my coworkers keep badmouthing my boss to me, is it okay to just order coffee at a lunch interview, and more by Alison Green on May 13, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is it okay to just order coffee at a lunch interview? So at a certain stage of your interview for a job, you are being asked to meet the interviewer for lunch at a certain place. You meet, the interviewer orders lunch, and you order just […] Read the full article →
hiring someone who will need two airplane seats when she travels by Alison Green on May 12, 2014 A reader writes: I am currently in the process of hiring a senior, regional-level manager. This person will need to travel extensively by plane. We are nearing the end of our hiring process. The woman who has emerged as the strongest candidate is very large and in order to travel by plane will need to […] Read the full article →
how to get a job when you don’t have experience by Alison Green on May 12, 2014 Job searching without much work experience can be a frustrating experience; employers will tell you that need more experience, but how are you supposed to get it if no one will hire you Whether you’re a recent grad or a stay-at-home parent re-entering the workforce, here are eight tips that will you combat lack of experience […] Read the full article →
want me to review your resume? by Alison Green on May 12, 2014 I get a lot of requests to give people feedback on their resumes, but because it’s time-consuming to do it well, I usually turn them down unless they’re friends or family. But for a short time, I’m re-opening the resume review offer that I’ve run a couple of times before. When I’ve offered this in […] Read the full article →
can I ask my staff to be nicer, beauty routines during class, and more by Alison Green on May 12, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask my staff to be nicer? I’m a new director at a medium-sized nonprofit that has gone through a hard year. There have been many staff changes in the past year, and I can tell that many within the organization are still struggling […] Read the full article →
my volunteer role has become full-time and I want to be paid, jobs without benefits, and more by Alison Green on May 10, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My volunteer role has become full-time and I want to be paid I am a stay-at-home mom who has volunteered for ten years at my church. I started just helping with a flyer and then little by little doing more. I am bilingual, so I […] Read the full article →
why don’t hiring managers look for potential in people? by Alison Green on May 9, 2014 This was originally published on October 26, 2012. A reader writes: In November, it will be 5 years since I graduated, with a Bachelor of Science degree and a 4.0 GPA. I have experience, though most of it has been volunteer, trying to get more experience as I don’t know what else to do. Regardless, […] Read the full article →
open thread – May 9, 2014 by Alison Green on May 9, 2014 It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. Read the full article →
what if my coworker fails a class I teach, hiring the long-term unemployed, and more by Alison Green on May 9, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Interviewers who make no effort to sell you on the job Over the past few years, I keep experiencing interviews where the company makes no attempt to sell me on the job. Is this a trend? Last week, I foolishly went on an interview where there […] Read the full article →
4 random things by Alison Green on May 8, 2014 A few random things — 1. Here’s an interview I did with the Young Nonprofit Professional Network. We cover the differences in working in nonprofits, what to do if you’re not being managed well, how to set boundaries with your employer around your time and money, bad career advice and more. 2. Here’s an interview […] Read the full article →