should you post your resume on online job boards? by Alison Green on March 15, 2017 A reader writes: I have a job I really enjoy, but the salary is low and turnover is very high. We’re constantly hiring as people cycle out — mostly through school job sites, but also largely through one particular recruiter, though she’s become less responsive as the turnover has stayed so high. I’m learning a […] Read the full article →
will working for a small company hold me back professionally? by Alison Green on March 8, 2017 A reader writes: I work for a small organization. There are currently 10 of us. I like the work I do but am on the lookout for new positions, as the organization is looking to merge with another company at some point and I might be out of a job then anyway. I had an […] Read the full article →
think twice before using Facebook’s new jobs feature by Alison Green on March 6, 2017 Last month, Facebook launched a new jobs feature where employers can post jobs for free and candidates can apply for those jobs by using Facebook’s interface. On the surface, it looks like an easy and straightforward way to get yourself into contention for jobs. Your application will be pre-populated with data from your Facebook page (including […] Read the full article →
is this job as suspicious as it seems? by Alison Green on February 4, 2017 A reader writes: I found a job offer on Craigslist. I checked out the company website and it seemed fine. I went in for a group interview where they explained what they did and then we left without being asked a single question. I got called back for a three-day try-out, as did everyone who […] Read the full article →
I got my degree from a for-profit school that was shut down, and it’s hurting my job search by Alison Green on January 25, 2017 A reader writes: Six years ago, I obtained a degree from a national for-profit “school” that was finally shut down last year due to their shady practices. I was already having a really hard time finding employment that was actually in my field and paid me what I felt I was worth after working so […] Read the full article →
things that will make you look unprofessional in your job search by Alison Green on January 23, 2017 If you’re job-searching, you probably (hopefully!) know the basic professionalism mistakes to avoid, like using an unprofessional moniker in your email address, having a silly outgoing voicemail message, or flooding social media with photos of yourself doing keg stands. But here are some less obvious ways that you can inadvertently come across as unprofessional in […] Read the full article →
how do I convince hiring managers of the value of my degree? by Alison Green on December 27, 2016 A reader writes: I went to a very rigorous master’s program in the UK. The acceptance rate is up there with the Ivy League’s, the name is fairly well known, and I did very well. Now I live in a big city in the U.S. and no one cares. No one. I don’t get a […] Read the full article →
is my first job supposed to be crappy? by Alison Green on December 13, 2016 A reader writes: I have a question about job searching as a new grad. I’m currently in the interview process for a job I’m really not so sure about. I haven’t received an offer or anything, but I wanted to ask a question about the standards I should have for my first job out of […] Read the full article →
is this job application horribly invasive or is it just me? by Alison Green on November 23, 2016 A reader writes: I’ve been looking for work for quite a while, and came across a job that looked fantastic. I was more than qualified, had a passion for the work, and per the job listing, there were benefits like telecommuting that really piqued my interest. The company was extremely small, which I liked, so […] Read the full article →
the things job seekers are tired of hearing from family and friends by Alison Green on November 7, 2016 If you have an out-of-work friend or family member, you probably want to be helpful and supportive. But sometimes people’s initial instincts for what to say to help can be … well, the opposite of helpful. Here are 10 things that most job seekers are really tired of hearing from family and friends. Take a […] Read the full article →