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• ▼ 2012 (234)
  • ▼ May 2012 (28)
  • • employer won't give me a fair chance to interview
    • I'm afraid I'm about to be offered a job I won't be good at
    • tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • when you manage someone who you personally dislike
    • are you annoying all your coworkers?
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • winners of the networking stories contest
    • when an employer asks you to call them long-distance
    • ethics and your resume
    • what was your most awkward networking encounter?
    • job application asked what other jobs I've applied to recently
    • how to appear more authoritative at work
    • recruiter wants to change my resume
    • former employee is using my title and job on LinkedIn
    • when a job candidate wears too much makeup
    • did I just low-ball my salary for the rest of my career?
    • how to make the most of your internship
    • 12 ways to make your boss love you
    • why would a company freeze a hiring process?
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • our HR manager is out of control
    • terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • I feel guilty for turning down a job offer after I was wined and dined
    • here's an interview with me and my co-author...
    • my job is making me travel and I hate it
    • 10 costly job search mistakes you have to stop making
    • what's the difference between tattling and reporting a concern?
    • ask the readers: men, women, and admin positions
  • ► April 2012 (45)
  • • random stuff you should read
    • how not to reply to a rejection email
    • how to answer "tell me about yourself" in a job interview
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • should I ask for a more junior role since hiring for the job I want is on hold?
    • my friend is a terrible boss
    • what does it mean to "be yourself" in an interview?
    • when should you go over your boss's head?
    • wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • I'm getting great feedback but can't get more responsibility
    • can you un-burn a bridge?
    • how to set boundaries with people who want to pick your brain
    • the 10 worst things about job hunting
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • awkward staring from a coworker
    • when a candidate won't share salary expectations
    • 7 short questions, 7 short answers
    • I turned down a job offer but now I want the job
    • this is maybe why your career is stalled
    • My boss has mini mean flashes
    • you should read this book. or your manager should.
    • is it okay to leave work right at 5 p.m.?
    • the best questions to ask your job interviewer
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • how to say "stop talking to me" without being rude
    • my boss is using my email account to impersonate me
    • why you're not getting job offers
    • how long can your resume be?
    • what's wrong with my cover letter?
    • employee gives me the silent treatment when I give him feedback
    • mini answer Monday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers
    • why do companies wait so long to contact candidates for interviews?
    • no one is asking for your Facebook password
    • do we have to go to a dinner the boss canceled as punishment, then reinstated?
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers
    • more things not to say in your cover letter
    • overly rigid online job application systems
    • wee answer Wednesday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers
    • how to make your employees love you, and why you should volunteer
    • employee keeps tagging along on my smoke breaks
    • my boss is asking whether I'm not interested in my job
    • mini answer Monday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers
    • how to derail your job search
    • I applied for a job, they rejected me, then asked me to work for free
  • ► March 2012 (55)
  • • are professional resume writing services worth it?
    • I walk!
    • fast answer Friday: 7 fast questions. 7 fast answers.
    • why won't my old job that almost fired me give me a reference?
    • my fiance got a job at my office!
    • my organization won't follow the chain of command
    • tricks that job interviewers use
    • will taking a job in a sex shop now harm me later?
    • how to get a job
    • college career office being pushed to give students bad advice
    • should you accept connections from strangers on LinkedIn?
    • why you shouldn't take a counteroffer
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • how to get your boss to say yes to things
    • about that Facebook password kerfuffle...
    • hiring people to work for a difficult boss
    • those big paragraphs of text on your resume are putting people to sleep
    • how to tell applicants "don't call us, we'll call you"
    • 7 short questions. 7 short answers.
    • get your career questions answered by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
    • what do interviewers really want to know?
    • ask the readers: job searching with Asperger's
    • my boss and my coworker are living together
    • terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • will a pink mohawk be a problem in my job search?
    • things you should not say to your boss
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • your children are not your professional accomplishments
    • all your questions about resigning, answered
    • how to explain why you want a minimum-wage job
    • what do employers owe job candidates?
    • wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • receiving calls from a coworker's stalker
    • what not to say when you ask for a raise
    • how to reject job applicants when the position hasn't been filled yet
    • is my manager taking advantage of our friendship?
    • job interviewing when you have a speech impediment
    • why job rejection isn’t always about you
    • bad ways to respond to a rejection email
    • my coworker is a registered sex offender
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • you suck at hiring. let's make you better.
    • how to be an awesome hard-ass
    • reader update: the company with too many parties and gifts
    • wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • job search rules you should break
    • I think my coworker may be stalking me
    • should I tell a job candidate that near-nude shots on her MySpace page are hurting her prospects?
    • combating a bad job reference, help for librarians, and more
    • coworker and I are in trouble for public email dispute
    • giving a dishonest good reference to get rid of an employee
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • how much guidance should interns need?
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • office insists we refer to higher-ups as Mr. or Ms.
  • ► February 2012 (56)
  • • when your interviewer just isn't that into you
    • do not include a photo of yourself in your job application!
    • terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • should women avoid baking for their colleagues?
    • should employers hire overqualified candidates?
    • my married colleague might be coming on to me
    • when your references aren't responsive
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • can you ask about salary at a job fair?
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • reader update: the rejected candidate who was promised a whole document of feedback
    • my company car is a pain in the ass
    • how to tell your network you're looking for a job
    • signs you should look for another job
    • did I burn a bridge with this recruiter?
    • how not to alienate your new staff member
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • this is not an outlet for your grouchiness
    • ask the readers: can't afford my job's required travel
    • ask the readers: workplace clique makes others feel left out
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • ask the readers: my company goes overboard on parties and gifts
    • including skill ratings on your resume
    • how to respond to negative feedback
    • ask the readers: when work gives you more than you signed up for
    • wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • how to get your job offer yanked at the last minute
    • ask the readers: 2 questions about networking
    • your sex life stays off of your resume, and other Valentine's Day lessons
    • when a flexible work schedule harms your coworkers
    • when older coworkers become forgetful and moody
    • I can't get away from my farting, burping coworker
    • 10 ways email can derail your job chances
    • our office manager isn't processing payroll on time
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • could I work for a manager with a degree from an online school?
    • thorny answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • can my company prohibit me from socializing with coworkers?
    • bedbugs in the office
    • can difficult employees change their ways?
    • how to ruin your job interview
    • are you The Annoying Guy at work?
    • tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • how to deal with a rude recruiter
    • test your knowledge of workplace rights
    • dealing with domestic abuse in the workplace
    • interviewers who haven't even read your resume
    • still not walking...
    • another ask the readers: when an employee is being abused at home
    • ask the readers: how can I get Excel skills?
    • how to handle a nosy boss
    • terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • employer keeps rescheduling our phone interview - should I even bother?
    • help! my office is sweltering and my coworkers won't turn up the air conditioning
    • how to stand out in a phone interview, and awkward talks with your coworkers
  • ► January 2012 (50)
  • • overly rigid vacation policies
    • asking a company about its bad reputation in an interview
    • how to set boundaries when contacts get pushy
    • can my boss require me to interrupt my lunch break?
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • what does it mean when an employer says they're "always looking for talented candidates"?
    • update on employers who want to monitor your bathroom usage
    • after rejecting me, employer is compiling a whole document of feedback
    • can I get my wife's ex-boyfriend's company to send me the emails they sent each other?
    • secrets of a reference-checker
    • how to survive an awful coworker and management that won't act
    • tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • how can I avoid my manager inviting my parents to dinner?
    • another job search cliche that isn't true: "looking for a job is a full-time job"
    • how to follow up on your job application
    • how to be an awesome mentor
    • are you always at least partly to blame if you're laid off?
