.
What I want to mention is that as an engineer, I am one of the main people in the development of that project.
What is the correct way of mentioning it in CV?</p>
<p>Is it OK to write:</p>
<pre><code>Highly participating in the development of X
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What I want to mention is that as an engineer, I am one of the main people in the development of that project.
What is the correct way of mentioning it in CV?
Is it OK to write:
```
Highly participating in the development of X
```
Thanks in advance | You could say "Key contributor to the design, development, testing and implementation of ....." then go on to specify exactly what tasks you were responsible for. |
32,057 | <p>I work for a small company with a couple of directors and several staff who all report directly to them. I'm the senior PHP developer here and over the last few years have built a content management system and I have just finished developing an e-commerce platform that we now sell.</p>
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"text": "<p>As Jan Doggen has said in the comments, fixing these issues in your own time is not a good approach. \nYou need ... | 2014/08/08 | [
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Throughout my time here I've always ... | >
> In the end I had to upgrade the server in my own time to make sure it got done.
>
>
>
You made sure something that *was* an issue, became a non-issue as far as your managers were concerned. Next time it will be more difficult to convince them it is an issue (because "it wasn't in the past").
>
> How can I im... |
32,108 | <p>Say, for example I have worked in the following companies,</p>
<pre><code>Company A => 2010 - 2011
Company B => 2011 - 2012
Company C => 2012 - Till Date
Company D => Have offer
</code></pre>
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```
Company A => 2010 - 2011
Company B => 2011 - 2012
Company C => 2012 - Till Date
Company D => Have offer
```
Now assume Company D is asking to submit documents from my second last employer. So from the list of companies given, which company would be qual... | I'd guess that with common usage, it'd Company B:
* Last employer = Company C.
* Second to last = Company B.
But you could always ask them. |
32,521 | <p>I just got an e-mail from an old friend asking for an 'introductory request' for someone I know.</p>
<p>The thing is: How should I give this introduction? Like this?</p>
<pre><code>to: person of interest
cc: old friend
Hi Person of Interest,
Old Friend wants to make millions with you.
Thanks,
Me
</code></pre>
... | [
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The thing is: How should I give this introduction? Like this?
```
to: person of interest
cc: old friend
Hi Person of Interest,
Old Friend wants to make millions with you.
Thanks,
Me
```
Obviously, I'm new to all this... | I've done this many dozens of times. Keep it simple; keep it short.
Write them both an email, with both of them on the To: line.
>
> Hello, Kevin, meet Michael. Hello Michael, meet Kevin.
>
>
> Michael, Kevin asked me to introduce you to him because he is
> interested in your knowledge of fly-fishing in the weste... |
33,135 | <p>My husband received a McNair Scholarship; part of the benefit to the program is what they call a "<a href="http://mcnair.usc.edu/prospective/sri.html" rel="nofollow">Summer Research Institute</a>", a program under which he was given funds to design and carry out research under the eye of a faculty member which culmi... | [
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"text": "<p>Since your husband is looking for a research position, his CV should include a PUBLICATIONS section. Th... | 2014/09/01 | [
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If you're writing an academic CV, you need to consult an academic adviser to determine the best way to describe this experience.
If you're writing a commercial / industrial resume, you should write something like this
```
Summer 2014 McNair Scholarship Summer Researc... |
33,220 | <p>I'm currently on a summer internship while being in a unpaid leave at my regular work. What is the most succinct way to denote this on my CV so that I don't get misunderstood I'm doing the two jobs at once? Should I put everything describing my regular job in past tense?</p>
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```
2012-current X Job descrip
2014 Y Internship (unpaid leave from X)
```
or
```
2012-current X Job descrip
2014 Y (unpaid leave from X) Internship
``` |
34,724 | <p>I seem to run into a little snag when I'm tasked with training a new employee. I think part of my issue is that I have a hard time describing technology things to a person who's computer literacy who is below my level. The other part of the problem is that I'm unable to effectively communicate to my trainee how to t... | [
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"text": "<blockquote>\n <p>In general, is it bad to have an unachieved goal? Should I change it\n to something I know... | 2014/10/08 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/34724",
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] | I seem to run into a little snag when I'm tasked with training a new employee. I think part of my issue is that I have a hard time describing technology things to a person who's computer literacy who is below my level. The other part of the problem is that I'm unable to effectively communicate to my trainee how to thin... | >
> In general, is it bad to have an unachieved goal? Should I change it
> to something I know I will achieve in the next two months? I feel like
> that is cheating me out of being honest with my superior about what
> kind of work I would prefer to do.
>
>
>
Every company I have ever worked for has provided cor... |
36,565 | <p>I have a common name, but an uncommon spelling. Specifically, my name is Kelli.</p>
<p>Often in emails and in informal and formal chat situations, I have people referring to me with the more common spelling. Because of the situation, I rarely correct them. As an example, a customer will refer to me as Kelly in an e... | [
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"text": "<p>One way I've seen this situation handled is to put something in your signature on your company email. People wi... | 2014/11/21 | [
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Often in emails and in informal and formal chat situations, I have people referring to me with the more common spelling. Because of the situation, I rarely correct them. As an example, a customer will refer to me as Kelly in an email that'... | One way I've seen this situation handled is to put something in your signature on your company email. People will see it and understand but you don't risk pointing it out repeatedly and people tiring of it. You could do something like:
```
Kelli Smith
kelli.smith@somecompany.com
(That's Kelli with an 'I', if you want... |
36,570 | <p>I was told by a recruiter that I would be receiving a call back from her in November for the next round of my technical interview. </p>
<p>Now, it is almost end of November and I want to contact her. I am not really sure how should I phrase my email. Or, should I wait for some more time till the end of November mon... | [
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"text": "<p>One way I've seen this situation handled is to put something in your signature on your company email. People wi... | 2014/11/21 | [
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Now, it is almost end of November and I want to contact her. I am not really sure how should I phrase my email. Or, should I wait for some more time till the end of November month to cont... | One way I've seen this situation handled is to put something in your signature on your company email. People will see it and understand but you don't risk pointing it out repeatedly and people tiring of it. You could do something like:
```
Kelli Smith
kelli.smith@somecompany.com
(That's Kelli with an 'I', if you want... |
36,812 | <p>I realise this is a very trivial question, but in the continual pursuit of a perfect CV/LinkedIn: </p>
<p>I have several qualifications from a particular vendor. The vendors certificate 'levels' are standardised (Beginner, Advanced, Expert for example) across the different technologies, though not all technologies ... | [
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I have several qualifications from a particular vendor. The vendors certificate 'levels' are standardised (Beginner, Advanced, Expert for example) across the different technologies, though not all technologies have certi... | If they're the same qualification with different tiers, I normally wouldn't even bother including the lower tiers - they're redundant information. If you've got the Expert certificate, I can quite happily assume you've either done the beginner one or are capable of it.
