how to create a video cover letter by Alison Green on June 1, 2015 A reader writes: I am being confronted with a novel situation. I’m a career counselor at a government agency (after finding this site, I feel the need to apologize for the horrendous experiences people have had. I’d like to say I do give out your website to my clients and colleagues). A couple of my […] Read the full article →
how to rebuild your credibility after messing up at work by Alison Green on June 1, 2015 When you really mess up at work, it can harm your reputation and your relationship with your managers and coworkers. We’re not taking about small mistakes here; you’re human and hopefully you a fairly reasonable manager who understands that. We’re talking about major screw-ups– the ones that affect your manager’s trust in you, impact your […] Read the full article →
my boss’s boss won’t talk to me directly, even when I’m standing right there by Alison Green on June 1, 2015 A reader writes: There are times when the manager of my department will ask a question or have a conversation with my supervisor about me while I am standing there instead of speaking directly to me. For instance, my supervisor was standing at my desk going over payroll with me. The manager asked my supervisor […] Read the full article →
when your boss is at the next table during your dinner interview, employee is taking too much time off, and more by Alison Green on June 1, 2015 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Talking to an employee who’s requesting too much time off and seems disengaged I have an employee who’s been requesting a lot of time off, especially on weekends. We work in hospitality, and so weekends are a crucial time for us. She’s been with us […] Read the full article →