job rejections and vitriol by Alison Green on June 25, 2007 My organization emails rejection notes to all applicants we don’t offer a job to. It’s a pretty damn nice letter, and we send it within a few days of knowing that we’re not moving the applicant forward in the hiring process. Sometimes we hear back from people thanking us for the notification since apparently more […] Read the full article →
I’m not even that nice by Alison Green on June 19, 2007 Apparently I am engaging in some sort of deviant workplace behavior. I like to email short notes to people when they strike me as particularly awesome — and cc their boss. I never do it unless it’s sincere, but it’s not hard to find opportunities. Sometimes I send the note to their boss directly, with […] Read the full article →
What does a good cover letter look like? by Alison Green on June 14, 2007 Note: Do not steal this letter. Several hiring managers have emailed me when they spotted candidates using parts of it as their own — and yes, those candidates were rejected. This letter is here for inspiration, not copying. The Evil HR Lady, who I secretly worship, has shamed me into posting an example of a […] Read the full article →
Carnival of HR #9 by Alison Green on June 14, 2007 The Carnival of HR #9 is now up at Gautam Ghosh‘s site. Check it out! Read the full article →
9 ways to ruin an interview by Alison Green on June 10, 2007 1. Pretend you have no weaknesses. Or tell me that your biggest weakness is perfectionism and you work too hard. You might as well wear a sign saying, “I’m bullshitting you.” Candidates who can’t or won’t come up with a realistic assessment of areas where they could improve make me think they’re lacking in insight […] Read the full article →
Job-searching when hard of hearing by Alison Green on June 10, 2007 A reader writes: I found your article valuable and informative. I’m hard-of-hearing. I hear well with a hearing aid, however, I have difficulty hearing on the phone. I realize that selling yourself to potential employers on the phone is essential to job hunting. I’m intelligent, resourceful, and learn new materials quickly. How do I get […] Read the full article →
What to do if you think you’re going to get fired by Alison Green on June 6, 2007 If you suspect you’re in danger of being fired, you don’t just need to sit back and worry and wait for it to happen. If you’re proactive about addressing it, you have a pretty good chance of making the situation better for yourself. I’m not saying you can magically keep your job, but you might […] Read the full article →