ask the readers: better work habits when you have ADHD by Alison Green on January 9, 2014 I’m throwing this one out to readers to help with. A reader writes: I was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago. I tried medication but found it wasn’t the answer for me. I’ve had five jobs in five years, and I’m pretty sure ADHD is a factor. I’m writing because I’m hoping you or your readers […] Read the full article →
I had to prepare a meal and entertain 20 people for a job interview — and so did 19 other candidates by Alison Green on January 9, 2014 A reader writes: I recently had a job interview for an entry-level program coordinator position. I walked in and there was a panel of interviewers sitting behind a table but there was no chair for me. This was the third of five interviews as part of an all-day interview process, and every other session had […] Read the full article →
I can’t do my new job’s required travel, family business disasters, and more by Alison Green on January 9, 2014 It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go… 1. I can’t do my new job’s required travel I accepted a new position with a wonderful agency about two months ago. When the position was posted, there was no mention of extensive travel. If that was placed in the job announcement, I would […] Read the full article →
my friend doesn’t understand that I can’t meet her for lunch when I’m at work by Alison Green on January 8, 2014 A reader writes: I have a friend (a nurse) who has a unique schedule — many night shifts, days off during the week, etc. As someone who works a 9-5 job, I’m quite busy during many of the times my friend is free. In the past, I’ve had a more flexible schedule that allowed me […] Read the full article →
how to respond to an anonymous note that says a temp is stealing by Alison Green on January 8, 2014 A reader writes: Recently at my office I have become “in charge” of the office purchase card, essentially the corporate card for in-office expenses such as paper, ink, coffee, etc. We lost the person who previously held the card and hired a temp in his place, and company policy is that a full-time employee must […] Read the full article →
8 ways the economy is still affecting the job market by Alison Green on January 8, 2014 Depending on who you ask, the U.S. economy might or might not be on an upswing. But talk to job-seekers, and it’s clear that any recovery still hasn’t been fully reflected in the job market. Job-seekers continue to find a much harder market than they did before the financial crash of 2008. Here are eight […] Read the full article →
my interview was canceled 10 minutes before it was supposed to start, what to do with company swag, and more by Alison Green on January 8, 2014 It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go… 1. My interview was canceled 10 minutes before it was supposed to start Is it a bad sign if my interview was cancelled 10 minutes before the appointment? I was just ready to get out of my car to walk into the building when […] Read the full article →
why should your references be managers rather than peers? by Alison Green on January 7, 2014 In last week’s open thread, a commenter asked, “Why is a manager or supervisor always a better reference than a coworker? I ask because often I’ve had a better idea of the quality of work of my coworkers than I think the manager does.” In some cases, it can be true that your coworkers know […] Read the full article →
my boss wants me to lie to coworkers about my commute by Alison Green on January 7, 2014 A reader writes: I work in a team of about 20 people within a large organization in a big city. I generally like my job and get on well with the people we work with. However, my boss has recently been asking me to lie to colleagues about my commute to work! Her problem is […] Read the full article →
6 new year’s resolutions for managers by Alison Green on January 7, 2014 If you’re a manager, I wonder if you’ve made any new year’s resolutions related to management. Unless you’re a perfect manager — and I’m pretty sure that none of us are — there are a ton of different areas you can resolve to work on. Here are six to think about. 1. Set clear goals. […] Read the full article →