notice anything different? by Alison Green on December 21, 2011 Look up. Yes, my avatar has been clothed for winter! Many thanks to the fabulous Cassy Bindis, who answered my cry on Facebook for warmer clothes! Read the full article →
my holiday gift to you by Alison Green on December 20, 2011 In a frenzy of holiday spirit, this week I’m offering you 40% off my e-book, How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager. Put in this discount code and you’ll get a massive discount: holiday2011 In this book, I set out to give you an inside look at a hiring manager’s brain, so […] Read the full article →
my friend wants to sell her product to my coworkers by Alison Green on December 13, 2011 A reader writes: I have an acquaintance who is a salesperson, who I have not heard from in years, who found out I have a new job. She is now calling me in order to find out the names of key contacts in my organization in order to try to sell her product to them. […] Read the full article →
where are you now? by Alison Green on December 12, 2011 Every December, I like to publish “where are they now” updates from people whose questions I answered here in the past year. It’s time for 2011’s version, so … If you’ve had your question answered here in the last year, please send me an update and let us know how your situation turned out. Leave no […] Read the full article →
foot update by Alison Green on December 8, 2011 I know I said I wasn’t going to give a broken foot update until I was walking again, but since that’s slightly further off than I originally thought it would be, you’re getting one now. While I had hoped I’d be able to walk right after Christmas, it turns out that it’s at least five […] Read the full article →
holiday parties that employees won’t dread by Alison Green on December 7, 2011 In keeping with our recent discussion of holiday parties, here’s some advice from me on how to throw an office holiday party that employees won’t dread attending. It includes my no-parties-on-a-boat rule. Please leave your own thoughts over at the original post! By the way, a few people have mentioned in the comments that I’m posting […] Read the full article →
an interview with me by Alison Green on November 27, 2011 Reader Kristin Van Dorn recently interviewed me for a class she’s taking, and she posted the interview here. We talked about how Ask a Manager started, writing style, and more. Read the full article →
chat with me live tomorrow by Alison Green on November 23, 2011 Tomorrow, I’ll be participating in a live online Q&A about how to impress employers in a job interview, hosted by The Guardian (the U.K.’s third largest newspaper). I’m one of their six participating experts. Stop by! Ask questions! Watch me say something British. The chat is from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. British time, which […] Read the full article →
can blogging help your career? by Alison Green on November 23, 2011 Blogging might help your career … or it might just be a huge annoyance that you resent forever. Done well, blogging can be a boon to your career. It can help you build your reputation, increase your expertise, assist you in keeping up with what’s going on in your industry, and give you a place […] Read the full article →
injury update by Alison Green on November 4, 2011 Do you guys want the horrifying update on my broken foot? This is not for the weak of stomach, so be warned. I saw the orthopedist today. Minimum of three months until I can put weight on the foot, two months before I can drive. Likely surgery. And I have to inject myself in the […] Read the full article →