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • the care and feeding of your interns
    • how long should I wait for a company to contact me for an interview?
    • job offer from a company in the midst of layoffs
    • how to explain why you left your last job (or are seeking to leave your current one)
    • when a prospective employer wants your social media passwords
    • lame meetings, and criticizing your boss
    • what does my minimalist cubicle decor say about me?
    • mini answer Monday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • what should a new manager ask to get to know employees better?
    • can an employer require you to keep your salary confidential?
    • coworkers are making fun of my masters degree
    • reasons that resume objectives suck #271
    • is it fair for a company to restrict perks to spouses?
    • wee answer Wednesday: 7 more short answers to 7 short questions
    • how honest are employers about reasons for rescinding a job offer?
    • tips for new grads entering the workforce
    • tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • why Mitt Romney likes firing people
    • cover letter swindles
    • foot update (good news, finally!)
    • I'm spilling everyone's secrets!
    • is my employer hiding my workplace injury?
    • some notes
    • can I apply for jobs now if I'm not available for many months?
    • terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • update from the reader who was living off of cupcakes from the office kitchen
    • my boss is snooping through my email
    • I have your new year's resolutions for your career
    • I'm spending hours every week sitting in useless meetings!
    • website back up...
    • help! my boss prohibits soda and candy in our office!
    • what's the point of this assessment test?
• ► 2011 (486)
  • ► December 2011 (80)
  • • most popular posts of 2011...and my own favorites
    • the worst boss of 2011 is...
    • update from the reader wondering whether to tell her conservative coworkers she's gay
    • vote for the worst boss of 2011
    • the average salary increase is pretty low
    • how to be awesome at work
    • update from the reader wondering about taking her dream job while still working part-time for her old employer
    • update from the reader whose marital stress was impacting his work
    • tiny answer Tuesday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • habits that can get you fired
    • update from the reader wondering how to avoid jobs that expect 70-hour work weeks
    • update from the reader whose manager wouldn't let him take an internal promotion
    • update from the reader whose disgusting boss was fixated on her weight
    • 3 more "where are they now" updates from readers
    • update from the reader whose whole office was resigning at once
    • update from the manager who inherited a bad staff
    • update from the manager whose employee kept sneaking out of work early
    • update from the reader worried she needed to be perfect to get a job
    • my 10 least popular posts of 2011
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • update from the reader whose company was monitoring her bathroom breaks
    • my new employee wanted to quit and now wants to stay
    • update from the reader who didn't want to go to her new company's Christmas party
    • notice anything different?
    • update from the reader fired by email and banned from collecting her belongings
    • thinking about grad school? think again.
    • my holiday gift to you
    • update on the coworker stockpiling smelly clothes in office that wasn't his
    • your new year's resolution: better meetings
    • update from the reader whose male colleagues didn't believe she'd return from maternity leave
    • update from the reader wondering if 8 months was long enough to stay in a first job
    • update from the reader whose boss kept drawing blood in front of her
    • mini answer Monday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • how can I tell my boss how much I appreciate him?
    • how to quit your job
    • update from the reader whose coworker appointed herself the food police
    • update from the reader who found fingernail clippings at her desk
    • rules for office gift-giving
    • 6 more "where are they now" updates from readers
    • is it okay to fire someone close to Christmas?
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • update from the reader choosing between a job in India and an internal offer
    • a whole bunch of updates
    • update from the reader whose former employer wouldn't stop contacting her
    • update from the reader whose boss wouldn't give her a client list
    • 16-year-old wants help getting a job in food service
    • update from the reader with the overly chatty boss
    • update from the reader whose assistant was using her title on LinkedIn
    • update about the coworker with the chronic cough
    • how managers mess up performance evaluations
    • update about the manager who was scaring her employees with sad Facebook posts
    • update from the reader whose boss was stealing her lunch
    • update from the reader whose friend was getting married on her company's biggest weekend
    • where are they now: update #1 -- when satan's intern came to stay
    • being told to remove "Merry Christmas" from your work email signature
    • I punched a coworker at the company Christmas party
    • my friend wants to sell her product to my coworkers
    • should my employer pay for my cell phone?
    • where are you now?
    • an informational interview is not what you think it is
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • how can I manage an impending gap in my resume due to caring for my kids?
    • fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • is a job offer letter a contract?
    • "let me know if any jobs might appeal to me"
    • foot update
    • I know my boss is pregnant, but why hasn't she told me?
    • holiday parties that employees won't dread
    • everything you're wondering about how to submit your resume
    • an office holiday party ... before you've started your new job
    • is this a good opening for a cover letter?
    • more bad job advice from parents
    • should I become my sister-in-law's manager?
    • reasons not to date a coworker
    • when your interview is scheduled for 3:32, exactly
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • ridiculously rigid attendance policy
    • what if your office banned email?
    • I'm sick of editing my boss's writing
    • terse answer Thursday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
  • ► November 2011 (47)
  • • your interviewer knows what she's doing and other job searching myths
    • coworker keeps bossing me around
    • what do I say when I quit my job?
    • how to manage work that you can't do yourself
    • stop telling me you're the best candidate for the job
    • beware, manager wannabes!
    • an interview with me
    • can my company make me pay the costs of a business trip if I resign before the trip?
    • fast answer Friday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • how do you deal with having to fire someone?
    • chat with me live tomorrow
    • can blogging help your career?
    • employer requires us to include our photo in all emails we send
    • how can I tell my relative her career advice is out-of-touch?
    • am I a job candidate or a free consultant?
    • my whole team is going to resign at once
    • how college doesn't prepare students for the workworld
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short-ish answers to 6 short questions
    • my interviewer was obsessed with anger management
    • should an admin show people how to do clerical tasks themselves?
    • how to manage remote employees
    • how can I make my coworker stop talking to me?
    • 10 workplace myths, busted
    • my husband fired my friend
    • tiny answer Tuesday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • how long can I wait to respond to a job offer?
    • advice for new or struggling managers
    • how can I give my company feedback after I leave?
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • is this an unofficial rejection?
    • coworker constantly swears and uses angry language
    • can my interviewer push me to answer personal questions?
    • your burning questions about salary, answered
    • 10 questions you should never ask in a job interview
    • terse answer Tuesday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • don't want my co-workers to know I'm living off cupcakes from the employee kitchen
    • things employers forget in the hiring process
    • why would an employer ban couples from working in the same department?
    • fast answer Friday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • injury update
    • do kids belong in your LinkedIn photo?
    • ow!
    • boss doesn't want any food at our desks
    • should employers pay for interview travel expenses?
    • dealing with an overly persistent job applicant
    • a coming flood
    • terse answer Tuesday: 7 terse answers to 7 short questions
  • ► October 2011 (43)
  • • my boss fired me over email, then refused to let me collect my personal belongings
    • how to deal with a bad interviewer
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • want to ruin a friendship? hire a friend.
    • when job candidates are scheduled for a half-day of interviews, can I end it early if they're not right for the job?
    • my friend is getting married on my company's biggest weekend
    • how parents can help their kids look for a job
    • my boss keeps stealing my lunch, after I've asked him to stop
    • 10 myths about working for nonprofits
    • a weekend of short answers: short answer Sunday
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • students: don't make commitments you don't intend to keep
    • how to let your staff know that someone was fired
    • how to deal with a racist coworker
    • can I challenge a job rejection?
    • old manager berated me for not taking an offer at his new firm
    • job search tips for recent grads ... and the most important interviewing advice you'll ever hear
    • why are interviewers turned off when they hear how much time I spend on my job search?
    • G is for gimmick
    • firings in literature: should this book character have been fired?
