what to say to a candidate who doesn’t show up for their interview by Alison Green on July 18, 2013 A reader writes: What is the best way to follow up with a candidate who was a no-show for their second interview? I plan to follow up by email, but am unsure as to how to word the message or what exactly to say. I don’t want to sound overly accusatory, if something serious did […] Read the full article →
employee is using the wrong title, dismissive and contemptuous interviewer, and more by Alison Green on July 18, 2013 It’s terse answer Thursday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. What to do when an employee starts using the wrong title I am interested to know how would you deal with the following situation: The employee, X, reports to the manager Y. Recently, X has altered the title in […] Read the full article →
will asking for a raise after 3 months make my awful job more tolerable? by Alison Green on July 17, 2013 A reader writes: This will end up making you laugh at me for being a fool, but here goes: Can I ask for a raise three months after I started a job? I took this job, knowing it a) was for a company I did not respect much and b) involved long hours and c) […] Read the full article →
can my company prohibit coworkers from dating and fire us if we do? by Alison Green on July 17, 2013 A reader writes: My company’s handbook says that if employees have a relationship, we have 3 months to report it and then one of us would have to find a new job. I carpool with a male coworker, and he and I have become friends. He would like to hang out and possibly go to […] Read the full article →
5 things to know about taking time off work by Alison Green on July 17, 2013 Here are five things you should know about taking time off work. 1. No federal or state law requires that you be given vacation leave. Of course, most employers offer paid vacation days anyway to be competitive and attract good employees—but there’s a difference between what’s smart and customary, and what’s legal. 2. No federal law […] Read the full article →
could this rejection email be a mistake, typos on an employer’s website, and more by Alison Green on July 17, 2013 It’s wee answer Wednesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Could this rejection email be a mistake? I have had two interviews for a position at a very large health services nonprofit organization. Both interviews went very well, and ended with meeting the team and the supervisor. After the […] Read the full article →
can I decline a video interview? by Alison Green on July 16, 2013 A reader writes: I’m a college student about to get my degree this December. I thought I’d send out my resume to a few companies in advance, seeking entry-level positions or perhaps internships. One company responded to my application and asked me to fill out an online assessment form. After “passing” that stage, I was […] Read the full article →
what to do when you have moral qualms about your employer’s line of business by Alison Green on July 16, 2013 A reader writes: I have a job that I mostly love. This is the first job I’ve had where I feel fully competent and even excellent at what I do. My manager is amazing, the office culture is everything I could ever hope for, the money and benefits are good, and the work I do […] Read the full article →
what to do when an employee resigns by Alison Green on July 16, 2013 A reader writes: What are the things I should do or think about when an employee resigns? In the past, I’ve generally been caught off guard and I’ve not always handled it as smoothly as I suspect I should, and I haven’t always known how to make the best use of their remaining time. Is […] Read the full article →
my boss asked a reference-checker to move my start date, creepy coworkers, and more by Alison Green on July 16, 2013 It’s tiny answer Tuesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My boss asked a reference-checker to move my start date A potential employer called my immediate supervisor that I had listed as a reference. have been very open with my boss about my job search, which means that I […] Read the full article →