2012 Posts Return to main archives January May September February June October March July November April August December December 2012 is it ever okay to quit a job without a new job lined up? most popular posts of 2012 I’ve got your new year’s resolutions do you have to share reward money with your employer? 6 more reader updates staffing agency told me to pay for resume help before applying four more “where are they now” updates the best “ask the readers” posts in 2012 how do I resign gracefully when my boss wants more notice? my favorite posts of 2012 fast answer Friday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions 5 more reader updates dealing with the rumor mill when your boss might be having an affair should you use return receipts on emails to hiring managers? update about the employee who wouldn’t stop hugging people terse answer Thursday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions update from the reader with the farting, burping coworker why didn’t I get a bonus this year? holiday open thread if you’re not getting interviews, read this wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions staying neutral as the nanny … or what to do when your employer’s family involves you in family disputes short answer Christmas: 6 short answers to 6 short questions where are they now: 4 more reader updates 8 new etiquette rules for using gadgets in the office was I right to turn down this job? short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions waiting to hear about a job during the holidays former boss sent large gift baskets to some of us, but not others fast answer Friday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions how to talk about weaknesses in an interview do sales jobs follow different hiring rules from other jobs? my new store manager is mismanaging our schedule terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions can you refuse to work with an unpleasant coworker? update from the reader whose boss wanted her to do contract work after she left for a new job update from the reader working for a boy band fan site when your older male coworkers are condescending is it okay to let your organization manage you out of a job you hate? 5 interview mistakes you can easily avoid what’s the etiquette for hanging out with coworkers on business trips? new boss expects me to respond to work emails over the weekend secrets of a hiring manager (and a holiday gift) getting what you need from a low performer who you don’t manage tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to deal with gimmicky recruiters advice for interns: uninvolved managers, attending more meetings, and more can I accept gifts from a boss who has asked me out in the past? 5 awkward holiday situations at work — and how to handle them mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions four more reader updates short answer Sunday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions where are they now? 5 more reader updates short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions giving thanks for a holiday bonus when you hate your job my boss says we shouldn’t be friends with former coworkers my boss is taking my Christmas gifts away! fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions I misheard my interviewer and agreed to the wrong salary! my boss brings her elderly uncle to work with her terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions this isn’t how you make layoff decisions I’m not dating a student where I teach, but people think I am how far back can you reasonably push an interview request? I cried in an interview — and later accepted the job update from the reader who wanted to borrow the CEO’s assistant wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to crush someone’s dreams without being a jerk ask the readers: reporting domestic violence to an employer the 10 worst office holiday party disasters tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions my internship ended last week, but they’re still giving me work in the woods I think my new manager falsified her credentials how to job search over the holidays ask the readers: what cultural things do you need to know in a white collar environment? my coworker asks people the same questions I just answered for her short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions letting hiring manager know I’ll take legal action if my transfer is unjustly denied short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how much sick leave is reasonable to use? open thread where are you now? applying for a role similar to one I turned down at the same company terse answer Thursday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions how to tell an interviewer that I’m better than what I’ve shown am I missing too much work when my kids are sick? should you attend your office holiday party? wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions responding graciously to a job rejection how can I get a clearer time frame from an employer that might hire me? tiny answer Tuesday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions my boss is a jerk and refuses to speak to me is it fair for an employer to refuse to hire smokers? how to scare away your job interviewer what should I look for in a job offer letter? short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions update from the reader whose paychecks were bouncing short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions November 2012 I share an employee with a difficult boss how can I handle interruptions when I’m concentrating? what’s your worst office holiday story? terse answer Thursday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions your email does not require a special font my coworker keeps asking me to handle his mail I’m not getting responses to my networking emails what are the chances of getting relocation help from an employer? 10 rules for holiday gift-giving at the office tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions I can’t stay focused at work! when your online reputation takes a hit what to do about an over-sharing crossdressing manager how much does the hiring process reflect the organization? should parents get time off preference for holidays? 