In this case, it sounds like you've got some stra... |
36,826 | <p>A friend asked me for help to translate her resume. At first her experience seems fractured (lot of short term positions), but after reading it a couple of times I noticed that these were as a consultant for the same firm.</p>
<p>Does it make more sense to list each experience as you would do for independent compan... | [
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"text": "<p>As with many things regarding resumes, it depends what impression you're trying to give. Particularly early in m... | 2014/11/28 | [
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Does it make more sense to list each experience as you would do for independent companies? Or gr... | As with many things regarding resumes, it depends what impression you're trying to give. Particularly early in my career, I was looking to fill space on my resume, so broke various bits of my previous experience down and went in to all the different things I did as much as possible, to give examples of all the things I... |
37,223 | <p>Currently on my resume for education I have the following:</p>
<pre><code>University I went to Graduation date: Month, year
Bachelor of Science in Subject I studied GPA: 4.0
</code></pre>
<p>(note: the above has one line break for a total of two lines. If you're on mobile yo... | [
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"text": "<p>You don't.</p>\n\n<p>Resumes are summaries of what you've accomplished. You haven't accomplished this, yet.... | 2014/12/06 | [
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```
University I went to Graduation date: Month, year
Bachelor of Science in Subject I studied GPA: 4.0
```
(note: the above has one line break for a total of two lines. If you're on mobile you might see it as multiple... | I would put it as:
```
University I am attending Expected graduation date: Month, year
(planned) Master of Science in Subject Current GPA: 4.0
```
Normally you don't put things you haven't earned on your resume. This is a notable exception because the job may not even cons... |
37,385 | <p>I am about to graduate with my Masters in Finance and am looking to work full time in the financial services sector. I am working with a recruiting firm to match me with potential clients. They specialize in recruiting employees for the financial services sector. The recruiter has asked me to come in for an intervie... | [
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"text": "<p>Do you have any way to contact him outside of your job?</p>\n\n<p>Asking via phone, personal e... | 2014/12/10 | [
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Asking via phone, personal email, LinkedIn, etc after he's left his current job would be somewhat safer. As long as he's still employed he should still be acting in his (soon to be former) employers interest; which would include tipping them off that they should ... |
38,646 | <p>One of the problems that I have always been pondering about is how to go about solving technical interview problems. For example, suppose I was asked, at an interview:</p>
<pre><code> Given an array of integers, remove all duplicates elements from it
</code></pre>
<p>For me, because a lot of my experience is in Ja... | [
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```
Given an array of integers, remove all duplicates elements from it
```
For me, because a lot of my experience is in Java, I would just use libra... | This is fairly common in a number of industries.
In mine there are a limited number of established "players". We can usually tell which company was the initial (or even favored) contact with the potential client based on the RFP that is produced. Basically there are certain keywords that each of us use to differentiat... |
38,999 | <p>If I change my job, what matters for my next employer : </p>
<ol>
<li>The projects I have undertaken / technology(s) I have worked upon.</li>
<li>Or the name of the current company (which might be a very small company).</li>
</ol>
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1. The projects I have undertaken / technology(s) I have worked upon.
2. Or the name of the current company (which might be a very small company). | ```
The projects I have undertaken / technology(s) I have worked upon.
```
This one.
The name of a cool company might make your CV stand out a little bit, but if you can tell the prospective employer of the projects you have done and map the technologies you have used with the ones they require it will help a lot m... |
40,080 | <p>I saw this on an online application for a job:</p>
<pre><code>Education level:
Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
</code></pre>
<p>I have not seen this on any other applications of the sort. What does the ±16 years mean?</p>
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```
Education level:
Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
```
I have not seen this on any other applications of the sort. What does the ±16 years mean? | ± is going to mean "about" or "approximately" or even "give or take a bit".
Essentially it's saying that the person spent about 16 years of their life in school. |
42,108 | <p>When I came on board at my current employer some years ago the resignation policy was very fair. It was detailed in the employee handbook as well as at orientation.</p>
<pre><code> Simply you should stay for two weeks or for the amount of vacation time
you have left whichever is greater.
</code></pre>
<p>I thou... | [
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```
Simply you should stay for two weeks or for the amount of vacation time
you have left whichever is greater.
```
I thought this was a fair policy... | >
> How does one deal with this?
>
>
>
While changing the rules like this is really bad form, employers are not required to give references at all.
Thus, it appears that you need to decide how much you value this reference, and if you trust this employer to stand by their (newly revised) promise.
You can choose ... |
42,404 | <p>I have worked for my current company for over a decade at this point. This company was bought out a few years ago, adopting the larger company's name. This larger company then sold us a couple of years ago to a private equity firm, and my company reverted to its original name. A few months after <em>that</em>, we we... | [
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"text": "<p>I think trying to represent all the different versions of the company is confusing and looks l... | 2015/03/06 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/42404",
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```
Current Company name and Division (formerly also Company name and Company Name)
Positions held chronologically:
- Starter
- Mover-Upper
- Position-Changer ...
``` |
42,662 | <p>Background: I've worked a couple years as freelancer, serving 1st world customers while living in a 2nd world country, thus earning a respectable wage.</p>
<p>During an interview I had the following conversation:</p>
<pre><code>I:What would be your expected pay?
M: x (relatively modest figure)
[...]
I:You're curr... | [
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"text": "<p>Well, were I the hiring manager I would interpret your statements as \"instead of me paying for training to i... | 2015/03/11 | [
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During an interview I had the following conversation:
```
I:What would be your expected pay?
M: x (relatively modest figure)
[...]
I:You're currently working as free... | Well, were I the hiring manager I would interpret your statements as "instead of me paying for training to improve my own skills, tell you what, you guys pay me to take up the time of your employees who will mentor me, and in exchange I'll abandon you for my better-paying freelance work after I've learned what I can fr... |
44,393 | <p>I recently sent a CV to a technology related company,
and they asked about my previous work experiences in more detail by emails.</p>
<p>After some conversation through emails, their last response was "Thanks, we will recontact you in case we need more info ..."</p>
<p>I guess that means I failed to get the job? Q... | [
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] | I recently sent a CV to a technology related company,
and they asked about my previous work experiences in more detail by emails.
After some conversation through emails, their last response was "Thanks, we will recontact you in case we need more info ..."
I guess that means I failed to get the job? Questionable thing... | ```
Thanks, we will recontact you in case we need more info ...
```
Generally this means that they have a list of candidates and if you'll get into the final group of candidates which can be hired then they'll contact you again for more information which will help them decide whether you're suitable or not, possibly ... |
44,482 | <p>I'm about to accept an internship. The agreement looks like something like this:</p>
<pre><code>DATED: _____, State of California, ____ 2015
</code></pre>
<p>I currently don't live in the State of California. What should I put in the city? Should I put the company's HQ? Or should I write my state underneath the "S... | [
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"text": "<p>I have a site like this. Just <strong>first name</strong> for main address. </p>\n\n<p>Having both names is k... | 2015/04/21 | [
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```
DATED: _____, State of California, ____ 2015
```
I currently don't live in the State of California. What should I put in the city? Should I put the company's HQ? Or should I write my state underneath the "State of California". | I have a site like this. Just **first name** for main address.
