Many of my students ask me if employers will hold it against you when you have breaks in employment. Most employers will ask you if you have had a break in employment, and why. Having an answer that is believable,...
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Effective Replies to Online Job Postings
Q: When replying to a job posting online, would I use the message box for my cover letter and attach my resume? Or does something else go in the message box with the cover and resume as an attachment?A: Depending...
How to Approach a Low-Salary Offer
Q: I am pursuing a position that pays about $10,000 less than the position I am in now, but it is one more in line with my career aspirations. How do I diplomatically discuss salary and responsibilities? A: In terms...
About Robert Braathe’s HR and Career Guide
Do you have questions on Human Resources? Questions about your career? How to treat and keep your employees? Contact me at robert@galaconcierge.comor post your comments or questions on one of the postingsTopics includeEmployee RelationsFeedbackInterviewingJob SearchOrientationsResumesTime ManagementTrainingAbout Robert BraatheRobert Braathe is...
HR and Career Q + A
Q: Do I need to list references on my resume? Or will "References Available Upon Request" suffice?A: Opinions vary on this topic. If you have a reference at each position, what I recommend is that this be included within the...
Bringing out the best in your interviewees
Nerves are a natural part of the interviewing process. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can come across a lot differently in an interview than we actually do in any other setting. It takes a savvy interview style to pull...
“Folding” your way to effective job searches
You may use a number of job sites for your searches.How do you keep up with all the sites and all the searches?One method that has worked for me over the years has been to email myself copies of jobs...
Did You Say Thank You?
If you really want that job you just interviewed before, thank your interviewer(s) properly. - If you are able to get the email address of those who interviewed you, send a brief note thanking them for your interview and expressing...