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • sleeping coworker's snores are disrupting my work
    • some things about my dad
    • was I burned in this salary negotiation?
    • how to deal with unreasonable deadlines
    • how to handle 7 cringeworthy coworker situations
    • manager publicly criticized me in an email to our whole office
    • how can I help my struggling coworker, who's possibly learning-disabled?
    • awful advice: lie and cold call your way into a job!
    • ask the readers: when everything is an emergency
    • ask the readers: does networking really work?
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • my boss revoked my vacation time -- while I was on vacation
    • things that annoy the crap out of me
    • what to do if you think you're going to get fired
    • office space: does size matter?
    • when the government requires you to listen to bad career advice
    • I'm loving "Blind Spots" by Alexandra Levit
    • will my coworkers judge me now that my brother is getting psychiatric care from us?
    • guess your next coworker to be fired and win a prize!
    • 10 ways to piss off your boss
    • your math should be correct now...
    • short answer Saturday - 8 short answers to 8 short questions
  • ► September 2011 (39)
  • • fired for not replacing the milk?
    • cc'ing supervisors when you email your coworkers
    • more things that don't belong on your resume
    • a request from me to you
    • say "I" -- not "we" -- in your interviews
    • behavioral interview questions, demystified
    • my mentor blocked me from a career opportunity
    • earn cash by introducing your friends to Ask a Manager
    • how to deal with an employee who takes too much sick leave
    • can I apply for jobs anonymously?
    • everything went great but I didn't get the job -- what happened?
    • fast answer Friday: 14 fast answers to 14 fast questions
    • the F word at work and other concerns
    • why is it taking so long to hear back after your interview?
    • should managers give job candidates unsolicited feedback?
    • how to choose between equally qualified candidates
    • should I respond to this candidate who's questioning why I rejected her?
    • something I'm helping with on the side...
    • reasons why your awful coworker still has a job
    • boss doesn't speak to me unless there's a problem
    • asking for more info about a job before applying
    • coworker stockpiling smelly clothes in office that isn't his, and other boundary issues
    • terse answer Thursday: 8 short answers to 8 short questions
    • here's an example of a great cover letter
    • my disgusting boss is fixated on my weight
    • 8 common complaints about bosses and what to do about them
    • why meetings suck and how to make them useful for your team
    • hot-tempered ladies who hate their jobs
    • what to do if you're not doing well at your job
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • 5 things you should read
    • should employers spend time rejecting candidates who weren't even interviewed?
    • what do employers mean when they ask for a "proven ability" to do something?
    • my boss is my boyfriend and we're both about to resign
    • my employee didn't give me a full job history -- is that lying?
    • 10 signs you have a bad boss
    • mini answer Monday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • advice for high schoolers on what to do in college
    • is this blog a cheat sheet for bad candidates?
  • ► August 2011 (38)
  • • things I wish I hadn't seen on your resume or in your cover letter
    • how can I make my boss stop talking to me?
    • righting a copyright wrong, unresponsive colleagues, thank-you notes, and some ladies
    • manager wants to take back my raise
    • top 10 mistakes interviewers make when hiring
    • when a job ad doesn't list the true qualifications the employer is seeking
    • a quick lesson in not stealing
    • terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • what do you like about your job, part 2
    • how much do thank-you notes really matter after a job interview?
    • what do you like about your job?
    • rude recruiters, job-hunting librarians, and more
    • how to find a job in another state
    • employer demanded a doctor’s note when I asked to move my desk 3 feet
    • short answer Saturday: 9 short answers to 9 short questions
    • what is your secret career alter ego?
    • can I tell an employee her inconsistency is holding her back?
    • help! my husband submitted an error-filled application to my employer
    • can my employer stop me from using the bathroom?
    • should you accept a job when you haven't met in person?
    • is referring to an orgy in my cover letter going to hurt me?
    • should my employee be able to cancel days off at the last minute?
    • the 8 weirdest questions I've ever been asked
    • fast answer Friday: 8 fast answers to 8 fast questions
    • resume offer ends tomorrow
    • my employer says I missed the deadline for an internal job posting -- but outsiders can still apply
    • what do reference-checkers ask?
    • should I be upset with my friend for taking a job I had applied for?
    • should I send a basket of treats to my new employer?
    • salary negotiation, appearing authoritative, kitchens, and more
    • want me to review your resume?
    • 10 ways to annoy a hiring manager
    • company rejected me, then asked me to recommend a better-qualified candidate
    • how can I tell an employer that their benefits suck?
    • terse answer Thursday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • can my boss monitor my computer and then fire me for being unproductive?
    • how do I tell my coworkers my wedding is off?
    • 10 signs your boss just isn't that into you
  • ► July 2011 (39)
  • • I gave a good reference for my moody assistant -- is it now biting me in the ass?
    • kitchen ... and kittens
    • what employers can and can't say when giving references
    • I'm scared my bullying ex-boss will give me a bad reference
    • wee answer Wednesday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • should I tell my boss about my bipolar disorder? should my spouse?
    • can I ask about salary range before accepting an interview?
    • because I refuse to go through this alone...
    • ask the readers: when Satan's intern comes to stay
    • manager struggling with staff leaving early
    • asking hard-sell "closing" questions in job interviews
    • should you advise a job-seeker against your dysfunctional employer?
    • how do I tell someone his resume is terrible?
    • how long should you spend writing a cover letter?
    • I accidentally woke up a company VIP with an early-morning call!
    • why you got rejected for a job you're perfect for
    • short answer Saturday: another job search edition
    • is my parents' advice destroying my job search?
    • why I refer to everyone as "she" when I write
    • awful boss wants to connect on LinkedIn
    • ending an interview early when your interviewer is a jerk
    • applying for a job where you don't meet every listed qualification
    • can your boss make you get a fake tan?
    • interviewer wants me to create a 20-minute presentation about myself
    • salaried employees and missed days: when do they have to be paid?
    • 10 pieces of outdated career advice
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • male coworkers think I won't return to work after my pregnancy -- and won't shut up about it
    • I'm on Marketplace this weekend, talking about bad bosses
    • in trouble for reporting a coworker for suspected child abuse
    • is "use a land line" outdated advice for phone interviews?
    • should a candidate ever give a company feedback on its hiring process?
    • terse answer Tuesday: 7 terse answers to 7 short questions
    • have a question for an employment lawyer?
    • can I ask for a retroactive raise?
    • your age doesn't go in your cover letter (or your resume)
    • things you should never say in a job interview
    • lost out on job offer when HR insisted on emails for references
  • ► June 2011 (42)
  • • boss is angry that I missed a meeting for a medical emergency
    • employee made a homophobic remark during job interview
    • what are the boundaries when your spouse applies for a job with your company?
    • asking about salary freeze at an all-employee meeting
    • it's time for a job-seekers' bill of rights
    • what to do when you're overworked
    • hiring-related emails that are sent at night or over the weekend
    • short answer Sunday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • what's the deal with informational interviews?
    • 4 words to remove from your resume
    • help! my repetitive job is now invading my sleep!
    • what your boss thinks when you ask for a raise, rich interns, Gen Y, and more
    • terse answer Tuesday: 7 terse answers to 7 short questions
    • what does a bottle of liquor in the interview room say about an employer's culture?
    • can I apply for the job my friend asked me to connect him to?
    • how to manage your boss
    • struggling over whether to accept job offer
    • is my boss trying to get rid of me?
    • bad ideas from interns: using your company's email list to promote underage drinking
    • is it worth calling to find out the hiring manager's name?
    • crazy hiring managers who act like Caligula
    • I'm allergic to my new office!
    • taking time off to get married after starting a new job
    • how the hell do you use LinkedIn in a job search, anyway?
