what’s the etiquette for hanging out with coworkers on business trips? by Alison Green on December 18, 2012 A reader writes: I travel for work about once a month, sometimes domestically and sometimes internationally. I’m lucky enough to have friends in many of the places I travel, and I often make plans to see these friends either in the evenings (if there’s no possibility of a work-related event or meeting) or by staying […] Read the full article →
new boss expects me to respond to work emails over the weekend by Alison Green on December 18, 2012 A reader writes: I work a 9-5 job in the creative industry. I am fairly low down in the pecking order, so to speak. The company recently employed someone to be my new boss, who has now started emailing me on the weekends and expects me to reply to him immediately. I have my own […] Read the full article →
secrets of a hiring manager (and a holiday gift) by Alison Green on December 18, 2012 As a holiday gift, this week I’m offering you 40% off my e-book, How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager. Put in this discount code and you’ll get a massive discount: holiday2012 Written from my perspective as a long-time hiring manager, this e-book gives you step-by-step guidance through every stage of your job […] Read the full article →
getting what you need from a low performer who you don’t manage by Alison Green on December 18, 2012 A reader asks: What is the best way to approach a department assistant about task effectiveness when she doesn’t technically report to me, but owns certain processes/administrative tasks? I purposely limit my interactions with her because I and others find that it can sometimes be like pulling teeth to get a helpful answer, result, or […] Read the full article →
tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on December 18, 2012 It’s tiny answer Tuesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Resigning when you have an abusive boss Any tips for resigning when the boss you’re resigning for is abusive? This person has physically pushed me as well as screamed, hit desks, and sworn at and around me. I have […] Read the full article →
how to deal with gimmicky recruiters by Alison Green on December 17, 2012 A reader writes: I’ve just come home from one of the oddest professional experiences I’ve ever had. A large recruiting company in my area invited me in for an initial meeting/screening with one of its recruiters for an unnamed position with a local nonprofit trade association focusing on outdoor activities. The meeting began with an […] Read the full article →
advice for interns: uninvolved managers, attending more meetings, and more by Alison Green on December 17, 2012 InternMatch asked me to take a stab at answering some of the questions they hear a lot from interns, specifically: How do you deal with uninvolved managers? I’m not getting enough projects assigned to me, and when I ask for direction, I get vague assignments that I’m not sure how to carry out. I want […] Read the full article →
can I accept gifts from a boss who has asked me out in the past? by Alison Green on December 17, 2012 A reader writes: I work in a retail store, and they recently had to replace several managers at once. All of them came from outside the company, so there was an awkward transition where the new managers were trying to learn the basics about our store. We front-line workers had to show them how to […] Read the full article →
5 awkward holiday situations at work — and how to handle them by Alison Green on December 17, 2012 With gift-giving, holiday parties, and alcohol in the mix, December probably has more opportunity for awkward moments in the workplace than any other month. Here are five awkward situations you might encounter at work this month and what you can do to smooth them over. 1. A coworker gives you a gift and you don’t […] Read the full article →
mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on December 17, 2012 It’s mini answer Monday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. How important is it to have a LinkedIn profile? How important is it to have a LinkedIn profile? I’m open to new opportunities but not job searching. I have an online presence including a blog, articles I’ve written and […] Read the full article →