my interview on Marketplace about how to job search by Alison Green on September 18, 2017 I was on public radio’s Marketplace Weekend this weekend, talking about job searching, including: how job searching has changed in recent years computerized resume screening (it’s not what you think!) your parents’ advice to pound the pavement and show gumption if there’s anywhere where walking in to apply in person still works how to answer […] Read the full article →
how hiring managers decide who to interview by Alison Green on September 18, 2017 Ever wonder what hiring managers are thinking as the read over your resume, and how they choose who to interview and who to reject? I’ve screened thousands of candidates for jobs, and I can tell you that this early screening is generally pretty straightforward on the employer side of the process. Here’s a look at […] Read the full article →
how legit are those “best places to work” lists? by Alison Green on September 7, 2017 A reader writes: I’m wondering how legit these “best places to work” lists are. My husband is currently job hunting and we just 86’d a company that had all kinds of “best place to work” awards but when you do even a cursory google search it appears it’s a hair short of a pyramid scheme/multi-leveil […] Read the full article →
should I ask job interviewers to sign a confidentiality agreement? by Alison Green on September 4, 2017 A reader writes: I recently received a job offer for a job I was qualified for based on experience, but underqualified for on paper – I was lacking a certification. The odds were stacked against me, but your site helped me to develop an excellent cover letter and fine tune my interview skills. I credit […] Read the full article →
why won’t anyone hire me as their visionary? by Alison Green on August 2, 2017 I’m having a hectic week, with preparing for a move, so some posts this week will be reprints from years ago. This is one of my favorite posts from November 2010. A reader writes: I am very talented in my creativity and thinking ability. I have a lot of ideas I would like to pass […] Read the full article →
when should I follow up after a job interview? by Alison Green on July 24, 2017 A reader writes: I’m in education and transferring to a new state, Pennsylvania to Virginia. I’ve had five interviews that I have not heard any response from. One of the interviews was a dud and I knew I was not their candidate. However, the others were great from my view, and I felt like a […] Read the full article →
what subject line should I use when I’m emailing a job application? by Alison Green on July 18, 2017 A reader writes: When I’m applying to a job that wants me to email my resume and cover letter, what should I put in the subject line of the email? I’m sure I’m over-thinking this, but I’m also sure there are ways to get it wrong. Well, first of all, no one is going to […] Read the full article →
why are employers so rude to job candidates? by Alison Green on July 5, 2017 A reader writes: I’ve been job hunting for about 18 months and I can’t handle all of the broken promises. I’ve had people make offers of help and then disappear. I’ve had interview offers rescinded (mostly involving scheduling conflicts until I find that the job has been filled). I’ve been told to follow up and […] Read the full article →
does your college major really matter when you’re looking for a job? by Alison Green on June 5, 2017 A reader writes: I’m a few years out of college, but I’m still looking for that full-time “career” job. One career path that I have a tiny bit of experience in, and am interested in pursuing, is working in social media. One thing I noticed when looking at the job postings is that they all […] Read the full article →
I was one of the interns fired for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code by Alison Green on May 10, 2017 A reader writes: I am writing to you because I was fired from my internship last summer. It’s how I found your blog actually, the aftermath of it all. One of the other interns wrote you an email about it. His name was Niles. (Note: Name changed by Alison for anonymity’s sake.) We wanted to […] Read the full article →