7 ways job-searching has changed in recent years update from the reader who was chastised by a networking contact can I help my husband network through my own work contacts? update from the reader who was insulted by a suggestion to intern how do I warn new hires about a toxic colleague? should I let my coworker know someone is spreading gossip about her? fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions terse answer Thanksgiving — 7 short answers to 7 short questions job rejections right before a holiday: okay or not okay? the top 10 holiday aggravations at work how much effort is too much when job searching? update from the reader whose coworkers were making fun of his masters degree refusing more work unless you get a raise or promotion how to reject a coworker who’s romantically interested in you when a new employer wants you to leave your current job without notice should I approach my coworkers about a charity auction? mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions my networking contact chastised me; how should I respond? 8 signs your job search strategy needs help update from the reader worried that he couldn’t take an interviewer’s call short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions who should pay for personal office supplies? how do I write my self-evaluation? when job searching, where is the line between admirable and annoying persistence? terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions everyone is goading me into speaking badly of my hated boss my company has started an annoying initiative involving health and religion ask the readers: when clients complain that you’re too robotic wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions 5 myths about negotiating salary how can I get a job telecommuting? should I alert my employer that a new hire was fired for theft at her last job? tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions can you recommend your boyfriend for a job? update from the reader who wanted to help young coworkers learn professionalism how can I tell a job applicant that her behavior is inappropriate? why would my former boss invite me to lunch? my new networking group uses high-pressure sales tactics short answer Saturday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions 10 myths managers believe … and why they’re wrong references for bad employees titles that don’t match job duties terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how much should I help this struggling recent grad? wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions new job is giving me work to do — before I’ve even started 10 things never to say to your coworkers asking your office to ban fragrances in the workplace fine, you can use a cell phone for your phone interview tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions my employer is docking everyone one day of pay unemployed? get a spray tan! when you catch a candidate lying in an interview the most important things to know before your job interview what should be on my business cards? short answer Sunday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions the terrible foot tragedy of one year ago short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions asking for a temporary work accommodation after the hurricane help! my coworker just got fired! was I right to turn down this interview with a jerk? fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions what to do when your paycheck bounces how did you get your first job? terse answer Thursday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions October 2012 my boss is too hands-off what employers owe job candidates — and what they don’t coworkers are joking that I’m pregnant after a couple of absences things you’re wondering about how to negotiate salary my boss won’t do anything about a coworker with attendance problems tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions do you have to be paid if your office is closed due to weather? 8 workplace rights you might not know you have should you go into the office during severe weather? how can I find a boring job? short answer Sunday: 4 short answers to 4 short questions short answer Saturday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions Friday night question queue ask the readers: insecurity about a new job … and working on the down-low I accidentally sent an email mentioning sex to my girlfriend’s work email account why don’t hiring managers look for potential in people? update from the reader whose boyfriend wanted his company to pay for a car service after breaking his leg can I ask my employer to pay my child care expenses when my schedule changes? I’m worried my managers will ask me about my coworker’s bad attitude working with a boss who’s in a different country wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions you’re making these 5 mistakes in your interview thank-you notes gifts and charity at work — 3 questions what to say to your resigning boss, when you hate him my husband emailed my manager about our decision for me to resign convincing your boss to allow flextime schedules giving the boss a gift “from all of us” … when it isn’t mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions my coworker’s questions are getting out of hand 6 red flags in your job history employer asked me to produce free work as part of hiring process short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions when your boss dies fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions open thread how to call in sick to work is it rude not to eat at a business lunch? update from the reader wanting to meet people in her new office should you date a coworker? terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions former employee is throwing a party to vilify my company … which is dealing with layoffs when a candidate sends you a framed photo of himself 5 things your boss won’t tell you should you return a missed call from an interviewer who didn’t leave a message? no, you should not send fruit and wine to your interviewer tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions can you say no to overtime? is my laugh too loud for the office? mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to deal with a bossy coworker 8 things you should never say to a job interviewer short answer Sunday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions short answer Saturday – 6 short answers to 6 short questions should I tell my manager my concerns about a previous coworker she’s interviewing? are interview thank-you notes going out of style? fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to explain lack of availability to clients you suck at firing people ask the readers: when a coworker is being picked on update from the reader who had been promised