how to fire someone for mediocre work when they’re trying hard by Alison Green on February 11, 2013 A reader writes: I was recenty promoted to oversee a team of 3. One woman on the team has worked in her job for 2 years, but she has never been able to fully perform her job responsibilities. Unfortunately, my company hired this woman for a job she’s simply not qualified for. The employee readily […] Read the full article →
the most confusing things about job searching by Alison Green on February 11, 2013 Searching for a job can be fraught with stress and anxiety – and also confusion. Job seekers don’t always know what rules employers expect them to play by, and employers frequently engaged in behaviors that job candidates find baffling. Here are five of the most confusing elements of looking for a new job. 1. Why […] Read the full article →
mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on February 11, 2013 It’s mini answer Monday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Emailing prospective coworkers about a job opening I’m going to apply to a job at a research position and noticed that the website for the employer lists the current research analysts. Would it be inappropriate to contact these analysts […] Read the full article →
short answer Sunday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions by Alison Green on February 10, 2013 It’s short answer Sunday — six short answers to six short questions. Here we go… 1. Moving from retail into office jobs My husband has been in retail since he graduated from college seven years ago with a BBA in Management. His positions have included manager, team leads, customer service leader, inventory, sales, and currently […] Read the full article →
short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on February 9, 2013 It’s short answer Saturday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Can I tell my former employer that I want to come back? I worked for an employer a little over 4 years. It was my first job out of college and I was feeling really tied down and restless […] Read the full article →
when you forget the interview question mid-answer by Alison Green on February 8, 2013 A reader writes: I’ve been very selectively job hunting for the last year and have had a few interviews. I have found it difficult to get into the interviewing groove because I only have one about every four months due to the low number of applications I’ve submitted. I have a “big” interview coming up […] Read the full article →
should you follow your parents’ job search advice? by Alison Green on February 8, 2013 We have two questions from readers about advice they’re getting from their parents. Here’s the first one: Have the rules about hardcopy resumes changed? I came across a posting for a position that would like to have resumes and cover letters mailed to the company’s HR department. My parents insist that I should print my […] Read the full article →
fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on February 8, 2013 It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Alerting other employers that I turned down a job offer Yesterday I received a job offer. After thinking it over for the past day, I have decided not to accept because I don’t believe it’s the right fit for […] Read the full article →
employer says I have to agree to a lower salary without negotiation in order to even interview by Alison Green on February 7, 2013 A reader writes: I was originally working in Country A when I was hired by an ex-colleague at different company in Country B. After 18 months, I had to return to Country A for unforeseen family reasons. The job I had lined up for my return ended up falling through at the last minute, and […] Read the full article →
is it bad to stay home from work due to weather? by Alison Green on February 7, 2013 A reader writes: So my area’s getting a major snowstorm this weekend, starting Friday. My manager seems cool with me leaving early, or even staying home completely if necessary (if the governor declares a state of emergency), but I’ve also heard that employers don’t like it when employees stay home due to bad weather. We […] Read the full article →