Having both names is kind of repetitive therefore pretentious (unless your name is really really long and you include your middle name - then it might be funny). Having admin/webmaster/postmaster makes people think they are emailing you about a problem on... |
44,609 | <p>I've been told before to be as specific as possible with this, but I'm not sure that's the way to go because it would quickly turn into a laundry list of router and server models. How should I list what server, router, switch, etc models of devices I currently support in the technical skills section of my resume?</p... | [
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We c... | I'm in app dev and not infrastructure, but there's a similar question on developer resumes with listing IDEs, platforms, and operating systems. Instead of listing (for example) Visual Studio 2003/2008/2010/2012/2013/2015 or SQL Server 6/7/2000/2008/2012/2014, I prefer just "recent versions of Visual Studio and SQL Serv... |
44,854 | <p>My title was changed to a lesser position, but I still perform the same duties. How do I handle this on my resume and at an interview?</p>
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```
Job Title 2 (Dec 2013 - Present)
Job Title 1 (Jan 2012 - Dec 2013) at Company XYZ
- Work 1
- Work 2
``` |
47,350 | <p>I have got an email from my company yesterday, kindly requesting to participate in an anonymous survey.</p>
<p>I have opened up the survey; and it consisted of some rather bold questions. Each questions had a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being "Completely Disagree" and 5 being "Completely Agree"</p>
<p>Some of the very ques... | [
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I have opened up the survey; and it consisted of some rather bold questions. Each questions had a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being "Completely Disagree" and 5 being "Completely Agree"
Some of the very questionable examples... | Thanks for editing the extra info into the question.
It was a 3rd party site, so the chances are all they'll see is 'rolled-up' data totals, not individual responses. It will depend on the site, how much they're paying for it and a few other things. It may be possible for them to dig deeper, I know the default is tha... |
47,857 | <p>I'm an intern at a well-known technology company. It isn't ridiculously big (like Google or Facebook) where I would barely see chief level executives every once in a while. Here, I do every so often.</p>
<p>Being an intern, I want to grow my professional network. When I see high-level executives walking around, and... | [
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Being an intern, I want to grow my professional network. When I see high-level executives walking around, and I get inc... | Note: this answer is not as applicable for cultures with higher respect for authority, but more Western cultures (where hierarchy is less important to respect).
Is it a good idea? Or crazy?
----------------------------
I don't think it's difficult to network with higher level folks as an intern. In fact, I think that... |
48,726 | <p>My cover letter has two intended recipients. How do I handle putting <em>two</em> names in the address and salutation? </p>
<p>EDIT: Format is important - I'd still expect the address to look like this: </p>
<pre>
Name
Title
Company/Organization Name
Address
City, ST Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
</pre>
| [
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] | My cover letter has two intended recipients. How do I handle putting *two* names in the address and salutation?
EDIT: Format is important - I'd still expect the address to look like this:
```
Name
Title
Company/Organization Name
Address
City, ST Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
``` | Generally speaking, **No**.
Most companies see fluency in English as a plus, but fluency in German is implied and required. All meetings, emails and most documentation will be in German. While most developers do speak english, nobody will force their development team to communicate in a foreign language for just one s... |
48,896 | <p>On my resume, I list the following</p>
<pre><code>University Name - City, ST Year
Bachelor of Science - C.S.
</code></pre>
<p>Should I list the full title instead (Computer Science) or should I shorten it <code>B.S.C.S.</code></p>
<p>Any help is appreciated</p>
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```
University Name - City, ST Year
Bachelor of Science - C.S.
```
Should I list the full title instead (Computer Science) or should I shorten it `B.S.C.S.`
Any help is appreciated | As a rule, the title should always come first.
As en employer, what would you like to know first? What the prospective employee studied? Or where?
It also shows what you are considering more important. What you learnt? Or which university you attended.
Also. Try not to abbreviate anything. |
49,111 | <p>I've read through <a href="https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18215/how-to-deal-with-an-incompetent-colleague">How to deal with an incompetent colleague?</a>, but my situation is slightly different. </p>
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I am an intern1 (although close to graduation) working in Software Engineering. I work in a small team with only a few ... | *"Although not in my job description, I feel obligated to help them"*. That **is** in your job description. It's just never written down, but it's one of those things that are always assumed when you are working in a team.
Another thing that is assumed is that you inform your manager if your work is taking longer than... |
49,603 | <p>I just moved from Pakistan to USA. I have done BsCS(hons.) in Pakistan. I worked a job in software industry for 1 and a half years.</p>
<p>I have been doing regular freelance projects in PHP and Python for 2 years.</p>
<p>Will my nationality affect my applying for a job in the US? How should I mention in my resume... | [
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I have been doing regular freelance projects in PHP and Python for 2 years.
Will my nationality affect my applying for a job in the US? How should I mention in my resume about the compan... | Your nationality shouldn't matter, there are lots of great developers in the US from India and Pakistan and the regions nearby. Experience coding python is experience coding python, it's the just as useful anywhere in the world.
Just lay your resume out how you normally would, ex. (obviously you want this relevant to... |
51,913 | <p>I'm going to be creating some simple business cards for myself going forward, and would like some advice on the addition of my degrees and professional designations to the card.</p>
<p>So far, the planned text, aside of the graphics, phone numbers, e-mail address, etc, would look like (using made-up names):</p>
<p... | [
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So far, the planned text, aside of the graphics, phone numbers, e-mail address, etc, would look like (using made-up names):
```
Alessandro G... | It seems your question can be answered with the old cliche "You can't make everyone happy".
That's something that's very important to consider with personal branding. Are some people going to think you're an academic intellectual elitist with your large degree listings? Sure maybe...
But at the same time aren't a lot... |
54,874 | <p>I used to live in Canada and used to attend a university in Canada. I moved to US recently without completing my degree.</p>
<p>I decided to apply to full-time jobs in US so that I can settle down and pay for rent, food etc. On my resume, I currently have:</p>
<pre><code>University of MyUniversity City, Province
C... | [
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I decided to apply to full-time jobs in US so that I can settle down and pay for rent, food etc. On my resume, I currently have:
```
University of MyUniversity City, Province
Candidate, Honors Bach... | Quite simply, just indicate it after the degree name.
You could put:
>
> Honors Bachelor of Science (incomplete)
>
>
>
or
>
> Honors Bachelor of Science (discontinued)
>
>
>
if you don't intend to go back to finish it. |
56,508 | <p>I quit my old job because my boss was bullying me so I got this new one doing web development with ReactJS. While my new boss and colleagues are a lot nicer and friendlier, the nature of the job and project are really stressing me out and I want to quit already. </p>
<ol>
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1. too many meetings like 5 hrs a week are getting in t... | Welcome to the world of software development in corporations. I have been working in that world for more than 25 years and I can assure you that the chances of improving any of the conditions you describe are almost zero. However, you can gradually change your attitude and expectations so that you experience less and l... |
57,089 | <p>Many job listings for web developers that I've seen describe ideal candidates who know a variety of technologies, with specifics which vary from shop to shop, but of course they all have one subset in common:</p>
<pre><code>HTML
CSS
Javascript
jQuery (usually)
XML (occasionally)
etc.
</code></pre>
<p>Is there a si... | [
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```
HTML
CSS
Javascript
jQuery (usually)
XML (occasionally)
etc.
```
Is there a single term to describe this... | The most common term to describe these skills is "Front end developer", although mentioning the particular set of technologies you use won't hurt.
