what it really means to manage up by Alison Green on May 22, 2014 If you have frustrations with your boss, you’re far from alone. Most people do, even when that boss is a good manager. Maybe your manager isn’t responsive enough to email, or she cancels meetings at the last minute, or she changes her mind after you thought a decision had been made, or she resists making […] Read the full article →
how can I recover from being embarrassingly drunk at a work event? by Alison Green on May 22, 2014 A reader writes: I’m seeking advice on how to apologize to several senior leaders in my company for my irresponsible and offensive drunken behavior at a recent work event. I had attended this event twice prior and had no such issues. This year, I put myself in a situation in which I should have stopped […] Read the full article →
manager wants us constantly available on WhatsApp, leaving dates off a resume, and more by Alison Green on May 22, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Manager wants us constantly available on WhatsApp When our new manager started, he demanded that everyone download WhatsApp on our phone (that each employee pays for). It’s an instant messaging app, and he uses it to contact employees rather than calling or emailing. He has […] Read the full article →
when do I start negotiating salary? by Alison Green on May 21, 2014 A reader writes: I have a question about negotiation. For context, I should mention that I’m currently a teacher whose salary and benefits are set by our union contract. Negotiation hasn’t really been a factor for me in the past, because we can’t individually negotiate on much. Next week, I have an interview for a […] Read the full article →
it’s not just helicopter parents — it’s helicopter professors too by Alison Green on May 21, 2014 A reader writes: I’m fairly new to the workforce – just a couple years of experience. I’m the internship coordinator in my department at a cultural nonprofit, so I field a lot of questions from students (applicants and general interest) about how to make it in our industry. At least once a month, I get […] Read the full article →
my coworker makes more money than me, but we do the same work by Alison Green on May 21, 2014 Discovering that your coworker is paid a more than you can feel like a slap in the face, even if you were previously happy with your salary. Finding out about a pay disparity can feel profoundly unfair and can make you wonder if your employer doesn’t value you as much as you thought they did. […] Read the full article →
can I ask an interviewer if I would have my own office, my coworker is avoiding me, and more by Alison Green on May 21, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask an interviewer if I would have my own office? I am in the process of interviewing for a new job and am wondering if there is an appropriate way to ask if I will have my own office to work in. I […] Read the full article →
how long should interviews last? by Alison Green on May 20, 2014 A reader writes: I’m a relatively senior executive who’s back on the job market. Whenever I’ve been a hiring manager in the past, I’ve always made it a point to block out 60 minutes on my calendar for in-person interviews. They usually don’t take that long, but I want to give myself flexibility in case […] Read the full article →
how to keep a “small company” culture as your business gets bigger by Alison Green on May 20, 2014 When a company is just starting out, its leaders often don’t think that much about culture. After all, in a small business, the culture is generally simply you — your work style and preferences. But as a company (or a team) grows, it can become more challenging to preserve the very cultural elements that have […] Read the full article →
a parent asks: what’s wrong with my daughter’s rude, frustrating interviewers? by Alison Green on May 20, 2014 A reader writes: My daughter has a music degree (actually two) and, music jobs being impossible to find, is willing to do just about anything. So why am I frustrated? She had an internship all last year, and applied for a job there this spring. The CEO called her into his office, told her how […] Read the full article →