update about the micromanaging boss who wanted all calls taken on speaker phone by Alison Green on December 10, 2013 Remember the reader in October who asked if her micromanaging boss could be rehabilitated? Among other problems, the boss wanted to review our reader’s emails to colleagues and wanted her to take all her phone calls on speaker phone. Here’s the update: I met with my boss and followed your advice, asking if she had concerns […] Read the full article →
secrets of a hiring manager by Alison Green on December 10, 2013 As a holiday gift, this week I’m offering you 40% off my e-book, How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager. Put in this discount code and you’ll get a massive discount: holiday2013 Written from my perspective as a long-time hiring manager, this e-book gives you step-by-step guidance through every stage of your job […] Read the full article →
should an extramarital affair disqualify someone from a promotion? by Alison Green on December 10, 2013 A reader writes: I was recently in a meeting to discuss internal candidates for a prominent and sensitive position with supervisory responsibilities. When going over candidates, one participant stated they had questions about Candidate A’s judgment, given that Candidate A was currently engaged in an extramarital affair with someone else in the office. Both the […] Read the full article →
how to attain project management nirvana by Alison Green on December 10, 2013 If you’ve ever had the frustrating experience of finding a project you’re overseeing hasn’t turned out quite the way you’d hoped – or if you’re new to managing projects and wondering where to begin – try following these five steps to successful project nirvana. 1. Get clear on the desired outcome before work begins. It […] Read the full article →
I was written up for foul language when I wasn’t even working, interviewing with a cold, and more by Alison Green on December 10, 2013 It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go… 1. I was written up for foul language when I wasn’t even working Recently two coworkers and I went to a local fast food place for lunch. Someone overheard our private conversation and complained to corporate about our “foul language.” (They identified us because […] Read the full article →
update from the reader worried her employer was going to drop their health insurance by Alison Green on December 9, 2013 Remember the reader back in March who was worried that her employer was getting ready to drop their health insurance? Here’s her update. I did take your advice and got up my nerve to directly ask. I actually started with the accountant first, as I have a closer relationship with him and was able to […] Read the full article →
7 things to know about job searching during the holidays by Alison Green on December 9, 2013 If you’re looking for a job and wondering if it makes sense to continue your search during the holidays … it does. Here are seven tips for job searching this holiday season. 1. Don’t believe people who say that no one hires in December. While it’s true that some searches slow down or get put on […] Read the full article →
is it rude to stop going on office coffee runs? by Alison Green on December 9, 2013 A reader writes: is it rude to stop going on office coffee runs for the entire office? I work in a small office (15 people). There is a coffee shop directly across the street from our office. As a caffeine addict, I usually make a coffee run at least once a day during business hours. […] Read the full article →
I was hired as a change agent but my manager doesn’t support me, disclosing grad school plans, and more by Alison Green on December 9, 2013 It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go… 1. I was hired as a change agent, but now my manager is backtracking I was recently hired as a change agent designed to bring a new skill set into a well-established department. My manager identified several areas for performance improvements during the interview […] Read the full article →
we have to meet with our manager about why she sucks, Anglo-sounding names, and more by Alison Green on December 8, 2013 It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go… 1. We have to meet with our manager to discuss the negative feedback we gave about her on a staff survey I’d love to be able to benefit from your advice on how my coworkers and I should handle an upcoming discussion with our […] Read the full article →