creative resumes, and how long employers take to respond by Alison Green on July 26, 2009 A reader writes: I would like to inquire on how long an employer will usually take to reply to an expression of interest in a job. I am a 16 year old student that has emailed several different employers with my resume and cover letter and have only received an instant reply from one. A […] Read the full article →
advice recommendation: Tomato Nation’s The Vine by Alison Green on July 26, 2009 I hope I have you covered on the career/management advice front and you will never, ever need to look elsewhere, but if you enjoy reading advice on life in general, I have always thought The Washington Post‘s Carolyn Hax was indisputably where it’s at. And she still is, but I’ve finally discovered someone else who […] Read the full article →
interview questions to ask when hiring a manager by Alison Green on July 25, 2009 I recently put this together for someone, and I’m recycling it here: interview questions to ask if you’re hiring a manager of a department, organization, whatever. As you’ll see, the idea of most of these to give you a good feel for whether this is someone who gets things done, is a strong manager who’s […] Read the full article →
don’t list basic computer skills on a resume by Alison Green on July 24, 2009 A reader writes: Is it really necessary to list computer skills on a resume? Shouldn’t basic skills be assumed at this point in history? I’m great with Microsoft Office and I know Macs and a couple of other miscellaneous programs, but I don’t know Photoshop or Dreamweaver or HTML or anything specialized. And my most […] Read the full article →
changed mind after accepting offer by Alison Green on July 23, 2009 A reader writes: In August 2008, I relocated for work and a boyfriend (we don’t live together through) and ended up with a job in an industry in which I’ve been doing the same type of work for 10 years. The company and environment ended up being horrible and thus my job search began. I […] Read the full article →
I said I was okay with a salary range when I really wasn’t by Alison Green on July 23, 2009 A reader writes: I had a first interview with a hiring manager that went very well, and I was asked to interview again. Before moving forward with the entire process (extensive interviews with VPs and clients), the recruiter wanted to make sure I was comfortable with the salary range. Although it is 25-35% below my […] Read the full article →
help — manager is giving me negative feedback by Alison Green on July 22, 2009 A reader writes: I have an issue with my manager. She often gives me negative feedback without specific resolution. She has said to another manager that I am belligerent. This has bothered me for weeks and had a negative impact on work and virtually everything. I never got such feedback until this year when I […] Read the full article →
extending the length of an internship by Alison Green on July 22, 2009 A reader writes: My current summer internship is amazing. I want a full time position at this company but I do not think one is available. However, my internship doesn’t have a set “end date” and I am not sure how to bring it up with my boss (we have a good relationship). I am […] Read the full article →
mostly bad behavior that isn’t illegal by Alison Green on July 21, 2009 Things that many people think are illegal that actually aren’t: 1. There’s a widespread but incorrect belief that it’s illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religion, national origin, marital status, number of children, etc. In fact, in most states, the act of asking these questions is not illegal. What is illegal is basing […] Read the full article →
what do do when you’re frustrated at work by Alison Green on July 20, 2009 I frequently hear from people who are frustrated and unhappy with their job and want to know how to change whatever is making them unhappy. Often what they’re chafing against is some inherent aspect of their job or their manager or their workplace, but they don’t want to accept that; they want to know how […] Read the full article →