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The Wall Street Journal is writing an article on strange questions or requests that candidates have been asked during an interview. If you have an example and are willing to contribute to the article please let me know. You have the option to be anonymous if necessary. Please respond to this or email me at jporter@goliathjobs.com.

Thank you.

Jenn

There has been some bizarre tales lately about what applicants must do to survive a job interview. With employers in the catbird seat, they can make all kinds of demands. (i.e. A private toy maker in Connecticut requires job seekers to bring three years of W-2 statements to the first interview. That is ludicrous!)

Among other things, we have heard about people being forced to role play as if they already had the job - without warning.

Does anyone have any crazy interview stories they would lik… Continue

A major publication is writing an article about outplacement firms and their ability to assist job seekers during this period of rising unemployment. These firms are frequently retained to assist terminated or early-retirement employees. If you or anyone you know has an experience (good or bad) with one of these firms please let me know and I will refer you to the journalist. This can include employers or job seekers.

This is a hot topic right now due to the volume of layoffs and the unfortunat… Continue

Recent article on this great topic:

Rick Fecteau runs a chain of automobile dealerships in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. One would think that his dealerships are suffering like many other dealerships during this tough economic time. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is causing his business to hold it’s own and even improve - the availability of top performers from other dealerships that lost their jobs.

Instead of waiting around for the market to turnaround, Rick has… Continue