how to deal with a coworker who has a crush on you by Alison Green on February 14, 2013 It’s Valentine’s Day, and at Ask a Manager, that means a full day of questions about workplace romance, as well as our speciality: creepy, inappropriate coworker behavior. Here’s the first one (of six!). A reader writes: How does one deal with a coworker who you suspect has a crush on you? I won’t detail all […] Read the full article →
when a recruiter approaches you about a job but plays games on salary by Alison Green on February 13, 2013 A reader writes: I was contacted out of the blue about a job via LinkedIn message with a job excerpt, a link to the full description, and list of benefits. I responded with: Hi (name), I would like to know more. Is this a senior role? What is the salary range for this position? Thanks, […] Read the full article →
are your job references in order? by Alison Green on February 13, 2013 Job candidates often hand over lists of references without much thought to the people they’ve included. But references can play a big role in hiring, so it’s worth being thoughtful and strategic about who you include. Who makes the best reference? The best reference is someone who managed your work and will speak glowingly of you. […] Read the full article →
is being a woman something you can use as a “selling point” in an interview? by Alison Green on February 13, 2013 A reader writes: I work in commercial aviation as a pilot. I am currently applying for an internal management position that is seen by managers as a stepping stone to progressing up the company ladder. Every high level manager in my department is a man. I am 28 and have been in the industry for […] Read the full article →
wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on February 13, 2013 It’s wee answer Wednesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Help! I agreed to recommend two people for the same position I work in a technical services department in a library. There are three sub-departments, each with a coordinator. The three coordinators are managed by a department head. Well, […] Read the full article →
alerting your new office that you have food allergies by Alison Green on February 12, 2013 A reader writes: I start a new job on Monday, and part of my “orientation,” I guess you can say, will be lunches in order to get to know people better. I am having a bunch of anxiety about this. I have Celiac Disease, which means I cannot eat gluten (which is in wheat, barley, […] Read the full article →
internship won’t let me use my work samples in a portfolio by Alison Green on February 12, 2013 A reader writes: I intern at a high-end design company where we create one-of-a-kind visual art. I am an unpaid intern. The studio manager has told me that despite me creating artwork for the company, I have no rights to use it in my portfolio ever. She also said that many of the techniques I’ve […] Read the full article →
tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on February 12, 2013 It’s tiny answer Tuesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Asking about start time at a new job Last week, I was offered a job (after being unemployed for nine months) that I’ll be starting this week! I have a small question but one I want to make sure […] Read the full article →
your 10 most cringe-worthy career mistakes by Alison Green on February 12, 2013 Whether it’s inventing a non-existent coworker, poorly timed flatulence, or accidentally asking the boss how much he makes, we’ve all made mistakes in our careers that have haunted and shamed us for years afterward. I recently asked readers to share their most cringe-worthy career mistakes, and oh did you deliver. (Those three above are among […] Read the full article →
what does it mean when a job opening is reposted with a new deadline? by Alison Green on February 11, 2013 A reader writes: About a week ago, I applied to a job right before the application deadline of January 31st. I was back on a job posting site and saw that the position was just reposted today with a new deadline of February 20th. I was wondering if you have an idea of what this […] Read the full article →