a raise and promotion three years ago my boss got involved in my conversations with another employer going on vacation during a job search what are employers looking for when they hire? wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions am I really supposed to contribute to a “Boss’s Day” gift? telling my coworker I don’t want to walk to work with him anymore reaching out to a hiring manager with questions before applying for a job mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions my boss keeps calling me her assistant even though I’m not when an interviewer asks what your dream job is short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions asking your company to pay for a car service when you have a broken leg job-hopping is killing your career recruiter sent me to the wrong address, then asked me to lie about it my coworker is a disgusting gum chewer terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions I don’t want to sit in an office all day ask the readers: has career coaching ever helped you? can we make staff retreats more useful? invasive pre-employment medical questionnaire wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how do I tell employers I was fired for a video I put on YouTube? work habits that will kill your career should I file a claim against my employer for delaying my final paycheck? tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions recruiters gone wild: 3 stories of recruiters behaving badly my boss has a bunch of swimsuit photos on the company laptop interviewing when you’ve been successful without a college degree should you list hobbies on your resume? my coworker won’t contribute ideas 6 job search “signs” that don’t actually mean anything September 2012 Sunday night question queue dream role vs dream company managers pushing us to work harder while we wait to be laid off is it okay to lie about your salary history when applying for a new job? do we have to put on going-away festivities for a disliked coworker? what signals are you sending job candidates? fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions interviewing with a company you’re in awe of my manager told me to be less sarcastic at work, but I don’t want to I don’t want to drive my coworker to work events wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions 6 reasons employers won’t tell you why they didn’t hire you interviewer told me I’m being wasted in my current job what can I do about a coworker who never wears a bra? should I have blown off a family dinner to attend a work event? recruiters won’t give me any specifics about the jobs I’ve applied for update from the reader whose boss started a mandatory book club dealing with a snarky coworker why you shouldn’t use counteroffers to prevent employees from leaving employee won’t stop hugging people update from the reader whose cubicle was giving her migraines short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions when job candidates shoot themselves in the foot short answer Saturday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions when a job applicant shows up at your office without an appointment do not use a video resume men, women, and advice-seeking an ode to the bad managers of my past hiring manager won’t give me colleague’s email address ask the readers: dealing with the professional aftermath of domestic abuse help! I’m getting confusing and conflicting resume advice! when your manager won’t manage why you’re getting so many re-published posts this week can you be a good manager if you’re shy? why do employers do preliminary phone interviews? how to take criticism gracefully wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions my coworker’s cell phone noises are driving me crazy be honest about employee problems application deadlines are misleading you international readers: tell us your workplace customs should I bind all my internship work into a book for my manager? don’t make these 10 mistakes in your next phone interview how to adjust to a new boss people who over-share in out-of-office messages “do what you love” is not great advice I’m insulted that an employer rejected me and suggested I intern Friday night question queue when you’re asked to critique an employer in an interview when a positive reference suddenly turns negative should I do free work for the exposure? how do I tell an employer I’d need a stipend to do an internship? terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions should I stay in touch while I’m on maternity leave? what to do after your job interview I’m worried my boss is discriminating against my coworker know your rights, and pronounce your name manager is fudging her hours in our payroll system do people have to say hi in the hallways at work? tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions should you interview for a job you know you won’t take? my boss’s colleague wants me to return his phone calls for him my coworkers are making me look like the office slacker 7 things your interviewer doesn’t care about can my significant other and I apply for the same jobs? short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions my company isn’t paying us short answer Saturday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions how do I ask the CEO if I can “borrow” his assistant for my projects? I don’t want my office giving out my cell number to coworkers ask the readers: bringing your toddler to meetings terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions my new boss treats me like her personal assistant 10 things your employees won’t tell you but wish you knew invited to interview but never heard back about a date and time wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions I was promised a raise and promotion … 3 years ago 10 things you should know about your job interviewer when a coworker asks you to host a product party ask the readers: what’s up with my job-hunting friend? should older candidates leave dates of graduation off their resume? help! my new job is unprepared for me, and I don’t have any work terse answer Tuesday my husband’s boss is overworking him, and my husband won’t push back Labor Day open thread short answer Sunday rejected because I reached out directly to the hiring manager update from the manager with the inconsistent employee with self-inflicted illnesses what do employers look for when they monitor your Internet usage at work? short answer Saturday August 2012 is it normal to do a massive scrub-down of your office? bad ideas: