So You Are Hiring?

Weary job seekers take solace. You are not alone.

  • Faux Interview I.

    In a past life I worked in IT. One day I was invited to an interview for a growing sportswear manufacturer. Their products were high quality, their location was ideal, the hours were ideal, and the job sounded perfect for my skill set, with opportunities to grow. I submitted my application and got a call…

  • Interview Questions Part II.

    Today we will consider the common question, “Why did you leave your last job?” On the face of it this seems like a reasonable question. But, is it? And, just what is the purpose of the question. I am still mulling over this topic. I expect I’ll be polishing my thoughts for some time. Let’s…

  • Interview Questions, Part I.

    There is so much you could say about interview questions. Where to begin? At the moment my thoughts are disorganized and I am feeling a little uninspired, so I will just start writing and see where it goes. I expect this to be a series. And to kick things off, perhaps the most popular question ever:…