Would it be appropriate of me to ask for a Skype interview if I'm out-of-state?
Great question! The short answer is, it shouldn’t be a problem. Skype, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Hangouts, and other video conferencing software have become the go-to sources for interviews. Having said that, companies are accustomed to doing some of their hiring processes online. If I were you, I would tell the recruiter that I am pleased to have been selected for the interview and look forward to learning more about the opportunity. Then ask, “would it be possible for us to conduct the initial interview via phone or Skype? Currently, I am out of the country/state on a project and am not able to go to your company for an interview.” There should be no problem.Here is an excerpt on some Skype Interview Tips.Top Skype Interview Tips ListUse a Professional Skype UsernameAccept the Skype Call – Do not push for a phone call instead.Dress to Impress – Dress as you would for an in-company interview.Use a Well-Lighted Area with Clean BackgroundUse a Good Webcam and HeadsetLook into the Camera – Make it seem like your are looking into the interviewer’s eyes.Be Prepared for Tech Glitches – Have a back up plan in case your connection goes down.Eliminate Disturbances and Other Ambient NoisesBody Language – Be aware of your body language and the non-verbal cuesRecord Yourself – Record your session and then watch it to correct it.Here are the tips presented in a video.Here is a link to the complete article.I hope I was able to shed some light on your question. Please follow up if you have any more questions. Happy job hunting!
Is it appropriate for a mother to ask her 14-year-old son for a massage?
Are you SERIOUS?! Of course it is appropriate! Why wouldn't it be? He is her child, not some random man! My son is 15 he rubs my neck my back, my legs and feet and my temples when I have a headache. My 13 and 18 year old daughters do the same for me, when my kids' were babies I gave them infant masssages therefore they all are very comfortable with touch and massage, Getting and Giving!
Is it appropriate for a recruiter to ask me to notify him if I have another offer?
You do not have to comply.Ignore the request. You don’t report to them.In my experience, recruiters are leeches and just out for blood anyways.They are just going to put your resume into a pool with a bunch of other people….and see who, if anyone, gets picked from their pool, and IF you get hired, they get a cut.There’s really no incentive to working with recruiters.Every job I’ve ever gotten was based on me applying in person or finding the job myself and applying directly to the company.Good luck,
If my brother's teacher likes me, is it appropriate to ask her out?
I know this is probably a bad idea because this would be similar to dating a co-worker... if things don't turn out well, then she could be mean to my brother or god knows what. But, I went to high school to pick up brother because he was coughing a lot and he wanted to come home... be able to sleep... When I go into the main office to wait for him... I went with a friend. When we were both waiting this teacher was in the main office and asked me if I was here to pick up my little brother. And then she noticed the the jacket or hat I was wearing and then said "oh you work for that company". And then asked what I do for the company. And if I was working right now. My friend like a moron seems to think that this teacher likes me because for how little I go to my brother's school she recognized me and that she made mention of the job I work at (Jacket and hat has company's name on it). Even though I didn't stand there for ten minutes talking her (not that I could, she would get in trouble or, it would at least look bad on her...)... he feels that she did express legitimate interest under the circumstances of being at work. I'm only 22 if that matters. So question Assuming she does like me, would it be bad to do anything with this girl?
Is it appropriate if your professor is asking you out for lunch?
Of course it is appropriate. Now a days everyone feels like they are being hit on when they are asked to accompany someone to an event. If while you are there he puts the moves on you I would just leave, but until then there is nothing wrong with sitting down for a lunch with a professor. I've had dinners and drinks with several of my professors, and had a great time with each one. We talked about the course, my ambitions, and of course about the dominant topics in our field. They all ended up being great influences and mentors throughout my BA and MA.