Reference: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_end_development> |
57,285 | <p>What is a general/sample template or structure for a software engineer resume? My resume has this structure. Also, should the Name/title be <strong>Left Justified</strong> or <strong>Centered?</strong></p>
<pre><code>Name Email Phone
objective
skill set
work experience
professional summary
... | [
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```
Name Email Phone
objective
skill set
work experience
professional summary
projects
qualifications
... | One important matter is to make sure your resume does not contain nested tables, for two reasons. The first is that nested tables make it harder for automated software to process the relevant data. The other is that nested tables are hard to get right, and even harder to edit, especially on mobile devices and online pl... |
57,328 | <p>I need help how to classify skills in resume and is this correct :</p>
<pre><code>Strong
iOS : Objective-C, swift.
Familiar
PHP, C#, ASP.net MVC, JAVA.
Other
Git, JSON, Rest API, UML, Sql, SCRUM, Sketch
</code></pre>
<p>Update :</p>
<pre><code>Language
- Extensive experience in Objective-C and swift.
- Famili... | [
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```
Strong
iOS : Objective-C, swift.
Familiar
PHP, C#, ASP.net MVC, JAVA.
Other
Git, JSON, Rest API, UML, Sql, SCRUM, Sketch
```
Update :
```
Language
- Extensive experience in Objective-C and swift.
- Familiar with PHP, C# and JAVA
Frameworks
... | I would tell your boss that based on the facts that they lied to the vendor, got access to information because of these lies, *and* signed an NDA, you would really, really prefer to only proceed if this has been run past a decent lawyer who says it is Ok. Even if a lawyer says it's legally Ok, that lawyer will also adv... |
57,841 | <p>I have ongoing issues outside of work which are out of my control and now affecting my performance at work. My elderly mother often becomes ill and must go to the hospital. She has carers that call when she is ill, but as I am her only family member they contact me whenever there is an incident. Unfortunately this ... | [
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] | I have ongoing issues outside of work which are out of my control and now affecting my performance at work. My elderly mother often becomes ill and must go to the hospital. She has carers that call when she is ill, but as I am her only family member they contact me whenever there is an incident. Unfortunately this very... | **Note that this answer only applies to the United States.**
---
Technically, this is what the FMLA covers and protects employees in dealing with their jobs.
>
> FMLA is intended to allow employees to balance their work and family
> life by taking reasonable unpaid leave for medical reasons, for the
> birth or ad... |
58,134 | <p>I am applying for programming internships. Is it preferable to list the University you will be transferring to from a community college?</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<p>Education:</p>
<pre><code> Community College
START 2014 - FINISHED 2016
COMPUTER SCIENCE
GPA
University Name
START 2016 - FINISHED 2018
COMP... | [
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Example:
Education:
```
Community College
START 2014 - FINISHED 2016
COMPUTER SCIENCE
GPA
University Name
START 2016 - FINISHED 2018
COMPUTER SCIENCE
GPA
``` | Only list colleges that will result in some sort of degree (AA/AS/BA/BS) or certification. List the college, list the degree, and list usually the month and year it was awarded or, like above, use the word 'expected' with a month and year to indicate a future degree.
Do not list the year you started at the university ... |
58,344 | <p>I have a habit of ending all my emails like so :</p>
<pre><code>Thanks,
Adel
</code></pre>
<p>But the default setting is that every email automatically says "Regards," at the bottom. Is the "Thanks" unnecessary in that case? Or is it a good add-on to include? </p>
<p>Many of my colleagues would only start off wi... | [
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```
Thanks,
Adel
```
But the default setting is that every email automatically says "Regards," at the bottom. Is the "Thanks" unnecessary in that case? Or is it a good add-on to include?
Many of my colleagues would only start off with a "hi" and don't include "thank... | What are people doing that you are thanking them for in every email?
Personally I find a bare "thanks" when there's nothing you should be thanking me for a little off-putting. Of course not everyone shares my view.
If you must add the fluff, Regards, Cheers, or something similar would be better in my opinion. I tend... |
58,461 | <p>So, I've given notice to my current employer, but have to work off my 3 month notice period fully. I've sent emails to a few recruiters I'm connected to on LinkedIn, but would like to publicize this to everyone. I'm thinking of posting something like this:</p>
<pre><code>After a fantastic year at Company X, it's ti... | [
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```
After a fantastic year at Company X, it's time to move on ... | My Suggestion would be:
>
> After a fantastic year at Company X as a **{position}**, I am looking for
> my next future challenge in **{Area of expertise or may be a different path}**. Willing to relocate
> for work, but do need visa sponsorship. Available to start in March.
> Please like or share.
>
>
>
In the... |
58,786 | <p>I am in the process of searching a new job. If I would be asked about references who I know, whose name should I include in the résumé/job application form etc. Please help me choose the best reference.</p>
<pre><code>1. Current project Manager
2. Team leader(from different teams also)
3. Team member(Development te... | [
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```
1. Current project Manager
2. Team leader(from different teams also)
3. Team member(Development team member)
4. ... | Of your list, the only people who would not make a suitable professional reference would be family and friends. If you needed personal or character references, then you can turn to these people. However, most companies want professional references, which are the people that you work with.
The people that you work clos... |
58,938 | <p>I'm clueless regarding a private job to understand thier managing behaviour. I want to understand this situation when an project has finished and they start to cut-down. I want to understand these professional issues.</p>
<p>I've 4 questions : </p>
<ol>
<li>Why employer want to fire an employee?</li>
<li>Is/are an... | [
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I've 4 questions :
1. Why employer want to fire an employee?
2. Is/are any ego in management system... | I might come across as rude, but here are my answers to your 4 questions:
```
1) Why employer want to fire an employee?
```
The employee is costing the company more money than they are making the company.
```
2) Is/are any ego in management system?
```
Always. But firings are not necessarily related to the ego.
... |
61,650 | <p>Two months ago, I joined a software development company. They have just assigned me my first big task that consist in overhauling all the front end of one of our Rails apps. The project is still in the design department, but I will start to work on it soon.</p>
<p>The problem is that management asked me the typical... | [
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The problem is that management asked me the typical "when you... | I'd back up a few steps.
You're being asked when the project can be completed. It's a valid question, but answering with specific hours will come back to bite you. Turn the question around. Let them know the *scope* of what needs to change, and ask them how long the last front end took. If the likely event that they ... |
62,041 | <p>Basically within the <em>same</em> company there are two positions:</p>
<pre><code>Coordinator in department X
Coordinator in department Y
</code></pre>
<p>Same position w/ the same exact duties, different department. Is there any adverse effect to applying for both concurrently?</p>
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```
Coordinator in department X
Coordinator in department Y
```
Same position w/ the same exact duties, different department. Is there any adverse effect to applying for both concurrently? | Good question with no straightforward answer.
I have worked in companies where the view on that would be by applying for both you are showing a lack of focus on where you want to be and are wishy-washy. Other companies have no problem with you applying for both...some will even forward the resume/application so that bo... |
62,288 | <p>There is this situation where Jane report to her reporting officer and the reporting officer reports to a director. One day, the director went to Jane for a discussion, which at the end of the discussion, Jane had to complete a project. Jane promise the director that the work will be completed within the next 5 days... | [
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* Thank her reporting officer for the advice.