    • short answer Sunday: 10 short answers to 10 short questions
    • did I offend my interviewer?
    • hiring your teenage sister is often a really bad idea
    • free guide on preparing for a job interview
    • confirmed: I am not a man!
    • should I reconnect with coworkers from my internship last summer?
    • I made up an answer in a job interview; what should I do now?
    • should I choose India over an internal job offer?
    • employer berated me after I turned down their job offer
    • should I mention my new coworker's sloppy writing?
    • 6 types of annoying coworkers and how to deal with them
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • should recent grads have a resume objective?
    • overworked, nudity, BBC adaptations, and more
    • do you have to tell your boss why you're quitting?
    • Evil HR Lady and I critique a resume
    • ways that new managers mess up
    • where is my promised raise?
  • ► May 2011 (36)
  • • the office clerk I supervise is out-of-control
    • my job-share divides our workload unevenly
    • my requests for post-job-rejection feedback are being ignored!
    • 10 ways to ace your phone interview
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • is it appropriate to ask my interviewer for pointers for the next interview round?
    • when does a writing sample become too old to use?
    • warning...
    • when you're asked to interview your prospective new manager
    • my employer cc'd my husband on an email turning me down for a promotion
    • my coworker coughs all day long - can I do anything about it?
    • declining boss's invitation to dinner on a Saturday
    • job-searching in the wake of a natural disaster
    • happy endings
    • how to look for a job when you're already employed
    • is it worth applying to a job that was posted a few weeks ago?
    • how to deal with a bad boss
    • how to increase your pay when changing jobs (or how I doubled my salary in one career move)
    • entry-level out-of-town job seeker: a success story
    • company that fired me is still contacting me with questions ... 5 months later
    • help! my new boss is giving me negative feedback
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • employees drinking on the job and the ethics of firing without warning
    • update from the job seeker whose interviewer had gone AWOL
    • bombarding an employer with unsolicited recommendations can backfire
    • dealing with coworkers who are rude in meetings
    • how to research what salary you should ask for
    • interviewer seemed enthusiastic, then went AWOL
    • short answer Sunday: 5 short answers to 5 short questions
    • 16-year-old with critical fast food manager
    • new manager wonders about the best way to give feedback
    • workplace rights you think you have ... but don't
    • swearing in the workplace
    • unpaid internships, travel stipends, and revoked agreements
    • social media: help or hindrance, you decide
    • short answer Sunday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
  • ► April 2011 (32)
  • • things that will mark you as a douchebag for life
    • help! my workload is too high and I'm burning out
    • interviewer had concerns about me from the start
    • what's the weirdest thing a previous occupant ever left in your desk?
    • dealing with annoying coworkers
    • someone is leaving their fingernail clippings in my desk
    • 10 things your boss isn't telling you
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • taking a new job while still working part-time for my old employer
    • the state of Florida thinks unemployed people need capes
    • manager won't let me take internal promotion
    • "I have my whole career thanks to my willingness to make the coffee!"
    • schedule changed after I accepted job offer
    • bad career advice and salary negotiation
    • ask the readers: telling your assistant her shirts are too low-cut
    • what to do when you hate your job
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • my friend is applying for my job and I don't want to recommend her
    • is it okay to burn this bridge?
    • older boss calls me "kiddo" and I don't like it
    • my managers are younger than me!
    • 10 tips for negotiating a raise
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • fired for being too eager
    • photographic world tour of desk jobs
    • when you work for jackasses
    • book review, other people's families, and mango sticky rice
    • should I give my interviewer a typed list of my answers to likely questions?
    • 3 things I learned by quitting my job in a recession
    • when's the right time to ask for a raise?
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • how to tackle your budget process when you're "not a math person"
  • ► March 2011 (32)
  • • manager who's bad at numbers is panicking over budget process
    • resume review offer ends at midnight tonight
    • phantom jobs, confidential searches, and job scams
    • oh my
    • want me to review your resume?
    • good management: finding out what's NOT getting done
    • 10 mistakes you're making on your resume
    • short answer Sunday: 8 short answers to 8 short questions
    • my assistant is using my title on LinkedIn
    • can I justify hiring someone who needs additional education to do the job?
    • things that aren't good ideas #78
    • my company does secret performance reviews that we're not allowed to see
    • should you include a short-term job on your resume?
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • employer wants permission to call people outside my reference list
    • am I wrong to be insulted by this rejection letter?
    • my staff has been held to a low bar; am I asking too much of them now?
    • Have you ever gotten a job from a job fair?
    • how to stand out at a job fair
    • short answer Sunday: seven short answers to seven short questions
    • interviewed with the flu; how can I redeem myself?
    • is my employer plotting against me?
    • do what you say you're going to do
    • how can I get critical feedback?
    • being overweight in an office that's obsessed with weight
    • things that aren't good ideas
    • interviewer was offended when I asked why the job was open
    • yes, you really should write a better cover letter
    • short answer Saturday: seven short answers to seven short questions
    • manager is scaring her employees with sad Facebook posts
    • 16 months after leaving job, still getting hassled by old boss
    • terse answer Tuesday: 5 short answers to 5 short questions
  • ► February 2011 (25)
  • • mother bought me plane tickets without asking me if I could get time off work
    • at an interview in a coffee shop, who pays for the coffee?
    • do I have to be perfect to get a job?
    • Get an Ask a Manager mug ... or mousepad!
    • my boss's boss never talks to me but makes decisions that impact me
    • answering questions from your old employer after you've moved on
    • when a social contact invites you to send a resume
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • am I not getting hired because I'm gay?
    • coworker has appointed herself the food police
    • something cool and free for you
    • terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • Valentine's Day round-up
    • 8 things you should know about job references
    • coworker monopolizes meetings with irrelevant topics
    • bad recruiter behavior: deceptive sales tactics
    • telling your boss she talks too loudly
    • will looking like a teenager harm my job search?
    • want your resume reviewed by an expert (free)?
    • short answer Sunday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • what should an internal "farewell" email say?
    • 1,000th blog post (an excuse for an orgy of self-indulgence)
    • how can I avoid jobs that expect 70-hour work weeks?
    • job listing asks candidates to submit a headshot
    • apparently (many) outplacement firms suck
  • ► January 2011 (33)
  • • my boss asks us to pick up his lunch for him
    • better answers to "what are your weaknesses"
    • short answer Saturday: another job search edition
    • what should a resignation letter say?
    • should I warn my employer about a slacker kiss-ass?
    • Connect on Facebook
    • how to manage a hard worker who's dropping balls
    • Social media CAN get you a job ... or, I hired a blog reader
    • the roots of Ask a Manager...
    • the 10 interview questions you're most likely to be asked
    • short answer Saturday: job search edition
    • am I wasting this recruiter's time?
    • how can I get employees to use vacation time?
    • recruiter says: half my candidates are no-shows for interviews
    • my employee is on personal calls all day long
    • 10 tips to get the most out of your internship
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
    • update from reader afraid her old boss would out her as transgender
    • coworkers can't see past my Russian accent
    • a few random things
    • my boss keeps drawing her blood in front of me
    • I will totally get you a job.
    • what's the minimum pay increase you'd change jobs for?
    • is that interview question legal?
    • short answer Sunday: 8 short answers to 8 short questions
    • listen to me on Minnesota Public Radio
    • is allowing smoke breaks unfair to non-smokers?
    • does company's silence mean I didn't get the job?
    • in a long interview process, can I ask about salary?
    • office security guard won't leave me alone
    • how to fire an employee with a bad attitude
    • referring a friend for a job? not so fast...
