How long do you guys wait until reaching out after an interview to check status? Interviewed at a firm weeks ago and still haven't heard anything.

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Just had an absolutely disaster of an interview- what's the the worst you've ever screwed up a job interview? Would be great to hear some funny stories to feel better haha

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what types of things should you look for in a mentor? what questions would you ask if you were to interview then to be your own?

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Is being lied to during an interview something common? And we are talking about night and day for workload, travel %, clients and the list goes on and on?

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Been interviewing for months and finally found an opportunity I want to take. How can I minimize the backlash leaving especially during the holiday season?

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Pro-tip for anyone else who sucks at interviews: Apply to and interview for jobs you don't really want. I've actually done this a couple of times, and I've found it's definitely helped.

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How many of you write thank you emails after being interviewed?

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Interviewing attire advice needed. I suddenly have 3 interviews scheduled this week, much sooner than expected. After weight gain and several years in a business casual office, none of my suits fit...

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A candidate I interviewed this week just requested to connect on LinkedIn. I feel like that's a bold move, but am I just being a curmudgeon?

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I have a job interview tomorrow, and I'm so prepared, I'm so ready to go! I want this job so badly!! EEEKKK. can everyone just send in some good vibes!

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Has anyone bombed an interview but ended up getting the job?

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How significant of a role does your credit score play when applying w/a wire house?

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I had an horrible interview experience this past week. Ive been in a funk for days after. Advice for after a hard interview and looking forward?

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In my thank you note, is it worth addressing a part of the interview I didn't do well on?

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Call me old fashion but have a beard or don’t have a beard. If you have an in between beard, you need to shave for an interview. This isn’t a hipster conference.

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Asking what's your three biggest weaknesses in an interview is kind of bs

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Anyone else bring on new employees that interviewed very well but couldn’t perform? Tips on how to tell if someone’s really capable or just a good interviewer?

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Is there a level that's too senior to write thank you notes after an interview? If so, what is it?

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Applied to a job a couple weeks ago and HR person reached out to me recently but having second thoughts. If I don't call back, will I get blacklisted? Will this ruin my chances of applying again?

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Thoughts on asking a college professor for a business school recommendation? Will have been out of college for while when applying and have maintained contact with prof.

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Running out of questions to ask on interviews. Help!

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If you've been laid off, how upfront are you about it in interviews? Better to let them know right away or further into the process?

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How do you stop from driving yourself nuts while waiting for offers post-interview? I've turned into a madman waiting

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Starting to interview new potential employees today for administrative roles. Do you prefer candidates with experience or do you prefer to mold their training to fit your office needs?....

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During interviews and meetings - best way to deal with someone who constantly interrupts and talks over you when you’re answering questions?

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How did you get your job? Through personal connections & networking or through applying online? Trying to get a count

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Just had a bad interview and little bummed. Anyone care to share shitty interview experiences of their own?

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Thoughts on interviewing at firms you're not really interested in joining in an effort to practice for another interview?

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Interviewing for a Non-registered Admin. What do you believe are the three most important traits/skills as a candidate for the position? (This will be my first admin hire.)

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Where to get a custom suit that won't break the bank (NYM)? Also, any input on the go-to interview suit color?

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How can I fake being an extrovert at my next interview?

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What are the qualities that you look for in an office assistant, when interviewing? What kinds of questions do you ask and what negatives are you looking for when you interview?

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How to politely reject a job offer after going through interview process? I don't want to burn bridges but I got the position I wanted elsewhere. Thoughts?

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I have an interview with Bny Mellon for their Associate Wealth Director role. It looks like it’s a development program for 2 years, have any of you done a program like this?

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My assistant resigned last week. Got a job 5 mins from home (opposed to a 35 min drive) with more hours. I was pretty bummed, she was terrific. I've interviewed a couple of people, all sucked. Over it

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Anybody else hate waiting for a decision after an interview?

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Thoughts on the importance of thank you emails after interviews?

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Has anyone left an interview feeling uneasy and gotten the job?

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Is it bad to go into an interview with notes? I have a one pager of points/questions I'd like to hit on, but I don't want to look over the top.

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