Open letter to hiring managers
I just landed a new role that I love. I am so thankful! Having just gone through the wars, here are my thoughts:
1. I had a good-sized gap on my resume, due to a serious illness. I'm sure I was not considered because of that gap, but explaining it would open me up to discrimination for something that is not in my control. The manager who hired me looked at my experience and evaluated my interview (not the gap) and got a qualified, professional employee.
2. When you interview a candidate, for the love of all things holy, let the person know as soon as you can that they have not been selected. Leaving an applicant wondering is very unprofessional. It just takes a moment to send a basic email using a template telling them they weren't selected.
3. Be honest about the culture. If you are a type-A organization, be honest about that. Don't say you are "flexible and family-friendly" if you are going to grill your employees about having to pick up a sick kid.
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If you're in the middle of making a decision, this might give you something to reflect on.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/how-to-evaluate-a-job-offer
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Write a Resume that Gets Read and Gets You Hired
Hiring managers and recruiters don’t read every resume; they scan for standouts. Here’s a checklist that covers formatting, keywords, summaries, and more, all designed to help your resume get noticed.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/write-a-resume-that-gets-read-and-gets-you-hired
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A dream role position has landed on my plate while I’m not feeling my very best due to a health issue.
I’m okay 65-70% percent of time but lately it’s been flaring. I don’t want to lose the opportunity and feel I should at least try and do my best. I'm praying to god, to help me land this job only if its meant to be as im afraid my health “might “ affect my performance. I’m currently still going through the interview process. Would like some feedback from some mid -senior level professionals. Has anyone been in this situation before?
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Opinion on secondment
I've been in my company for 9 months .
The perfect secondment opportunity came up .
My manager said to meet the secondment manager.
However, my meeting didn't go well.
I asked all the relevant questions but the secondment manager was very negative in her responses and I felt bad vibes.
The role was perfect and exactly what Ive been dreaming of .
But every question I'd ask she would be negative and say x person is tough x team will write bad reviews.
I didn't know if this was to check how i'd behave so I just twisted it positively and say how I'd adapt and help her with these challenges.
I rejected the opportunity but don't know if it's the right decision.
How do you determine if the secondment is right for you
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How long should you stay in a position or company? Do you think there is a standard time?
Curious to know others thoughts on this topic. I've been hearing 2-5 years. I think there are multiple factors that determines the time such as security, money, toxic space, they love the role or company, it's not your career goal, they're bored etc
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Resume Red Flags
Some resume details might seem small, but to employers, they can raise big questions and they may hold back the job seeker. Here is a closer look at the red flags that might be doing more harm than good.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/resume-red-flags
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