    • short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions
• ► 2010 (359)
  • ► December 2010 (42)
  • • most popular posts of 2010
    • don't send poetry as your writing sample, and other suggestions for job applicants
    • interviewer didn't give me any time to ask my own questions
    • where are they now: update #20 - danger signs when interviewing
    • where are they now: update #19 - is a contract position worth the risk?
    • the new Ask a Manager is here!
    • it's on
    • where are they now: update #18 - uncomfortable stalking employers
    • where are they now: update #17 - my manager is complaining about me online
    • where are they now: update #16 - manager wants to be my best friend
    • where are they now: update #15 - call center misery
    • where are they now: update #14 – the aspiring librarian who didn't want to give up her dream
    • where are they now: update #13 - the coworker who wets his pants
    • where are they now: update #12 – lazy doctor compromising patients' care
    • a few housekeeping notes, and a holiday present to you
    • where are they now: update #11 - interviewing again after an unsuccessful interview
    • where are they now: update #10 - the unreliable employee with a conflict of interest
    • where are they now: update #9 - the lazy boss
    • where are they now: update #8 - coworker staring at my chest
    • where are they now: update #7 - the highly inflammatory pantyhose question
    • where are they now: update #6 - the embarrassing mom
    • where are they now: update #5 - the boss with inappropriate interview questions
    • where are they now: update #4 - the reader whose marital stress was impacting his work
    • where are they now: update #3 - ostracized by boss after office burglary
    • where are they now: update #2 – the coworker who sulked when our reader wouldn't date him
    • where are they now: update #1 - the job-seeker with a dental problem
    • when you're younger than everyone you're managing
    • where are you now?
    • short answer Sunday - seven short answers to seven short questions
    • using info from Facebook when hiring
    • my former boss told a background checker that she didn't know me
    • things that don't belong on your resume #174
    • am I being exploited as a volunteer?
    • short answer Saturday: five short answers to five short questions
    • 8 ways companies can throw holiday parties employees will want to attend
    • knee-high boots and business casual attire
    • this is how salary negotiation should work
    • my coworker is angry that I complained about her many personal calls
    • short answer Sunday: six short answers to short questions
    • don't call to "schedule an interview"
    • my organization has a budget shortfall; should I be job-searching?
    • what should I say/ask as I leave my internship?
  • ► November 2010 (25)
  • • my ex-boss is telling my husband I cheated on him
    • how often to ask for updates when you're in the running for a job
    • should I tell my conservative coworkers that I'm gay?
    • my coworker is physically bullying me
    • short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions
    • get your salary off your resume
    • unreasonable job application instructions
    • no one will hire me as their visionary
    • what do you want to talk to me about?
    • my boss gives in to my co-worker's temper tantrums
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to short questions
    • cleaning the office microwave: hidden duties when job-searching
    • if my wife works for a competitor, is that a conflict of interest?
    • temp worker's new account manager is a jerk
    • 10 things to know about applying for nonprofit jobs
    • what qualifications can trump experience, when job-searching?
    • why do so many college career centers suck?
    • short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to short questions
    • victory: askamanager.com is mine!
    • what does this interview question mean?
    • bad candidate behavior: "sorry about 4 years ago, but can I have a job now?"
    • the magic interview question gets featured on ABC News
    • how can we respond to an employee who won't stop asking for a raise?
    • one complaint about bosses that doesn't hold water
    • 5 reasons your co-worker makes more money than you do
  • ► October 2010 (29)
  • • 2 reasons your cover letter sucks
    • application deadlines are misleading you
    • you should not do a phone interview at 55 miles an hour
    • does a cover letter have to sound like an informercial?
    • can I accept a job knowing I plan to leave it in a few months?
    • should you work for free?
    • something nice -- and interview guide is getting results!
    • my new favorite interview question
    • don't check references? here's a horror story for you
    • using confidential resume posting? read this caution
    • when I asked for a raise, my boss responded, "who should I fire?"
    • would Hunter S. Thompson's cover letter get him an interview?
    • will people think it's irresponsible that I quit my job?
    • is this job going to be a nightmare?
    • ridiculously helpful resource for managers
    • when traveling to an interview, how fast should you be expected to get there?
    • angry and insulted by coworkers doing my job
    • stop sending me two resumes!
    • should you end a job interview early if you realize you're not interested in the job?
    • is it bad form to joke in a job interview?
    • should I accept a job without a manager in place?
    • manager borrowed money, refused to repay it, then fired me
    • coworker won't wash her hands after using the bathroom
    • 8 ways to get what you want from your boss
    • employer wants me to shadow an employee as part of interview process
    • how to explain you were fired, when interviewing
    • angry boss writing angry memos
    • I'm on NPR's Marketplace Money this weekend
    • should you have to buy office supplies with your own money?
  • ► September 2010 (44)
  • • should I work for free to get experience?
    • help, my bullying ex-boss is out of control
    • informational interview when you've already applied for a job
    • over-sharing in your out-of-office messages
    • how to answer employer's worry about your previous self-employment
    • should you point out a typo when applying for a job?
    • calling on readers again: lazy coworker in a medical setting, with tenure
    • loads of career advice without leaving your couch
    • guilt over leaving team behind as I leave a toxic workplace
    • there's a high likelihood that your job postings suck
    • should you tape-record job interviews?
    • what's the goal of multiple 30-minute interviews?
    • contacting the person who used to have the job you're applying for
    • how interviewers can screen out candidates who will have attendance problems
    • my co-worker is chronically absent
    • explaining to my boss that marital stress is impacting my work
    • how can I build my reputation in my field?
    • help! my department is imploding
    • I'm afraid my old boss is going to out me as transgender
    • you are making me very, very forlorn
    • how to announce a demotion
    • dealing with a micromanager
    • calling on readers to help with these questions: giving up a career dream, and billable hours
    • rejected for an internal promotion
    • company won't respond - could it be discrimination?
    • Ask a Manager has a new domain name
    • should an employer pay travel costs when inviting out-of-town candidates to interview?
    • what role should gut instinct play in hiring?
    • listen to an hour of awesomeness
    • interviewers who suck: our next installment
    • want me to answer your question live tonight?
    • I'll be on the HR Happy Hour Thursday night
    • a tale of post-interview feedback success
    • how strictly should managers enforce company policies?
    • do I have to wear pantyhose to an interview?
    • update: boss expects slippers offered to her
    • new employee feels awkward and left out
    • when should internships come off your resume?
    • my manager wants to be my best friend
    • last day to get How to Get a Job at 40% off
    • want some free webinars?
    • my boss acts like I'm on-call day and night
    • I'm extending the special sales price on How to Get a Job until Friday
    • in rejecting job candidates, should I mention we selected an internal candidate?
  • ► August 2010 (39)
  • • My How to Get a Job ebook is here!
    • the e-book is coming .... tomorrow!
    • when customers speak to each other in a foreign language
    • calling a coworker at 10:30 p.m. while they're on vacation
    • why long-distance job searching sucks and what you can do about it
    • should this job-seeker take out a newspaper ad to promote himself?
    • stupid hiring practices: being a condescending jerk
    • can you be a good manager if you're shy?
    • yet one more random thing
    • four random things
    • something is coming...
    • more danger signs when you're interviewing for a job
    • how do you answer "tell me about yourself" in a job interview?
    • Win a free copy of the upcoming Ask a Manager e-book on how to get a job
    • must your resume say that your "references are available upon request"?
    • is it legal for my boss to open my mail at work?
    • update about the boss who's angry over two weeks notice
    • manager is angry that I'm only giving two weeks notice
    • how much contact is too much contact when job-searching?
    • D.C. area nonprofit manager? You want to attend this training.
