I can’t stay focused at work! by Alison Green on November 27, 2012 A reader writes: Do you have any tips for concentration or productivity in the office? I’m more than a year into my first full-time position in marketing, and I’m either experiencing burnout or a newfound case of ADD. My company is small, and sometimes I get to the office and am alone for several hours […] Read the full article →
when your online reputation takes a hit by Alison Green on November 27, 2012 A reader writes: I recently Googled my name (it’s a unique one) and found a site that published my information as a “jerk profile” and allows people to rate me as a person. After doing some research, I found out that it is possible that an online app automatically populates people’s information from Facebook onto […] Read the full article →
what to do about an over-sharing crossdressing manager by Alison Green on November 27, 2012 A reader writes: I work in a very open, casual workplace (think jeans and tshirts) where “inappropriately personal” conversations happen a lot and many people are close friends in and out of work. We never interact face-to-face with clients. As such, the lines of professionalism often blur internally, though we are very professional with clients […] Read the full article →
how much does the hiring process reflect the organization? by Alison Green on November 26, 2012 A reader writes: I have been offered a job that I’m really excited about and can’t wait to get started in. At least, that was the case a few weeks ago, but now my enthusiasm is starting to wane. The reason? The incredibly long, bumbling recruitment process. In total, if I get the contract in […] Read the full article →
should parents get time off preference for holidays? by Alison Green on November 26, 2012 Suzanne Lucas of Evil HR Lady has a great post up at CBS News about the issue of parents being given scheduling priority in workplaces that are open on Christmas Day. She has a ton of good suggestions of what employers can do instead to be more fair, including making using vacation days on a […] Read the full article →
7 ways job-searching has changed in recent years by Alison Green on November 26, 2012 If you haven’t searched for a job recently, you might be in for a shock the next time you do. Job searching has changed dramatically, as the Internet and the economy have both altered how employers operate and what job seekers can expect. Here are seven ways the job search is different today than it […] Read the full article →
update from the reader who was chastised by a networking contact by Alison Green on November 26, 2012 We had a letter last week from someone who had been chastised by a networking contact. She’d asked her contact — a fellow alumna — about whether she’d seen a particular movie. The contact responded by first criticizing the movie, noting that others shared her opinion, and then telling her not to ask “vacuous and […] Read the full article →
can I help my husband network through my own work contacts? by Alison Green on November 25, 2012 A reader writes: I know spouses shouldn’t get involved with each other’s job searches or careers. I am sooooooo not that person. But I’m wondering (whether and how) I can help my husband network with my contacts. Here’s the situation: My husband is in business school. He’s changing careers, and has targeted a specific company […] Read the full article →
update from the reader who was insulted by a suggestion to intern by Alison Green on November 25, 2012 Remember the reader who was insulted that after rejecting her for a job, an employer suggested she apply for their internship program? She’d been trying for a few years to enter a very competitive industry (professional sports) and was frustrated that she was still being pointed toward internships. Here’s her update: My story has somewhat […] Read the full article →
how do I warn new hires about a toxic colleague? by Alison Green on November 24, 2012 A reader writes: I recently switched departments within a large company. My new role is similar to my old one, and I still work with some of the colleagues I got to know during the last few years; luckily, however, my new projects do not involve working with the one truly toxic colleague I encountered […] Read the full article →