* Complete the project in however long it takes to complete the project to the appropriate standard.
* Keep both her reporting officer and the director informed about the progress of the project.
This is just basic professionalism: you do your job to the be... |
62,517 | <p>I currently work in tech support but our company has something called RCI, which is time alloted to us to work on and improve things in our work environment, because I have some familiarity with Java Programming(Taken some programming courses in community college) they have me creating small tools to have our techs ... | [
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> I currently work in tech support... because I have some familiarity
> with Java Programming they have me creating small tools to have our
> techs use in the workplace.
>
>
> I was wondering how I could put something like this on my resume,
> since I am trying to land an internship/programming job.
>
>
>
Y... |
62,544 | <p>I was overpaid on my recent paycheck by an amount that bumped me up to a higher tax bracket. My company wants me to pay them back the net overpayment but now my check is lower than it would have been should I have been taxed in my correct bracket? How should I proceed? </p>
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63,016 | <p>I'm seeking advice on how to handle a high risk opportunity.</p>
<p>My employer recently had to do some layoffs due to changing the underlying technologies used for its products (ie: moving from C to C++, migrating from CVS to GIT, etc). For some stupid reason, they insisted that most of the developers would only b... | [
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"text": "<p>The legal route is simple: you are still paid, and in those 6 weeks must act in the company interest. I don't n... | 2016/03/03 | [
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My employer recently had to do some layoffs due to changing the underlying technologies used for its products (ie: moving from C to C++, migrating from CVS to GIT, etc). For some stupid reason, they insisted that most of the developers would only be given 3 ... | This is not a decision you want to spend a long time contemplating: the longer you take to act the more suspicious it will look when you eventually come forward.
I really see three options:
**1. Honesty**
In this situation you are - somewhat - putting yourself at this company's mercy, and also counting on their gene... |
63,090 | <p>I've faced a weird situation when I can't pass any technical interview. I'm talking about mobile development jobs.</p>
<p>The reason I'm failing is "we require deeper knowledge".</p>
<p>As an experienced one, I can earn virtually the same (slightly lower, in fact, but comparable) money as an office developer. </p>... | [
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The reason I'm failing is "we require deeper knowledge".
As an experienced one, I can earn virtually the same (slightly lower, in fact, but comparable) money as an office developer.
It turns that while... | I have been in your situation. I'm a self-educated, and would like to think of myself as a good developer. Freelance jobs are not easy, but nothing could stop me even though I had literally just myself to rely on. However, I did have my challenges when I was employed.
The main challenge was not lack of problem solvin... |
63,308 | <p>My problem is actually quite simple, but I haven't figured out a solution yet. I work in a company where is very important to correctly measure <em>things</em> (I cannot disclose what they are). Being in charge of developing a software that automatically calculates some parameters is, in my opinion, a very important... | [
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"text": "<blockquote>\n <p>Getting heard from departments I need a feedback from</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>There is not much... | 2016/03/09 | [
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] | My problem is actually quite simple, but I haven't figured out a solution yet. I work in a company where is very important to correctly measure *things* (I cannot disclose what they are). Being in charge of developing a software that automatically calculates some parameters is, in my opinion, a very important job, espe... | >
> Getting heard from departments I need a feedback from
>
>
>
There is not much you can do except keep pushing. Escalating twice is not a good idea, you are then trying to make people at two levels above you look like they're not doing their job at best (even if it's true), this can backfire. You have no real wa... |
64,110 | <p>I am just getting into using Github to showcase my code to potential employers. The primary use of my Github is really just to show employers my coding ability.</p>
<p>What is the right thing to do when I copy and paste a chunk of code from a site like stackoverflow? Should I add some sort of a comment?</p>
<p>Her... | [
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What is the right thing to do when I copy and paste a chunk of code from a site like stackoverflow? Should I add some sort of a comment?
Here is an example
... | From my point of view, copying code is a perfectly valid thing to do, as long as it solves the problem at hand, i.e. if you change the issue at hand to have the code fit is not a good approach. Finding a solution that works in 5 minutes is more efficient than writing a solution that works in 5 hours. As long as you und... |
66,777 | <p>We know things like ADO.NET and Winforms are part of .NET.</p>
<p>Now, how do you classify these technologies when it comes to CV :</p>
<p>1) e.g. do you just write knowledge of .NET and let them figure out what you know?</p>
<p>or </p>
<p>2) list these particularly e.g. Winforms, ADO.NET, .NET?
But problem here... | [
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"text": "<p>Try this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>\".NET and related technologies such as ___, ___, ___, ___\"\n</code></pre>\n\n<p... | 2016/05/09 | [
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] | We know things like ADO.NET and Winforms are part of .NET.
Now, how do you classify these technologies when it comes to CV :
1) e.g. do you just write knowledge of .NET and let them figure out what you know?
or
2) list these particularly e.g. Winforms, ADO.NET, .NET?
But problem here is you are repeating yourself.... | Try this:
```
".NET and related technologies such as ___, ___, ___, ___"
```
There are hordes of related technologies, and I'm sure a recruiter or hiring manager is probably going to be specific in his/her interest. It might seem a little tedious, but you'll do more good by including them.
The recruiters and HR peo... |
67,801 | <p>I’ve never truly left a company before by my own initiation. My previous job ended when the company was downsized, while the job before that had an expected end date as part of an internship program. I don’t believe I will remain with my current company for the rest of my life, so I anticipate a situation where I wi... | [
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"text": "<p>It's typically better to quit with a notice but the same phrasing essentially works for both situations. You cou... | 2016/05/26 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/67801",
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] | I’ve never truly left a company before by my own initiation. My previous job ended when the company was downsized, while the job before that had an expected end date as part of an internship program. I don’t believe I will remain with my current company for the rest of my life, so I anticipate a situation where I will ... | It's typically better to quit with a notice but the same phrasing essentially works for both situations. You could just write an email like this to your manager:
```
To whom it may concern,
This is to let you know that I will be resigning my <POSITION> 2 (two)
weeks from today - my last day shall be <DATE>. Please le... |
68,099 | <p>What is the proper way of asking HR about the career path/development opportunities regarding a position you've been offered?</p>
<p>Here's how I'm thinking of wording my question:</p>
<pre><code>Hi XXX,
Could you please tell me more about the career path? What sort of trajectory
is normally for this position and... | [
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Here's how I'm thinking of wording my question:
```
Hi XXX,
Could you please tell me more about the career path? What sort of trajectory
is normally for this position and opportunities I can ... | The template email you have written is a good place to start. You can also ask the same of your hiring manager. Talk to current employees. For entry level interviews, you will usually get a lunch buddy. Generally your lunch buddy is not a part of the hiring process and a good opportunity to ask more candid questions ab... |
70,175 | <p>My first major career position that I landed was with a small-sized company. Shortly after I was hired the company was purchased by a very large corporation.</p>
<p>After acquisition the parent company decided to let the smaller organization remain mostly autonomous but certain portions of the company were absorbe... | [
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"text": "<p>From personal experience, I have seen many people break the employment history up for the various owners to make... | 2016/06/21 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/70175",
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After acquisition the parent company decided to let the smaller organization remain mostly autonomous but certain portions of the company were absorbed into the ... | From personal experience, I have seen many people break the employment history up for the various owners to make their resume/CV look larger. However, you can consolidate it while still gaining a similar effect and put something such as:
```
"XYZ Co. (Subsid. of ABC Corp. as of [Purchase Date]) Hire Date - [End D... |
71,563 | <p>If someone wants to have a meeting and provides a selection of times, ex:</p>
<pre><code>Monday 1:00-1:30 pm - EST
Tuesday 9:00-9:30 am - EST
Wednesday 2:00-2:30 pm - EST
</code></pre>
<p>and I am completely indifferent as to the times, should I still pick one (to move things forward), or just reply that all the m... | [
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] | If someone wants to have a meeting and provides a selection of times, ex:
```
Monday 1:00-1:30 pm - EST
Tuesday 9:00-9:30 am - EST
Wednesday 2:00-2:30 pm - EST
```
and I am completely indifferent as to the times, should I still pick one (to move things forward), or just reply that all the meeting times are acceptabl... | Depends on how many people are in the meeting. If this is a planning for a larger meeting (3 or more parties, basically) then it is often best to respond with an "I am available at all of these times". (Or, if you can do some, but not all, to respond with the ones you have available).
