my organization has a budget shortfall; should I be job-searching? by Alison Green on December 1, 2010 A reader writes: Thanks to your amazing advice and great “how to get a job” book, I landed a position in the development office of a small non-profit organization that does the kind of work I really believe in. It was truly a step up from where I was — a more than $13k raise, […] Read the full article →
what should I say/ask as I leave my internship? by Alison Green on December 1, 2010 A reader writes: I wrote to you about whether or not to extend my internship back in April (from the Should I Extend My Internship post) and thought I could share with you an update. After much pondering about weighing the pros and cons of doing so, I decided to go ahead and extend my […] Read the full article →
my ex-boss is telling my husband I cheated on him by Alison Green on November 30, 2010 A reader writes: Long story short, my ex-boss was my best friend for ten years but we couldn’t work together. He fired me from the small delivery company we both worked at in May. In July, he sent a text message to my husband saying “If you want to divorce her, I can give you dates and times […] Read the full article →
how often to ask for updates when you’re in the running for a job by Alison Green on November 28, 2010 A reader writes: I recently posted my resume to a job board and got a response soon after. The employer (a news director) emailed and asked me to call him, which I did. On the phone he talked about the position and had me complete a quick script writing test, which I emailed back. After […] Read the full article →
should I tell my conservative coworkers that I’m gay? by Alison Green on November 24, 2010 A reader writes: I’m an associate at a mid-sized law firm (approximately 40 employees in three states), and I’ve worked here a little over a year. I love the job, and enjoy most of my co-workers, except for the handful of very conservative, religious ones (as you’ll see in the next paragraph, this isn’t just […] Read the full article →
my coworker is physically bullying me by Alison Green on November 23, 2010 A reader writes: I support a team of professionals and one of them has what I call “personal space issues.” He stands uncomfortably close to me, causing me to move away and when we pass each other in the hallway or common areas, he walks right towards me, forcing me to maneuver around him or […] Read the full article →
short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions by Alison Green on November 21, 2010 Once again, it’s short answer Saturday — six short answers to six short questions. I also want to note that I’m indebted to Evil HR Lady for her “short response” columns, which pre-date these short answer Saturdays by many months. Here we go… I was recently contacted by an external recruiter with a position very similar […] Read the full article →
get your salary off your resume by Alison Green on November 20, 2010 Your salary does not belong on your resume. Periodically I receive a resume that lists the salary for each position, alongside title and dates of employment. Don’t do this. Read the full article →
unreasonable job application instructions by Alison Green on November 19, 2010 A reader writes: OK, is it just me or is this crazy-making? I found a job listing via a national job bank specific to my field. I’m interested, but…it’s unclear to me if this position is based in their East Coast office, or if, since it’s a “Field Organizer,” it is based elsewhere. I’m only […] Read the full article →
no one will hire me as their visionary by Alison Green on November 18, 2010 A reader writes: I am very talented in my creativity and thinking ability. I have a lot of ideas I would like to pass around a marketing firm or ideally to direct companies. I have no idea where to start. I also have started a small business and it’s profitable within the first year, but […] Read the full article →