my interviewer fell asleep — repeatedly — during our interview by Alison Green on November 4, 2013 A reader writes: I applied for a very promising job opening at a startup company and had my initial interview this week with the recruiter and one of the managers. They seemed to be very pleased with me, and the manager left me with the recruiter to talk about compensation, where he told me they […] Read the full article →
is this internal feedback on job candidates unprofessional? by Alison Green on November 4, 2013 A reader writes: I’m new to owning the hiring process at my company. Sometimes when I send hiring managers candidates, they reply with comments that I don’t think are appropriate or professional like “Nope,” or “Meh.” Am I being sensitive or is this not okay? Even if it is unprofessional, should I just let it […] Read the full article →
how to get hired when you’re just starting your career by Alison Green on November 4, 2013 Job searches are tough enough when you have experience, but when you’re just starting out, it’s especially hard to know where to start. How can you position yourself to get hired when you’re brand new to the workforce? 1. If your resume is sparse, think creatively about what experience you can include. While work experience is […] Read the full article →
my mom called my employer for my schedule, making people answer calls on their days off, and more by Alison Green on November 4, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My mom called my employer to get my schedule My mom decided to take it into her own hands to find out my schedule for the week, so she called the store I work at. I am a minor and have only been […] Read the full article →
personality tests, gifts for managers, and more by Alison Green on November 2, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My boss told my new boss that I’m only leaving for the money I’m starting my new job tomorrow. Today, my current boss forwarded me his response to my new boss’s reference inquiry, no doubt because it was glowing and I’m really grateful […] Read the full article →
my boss is having a second person sit in on all our meetings by Alison Green on November 1, 2013 A reader writes: I’m wondering whether my discomfort about my boss having asked a second person to sit in on our meetings is warranted, i.e. whether this is a typical practice. We’ve been sorting out some bumpy communications issues, where I have strongly felt that “Supervisor 1” was not hearing my questions, treated my comments […] Read the full article →
do I have to be perfect to get a job? by Alison Green on November 1, 2013 This post was originally published on February 24, 2011. A reader writes: I have not worked full time in over a year and a half and have been unemployed for two months, when my seasonal job came to an end. I have not been able to find a job and am starting to think there […] Read the full article →
a possible coworker turned out to be my date’s wife by Alison Green on November 1, 2013 A reader writes: I’ve been reading your blog for a few years, and this is undoubtedly the weirdest situation I have ever been in professionally and I have absolutely no idea what to do about it. I ballroom dance as a hobby. Recently, a gentleman began showing up to my dance classes and started flirting […] Read the full article →
my boss’s wife makes me do her schoolwork, how to make more money, and more by Alison Green on November 1, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. How to praise a coworker to her manager I have been working closely with a colleague at my university who has been doing a stellar job. I really appreciate the work she has done – both in speed and quality! I would like […] Read the full article →
I have a missed call from an unknown number — was it an employer? by Alison Green on October 31, 2013 A reader writes: I sent my application through email after seeing a job opening on the company’s website. Six days later, I missed a call from an unknown number (I don’t have Caller ID). I’m almost positive this was the company calling as I usually never receive calls on my cell phone, and I have […] Read the full article →