update from the reader who had been promised a raise and promotion three years ago by Alison Green on October 10, 2012 Remember the letter from the reader who had been waiting for a promised raise and promotion for three years? To make matters worse, she had recently agreed to take on new work in exchange for a title bump and then ended up getting told that she would’t be getting the title bump after all. Here’s […] Read the full article →
my boss got involved in my conversations with another employer by Alison Green on October 10, 2012 A reader writes: The person I used to work for called me from her current job and asked me to submit my resume for an opening. Unbeknownst to me, her boss called my boss and told him and that they were interested in having me come in for an interview and that I was probably […] Read the full article →
going on vacation during a job search by Alison Green on October 10, 2012 A reader writes: My current (temp) job is ending in a week. I have the good fortune of having enough saved up that I don’t need to worry for several months, and I’d been hoping to take 2-4 weeks to travel and unwind. My trouble is, I haven’t found a new job yet, and I’m […] Read the full article →
what are employers looking for when they hire? by Alison Green on October 10, 2012 In a tight job market, with employers able to be pickier and pickier about who they hire, it’s easy for job seekers to start wondering what it takes to get a job. In a sea of qualified candidates, what are employers looking for in the people they choose to interview? Here are eight key things […] Read the full article →
wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on October 10, 2012 It’s wee answer Wednesday — seven short answers to seven short questions, although today it features two questions I don’t have answers for. So maybe it’s five answers to seven questions. Here we go… 1. Former employer still emailing from my email address My ex-employer is still using my name in his emails and blogs. […] Read the full article →
am I really supposed to contribute to a “Boss’s Day” gift? by Alison Green on October 9, 2012 A reader writes: Apparently October 16th is “Boss’s Day.” A person in my department at work has sent out an email asking for $5 from each of us to buy our manager a gift. While $5 isn’t going to break the bank, there are over 20 employees on my team, equaling $100 for a gift. A little background: […] Read the full article →
telling my coworker I don’t want to walk to work with him anymore by Alison Green on October 9, 2012 A reader writes: I started a job about six weeks ago and it is close enough to walk. A coworker who I work closely with throughout the day lives a block away and passes my apartment on his way to work, so we started walking together (I’m female, and he’s male). Now that I’m more […] Read the full article →
reaching out to a hiring manager with questions before applying for a job by Alison Green on October 9, 2012 A reader writes: Is it ever advisable to reach out to a hiring manager before applying to a position? For example, if you’re hoping for clarification of what they’re looking for in a candidate or something along those lines. Is that okay or is it a bit obnoxious when you’re trying to get through piles […] Read the full article →
mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on October 8, 2012 It’s mini answer Monday: seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Manager told me to stop wearing my engagement ring I am a nursery nurse, working directly with children. I got married last year and have worn my engagement ring since May 2010. Three months ago, my manager told me I […] Read the full article →
my boss keeps calling me her assistant even though I’m not by Alison Green on October 8, 2012 A reader writes: I’m wondering if I can get advice on how to approach my boss about this. I work for a very small charity, so small that I’m the only employee other than the director/founder. I literally do everything that needs to be done, from program management to IT/office admin. I like the diversity […] Read the full article →