6 career myths you shouldn’t fall for by Alison Green on January 7, 2013 You’ve probably heard the same bits of career advice tossed around over and over from well-meaning friends, relatives, and even bosses. But plenty of the maxims that we hear repeated actually aren’t true. Here are six of the most popular career myths that you shouldn’t fall for. 1. A college degree will get you a […] Read the full article →
what you missed while you were gone by Alison Green on January 7, 2013 Since most of you are now back at work after being away from the holidays, here’s what you missed while you were gone: 1. I posted what might be one of the most useful things I’ve posted for job-searchers in a long time, and for some reason I had the terrible timing of posting it […] Read the full article →
short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on January 6, 2013 It’s short answer Sunday — seven short answers to seven short questions! Here we go… 1. Convincing my sister her job search plan is doomed My sister recently completed a master’s degree in London and went over to the UK with the intention of remaining there permanently on a work visa after graduating. Things have […] Read the full article →
short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on January 5, 2013 It’s short answer Saturday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Should I put off a job search until my GPA is higher? I am a biochemistry student in college. My cumulative GPA is a teeny bit lower than a 3.0. This is a sensitive issue for me, because while […] Read the full article →
update from the reader whose company started an annoying initiative involving health and religion by Alison Green on January 4, 2013 Remember the letter from the reader whose company had started an annoying initiative involving health and religion? In the name of “wellness,” the company was passing out materials recommending attending religious services and drinking alcohol, among other things. Here’s her update: A while back I wrote you about the company I work for joining the Blue […] Read the full article →
how to list the dates of your current job on your resume by Alison Green on January 4, 2013 This is a tiny, minor, inconsequential thing, but I’m telling you anyway because I’m neurotic about small things: If you are currently employed, the dates on your resume for your current job should end with “present.” For instance: Chocolate Teapot Maker, 2009 – present not Chocolate Teapot Maker, 2009 – 2013 If you do the […] Read the full article →
visitors to our office are out-of-control — and I’m in trouble for it! by Alison Green on January 4, 2013 A reader writes: I work as a receptionist, which may seem simple enough, but it’s not. For years before they hired me, the place where I work did not have a receptionist, so people were able to just come in and go to whomever they wanted. And many of them are still acting like nothing […] Read the full article →
fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on January 4, 2013 It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. How much time should it take to manage people? I have been putting together a time tracking grid so that I can better delegate and account for my work time. I was really surprised to see that I spend […] Read the full article →
creepy coworkers, difficult managers, and more: 4 more reader updates by Alison Green on January 3, 2013 I said earlier that we’d seen the last of the updates from readers whose questions were answered here last year, but more have come in, so here’s a new batch. 1. The reader whose boss and coworker were living together In regards to the coworker living with the boss at my company, the situation has […] Read the full article →
4 reader updates: swimsuit photos on the company laptop, annoying carpool, and more by Alison Green on January 3, 2013 Here are four more updates from readers who had their questions answered here this year. 1. My boss has a bunch of swimsuit photos on the company laptop I appreciate the comments and advice from everyone. I grew up in a culture where people would much rather sweep embarrassing things under the rug, which is […] Read the full article →