a rejected candidate keeps demanding to know why we didn’t hire him by Alison Green on May 27, 2020 A reader writes: Last fall, I left a beloved job with a nonprofit and assisted them in hiring a new “me” — or, rather, two people to take my place with two different aspects of the job. One was an internal hire, the other required an outside interview process. We received over 50 applications, narrowed […] Read the full article →
updates: the personal goal-sharing, the lunching interviewer, and more by Alison Green on May 27, 2020 It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My boss expects me to share my personal health/diet/spirituality/fitness goals every week Thanks so much for helping me out when […] Read the full article →
am I asking too much of job applicants? by Alison Green on May 27, 2020 A reader writes: Is it unreasonable to expect applicants to submit a resume, cover letter, and application for a part-time job, even if all three are asked for in the job posting? I recently posted a part-time position, and at the end of the post, I state, “To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, […] Read the full article →
my boss wants to visit us during the stay-at-home order by Alison Green on May 27, 2020 A reader writes: I was hoping you could help me address a request from my manager. I work on a small team (five of us altogether) where we are all the same gender, around the same age, and have a lot of similar interests — the perfect makings for a traditional “friend group.” Except that, […] Read the full article →
I sacrificed for my boyfriend’s business and might get nothing, renting a house from my boss, and more by Alison Green on May 27, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I sacrificed for my boyfriend’s business — and I might get nothing In early 2010, I started to date my boyfriend who owned a small business. Two years later, I decided to “partner” with him to expand/re-design his business. I brought lots of knowledge and […] Read the full article →
is it possible to be TOO responsive to an interview invitation? by Alison Green on May 26, 2020 A reader writes: Is it possible to be too responsive and available to an interview invitation? Twice over the past year, I’ve responded quickly to interview requests. I have a lot of flexibility in my current job with a few days’ notice so I can make myself available very quickly for a phone screen or […] Read the full article →
updates: the alcoholic coworker, the bad morale, and more by Alison Green on May 26, 2020 It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. I think my coworker is an alcoholic (first update here) At this point, the update is pretty far removed from […] Read the full article →
updates: the interrupting boss, the surprise criticism, and more by Alison Green on May 26, 2020 It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Can I ask my boss to stop interrupting my presentations? (#3 at the link) I’m pretty sure I wrote this […] Read the full article →
video interviews when you’re trapped at home and looking shaggy by Alison Green on May 26, 2020 A reader writes: I was job searching before the pandemic, and I’m hoping to start getting some interviews soon. I am wondering about COVID-era best practices for video interviews. If I have limited options for quiet, private places with reliable internet for such calls, is it unprofessional to do these calls from my desk in […] Read the full article →
if you have a disability, do employers have to let you keep working from home after they re-open? by Alison Green on May 26, 2020 A reader writes: My friend’s office is reopening and bringing everyone back to work. They’re refusing (or at the very least being VERY hesitant) to provide accommodations, even though she’s immunocompromised and has a doctor’s note verifying this. She’s asking to be allowed to continue working from home (which everyone in her organization has been […] Read the full article →