did I just low-ball my salary for the rest of my career? by Alison Green on May 7, 2012 A reader writes: This week I accepted a job I am really excited about. During the interview process, I was asked what salary I was looking for, and I answered honestly with what I thought was an appropriate salary (I only have one year of experience so I wasn’t exactly sure, and I didn’t have […] Read the full article →
how to make the most of your internship by Alison Green on May 7, 2012 Across the country, thousands of college students are preparing to start summer internships, which are a crucial way to get experience before graduation. But simply having an internship isn’t enough; you also need to impress your employer, form solid relationships with your coworkers, and pay attention to what’s happening around you. Here are eight tips […] Read the full article →
12 ways to make your boss love you by Alison Green on May 7, 2012 Improving your relationship with your boss isn’t about sucking up or manipulation; it’s about knowing how to work with her effectively, and understanding what a manager wants from you. Here are 12 habits that are guaranteed to lead to a better relationship with your boss. 1. Make sure you’re on the same page about expectations. […] Read the full article →
why would a company freeze a hiring process? by Alison Green on May 6, 2012 A reader writes: I applied for a job at a biotech company and got an interview in early March. The interview went very well, and they were all pleased with me. But then they froze the hiring process. I was in the top couple of candidates, but the hiring process for this position (and others […] Read the full article →
short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on May 5, 2012 It’s short answer Saturday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. How soon is too soon to ask for a raise? I graduated college in December with a BA. I applied for a job in an area where the cost-of-living is higher than where I was living, and in my […] Read the full article →
our HR manager is out of control by Alison Green on May 4, 2012 A reader writes: I am a manager for a public library. Our HR manager has convinced our director that it’s in our district’s best interest to post and interview for every single position and change in hours that ever happens, even if this means people are re-interviewing for their own jobs multiple times. For example, […] Read the full article →
terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on May 3, 2012 It’s terse answer Thursday — seven short answers to seven short questions! We’ve got whether you should still get per diem when you’re sick, getting reported for drinking at lunch, and more. Here we go… 1. How do I refer to my boss when talking to his son? There have recently been some changes at […] Read the full article →
I feel guilty for turning down a job offer after I was wined and dined by Alison Green on May 3, 2012 A reader writes: A year ago, when I was a year out of college, my partner was seeking a transfer to another city, so I began job-searching in the area. I was fortunate enough to be invited to interview for a great position with a great nonprofit organization. They flew me out and put me […] Read the full article →
here’s an interview with me and my co-author… by Alison Green on May 2, 2012 Want to listen to an interview with me and my co-author, Jerry Hauser, talking about the messages in our book, Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Manager’s Guide to Getting Results? Our publisher, Jossey-Bass, has an interview with us here. Come listen to us talk about why managing in a nonprofit is harder, what issues managers […] Read the full article →
my job is making me travel and I hate it by Alison Green on May 2, 2012 A reader writes: I am an engineer in research and development at a medium sized international company. When I was hired 8 years ago, I spent most of my time in the lab. As our department was downsized over the last several years, I have been required to spend more and more time in the […] Read the full article →