Since there might be other partie... |
71,628 | <p>*(Update: problem solved, <em>H</em> and the agents are probably clear)*</p>
<hr>
<p>I am applying for my next job here, in Germany. I have been in contact with a headhunting company and applying for jobs through them.</p>
<p>The situation is the following:</p>
<pre><code> A
/
Ha
Hb
\
B--C
</code></pre>... | [
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---
I am applying for my next job here, in Germany. I have been in contact with a headhunting company and applying for jobs through them.
The situation is the following:
```
A
/
Ha
Hb
\
B--C
```
"H" is the headhunter company. I am in co... | So, to answer a different question, I would say that it is more likely that Hb is lying to you than that H is lying to you. I would start by contacting Ha first to verify that you were rejected. If you don't want this to come off as accusatory, hide it in a question.
>
> Hb said that Company A rejected me, but didn't... |
72,427 | <p>We have an application that stores data regarding a user's gender. The end user does not see this data, only back-end developers.</p>
<p>Possible values for this grouping are as follows: </p>
<pre><code>Female
Male
Other
</code></pre>
<p>I was recently showing my friend the project and she pointed out that other ... | [
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Possible values for this grouping are as follows:
```
Female
Male
Other
```
I was recently showing my friend the project and she pointed out that other people who see this data might de... | As a woman who works on the technical side of development, I really don't care what the underlying numeric primary key value is. I wouldn't have even thought about the connotations that you've raised if you hadn't done so (or course, now I can't *unsee* it). I really, truly think that someone's overthinking this. Put d... |
72,522 | <p>As I am in process of joint venture of my current company and soon, I will join new entity of 2 companies joint venture, how to write the new entity in my Resume?</p>
<p>Is it good to write something like this?</p>
<pre><code>Company C - Joint venture of company A and B
</code></pre>
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Is it good to write something like this?
```
Company C - Joint venture of company A and B
``` | Assuming you *really* want to go down this route (ignoring that many other employers would fire you nearly immediately if you pursued this particular shadow IT project):
Research, research, research
============================
First, you should make sure you fully understand the implications of hosting your company ... |
73,776 | <p>I have a co-worker (from another team and group but at least in the same department) who coughs. What's the problem with that? Well, he coughs every 2 minutes a freakin' <em>single</em> time! It's not the "cough, cough, cough ..." thing but a single "cough". However, that alone wouldn't be a big deal of course, but ... | [
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"text": "<p><a href=\"http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cough/Pages/Introduction.aspx#GP\" rel=\"nofollow\">The NHS advice is</a>:<... | 2016/08/05 | [
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73,949 | <p>My current supervisor happens to be the owner of the company and, although this person's position and education are nowhere near what we do as a department, this person is still considered our supervisor.</p>
<p>I decided to switch jobs because I don't like how things are done here. There's no protocol; there's no... | [
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"text": "<p><strong>You don't.</strong></p>\n\n<p>For a resignation letter, try something like.</p>\n\n<pre><code>Bos... | 2016/08/09 | [
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I decided to switch jobs because I don't like how things are done here. There's no protocol; there's no true organ... | **You don't.**
For a resignation letter, try something like.
```
Boss,
I am resigning effective (some date in the near future, usually 2 weeks)
Best wishes,
Just Do It
```
Leave out the politics, leave out the feedback, leave out the emotion.
**Don't burn bridges**.
You don't know what the future will bring - fi... |
74,670 | <p>I am working on my resume, and the position that I have held for the past few years has been part-time (and remote). Do I need to indicate that somehow? If so, how? The headings for my employment sections looks something like this:</p>
<pre><code>Software Engineer September 2012 - Dece... | [
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"text": "<p>I don't know that there is any reason to specifically indicate that the job was part time. If asked about your... | 2016/08/22 | [
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```
Software Engineer September 2012 - December 2014
*Com... | The first question you need to ask yourself is: would disclosing this help you? If your list of accomplishments in the position looks lean for the amount of time you were there, but that's because you only worked there half-time or less, then it's potentially worth indicating that it was a part-time job. If your resume... |
74,706 | <p>I am in an organization where too many non-technical professionals are there. These people are carrying good functional knowledge and expert in business and operations. But when it comes to Automation or learning technical skills they take back seat. </p>
<p>I have given a challenge to motivate people to learn codi... | [
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"text": "<h1>Show them</h1>\n<p>If you really want to only teach them some basic knowledge to help automate tasks. Th... | 2016/08/23 | [
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] | I am in an organization where too many non-technical professionals are there. These people are carrying good functional knowledge and expert in business and operations. But when it comes to Automation or learning technical skills they take back seat.
I have given a challenge to motivate people to learn coding and exp... | The goal of everyone learning to code is a noble one, but it's just not a good one for the vast majority of companies.
Various companies have tried releasing tools which allow the "normal office person" to create their own solutions - which is why we have stuff like Visual Basic, macros in Office, etc etc. And those s... |
75,749 | <p>I have a technician degree in Informatics (image bellow is the certificate) and I would like to hear your opinion on how to add this in a resume.
I've tried "Information Technology Technician by the Federal Institute of Technology, Science and Education of Minas Gerais", does it make any sense? The course is a 3 ye... | [
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"text": "<p>This sounds like education. I would put it under the education category as just a short certification. In ... | 2016/09/11 | [
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] | I have a technician degree in Informatics (image bellow is the certificate) and I would like to hear your opinion on how to add this in a resume.
I've tried "Information Technology Technician by the Federal Institute of Technology, Science and Education of Minas Gerais", does it make any sense? The course is a 3 years... | We're no different than the prospective employer, and you explained what this is to us by saying:
```
The course is a 3 years course with interniship required.
