my brother-in-law shares TMI on LinkedIn by Alison Green on October 24, 2023 A reader writes: My brother in law was laid off in March. He was part of the mass layoffs in the tech industry. Since then, he has applied to a lot of jobs. Like, A LOT. As of one week ago, he has applied to exactly 700 jobs. I know the exact figure because of […] Read the full article →
did this application process go overboard? by Alison Green on October 19, 2023 A reader writes: I’m a senior level director with 25+ years of experience and two degrees. A colleague suggested I apply for an open position at a very prestigious organization so I did. When I started the process, I was excited, but by the time I was done, I was frustrated and uninterested in the […] Read the full article →
I lied to get out of a non-compete, and now it’s coming back to haunt me by Alison Green on October 10, 2023 A reader writes: I work in a medical/social services field, in which most employers are nonprofit organizations (think along the lines of a blood bank). My first company, a nonprofit in a mid-sized city where I worked from 2009-2012, required all employees to sign a non-compete agreement that prohibited us from working for the same […] Read the full article →
how do I find a job in another city without moving there first? by Alison Green on September 19, 2023 A reader writes: I’m actively trying to move out of my current city – it’s overpriced here, most of my friends have moved away, I hate the weather, and I’m just ready for a change. I don’t have one particular place I’m hoping to move to; I’m open to a lot of destinations, depending on […] Read the full article →
what jobs are good for a mom who wants to lean out? by Alison Green on September 7, 2023 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: After struggling to balance it all over the past year, I have decided to join the many moms who lean out of their careers once they have children (I never thought I would be here!). I am highly tempted to stand on my soapbox explaining […] Read the full article →
is there a hidden message in that email from your interviewer? by Alison Green on August 28, 2023 “My interviewer said she looked forward to talking soon. Is that a sign I’m getting the job?” “My job interview seemed to go great – but then they said they’d get back to me even if I don’t get the job. Is that a bad sign?” “They said they were looking for someone with more […] Read the full article →
how can I avoid getting my hopes up for a job I’ve applied for? by Alison Green on July 6, 2023 A reader writes: I’ve been feeling stuck at my job for some time now, and especially trapped because I’m unhappy in my field and am considering changing careers in my mid-30s (which I know isn’t particularly late, but still daunting). I haven’t done much job-searching yet since I figure I’ll have to do some retraining. […] Read the full article →
should I even consider interviewing somewhere else if I’m happy with my job? by Alison Green on April 18, 2023 A reader writes: I am having a personal and professional struggle deciding if I should even entertain the idea of applying for an attractive job when I am fairly satisfied and secure where I am, a position I never found myself in before. Some context: My education and first few years of professional experience were […] Read the full article →
is it bad to write “see resume” in an online application system’s endless fields? by Alison Green on April 13, 2023 A reader writes: I may have flubbed a job application by doing this and am gently kicking myself, but wanted to get your opinion. I am an accomplished mid-career professional with 20+ years of experience in my fairly niche field. I’m not aggressively looking to change jobs but a role popped up on LinkedIn that […] Read the full article →
I can’t get out of low-level admin work by Alison Green on April 6, 2023 A reader writes: I have a bachelor’s degree relevant to my field and seven years of work experience, about six years of which is in the same job function that I have now. I’m 29 and in my third job out of college. I am in an entry level marketing job (as I also was […] Read the full article →