how can 20somethings know if something is worth complaining about or leaving a job over? by Alison Green on August 15, 2013 A reader writes: If one is unhappy at their work, whether it’s due to their actual responsibilities or problems with their bosses, coworkers, clients, etc., how would one then determine whether it’s a legitimate grievance that grants the right to action, such as speaking to one’s manager, looking for another job, or even resigning without […] Read the full article →
my interviewer said she was “disgusted” with my answer by Alison Green on August 15, 2013 A reader writes: I had a second job interview where the hiring manager asked me, “What are your biggest pet peeves in the workplace?” I shared that I get frustrated when people want to sit around and talk about things at length but never actually do anything. I lightheartedly explained that in Texas we had […] Read the full article →
will a back-up job hurt me in the future, companies with no online presence, and more by Alison Green on August 15, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Is a back-up job going to hurt my chances in the future? I graduated in January and despite having experience have not been able to find a position in my field. I’ve been pushed by my family to take a retail job as […] Read the full article →
with 3 networking duds in a row, am I doing something wrong? by Alison Green on August 14, 2013 A reader writes: I’m in my late 20s and have a somewhat close friend, “Jessica,” around the same age and in the same industry. She has since moved to another city, so we don’t see each other or talk often, but we’ve kept our professional relationship very strong through social media and LinkedIn, and have […] Read the full article →
how to get rid of a vendor who refuses to leave by Alison Green on August 14, 2013 A reader writes: A paper vendor comes into the building and arrives at the reception desk. He gives you a card and wants to meet with the director of HR. He won’t take no for an answer. What do you do? He has to take no for an answer, because this isn’t his call — […] Read the full article →
8 things hiring managers wish you knew by Alison Green on August 14, 2013 Hiring managers see a lot of job applicants make the same mistakes over and over again, many of them easily preventable if only applicants knew how hiring managers operate. Here are eight things that hiring managers wish all job candidates knew – both to help them hire more easily and to end some of the frustration […] Read the full article →
I forwarded a private email, tarot cards in a cover letter, and more by Alison Green on August 14, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Do I have to tell a recruiter what company I ultimately took a job with? After I accepted a job offer, I received an email from a recruiter from another company asking me to come in for an interview. I immediately responded back, […] Read the full article →
my boyfriend wants to lie on his resume — and his stepfather is encouraging it by Alison Green on August 13, 2013 A reader writes: My boyfriend graduated from college this December, and despite having applied to hundreds of jobs in the past 7 months, he’s still unemployed. He’s been living with me during that time so I’ve been giving him tips that worked for me when I was job hunting and just generally trying to offer […] Read the full article →
how do you get time off work to go to interviews without lying? by Alison Green on August 13, 2013 A reader writes: I’ve been at my company for about two and a half years (just over a year in my current position), and while I’m not unhappy, I’m starting to put out feelers to see what else is out there. The response so far has been great, and several awesome companies have been asking […] Read the full article →
how to get your manager to give you useful feedback by Alison Green on August 13, 2013 A reader writes: I’m concerned that I’m not getting the feedback that I need to grow and improve in my job and ultimately move to the next career level. My manager is a nice person and seems happy with my work, but I rarely hear any specifics of what I could be doing better. A […] Read the full article →