employer invited me to interview but then canceled within 24 hours by Alison Green on September 1, 2022 A reader writes: I’m in the middle of a job search, fresh out of college (I used your advice to write my first-ever cover letter, so thanks!) and I just had a strange experience. Last week, I applied to a receptionist role at a niche school in my neighborhood. I have a couple of years […] Read the full article →
updates: exercising during work breaks, being under-qualified, and more by Alison Green on September 1, 2022 Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. How do you learn what types of jobs exist? It’s been a little over four months since I sent in my question, I’m still at the retail job, and I have so much good news I barely know where to start. To clarify my situation a little […] Read the full article →
companies that want to bring people back on-site … but aren’t succeeding by Alison Green on September 1, 2022 In an effort to lure reluctant employees back to the office, some companies are offering free meals, extra swag, even financial incentives … and it’s often not working (probably because none of those things address the real reasons people don’t want to return, like safety, child care shortages, or just plain liking working from home […] Read the full article →
coworkers keep hugging me, scales in our break room, and more by Alison Green on September 1, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is my workplace toxic or am I just inexperienced? I came into my first job excited and idealistic, believing everyone wanted to improve the company and work towards the same goal. I was given some warnings prior to starting that my position had high turnover, […] Read the full article →