dealing with incompetent coworkers by Alison Green on August 28, 2007 A reader writes: I was recently hired to direct a highly visible urban beautification program. Moderate amount of grunt labor hiring, lots of design and in field production. My Executive Director is results oriented, as am I. Just get it done gorgeous, with in budget, on time. Then up the bar – do more. Great! […] Read the full article →
guilt about job searching by Alison Green on August 28, 2007 A reader writes: I have been working at my current job for about a year now. I started off bored at work but thought I’d get busier as the position settles down. A year later and I am still as bored as ever. I’ve started considering other positions because I feel my skills are going […] Read the full article →
New York Times on job seekers who can’t write by Alison Green on August 28, 2007 The New York Times yesterday reported that nearly half of HR executives say that entry level job seekers are deficient in writing skills. As someone who has to wade through the cesspool of poor grammar and spelling known as cover letters and resumes, I’m actually surprised it’s only half. I wish job-seekers realized that they […] Read the full article →
Should employers ban Facebook? by Alison Green on August 22, 2007 The Work Clinic has an interesting post today about the debate over how employers should handle the use of Facebook and other social networking sites in the workplace, since some employees may be spending hours a day on them. The post rightly points out that banning such sites sends a message to employees that they […] Read the full article →
Carnival of HR #14 by Alison Green on August 22, 2007 The Carnival of HR is up at Three Star Leadership. Check it out. Read the full article →
when to follow up after an interview by Alison Green on August 20, 2007 A reader writes: I saw your blog and was wondering about something. I interviewed for a job Monday of last week. They said they wanted to hire someone as soon as possible but that they would let me know. I emailed thank you letters immediately the same day when I got home from the interview. […] Read the full article →
what can’t you NOT do? by Alison Green on August 16, 2007 Steve at All Things Workplace makes a great point in his post about figuring out what career is right for you. He says to ask yourself: What are things you can’t not do? Those are clues to a career you’ll thrive in. This resonated with me in a huge way, because I can see it […] Read the full article →
leaving a job gracefully by Alison Green on August 13, 2007 A reader writes: I have been working in my current company for about a year and this is my first job experience. Maybe you should know that I am an expat and that somehow for this reason I felt grateful when I was hired. I realize now that I very poorly negotiated the conditions of […] Read the full article →
asking for feedback after a job rejection by Alison Green on August 13, 2007 A reader writes: What is the current protocol, or successful strategy, for contact after not getting a job? I have already thanked the panel for the interview. Is there any reason to ask for feedback? I’m always impressed when a candidate asks for feedback after not getting the job — and it there’s an easily […] Read the full article →
Carnival of HR #13 by Alison Green on August 9, 2007 The latest Carnival of HR is now up, over at Compensation Force. Check it out here. Read the full article →