do I have to wear pantyhose to an interview? by Alison Green on September 7, 2010 A reader writes: Perhaps my question is a bit trite, but do I have to wear pantyhose to an interview? I hate pantyhose. So much so that I haven’t owned or worn any in at least 10 years. I usually just wear slacks to an interview, but I bought this killer new suit, and it […] Read the full article →
update: boss expects slippers offered to her by Alison Green on September 6, 2010 Just need to call your attention to this update left by the person whose boss treats her like she’s on-call day and night. The update itself is longer (and you can read it in full here), but it contains this gem about her boss: Upon arrival each day, she dumps her purse, laptop, and shoes […] Read the full article →
new employee feels awkward and left out by Alison Green on September 4, 2010 A reader writes: My new job is about two months old. In that time, I have discovered that I love the job and the people, yet I feel left out because everyone in the office has a history (wonderful and friendly interpersonal connections). When they laugh and reminiscence with stories, I’m not quite sure what […] Read the full article →
when should internships come off your resume? by Alison Green on September 4, 2010 A reader writes: When should internships come off your resume? I graduated a year ago and accepted a one-year, post-grad, entry-level position which ended recently and I am onto my second job since graduation. I was fortunate enough to intern with three really well known companies in my field during my undergrad years that are thought of […] Read the full article →
my manager wants to be my best friend by Alison Green on September 3, 2010 A reader writes: I have great relationship with my manager and we used to be peers before she became my boss. When we were peers, we used to tell each other everything about our personal life outside work. The problem is she still wants me to tell her everything that I do in my personal […] Read the full article →
last day to get How to Get a Job at 40% off by Alison Green on September 3, 2010 This is the last salesy post, I promise — just a quick note to tell you that today is the final day to get How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager at the 40% discount. At midnight EST tonight, the price will go up to $24.95, so if you want it, now’s […] Read the full article →
want some free webinars? by Alison Green on September 2, 2010 My ebook, How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager, now comes with two free bonuses: 1. one hour-long webinar — me talking about job-searching, including 30 minutes of Q&A with the audience 2. an additional hour-long webinar — me doing another hour of Q&A on job-searching (These are both mp3 audio files, […] Read the full article →
my boss acts like I’m on-call day and night by Alison Green on September 2, 2010 In response to an earlier post about calling coworkers at night or over the weekend, I wrote that (a) it can be okay if you know they’re fine with it, which some people are, (b) you should avoid doing it if you’re a manager, even if you know/think they’re fine with it, because most people […] Read the full article →
I’m extending the special sales price on How to Get a Job until Friday by Alison Green on September 1, 2010 By request, I’m extending the special sales price on my new e-book, How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager, through Friday. It’ll stay at $14.95 — a 40% discount — until the end of the day Friday. By the way, a few people have asked me to explain e-books. You don’t need a Kindle […] Read the full article →
in rejecting job candidates, should I mention we selected an internal candidate? by Alison Green on September 1, 2010 A reader writes: In notifying candidates (who were interviewed) that they were not chosen, do you think it’s better or worse to let them know that we’ve selected an internal candidate for the position? I’d come down on the side of more information being better than less information. Job seekers so infrequently hear anything from […] Read the full article →