    • my coworker has a lecherous and creepy interest in our colleague
    • how do you replace an employee who doesn't know she's being fired?
    • please stop with the tiny font!
    • The Ask a Manager Guide to Preparing for a Job Interview
    • what does it mean that a job I interviewed for was re-listed?
    • managing an employee who was passed over for your role
    • one way to quit a job: curse out your customer and escape out the emergency slide
    • biblical verse in your application
    • 5 ways employers could improve the hiring process
    • 49% of job-seekers say their greatest frustration is companies that never respond
    • thank you, and a note
    • what's behind your nervousness in interviews?
    • my manager refuses to give me better pay or better hours
    • update from reader who asked about long hours and low pay to get experience
    • gimmicks have no place in the hiring process
    • surprise -- it's a phone interview that you didn't know was coming!
    • let's ring the death knell for postal mail in the hiring process
    • tell me what you think
    • when I talk to HR, don't they have to keep it confidential?
  • ► July 2010 (24)
  • • after starting job, found out pay was lower than I'd asked for
    • why am I getting calls about jobs outside my field of interest?
    • is it cheesy to send a thank-you on animal-themed stationary?
    • how long should a job be advertised?
    • my boss asks job candidates about their marital status, children, and church!
    • interviewing again after a prior unsuccessful interview
    • is having "company president" on my resume hurting me?
    • how can I convince my husband I can't accept a job offer on his behalf?
    • congratulations, you've won the chance to promote online diploma mills!
    • how do I state my desired salary range in a cover letter?
    • is it tacky to tell an employer I'm traveling to their town and they could meet me in person?
    • is it possible to send an interview thank-you note too quickly?
    • how can I warn job candidates about how awful this place is?
    • is a subpar employee better than no employee?
    • how long should it take a new hire to get up to speed?
    • companies that don't announce when an employee is leaving
    • how to announce an employee is leaving
    • should I get a raise for taking on more work?
    • entry-level job search with boyfriend
    • my boss and coworkers are chronically absent
    • is my dental problem scaring off employers?
    • can I back out of my new job if I get a better offer?
    • is this HR director out of control or just doing a job no one else will do?
    • how do you manage people who speak another language?
  • ► June 2010 (30)
  • • my boss wants to know how I'm spending my vacation before he'll approve it
    • power will lead you to eat more cookies and chew with your mouth open
    • can I run my business with a 4-day work week?
    • does "we'll keep your resume on file" really mean anything?
    • turning down an employer's offer a second time
    • Ask a Manager, now available for hire
    • my coworker relies too much on my help
    • it's not illegal to give a bad job reference
    • don't stalk my voicemail
    • employer left me a message -- but wouldn't respond when I tried to get back to them
    • how can I get a job with a leadership role?
    • unemployed candidates need not apply, and fired for being too hot
    • bitchy vs. authoritative - guess which one you are, ladies?
    • why do companies post positions when they end up hiring internally?
    • how can I get my temp job to hire me on permanently?
    • should I work long hours for low pay in order to get experience?
    • how does everyone at work know about the job I applied for?
    • in which I throw my life into unheaval
    • rejected for a job because I used the color green in my design exam
    • a recent grad success story
    • deathbed advice for managers
    • is how I financed college any of this employer's business?
    • how should employers respond to parents job-searching for their kids?
    • a day of phone interviews - experience it for yourself!
    • what kind of writing sample do employers want to see?
    • should I call out an HR person for lying to me?
    • my mom is embarrassing me with my boss
    • can I ask my CEO to fund my side business?
    • should my boss proactively email a prospective employer to recommend me?
    • boss encouraged me to apply for promotion, then wouldn't interview me
  • ► May 2010 (32)
  • • a reader's happy ending
    • three years of Ask a Manager!
    • grad school is not your escape
    • one of many reasons why I love the Evil HR Lady
    • my boss is lazy and doesn't do any work
    • company doesn't care about building security
    • parents who job-search on their kids' behalf
    • negotiating an offer to keep existing job
    • call center job misery
    • job rejections should come via email, not via a phone call
    • is it okay to resign while I'm still waiting for my new job's formal written offer?
    • boss bans coworkers from eating lunch together
    • can I get my new managers to listen to feedback?
    • can I ask my employer to lay me off?
    • coworker keeps staring at my chest
    • coworker is wetting his pants regularly -- what do I do?
    • employee hit me, manager won't do anything
    • interviewer gave me a typing test for a non-clerical job -- and then canceled the rest of the interview
    • more advice on how not to be nervous in job interviews
    • how can I network with a potential employer in front of my boss and coworkers?
    • how to turn down a job offer
    • and the contest winner is...
    • how can I stop being so nervous in job interviews?
    • is my transgender coworker using the right bathroom?
    • what was your worst interview?
    • coworker won't stop sulking after I turned down a date
    • recruiter won't answer questions and wants to rewrite my resume
    • seriously?
    • how do I avoid my evil boss's going-away party?
    • coworkers don't like me because I'm younger
    • update from reader despairing over job market
  • ► April 2010 (20)
  • • should I extend my internship?
    • in which I am accused of being a bitter old woman
    • how to use someone else's contact when applying for a job
    • the problem with job-hopping
    • update from reader whose boss wouldn't let her go on vacation
    • are online application processes avoidable?
    • just tell me your real name
    • job offers and lengthy pre-planned vacation time
    • was this interviewer out of line?
    • can I ask HR to better explain their application instructions?
    • how to take vacation when there's always work to be done
    • a tale of bad interviewer behavior, this time with reference abuse
    • retaliation for not accepting previous job offer?
    • does a request for my references mean anything?
    • how do I explain depression to prospective employers?
    • how to list temp work on a resume
    • HR told me they're taking a risk in hiring me
    • my company promised me a raise and won't come through
    • did I blow my chances in this phone interview?
    • my boss is hostile and abusive and won't train me
  • ► March 2010 (24)
  • • boss is a non-communicative micromanager
    • addressing a disability in an interview
    • should we reimburse employee meals for same-day travel?
    • my company throws A List and B List parties for employees
    • why you should take the time to debrief after a project
    • my manager complains about me online
    • should I color my gray hair while job-searching?
    • can I ask why my predecessor was fired?
    • should I address my weight gain in an interview?
    • how to manage a problem employee
    • how do managers feel about blogging employees?
    • in which I work miracles
    • online photos when you're job-seeking
    • requiring a handwritten cover letter
    • bad interviewer behavior
    • HR missed our scheduled phone interview and didn't respond to follow-up
    • asking for feedback when you were hired as the second choice
    • is it better to get to a job fair early on or later in the day?
    • company made me a tentative offer, then hired someone else
    • hirng manager knows my current boss
    • must I send thank-you's to all 5 of my interviewers?
    • on not being anonymous
    • HR rejected me, but interviewer said I'm still in play
    • company makes us share hotel rooms
  • ► February 2010 (22)
  • • 36 phone interviews in 3 days
    • can I ask about a different position than the one I just accepted?
    • is this company stringing me along?
    • should I tell my manager I have an interview?
    • update about the coworker moonlighting as a hooker
    • is a contract position worth the risk?
    • aren't you sick of me yet?
    • new manager struggling to define role
    • can I tell my coworker to dress more professionally?
    • what do I owe my manager when I'm leaving my job?
    • how should I pay an employee for a 3-day trip?
    • my coworker is taking credit for my ideas and work
    • should I fire the office assistant?
    • silly hiring practices: essay questions on job applications
    • can a spouse contact an employer?
    • survived office burglary, then ostracized by boss
    • when does advice become consulting?
    • and we're going to strip-search you before the job interview
    • how do you survive without a job?
