Well everyone, as some of you may know I have begun my job hunt after a smooth re-location to London, Ontario. There is a variety of industry present that should allow me to pursue my career in marketing, professional writing and data-analysis. In honour of this big life step I would like to take the opportunity to feature two of my older posts regarding my likes and dislikes of the hiring process and interview transparency.

Hiring Process – Likes & Dislikes I am sure that everyone has experienced poorly-executed interviews and other frustrations when it comes to applying to jobs. This article points out some of these frustrations (job fairs, late contact, no business card, etc.) as well as some of the great experiences I have had during the employment process (casual conversation, accommodation, etc.).

Interview Transparency Even after the application process is complete and an interview is granted, sometimes there are major disconnects between the applicant and the hiring firm. This article shows a few of thesis disconnects personally experienced as well as a few general issues that may arise.

The post that I wrote a couple of weeks ago, Hiring Process – Likes and Dislikes, received some great attention so I thought that I would write a little more about interviewing, particularly maintaining transparency throughout the process. This post has been built from my experience, descriptions/complaints from friends, theory from human resources classes at business school and some logical thinking. This article focuses on the two main parties present during the interview process, the candidate and the employer, and how it is mutually beneficial for each to present themselves honestly and openly.

Lets get this party started!

Since my graduation in October I have had both the pleasure and the frustration of interviewing at a variety of firms and in a variety of industries. In these difficult economic times the number of jobs available has decreased and the number of applicants has increased – making it far more difficult for individuals like myself.

Before I get into what experiences I have enjoyed and those that have made the hunt difficult, let me first describe a little about where I am looking for work. I have a handful of cities (Toronto, Vancouver and San Francisco) where I focus my search for positions relating to analysis, Internet marketing, general marketing, and business development. At this time I have applied to over 200 jobs, managed 6 interviews and a single job offer.