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Interviews: Research, research, research

bryan — Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:54 +0000

Lifehacker just reposted an article from Wisebread talking about researching the job you’re interviewing for. I couldn’t agree more. So far this year at Redfin, I’ve interviewed probably dozens of people for various different positions throughout the company. I can definitely say I remember the ones who knew what we were about, had a plan [...]

Resume Tips: Don’t Leave Gaps in Your Resume (Unless You Must)

bryan — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:41:18 +0000

Dates on resumes are an interesting thing. They usually show two key indicators: Job hopping: dates that show you have job ADD; you don’t stay longer than a year or two at one company; and No job: dates that show you are unemployed or were. Unemployment isn’t a crime, especially not in this economy. But [...]

Resume Tips: Ditch the Refs Available line

bryan — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:18:28 +0000

A couple more good thoughts on how to write a resume that doesn’t get dismissed immediately from Divine Caroline (via Lifehacker). They’re pretty accurate. A couple more resume tips I’ll add to my previous list: Spend as much time on the resume as you would your favorite work project. It should be perfect, not just [...]

Trying to Find a New Job? Ask Questions Like These

bryan — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:21:15 +0000

Remember an interview is both you being screened and finding out more about the company. Lifehacker recently posted Seven Great Questions to Ask at a Job Interview that you might find to be a good starting point. Just don't ask me exactly those 7 or I'll know what's up!

Trying to Find a New Job? Don’t Make Avoidable Mistakes!

bryan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:20:38 +0000

With unemployment nearing 10% and many great folks being laid off from great companies, I decided to write up my "(Don't be a) Dummy Guide to Applying for a Job" thoughts. ... Send a thank you note after an interview. It's a simple thing and sets the right vibe/tone with the hiring manager. it's also, hopefully, an indicator of how you'd treat customers and partners. ... I've had many applicants tell me how they'd make everything better by doing XYZ... all things that are in complete conflict with Redfin's culture, philosophy or goals. ... I'm sure there's a hundred other things I could write about, but these are what I would consider the absolute, no-excuses, must-do rules when applying for a job at a technology company. This was all prompted by a post I ran across called " 10 Answers You Should Know Before Your Job Interview " (via Lifehacker ) There's only 10... read them and know your answers.