    • how to prepare for a phone interview
    • combating unhealthy power dynamics during a job search -- the ones in your head
    • angry that I didn't get the job; can I protest this?
  • ► January 2010 (28)
  • • how do I tell disabled employees they can't have a handicapped parking space?
    • former coworker hates me; can I apply for a job at her company?
    • coworker brushes hair with fork, cleans false teeth at desk
    • old schedule won't work for new job
    • employer time vs. candidate time - which time zone do you live in?
    • should you include retail work on your professional resume?
    • you're welcome
    • am I annoying my recruiter with weekly follow-up?
    • coworker wants me to keep a secret
    • a demand not just for salary history, but benefit details too
    • companies that use "cool" language in job postings
    • what should I make of this very nice HR person?
    • was boss wrong to share restructuring proposal with me?
    • can I list work for my father on my resume?
    • current employer won't give me a reference
    • questions to ask someone who has the job you just got promoted to
    • when your manager values face time over results
    • can "volunteering" become "consulting" on a resume?
    • weird behavior during salary negotiations
    • when a recruiter asks for your height, weight, age, and marital status
    • must I shave my beard to get a job?
    • dealing with ignorant coworkers
    • you, doing something good
    • how do you handle bad employer behavior while job searching?
    • backing out of a promise to be a reference
    • marital status in a cover letter
    • what bad job news were you later grateful for?
    • company halted offer due to criminal conviction - which I disclosed
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  • • is my wife's boss coming on to her?
    • I hate talking on the phone
    • why do employers re-advertise jobs after interviews?
    • do managers this bad really exist?
    • will being on reality TV hurt my job prospects?
    • where are they now: update #12 - when the boss owes you money
    • the weirdest interview question ever?
    • where are they now: update #11 - ethics of taking an internship on top of a job
    • where are they now: update #10 - when an employee won't take a hint
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    • where are they now: update #7 - the misbehaving ex-boyfriend coworker
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    • where are they now: update #3 - the one-month profitless job
    • where are they now: update #2, featuring sleeping bunks in the office
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    • accepting a home loan from your boss -- oh, and lying to him about it too
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  • ► November 2009 (25)
  • • how to handle requests for salary history
    • when you can't recommend a friend for a job
    • should I include an audio clip with my resume?
    • is using "we" in an interview presumptuous?
    • Why performance reviews deserve a better rap
    • former boss is waging campaign of harassment against me
    • accepted a job; do I need to notify other places I applied?
    • how not to pitch a blogger: for publicists
    • no one told me my coworker was fired
    • employee potluck lunches, with allergies
    • how much can you change your manager?
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    • hours cut, workload increased
    • company wouldn't interview me because I was 5 minutes late
    • trouble fitting in with coworkers
    • will tattoos prevent me from getting hired?
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    • upset with size of raise
    • how to manage an employee without enough work to do
    • did boss misrepresent vacation policy?
    • which job should I take?
    • boss constantly misses our meetings
    • you don't really want an informational interview
    • should I give advance notice that I plan to resign?
    • 6 things you can learn about a company through their interview process
  • ► October 2009 (29)
  • • coworkers are having an affair - should I say something?
    • employer won't give job references
    • what can't you not do, part 2
    • job seekers: stop sharing an email account with your spouse
    • how to deal with inappropriate, annoying coworker
    • 5 reasons to turn down a job offer
    • taking notes in an interview
    • should I correct my boss's awful grammar?
    • restaurant's ridiculous sick leave policy
    • should I send flowers after a job interview?
    • job searching? check your spam folder daily
    • will taking a pay cut now harm my earning potential later?
    • did boss trick me into resigning?
    • how to handle defensive coworkers
    • should I include a job I was fired from on my resume?
    • firing an employee of 27 years
    • special Ask a Manager offer: get a great harassment prevention training program for free
    • can I forward my husband's resume to my own contacts?
    • submit your own resume -- don't have a friend "help" you
    • how can I get a boss who doesn't like me to recommend me for grad school?
    • is my old manager sabotaging my job search?
    • interviewer said they would hire me if I weren't pregnant
    • should employers respond to job-seekers' post-interview thank-you notes?
    • why do employers run credit checks on potential hires?
    • recruiter I met at career expo asked me on a date -- what do I do?
    • should I take a one-month, seasonal position that's far from home and won't pay me much?
    • saying thank-you after getting job rejection feedback
    • 5 ways managers fail at delegating
    • reopening salary negotiations after accepting an offer
  • ► September 2009 (35)
  • • help! I'm getting confusing and conflicting resume advice!
    • feeling sick over typo in job application
    • are employers wary of the formerly self-employed?
    • why little things matter in your job search
    • coworker accidentally called me -- to complain about ME
    • does this seem weird?
    • dealing with a cranky, unpleasant coworker
    • when a recruiter misleads you and wastes your time
    • interviewing with a company that doesn't know what it wants
    • being given only 4 hours to decide on a job offer
    • is taking an internship on top of a job unethical?
    • mentioning your interest in sadomasochistic sex in your resume
    • reapplying for a job you were rejected for
    • giving notice when boss will tell you to leave immediately
    • calling to follow up?
    • EmailYourInterviewer.com has generated more than 200 letters!
    • things that I will not be tolerating from you #3: persistent presumption
    • can I be written up for spitting?
    • things that I will not be tolerating from you #2: correcting a grammatical error that isn't
    • things that I will not be tolerating from you #1: lying about why you're calling
    • I'm done talking about how to follow up after an interview
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    • should you call when a job posting says "no calls"?
    • sure, ignore those job application instructions, we love that here
    • the post in which I accuse everyone of incompetence
    • listing yourself as a job reference
    • career counselor is advising me to lie
  • ► August 2009 (32)
  • • does the font on your resume matter? what if it's Comic Sans?
    • how to stay on an employer's radar after a job rejection
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    • Look, it's me
    • can I use my ex as a job reference?
    • offer changed once I was on the job
    • why I am losing at interview phone tag?
    • how to deal with job rejection
    • contracting vs. full-time job
    • companies that interview with no intention of hiring you
    • bad interviewee behavior: more tales
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    • more resume shenanigans - leaving off dates of employment
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    • emotional after performance review
    • EmailYourInteriewer success story
    • being intentionally late to an interview as a strategy
    • 4 biggest myths about job references
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    • gift for boss after he got me a raise and promotion
    • how to answer "what do you look for in a manager?"
    • It's here: the You-Suck-As-An-Interviewer Automatic Letter Generator
    • Ask a Manager needs your I.T. expertise
    • how late is too late for an interview?
    • You suck, interviewer!
    • the ethics of cancelling remaining interviews once you find "the one"
    • 5 ways companies mistreat job-seekers
    • bypassing the employment agency
    • when an employee isn't taking your hint
    • should we report husband's ex-wife to her boss?
  • ► July 2009 (39)
  • • which employee should be let go?
    • when an employee gives you info in confidence
    • cautionary tale: leaving Track Changes on your resume
    • am I a back-up candidate?
    • 7 mistakes managers make when giving criticism
    • bad interviewer behavior: a forcible, sweaty hike
    • creative resumes, and how long employers take to respond
    • advice recommendation: Tomato Nation's The Vine
    • interview questions to ask when hiring a manager
    • don't list basic computer skills on a resume
    • changed mind after accepting offer
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    • help -- manager is giving me negative feedback
    • extending the length of an internship
    • mostly bad behavior that isn't illegal
    • what do do when you're frustrated at work
    • how to deal with employee performance problems
    • annoying vendor behavior
    • internships: stay where I am or seek out new experiences?
    • obligated to accept internal offer?
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    • and the winner of the contest is...
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    • did I offend the company that just offered me a job?
