Category Archives: Q&A

Q: Would it be ok to be honest to an employer about the reasons for wanting to be employed such as to get experience or should nothing be said about it?

This is a question from Lynne who is one of our readers. I take it that applying to “get experience” means there is an intention to eventually leave when better opportunities become available. There is an ideal scenario to this. Ideally, a potential employer will appreciate honesty in an applicant. Ideally, an applicant will have…

Q: How do you pass experienced-based exams? What do employers look for in these tests?

A: This is another question from one of the readers which I have decided to post here for everyone’s benefit. Based on the question, I will assume that the experienced-based exams referred to are those that involve tests with questions on specific fields. An applicant for example applying for an electrician position will have to…

Q: How do call centers pick their employees?

A: This is a question from Rhodney, another one of our readers. The question was originally posted on a job hunting tip article. Although an answer was already sent to Rhodney, some readers might also want to know the answer to this question. Call centers are just like other companies when it comes to recruitment…

Q: I did not receive an acknowledgement receipt from an employer after sending an application through e-mail. How do I know that my application really got through?

A: This was a question originally posted on the chat box at the side bar by a reader named Gian. I believe though that this is a very common question and therefore deserves a clearer response. First of all, it is crucial to understand that many companies, especially small ones do not send out acknowledgement…

Q: Do Gaps in Your Experience Matter?

A: Experience gaps happen when you resign immediately from a job with no ready and immediate job to transfer to. In principle, every applicant, including those with experience gaps are entitled to equal consideration for positions that they are qualified for. Then again, employers have the right not to consider you for employment when they…