```
Something like:
```
Information Technology Technician certification, Federal Institute of Technology, Science and Education of Mina Gerais
- Three yea... |
76,962 | <p>So I'm currently applying for a job and instead of asking for your GPA or transcripts they ask you for a range in the form of check boxes like this:</p>
<pre><code>0 - 0.9
1 - 1.9
2 - 2.9
3 - 4
</code></pre>
<p>I currently have a 2.97 GPA. Is it fair for me to round up .03 points and check the 3-4 range or do I r... | [
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"text": "<p>By practicing. Writing efficiently and effectively is a skill like any other. If you're not proof reading your ... | 2016/09/30 | [
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] | So I'm currently applying for a job and instead of asking for your GPA or transcripts they ask you for a range in the form of check boxes like this:
```
0 - 0.9
1 - 1.9
2 - 2.9
3 - 4
```
I currently have a 2.97 GPA. Is it fair for me to round up .03 points and check the 3-4 range or do I really need to clump myself... | By practicing. Writing efficiently and effectively is a skill like any other. If you're not proof reading your communications for readability, spelling, grammar and efficiency then you're not doing it properly.
So practice, concentrate, and improve.
Initially this will take a lot of time and you may be rereading and ... |
78,283 | <p>when listing skills I have, e.g. Programming language, how common and reasonable is to have it arranged like: programming language - level of knowledge - years of experience. e.g.</p>
<pre><code>Programming language Level of knowledge years of experience
C# ave... | [
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```
Programming language Level of knowledge years of experience
C# average ... | For a resume, it is an instant throw-away when someone rates themself as "average" in a skill. **It would be better just to list the skill and let your description of your experience imply the skill level and years of experience.** A resume is a sales brochure for you. It is intended to help distinguish you from the co... |
80,054 | <p>I've been at a company for about a year and have 5 years experience in my related field. I can make things work and do my job if given a task.</p>
<p>I have a colleague, <strong>Ivy</strong>, who has worked in the industry for 15 years and was the guru for everything before I began working here. She is not my boss ... | [
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I have a colleague, **Ivy**, who has worked in the industry for 15 years and was the guru for everything before I began working here. She is not my boss but is a senior who is ... | ```
"How do I even begin to get on her level of understanding?"
```
You can start by seeking to understand why she does things in the way she does instead studying her, which is "What would Ivy do?" indicates. Getting the right answers starts with asking the right questions. "Why does she do things in the way she do... |
80,497 | <p>Just a sanity check here if you don't mind. I had what I thought was a simple question. "Do we need to open these additional ports on the firewall for some servers". I didn't quite get the guys response. And I wanted to see if I'm at fault for not understanding. </p>
<p>My exact question was this:</p>
<blockquote>... | [
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My exact question was this:
>
> "Hi David,
>
>
> I ... | ```
Original SCOM agents were installed by Enterprise Management Team
and these Ports listed were necessary for installing agent from SCOM Operation
Manager Console
```
Looks like the ports are required for the install by the above team but may no longer be necessary now that the install is done. He directed you to... |
80,831 | <pre><code>I will you give you a bit of background about the situation.
</code></pre>
<p>I live in a bankrupt country in Europe with big unemployment on youth, and no sight of recovery any time soon. I am 20+ with an unfinished diploma because of financial reasons. Despite that, I manage to get a job as IT developer ... | [
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I will you give you a bit of background about the situation.
```
I live in a bankrupt country in Europe with big unemployment on youth, and no sight of recovery any time soon. I am 20+ with an unfinished diploma because of financial reasons. Despite that, I manage to get a job as IT developer on one of my countr... | 1. I will simply point out that everywhere you go, you cannot do anything management-wise except through other people including other people who may not share your vision. The only time you get to make your own decisions without having to consult anyone is when you run your own startup. And even then, making decisions ... |
81,204 | <p>I am currently enrolled in a MOOC being taught by the University of Michigan on the edX platform. This particular MOOC is part of the <a href="https://www.si.umich.edu/school-information-launches-new-advanced-education-option-through-u-m%E2%80%99s-micromasters-initiative" rel="nofollow noreferrer">MicroMasters</a> s... | [
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82,053 | <p>Currently, I work for a client as a Corp-to-Corp (C2C) contractor.</p>
<p>I'm discussing an FTE offer with another company. The company is waiting for me to give them a salary $ number - as part of the negotiation process.</p>
<p>A few, 10+ year consultants whom I know, mentioned that the following formulas are ro... | [
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I'm discussing an FTE offer with another company. The company is waiting for me to give them a salary $ number - as part of the negotiation process.
A few, 10+ year consultants whom I know, mentioned that the following formulas are rough estimates of ... | Unless it is against the local law to ask such questions, the interviewer can ask whatever he wants. There is no "right" or "wrong" about it.
It is upto the candidate whether he wants to answer the question or not, and how he chooses to evaluate the company based on the interview questions asked.
If the candidate doe... |
82,537 | <p>Why do recruiters always ask candidates how they feel about the interview they just had? It seems like a pointless question. The answer is certainly "I think it went pretty well, and I hope to get the job!" And yet, the recruiters always ask right before they break the news.</p>
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```
RECRUITER: How do you feel about the in... | Same reason they ask anything: to see how you will respond, and to see how good you are at reading social cues. |
82,606 | <p>I am currently the only software developer in my company. When there used to be other developer(s), we would follow agile scrum method and gather to have sprint planning meeting to try to come up with a story point for all the tasks in the backlog, and then estimate the time necessary to complete the task based on t... | [
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When estimating the time needed, follow the "**Scotty Principle**", named after Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott from the star ship Enterprise:
```
1) Caluculate... |
82,898 | <p>My question is similar to <a href="https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/35181/is-it-ok-to-not-include-phone-number-on-resume">this one</a>.</p>
<p>I'm in a similar position as the OP there - I <em>strongly</em> prefer email to calls as calls can be disruptive (since I'm generally working on something else ... | [
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I'm in a similar position as the OP there - I *strongly* prefer email to calls as calls can be disruptive (since I'm generally working on something else when they call, plus it's a ... | The only viable option I can think of is to simply **screen your calls**. Don't answer calls coming from unknown numbers and let them go to voicemail. Cold-calling recruiters or head-hunters will in that case either leave a voice mail which lets you control the timing of your call-back (if you call at all), or they'll ... |
83,796 | <p>After a <a href="https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/83144/fired-by-an-intoxicated-boss">previous incident</a> (I'm not at liberty to discuss details of what happened), a new manager was assigned to our team.</p>
<p>To be fun and welcoming, I decided to make a welcome video for our new boss that had some ... | [
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To be fun and welcoming, I decided to make a welcome video for our new boss that had some fun clips of the team... | I think I really understand **what** you actually tried to do there, although **how** you approached it was just not the right way, but you already know that.
I think just never mention this again is not the correct way. IMHO it is a highly valuable soft skill to
1. Know when you messed something up
2. Admit this, if... |
85,221 | <p>I am interviewing for a "Full-Stack Developer" position at a start-up. I have cleared on phone interview and one onsite interview where I was asked technical questions. After the onsite interview, the interviewer told me that I would get an assignment which I will have to complete in <strong>2 days</strong>. </p>
<... | [
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When the assignment c... | I'd be very wary of anyone asking for something this extensive as an interview exercise, and would most likely pass over any "opportunity" with these people.
