ex-husband is lying on LinkedIn, interviewer said I’m lazy, and more by Alison Green on September 17, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Should I say something to my ex-husband about his false LinkedIn profile? Long story not so long, my ex-husband (with whom I have a cordial relationship and also two sons) was RIF’d a couple of weeks ago due to a merger. For some […] Read the full article →
how often do most companies give raises? by Alison Green on September 16, 2013 A reader writes: I have been reading your blog since I got laid off. However, I have a job now—project manager in a oversea-headquartered international technology company. YAY! Although the salary is way lower than I asked for, I took it because I know I didn’t have relevant experience in this industry or as a […] Read the full article →
should I tell the employer who rejected me about their new hire’s unprofessionalism? by Alison Green on September 16, 2013 A reader writes: Recently, I was a finalist for a marketing manager position at a prominent company within the arts industry. The job involved promoting two different areas of performance art that I am very passionate about, and one of which I perform myself. I didn’t do well in the second interview, and knew I […] Read the full article →
how to stop nerves from wrecking your job search by Alison Green on September 16, 2013 If you’re like most people, you get anxious before a job interview. But don’t let jitters stand in the way of doing your best in an interview. Instead, try these six ways to fight off interview nerves and anxiety. 1. Remember that the employers thinks you’re qualified. The fact that the employer invited you to […] Read the full article →
reading into things when you shouldn’t, an overly negative staff, and more by Alison Green on September 16, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask employers for advice on how to get a job with them? What’s your opinion of directly asking the organizations/companies that I want to work for in the near future advice on how to increase my chances of being employed there? […] Read the full article →
hitting and swearing at customers, using leave time after you resign, and more by Alison Green on September 14, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My manager offered to let me use up all my leave time while I’m working for my new company I notified my current supervisor that I’d received a job offer and am going to take it. In discussing my end date for my […] Read the full article →
I freak out when my boss wants to give me feedback by Alison Green on September 13, 2013 A reader writes: I’m catastrophically bad at taking feedback. I had a near-miss the other day and I’m reaching out for advice for the next time. I’m at a new job on a short-term contract. It’s a small office, a relaxed atmosphere, and it’s pretty common to work from home the odd day. On my […] Read the full article →
open thread by Alison Green on September 13, 2013 It’s our biweekly open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. Pictured: No longer a foster kitten. […] Read the full article →
thank you by Alison Green on September 13, 2013 To the readers who gave me this amazing wedding gift — a book of marriage advice from “Ask a Commenter” — THANK YOU! My fiance said it was the single most thoughtful gift he’s ever seen, and I second that. I’m so moved by this. And I think we’re going to quote some of your advice […] Read the full article →
I want to give my rude manager a reality check, hanging out with coworkers outside of work, and more by Alison Green on September 13, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Should I give my rude internship managers a reality check? I’ve been interning at an nonprofit for over three months now. I have three months left in my agreement, but I’ve decided to end my internship. I have two bosses, one an executive […] Read the full article →