manager keeps missing deadlines that impact my work by Alison Green on March 29, 2016 A reader writes: A recent snafu at work has left me wondering on how I should handle similar situations in the future. One of my supervisors frequently leaves things I need for my work to the last minute. I understand my supervisor is extremely busy (doing the work of 1.5-2 people right now), but I’m […] Read the full article →
my company told me to change my LinkedIn information, interrupting coworker, and more by Alison Green on March 29, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My company told me to change my LinkedIn information My company does not have a social media policy. I was recently told that I needed to change my LinkedIn profile as HR felt that I was misrepresenting my duties. My duties are varied. I was […] Read the full article →
why are job candidates balking at an interview over lunch? by Alison Green on March 28, 2016 A reader writes: I am a recruiter for medical offices. I have been in business for 18 years. Most of that time, I have had a home office. I typically will interview my prospects (99% women) at a café or coffee shop. However, my latest client is a single man who is hiring an administrative […] Read the full article →
everything you need to know about getting fired by Alison Green on March 28, 2016 Getting fired is scary and stressful. Not only has your source of income been yanked away from you, but you might be left with questions about what to do next, how to talk about it in future job interviews, and even whether what your employer did was legal. Here’s a quick primer on what you […] Read the full article →
is my employee lying about needing bereavement leave? by Alison Green on March 28, 2016 A reader writes: Our company’s bereavement policy is pretty standard. For immediate family (parent, sibling, child, spouse), we have three days from time of passing to the funeral service, and one day of bereavement for non-immediate family (grandparent, aunt, uncle.) I’ve had to use it once myself and had no issues — when I returned, […] Read the full article →
is it true that 80% of job openings are never advertised, last-minute meetings, and more by Alison Green on March 28, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is it true that 80% of job openings are never advertised? I always hear the statement that “You know, 80% of job openings are never posted or advertised.” What do you think? Is this statement true or false? What has been your experience? If it […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – March 26-27, 2016 by Alison Green on March 26, 2016 This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school. If you have a work question, you can email it to me or post it in the work-related open thread on Fridays.) Book recommendation of the week: The […] Read the full article →
I can’t get added to the email list for work parties, avoiding work travel during IVF, and more by Alison Green on March 26, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I can’t get added to our office email list for work parties I feel like this is a strange dilemma, and I believe 100% that it’s happening out of oversight and not maliciousness but… I’ve been at my current position about two years now. As […] Read the full article →
how to say “I can start immediately” when I’m still employed by Alison Green on March 25, 2016 A reader writes: I’m currently on leave from a job that was causing me such extraordinary stress I was having panic attacks at work. I’ve been applying and interviewing for other jobs pretty extensively while I’m out, including one I’m sincerely hoping will turn into a better career path in general for me. Now my […] Read the full article →
update: emailing the office about a medical issue with my baby by Alison Green on March 25, 2016 Remember the letter-writer last year who was pregnant and had learned her baby had a congenital heart defect that would require open heart surgery shortly after birth, followed by weeks in the NICU with an uncertain prognosis? (#3 at the link) She was wondering how to let her office know about the situation. Here’s the update. After seeing […] Read the full article →