is my old manager sabotaging my job search? by Alison Green on October 10, 2009 A reader write: I recently retired from a job that I had been at for more than 30 years. For most of that time, I had the same manager. In the last few years, we had a new manager and it was no longer a happy place to work. During that time, I ended ended […] Read the full article →
interviewer said they would hire me if I weren’t pregnant by Alison Green on October 9, 2009 A reader writes: I recently interviewed for a position that I was recommended for by the Director. We had worked together previously, he knows I’m a good fit and very qualified so he put my name before the hiring manager. The interview went great, everyone got along swimmingly, but then the hiring manager said something […] Read the full article →
should employers respond to job-seekers’ post-interview thank-you notes? by Alison Green on October 8, 2009 A reader writes: What’s the etiquette of responding to a job candidate’s thank you note? Is this the right thing for employers to do? Every time I go for an interview, I always send out a thank you email, normally on the same day. Some companies/people I interview with were kind enough to respond to […] Read the full article →
why do employers run credit checks on potential hires? by Alison Green on October 8, 2009 A reader writes: How widespread is it to look at a job applicant’s credit history when considering them for a position? Why is this done? It seems like a complete invasion of privacy and a means to see how much salary you “really” need. For a young person starting out in their career, I have […] Read the full article →
recruiter I met at career expo asked me on a date — what do I do? by Alison Green on October 7, 2009 A reader writes: A Big 5 recruiter I met at a career expo asked me out on a date. We met at a career expo in New York. I was looking for a job and networking, he was there as a speaker. He approached me 3 times throughout the daylong conference, once to say hello, […] Read the full article →
should I take a one-month, seasonal position that’s far from home and won’t pay me much? by Alison Green on October 6, 2009 A reader writes: I have been unemployed for 6 months. I keep going on interview after interview — all well prepared, well researched, well rehearsed and thought they all went extremely well. Then, nothing. Last week, I had three interviews that all went really well. The third I was offered the job on the spot, […] Read the full article →
saying thank-you after getting job rejection feedback by Alison Green on October 5, 2009 If you ask someone who rejected you for a job for feedback about how you could do better next time and that person takes the time to respond, you really, really should follow up with at least a “thank you.” Giving that feedback is not obligatory, and many employers ignore those requests. If someone takes […] Read the full article →
5 ways managers fail at delegating by Alison Green on October 5, 2009 Delegating effectively is one of the most important things you can do as a manager, and it’s also one of the most difficult. Here are some of the most common ways managers fail at delegating: 1. Delegating without making sure that you and the other person are on the same page. Managers often forget to […] Read the full article →
reopening salary negotiations after accepting an offer by Alison Green on October 2, 2009 A reader writes: 11 months ago, I accepted a job in the nuclear industry (Company X). At that time I was unemployed. The offer was contingent upon the issuance of a security clearance. Clearances take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 years. In such situations, people either travel, volunteer, enjoy the free time, or find […] Read the full article →