That said - you could code it up, whack it on a free tier on AWS and demonstrate it. You can present the code design and database from your own laptop. Just don'... |
87,482 | <p>I have 3 years of experience, in 2 jobs - one for a year, second for 2 years. Now I'm in my 3rd job. Each one of them was a big step forward, but my current company was not, contrary to what it was supposed to be, and I'm not happy about it.</p>
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It would be great to stay for half a year, learn as much as I can, then take ... | Honestly contract jobs are meant to be temporary, it is 100% perfectly OK to look for something permanent or better while in a temp position.
Have you addressed your concerns with the firm you work for? If you're paid hourly (like most contract jobs are in the US) then you should be able to collect overtime, are you ... |
88,220 | <ul>
<li><p>I have project <code>A</code> with MIT license and published in github (a.e. public)</p></li>
<li><p>I have <strong>private</strong> project <code>B</code> inside a company and we publish binary sources only.</p></li>
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* I have **private** project `B` inside a company and we publish binary sources only.
For solving issues in private project `B` clients use company support team with tickets in Jira and so on.
However for Git project `A` clients open issues i... | I know why I would want all the tickets to go through customer support. First it makes it easier to see what is on any one person's plate when all the data is in the same place. It also makes it easier to prioritize work that has not yet been assigned or to see what will be affected if work is re-prioritized.
If the ... |
88,325 | <p>I'm in my 20s and putting together a resume because I'm thinking about applying to master's programs that are focused on professional skill development. I went to school in the US and studied mathematics and philosophy (separately, not the joint program that exists at some universities) as an undergraduate. When a c... | [
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```
Bachelor's of Science [University] [date]
Mathematics (B.S.), with honors
Philosophy (B.A.)
```
That indicates both degrees, and cannot be considered misleading because it is directly supported by the transcript. |
90,783 | <p>I've had some difficulty with recruiters who don't really know the technology used in the position they are recruiting for. I had an interview, now the recruiter has set up a technical interview. She just sent an email telling me to study the following from tutorialspoint.com</p>
<pre><code>Python Javascr... | [
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```
Python Javascript C# ... | Recruiters just want to make money, keep this in mind. They make money by having you hired. To many of them it's all about statistics and trial-and-error. Many recruiters will even elect you for a job that doesn't suite you. I had that funny experience once, and I went to the interview to see whether my doubts about re... |
92,244 | <p>
Hi, I am a web developer from NYC with about a year plus of total freelance experience (and a few years comp sci major).
<br/><br/>
I am looking to get a full time role now, but am not sure how to list short term roles without seeming like I switch positions too often (e.g every three months, give or take). The onl... | [
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I am looking to get a full time role now, but am not sure how to list short term roles without seeming like I switch positions too often (e.g every three months, give or take). The only long term ex... | If you're worried about the appearance of those items on your resumé you can just add that they were contracts. For example:
>
> Lead Front End Dev | Company B
> Dec 2016 to March 2017 "(3 month contract)"
>
>
>
That will clarify what they are. A small indication that it is a contract is all you need. |
94,376 | <p>I've became in charge of a group of 3 developers with awful code quality in their project.
To increase their code quality, many meetings have been placed and a code quality control (sonarqube) is added to CI to monitor the code and fail the pipeline if it does not pass the requirements.</p>
<p>One of the developers... | [
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To increase their code quality, many meetings have been placed and a code quality control (sonarqube) is added to CI to monitor the code and fail the pipeline if it does not pass the requirements.
One of the developers found a w... | Personally I find most of those automated code tools useless. There are times when it fails code for things that are simply preference and things that are bad in some circumstances but good or even necessary in others. And often they leave the dev unsure about what the actual fix should be. If you know something fails ... |
95,097 | <p>I am currently mentoring a co-worker who refuses to delete code. He currently works as strictly an html / css developer, but when he edits CSS, he does not delete code. He will comment out anything that he wants to change, and apply his changes. </p>
<p>Here is an example of what I mean:
When asked to remove paddin... | [
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Here is an example of what I mean:
When asked to remove padding from an ... | From what I am gathering, he is using source control like everyone else, but rather than just deleting the old code once he is done, he likes to keep all of the old code as comments.
This needs to be addressed in a company policy. If your company policy states that all old code should be removed so that files remain a... |
95,413 | <p>I would like to send an email to the Assistant General Manager of a company for the fourth time after a few weeks about its recruitment process. But I get a feeling that I keep nagging him and he is being disturbed.</p>
<p>My question is: can I add this line before sending him another email? </p>
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My question is: can I add this line before sending him another email?
```
"I apologize for disturbing... | >
> I would like to send a mail to Assisstant General Manager of a company
> for the fourth time after few weeks about a recruitment process
>
>
>
Please don't. What you're doing here is nagging, and it can only affect your chances negatively. They won't "admire your persistence" or anything like that, it'll just... |
97,126 | <p>I recently went in for an in-person interview with a tech company. This was after the phone screening with the manager. I met with 2 senior devs for about an hour. They said at the end I will receive a take home test if I was moving along in the process. </p>
<p>I was expecting something fairly small, maybe a day o... | [
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"text": "<blockquote>\n <p>This seems unprofessional at best, and inappropriate or even dangerous\n at worst (parti... | 2017/08/15 | [
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I was expecting something fairly small, maybe a day or two dead... | You'v e already answered your own question in comments. If it "goes against your security training", then don't do it. Your CEO would also know your security training and wouldn't make you break it. (If it's some kind of test, then you definitely shouldn't attend)
This has several of the characteristics of a spoof ema... |
99,886 | <p>When I am asked such a question "How many years experience do you have in skill X?" in interviews, I don't know how to respond it correctly.</p>
<p>Because the culture difference, I am a humble man and don't sell me well. For example, I used a skill X on and off for the last 5 years.
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Because the culture difference, I am a humble man and don't sell me well. For example, I used a skill X on and off for the last 5 years.
When I was asked, my answer was try to ca... | In an interview, take advantage of the fact that you are not filling out a form online, or writing up a resume to a strict format. You are talking to a human. So answer in an honest, complete, and useful way.
For example
>
> It's been more than 5 years since I started using X, so I've certainly seen the changes in i... |
100,767 | <p>I'm profoundly deaf and wear hearing aids. As such, I don't have a problem talking face to face when I'm able to lip read, whether it is one-on-one, in person group meetings or video chats with low latency and good video/audio synchronization. Essentially the problem for me is without lip reading, I have a hard ti... | [
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"text": "<blockquote>\n <p>So, include or not?</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>I would say that you could leave it, but you ... | 2017/10/14 | [
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In my experience, recruiters use some combination of phone calls, emails and IM's here and there, they very rarely, if ever, use text messages. And, even if they do, I'd expect them to start with an email or phone call. Text messages are gen... |
101,717 | <p>Cover letters used to be printed and put into an envelope with a CV and other documents. Therefore, at least in Germany, they contained the senders name, postal address, the current date, subject, the recipients name and recipients address.</p>
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**Should a cover letter in PDF format contain this information even if it will... | This question has no "right" answer...it's subjective based on who you are applying too.
The short answer is unless you know for a fact the company you are applying to hates cover letters that look traditional - you always make it look traditional. You risk looking lazy & unable to follow social rules (which are a pre... |