I want your updates … and an interview with me by Alison Green on December 2, 2013 Two things — 1. Listen to an interview with me about internships I’m interviewed on the latest episode of The Money Jar podcast, talking about how to be awesome at your internship — or any job, really. (And this is timely, because I’m hiring an intern. Details coming tomorrow.) You can listen to the interview […] Read the full article →
back… by Alison Green on October 20, 2013 I’m back! And this happened: (click to enlarge) And special thanks to Ireland Chauffeur Travel, who drove us around for the second week of the trip once we left Dublin — on Ireland’s terrifyingly narrow roads, no less — booked us into ridiculously great hotels, and gave us an awesome guide. If you’re going to […] Read the full article →
thank you by Alison Green on September 13, 2013 To the readers who gave me this amazing wedding gift — a book of marriage advice from “Ask a Commenter” — THANK YOU! My fiance said it was the single most thoughtful gift he’s ever seen, and I second that. I’m so moved by this. And I think we’re going to quote some of your advice […] Read the full article →
40 by Alison Green on May 13, 2013 That’s it for today — I’m taking the rest of the day off to celebrate officially hitting middle age with my 40th birthday, so there won’t be new posts until tomorrow. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves! (Or check out Saturday’s and Sunday’s posts if you missed them.) Read the full article →
an interview with me, nominations, etc. by Alison Green on January 21, 2013 A couple of me-centric things — 1. Unmana Datta, a marketing specialist who sometimes comments here, just published an interview with me about some of the behind-the-scenes workings of Ask a Manager, and how the blog led me to start working for myself. It includes the biggest challenges I’ve faced as an entrepreneur, my least […] Read the full article →
the terrible foot tragedy of one year ago by Alison Green on November 3, 2012 Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of The Terrible Tragedy That Befell My Foot! I am not entirely back to normal: I still have a slight limp that’s probably only detectible if you scrutinize me, and I still can’t run (although that will only be a problem if I’m chased). Most annoyingly, I still can’t wear […] Read the full article →
why you’re getting so many re-published posts this week by Alison Green on September 19, 2012 Cottage. Farm. Crackling fire. Goats. Read the full article →
things I like by Alison Green on August 28, 2012 Three years ago, I did a “things I like” post. It is time to update it! (Note that one item remains from the old list; some things change, and some do not.) 1. Tea, hot or iced 2. These sheets! Like sleeping in a bed of spun gold. 3. This blanket! Like sleeping in the embrace […] Read the full article →
internships, text-speak, the Karate Kid, and more by Alison Green on July 11, 2012 Internships can be incredible learning experiences, but they can also harm your reputation if you don’t conduct yourself professionally during them. Here are the top 10 mistakes interns make, and how to avoid them. 1. Scoff at boring or menial tasks. You might wonder what being good at photocopying has to do with your ability to […] Read the full article →
Ask a Manager radio interview by Alison Green on June 26, 2012 On Sunday night, I did a 40-minute interview with WGN Radio (the number one station in Chicago and a good portion of the midwest!). Host Bill Leff and I talked about everything from people who send in photos with their job applications, to why employers are ruder today, to whether or not you should use glitter on your […] Read the full article →