how do managers feel about blogging employees? by Alison Green on March 11, 2010 In the comments on a recent post about blogging with your name attached to it, Andrew asks: How would you feel, as a manager, if one of your employees kept a blog? I feel like you may be on the progressive side of the spectrum, so I’ll follow up with: how do you think MOST […] Read the full article →
in which I work miracles by Alison Green on March 11, 2010 A reader writes: I had an interview Friday before last and was rejected the following Monday. I was exceedingly disappointed as I was really excited about the job, helping youths find work. Then last Sunday I was reading your blog and you suggested e-mailing to follow up on the rejection and ask what I could […] Read the full article →
online photos when you’re job-seeking by Alison Green on March 10, 2010 A reader writes: I know more and more employers are looking to online profiles for information on job-seekers. I am curious if you have any information about the “do’s and don’ts” of profile pictures? Is having one helpful? Should I leave the picture spot blank? Is having a friend take one on a regular camera […] Read the full article →
requiring a handwritten cover letter by Alison Green on March 8, 2010 A reader just sent the following letter to me and the Evil HR Lady, and it takes overly demanding employers to a new high (low?): I just responded to a job ad that included “good handwriting” as a required job skill. To prove that you possess this skill, it also requires a “handwritten cover letter.” […] Read the full article →
bad interviewer behavior by Alison Green on March 8, 2010 I’ve created a new tag for posts: bad interviewer behavior. So if you’re in the mood to read about interviewers behaving badly, a bunch of shocking posts are compiled here. Read the full article →
HR missed our scheduled phone interview and didn’t respond to follow-up by Alison Green on March 7, 2010 A reader writes: About two weeks ago, I received an email to schedule a phone interview with a large firm on the West Coast (they also have a branch on the East Coast, where I am located). This interview was supposed to happen a week ago on Friday. When our scheduled time arrived, I waited […] Read the full article →
asking for feedback when you were hired as the second choice by Alison Green on March 7, 2010 A reader writes: I wondered if I could ask you a question about feedback after not being hired (a subject I know you have covered before); I am in a somewhat interesting position regarding this issue. A bit of background: I worked for nearly a decade in the entertainment industry, before deciding to completely change […] Read the full article →
is it better to get to a job fair early on or later in the day? by Alison Green on March 5, 2010 A reader writes: I’m about to attend a federal job fair. It’s all day, but I can’t imagine that I would stay more than an hour or two. Do you think it would be best to show up first thing — showing eagerness (hopefully) and before these agencies are inundated with job seekers (though I’m […] Read the full article →
company made me a tentative offer, then hired someone else by Alison Green on March 5, 2010 A reader writes: I have a question about what I should do after, I feel, I have been lied to in my job search. I applied for and was interviewed at a local university. During the interview I was unable to meet with the head of the department because she was recovering from a surgery. […] Read the full article →
hirng manager knows my current boss by Alison Green on March 4, 2010 A reader writes: How confidential is the whole application process? My issue is the following: I would like to apply for a job posting, and through linkedin I was able to find out who the hiring manager is and I found out that they have a direct connection with my current supervisor. Obviously, I would […] Read the full article →