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Emailing HR after sending in an application?

Yesterday I applied to an IT position that I am very interested in. In the online questionnaire, there were 2 questions that I could not answer yes to, they asked if I had a specific certification and ...
Nutters's user avatar
2 votes
2 answers
249 views

What should I do to contact HR if a job posting is no longer available?

A job posting closed while I was filling out my online application. I saved a draft of the application because I was waiting for a letter of recommendation from my previous boss. When I picked up ...
Swiftor88's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
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List a multi-partner project in a resume if you worked with the smaller, unrecognizeable company?

I've got a scenario where Applicant A has listed "United Nations" as their employer on the resume. The truth is, the UN was actually involved in the project, and subcontracted or were partnered with ...
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1 answer
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How to ask If I fail or not in the job apply after taking the home test? [duplicate]

I'm trying to apply on 'A company' for 'Junior Web Developer' I got some emails after sending my resume, and the company gave me 'home test' and I already sent my answer. But it's been a week since I ...
Syahrul Romadhon's user avatar
-1 votes
3 answers
570 views

I accidentally submitted sub-optimal application to an employer and can't retract it; What do I do?

I was exploring the job-application portal for a particular employer I am very interested in and foolishly decided to see what the application process was like by "starting" an application, assuming ...
errantlinguist's user avatar
1 vote
2 answers
256 views

Should I explain to a recruiter the delay in accomplishing a test?

I sent an online application for a job. The job description specifies as a requirement experience using library "a" (programming language "A"). Although I don't have experience using library "a" (I ...
user66552's user avatar
2 votes
2 answers
823 views

To apply: "send your resume with salary requirement" Thats it? Nothing else?

Employer's website states: If you are interested in a career opportunity with __: mail, fax or email your resume with salary requirement to: __ Do I literally just send the 1 page resume with ...
heyitsmyusername's user avatar
65 votes
6 answers
20k views

Is hiding my friendlist on Facebook a bad sign for HR?

For a while, I've been wondering on what do I have to do to avoid appearing unprofessional on my Facebook profile—I have quite a good reason to think about it. Within this issue, I wonder about my ...
Zoltán Schmidt's user avatar
10 votes
4 answers
42k views

Why do potential employers require a residence (street address) on applications?

Most online applications specifically require a street address for residence. I have always been careful about my personal information, and I do not see why it is necessary to ask for my street ...
Guarded in's user avatar
1 vote
3 answers
975 views

Prudent to Apply for Same Position/Different Departments at Same Company? [duplicate]

Basically within the same company there are two positions: Coordinator in department X Coordinator in department Y Same position w/ the same exact duties, different department. Is there any adverse ...
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Applied to several internal postings, send email to hiring manager? [closed]

I have recently been given the OK by my boss to apply to other departments in the same company. I have applied to a few different positions in the past few days and I am just playing the waiting game ...
Fouracle's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
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Apply again after a bad presentation [duplicate]

Some time ago, I tried to apply for a job and, I must say, I acted in a really poor way. Let me explain: I had a job, and I was happy with it, but I wanted to have some fresh air and switch positions ...
Sergi Juanola's user avatar
7 votes
5 answers
16k views

Is it alright to ask for a copy of your diploma or transcript of records from your HR Department?

I am currently in the process of applying to another employer, and it looks like the hiring manager wants a copy of my transcript and diploma. I am currently employed, and I think I sent out the ...
Marcos Valle's user avatar
6 votes
2 answers
4k views

Dealing with informal experience on resume

I have a very broad IT skillset and I would say that I am very good at what I do. When it comes to a technology that I have not used I just learn it by messing with it, Googling it, or by consulting ...
Chris Adams's user avatar
26 votes
1 answer
6k views

What should I do if I accept a position, start work, and then they tell me on day 1 my background check didn't clear?

After taking my drug test and background check I was told I was clear to workl I even put on my application about my 2 charges in detail and dates. He asked when I wanted to start, and I told him I ...
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