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  • ► June 2009 (24)
  • • why do you sound surprised when I call you for our scheduled phone interview?
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    • a new home for the Carnival of HR
    • do not become your friend's boss
    • how to explain previous boss was demented?
    • boss forces coworkers to all share an email account (really)
    • how the hiring process works on the employer's side
    • graduated a year ago, still can't get hired
    • how college students can prepare now to job search later
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  • ► May 2009 (20)
  • • my favorite posts of all time
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    • are you making these job reference mistakes?
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    • the ethics of a "courtesy interview" when you realize the candidate isn't right
    • is pretending to be pregnant a fireable offense?
    • should extra duties equal more pay?
    • when a recognition program feels too fluffy
    • addressing a new hire's known weakness
    • boss won't let me come up with new ideas
    • you need the right person, not the almost-right person
    • male team won't talk to me
    • what it's like to make a job offer
    • Can I reapply after being rejected?
    • don't mention your "affluent family" in your cover letter
  • ► April 2009 (23)
  • • too young/immature for a promotion?
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    • phone interviews: the sanity check
    • what makes a hiring manager fall in love?
    • turnover and morale during a recession
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    • update from laid-off reader -- being nice pays off!
    • the right time to resign
    • are bad references stored in a database?
    • battle between old employees and new
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    • reporting a coworker
    • the Ask a Manager book for managers is here
    • the "burn your bridges" girl digs herself in deeper
    • Brazen Careerist gives bad advice again
    • can you appeal a job rejection?
    • laid off and then asked back
    • accepted offer without asking about salary
    • helping a boss manage his time better ... my time management rant
  • ► March 2009 (24)
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    • when a job offer isn't acceptable
    • should you show up without an appointment?
    • beware the overly nice manager
    • receiving critical feedback
    • when you disagree with your boss
    • don't use a functional resume
    • telling someone she needs to look more professional
    • take that objective off your resume
    • are job candidates entitled to feedback?
    • It's my book!
    • stop interrupting
    • poop. yes, poop. (sorry)
    • thanking boss after getting laid off
    • 7 things to leave off your resume
  • ► February 2009 (19)
  • • job changed on first day of employment
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    • should you add IQ or Myers Briggs to your resume?
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    • boss threatening to contact prospective employer
    • asking boss for a loan
    • boss makes schedule without checking with employee
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    • choosing end date when resigning
    • unreasonable sick leave policy?
    • thank-you note for not being laid off?
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    • is my boss wrong to consult with someone else about my work?
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    • how to juggle a job offer when you're waiting for another
    • South Bend Tribune hates its employees
  • ► January 2009 (15)
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• ► 2008 (208)
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    • how to write a perfect cover letter
    • where does mentoring pay off the most?
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    • crazy, shouting, crying, bullying boss
    • 6 ways managers mess up performance evaluations
  • ► November 2008 (19)
  • • boss cut hours by half
    • can I make the company give me THEIR references?
    • silence from manager after layoff
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    • why poor performers don't get fired
    • scared because of interview lying
    • connecting to your interviewer on LinkedIn
    • invited to apply and then rejected
    • stop sending me recommendation letters
    • interviewing at a company with lay-offs
    • avoiding the company holiday party
    • Carnival of HR
    • the sound of silence: companies that don't send rejections
    • burping employees
    • not helping yourself
    • how to apply for multiple jobs at one company
    • bringing babies to work
    • overdressed / underdressed
  • ► October 2008 (17)
  • • protecting references from overload
    • don't stalk the hiring manager
    • screaming boss
    • can after-hours event be required?
    • on balls and lack thereof
    • should I report an ethics violation?
    • should I apply for the junior or senior position?
    • stupid candidate behavior: not checking email
    • is employer required to offer paid time off?
    • asking for feedback after you're rejected for a job
    • eating at work
    • mistakes new grads make at work
    • what to wear to a nonprofit interview
    • an ode to the bad managers of my past
    • 5 signs you're about to be fired
    • how does blogging affect job-hunting?
    • should I stay or should I go?
  • ► September 2008 (20)
  • • should you tell your boss you're job-hunting?
    • how to deal with a micromanager
    • stuck in my backlog
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    • cold calling versus sending a resume
    • interviewers who don't interview
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    • how to play the post-interview waiting game
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    • bad job vs. possibly unstable new company
    • reality-based management
    • new manager doesn't trust us
    • listing volunteer work on a resume
    • no, you really do have weaknesses
    • 6 reasons you failed the phone interview
  • ► August 2008 (26)
  • • how to find out if your prospective manager sucks or not
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    • when your manager won't manage
    • coded HR language?
    • chutzpah of the entitled
    • why "Sexy Mama" won't get hired
    • do employers look at every applicant?
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    • lying in an interview - should you be concerned?
    • telling your boss about a slacker coworker
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    • can I keep my internal interview from my manager?
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    • Alltop's new HR section
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    • earning less than slacker coworker
    • boss hiring second person to do same job
    • you are high maintenance and full of yourself
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    • fear of abusive former boss giving reference
    • belligerent rejected candidates, part 3
    • 50 days, 4 interviews, a consultancy offer, and a missing contract
    • 5 bad pieces of career advice
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    • job searching: when does persistence become stalking?
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  • • illegal interview questions?
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    • Carnival of HR
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    • 10 mistakes employers make when hiring
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    • What to Do if You're "Overqualified"
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    • should I tell my boss I'm leaving after my vacation?
    • old employer torpedoing new job offer
    • Can a manager be both effective and well liked? Nope.
    • laid off in order to lower pay?
    • stupid lawsuits: fired for refusing to get boss coffee
    • juggling job offers
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  • • how to take criticism without getting defensive
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    • no, you cannot sue ... but you can negotiate or quit
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    • check in on new people
    • unfair raise practices?
    • horrified at feedback from boss
    • why I don't like "employee of the month" programs
    • quitting after only six months
    • pre-planned vacation when job hunting
    • how to follow up after an interview
    • should you play the sympathy card at work?
    • informational interviews
    • company dragging its feet on hiring
    • 10 ways to make your employees love you
    • granting and denying vacation requests
    • naming salary requirements
    • good management wins
    • 10 ways to make your boss love you
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    • You made a mistake at work. Now what?
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    • your interview starts NOW
    • passed over for promotion
    • why a job interview is like a date
    • dealing with a jerk at work
    • gracefully turning down an offer
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  • ► April 2008 (12)
  • • why don't companies get back to applicants?
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    • how to answer "why did you leave your last job?"
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    • enthusiasm vs. desperation
    • citing unofficial management experience
    • compensation for extra responsibilities?
    • taking it personally
    • 3 tips for managing interns
    • Carnival of HR
    • the scoop on references
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  • • if you can't remember the phone interview, I doubt you can do the job
    • boss secretly meeting about me
    • required attendance at weekend event
    • instant credibility
    • confession: I used to suck at firing people
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    • telling an employee she has body odor
    • how long does negative personnel info stay in your records?
    • offering to consult after resigning
    • more on cover letters
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    • boss knows about job search?
    • am I being frozen out?
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    • should you confess a DWI to prospective employer?
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    • explaining a firing when interviewing
    • can manager prevent me from transferring?
    • recovering from nervous rambling in interviews
    • remorselessness over lying on the job?
    • should you say you were fired?
    • references and second interviews
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    • train people on day one
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    • why did a company say they'd call when they didn't?
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    • how to get hired if you're under-qualified
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    • challenges to your ego
    • Have you planned for a personnel disaster?
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  • ► October 2007 (10)
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    • i love me some humility
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    • do you conduct entry interviews?
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  • • job rejections and vitriol
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