terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on October 18, 2012 It’s terse answer Thursday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Asking to move an interview up Just today, I was invited to interview for a position that I am very excited to be considered for. The interviewer let me know he wanted to get the ball rolling as soon […] Read the full article →
former employee is throwing a party to vilify my company … which is dealing with layoffs by Alison Green on October 17, 2012 Remember that letter about a former employee who wanted to throw a company-sponsored party for some — but not all — of her former coworkers? Well, she’s got company. A reader writes: I’m a manager at a large company. We are on the middle of a reorg, and a lot of people are losing their […] Read the full article →
when a candidate sends you a framed photo of himself by Alison Green on October 17, 2012 Aggggh! A commenter on the recent post about not sending fruit baskets to your interviewer tops that with her own account involving A FRAMED PHOTO. She writes: I returned to my office one afternoon to find a beautiful gift bag on my desk. I thought that maybe it was from a secret admirer or an […] Read the full article →
5 things your boss won’t tell you by Alison Green on October 17, 2012 Ever wonder what your boss knows but might not be telling you? No matter how much of a chatterbox your boss might be, chances are good that she’s not telling you everything – because most companies require managers to keep certain types of information confidential. Here are five common things that your manager generally won’t […] Read the full article →
should you return a missed call from an interviewer who didn’t leave a message? by Alison Green on October 17, 2012 A reader writes: I had an interview, which went splendidly, and was contacted the next week by my interviewer. She said that I would be recieving an email or phone call from a third individual, a man I have not yet spoken to, about moving forward in the process and discussing other aspects of the […] Read the full article →
no, you should not send fruit and wine to your interviewer by Alison Green on October 16, 2012 A reader writes: I just did a phone interview with a job candidate, and he sent me a fruit/wine basket. What am I supposed to do with it? Do I send it back? We are not going to go further in the process with him, as he was not qualified for the role, but what […] Read the full article →
tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on October 16, 2012 It’s tiny answer Tuesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. How do I make employees stop playing online when they’re supposed to be working How do I politely tell my employees to stop being on I.M. and Facebook all day? They lose focus. I’ve told them to stop, but […] Read the full article →
can you say no to overtime? by Alison Green on October 16, 2012 A reader writes: I am a permanent, non-exempt employee, and I qualify for overtime at my workplace. I work overtime every now and then when needed, which I don’t really mind. However, my boss has been talking about an upcoming project where he sees us all working a lot of overtime — comparing it to […] Read the full article →
is my laugh too loud for the office? by Alison Green on October 16, 2012 A reader writes: I think (know) I have a loud laugh. How can I tell if I need to dial it back, and how do you freaking do that? I’m a generally loud person; it’s a trait probably every single one of my friends would mention about me if asked to describe me. However, I […] Read the full article →
mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on October 15, 2012 It’s mini answer Monday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Internship would be perfect for me, if it weren’t an internship Earlier today, I found an online posting for a job that sounds absolutely perfect for me. The listed tasks fit perfectly with the education and experience I have […] Read the full article →