advertising your job-hunting spouse on a billboard update about the former co-worker who wanted the CEO to sponsor her party how to start your new job properly fast answer Friday going-away gift for an amazing boss laid off and lambasted by boss for not helping out more afterwards terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions inviting managers to your wedding should I get extra money for training my replacement? are really fast interview invitations off-putting? impostor syndrome: when you might be a fraud 10 tips to avoid bombing your next Skype interview wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions things I like am I in a dead-end job? I don’t want to run office errands on my way home from work tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions what your interviewer says / what you hear / what they mean my coworker slacks off whenever my boss is gone ask the readers: what to do when your employer wants you to break the law how to learn what you really want to know in a job interview can I apply for a job at the place that I quit without notice? I don’t want a minimum wage job short answer Saturday: 5 short answers to 5 short questions update from the reader who was getting great feedback but no new responsibilities how can I write shorter cover letters? have you ever had a great boss? can I turn down a Skype interview and suggest a phone call instead? update from the reader who was yelled at for calling her coworker by her first name how to deal with a micromanaging boss fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions can I trash-talk another candidate who’s interviewing for the same job as me? how has your parents’ level of achievement influenced you? ask the readers: helping young coworkers learn professionalism when their manager doesn’t know it herself terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions update from the reader whose coworker was stalking her how to cancel a lunch with someone who repeatedly reschedules emails with a reader frustrated with her interviewer how new grads can impress at work how can we make our staff meetings less boring? mandatory company book club tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions things you don’t need to apologize for … or, don’t kowtow to your interviewer should you accept an alcoholic drink during a job interview? want me to review your resume? I’m doing 3 jobs, but only getting paid for 1 some miscellaneous things more reader updates mini answer Monday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions update from the reader with a coworker who was a registered sex offender are courtesy interviews a waste of time? 8 questions job-seekers wish they could ask employers how to negotiate a different title when accepting a job update from the reader whose romantically rejected coworker was causing problems at work update from the reader whose office wasn’t processing payroll on time update from the reader who recommended someone who lied to her my boss wants me to do contract work after I leave for a new job update from the reader who couldn’t afford his job’s required travel fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions will it hurt me to stay in a job where my managers don’t like me? update from the reader whose dad was frustrated about her unpaid internship update about the dinner the boss canceled as punishment update about the pushy dietician who wouldn’t leave people alone asking your interviewer to let you know if you didn’t get the job terse answer Thursday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions employer is suddenly forcing me to work Saturdays how to train a new hire my coworker refuses to answer questions I need to do my job I’m bored and burned out at work colleges aren’t preparing students to get jobs when they graduate wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how much should you ask for when you ask for a raise? a call for updates: where are you now? my boss doesn’t want to hire older workers should professional women change their names when they marry? when an interviewer asks “why shouldn’t we hire you?” when you’re the lazy coworker mini answer Monday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions my horrible boss’s coach wants me to give her feedback a couple of things… coworker asked me not to eat lunch at my desk 10 reasons your resume isn’t getting you interviews your employer sucks and isn’t going to change at what point in my job search should I resign my current job? wearing coveralls to a job interview reader advice on managing interns Ignore your parents! They are forbidden from giving you advice. is this hiring manager too strict? coworker is receiving personal mail at the office fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions ask the readers: is my husband’s look hindering his career? how to break up with a client how do I backtrack on a stupid rule I put in place for employees? things that don’t belong on your LinkedIn profile ask the readers: company that treated me poorly now wants my help wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions 2 amusing things could this unreasonable recruiter trash-talk my friend? what to think about before launching your own business 10 mistakes you’re making when hiring feeling anxious about leaving my bad job for a better one pushy recruiters and multiple recruiters with slight variations on the same job my coworkers are heathens in the office kitchen terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to find a great volunteer job my former coworker wants my company to sponsor her party my cubicle gives me migraines and my boss won’t let me move mini answer Monday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions what can we do about a rude volunteer coordinator? should I tell my recruiter and a potential employer that I’m still interviewing? they loved me — why didn’t I get the job? short answer Saturday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions my employee’s husband wants to talk to me about her open thread — and a question I don’t want to have a boss approaching my employer about consulting for them on top of my regular job how to reject a job candidate 7 short answers to 7 short questions my employer banned books in the break room signs that you’re about to be fired July 2012 ask the readers: my boss has a drinking problem dealing with a coworker soliciting for charity tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions my coworkers expect me to return their customers’ calls for them 10 reasons you’re not the boss I don’t know how to accept compliments graciously how will my company’s political reputation impact my future career prospects? short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions new employer wants me to give notice before I’ve passed the background check how long should you wait to move on when you haven’t heard back from an employer? I work for a boy band fan site can my employer require me to answer my cell phone on vacation? tiny answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions why good people can’t get jobs no, you shouldn’t quit without notice should you take off your engagement ring for job interviews? should managers enforce minor policies? managing a team that resents you tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions does my boss expect me to work too much? 10 ways job-searching is like dating dealing with a negative coworker my friend hates me for “stealing her job” short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions crying at work / smart bosses just because rude new coworker won’t get off her Blackberry fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions what to say when you negotiate salary tiny answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions ask the readers: farewell cards when coworkers are laid off 4062 are you making these 8 mistakes on your cover letter? wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 seven short questions when your coworkers won’t stop talking employer wants to illegally treat me as a contractor, rather than an employee is it better to apply through a recruiter or directly with the employer? our executive is part of a clique led by an entry-level employee your job-searching gimmick sucks and is kind of creepy short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions part-timer doing full-time work without benefits my employer has stupid rules for raises when you get promoted fast answer Friday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers someone I recommended lied to me managing a family business when your relatives are slacking off tiny answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions taking time off after you’ve already given notice when your interviewer weighs you the yoga teacher fired for asking her class to put cell phones away my coworker sings loudly while I’m trying to work internships, text-speak, the Karate Kid, and more how to change clothes for an interview during the workday candidate was a no-show for her interview, then wanted to reschedule I’ll be on InternPro Radio tonight mini answer Monday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions accepting a job offer without ever meeting face-to-face 10 pieces of lame job-searching advice that you can ignore my old company stuck me with a business travel bill after I left short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions the 10 most horrifying team-building exercises training your replacement when your replacement won’t listen my coworker is creeping me out, but I don’t know why strict “don’t come in sick” policy makes me feel like a slacker reader update: the fiance at work open thread my coworker is a slacker who’s never at work ask the readers: socializing in a new job is it wrong to say “bless you” when a coworker sneezes? why you’re not getting the salary you want short answer Sunday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions June 2012 I now want the job I backed out of a year ago do I have to add my coworkers on Facebook? telling a new employee that she over-shares terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions interviewer is worried about my “big personality” team-building exercises: a scourge upon the earth thank-you notes: they’re not about thanking anyone is experimenting with your appearance unprofessional? when a job application asks if your current employer can be contacted Ask a Manager radio interview terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how long should employers give candidates to respond to a job offer? what to do after you get fired secrets of a hiring manager short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how long should a reference check take? do you suck at delegating? you don’t get to choose your references fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions asking questions in your post-interview thank-you note can I wear the same clothes to a second interview? how to hire entry-level employees know how to pare down your resume to what matters get these 10 things off your resume I don’t want to share my cover letter with coworkers! committing to a start date before you have a job offer do employers really care where you went to school? I feel unprepared to get a job in my field do you have an awesome cover letter? everything you need to know about nonprofit jobs short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions dealing with the self-appointed alpha-intern 10 reasons it’s hard to be the boss my new boss is hard to work with former boss is monitoring my old email account how to ask for a raise fired vs. laid off, and the difference between a hiring manager and HR wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions bad ideas: including a disclaimer about rude employers in your cover letter when your boss leads a workplace dinner in prayer how to respond to a lame networking email 10 things your interviewer won’t tell you company refused to give me details of their job offer in writing short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions my company’s pushy new dietician won’t leave me alone giving feedback? don’t make these 10 mistakes is there anything wrong with sending job applications late at night? tiny answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to work from home without losing your mind (or your job) my father is frustrated that I don’t have a paying position yet don’t buy a professionally designed resume how to “push back” with vendors, partners, and other external contacts stop telling me that you work well independently and in groups when your boss’s wife wants to oversee your work how to network without being annoying how can I keep my former boss as a mentor? short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions do I have to give this former coworker a recommendation? May 2012 interview garb: what needs to be covered how to deal with a defensive coworker (or anyone, really) manager won’t tell us when she’ll be out on vacation romantically rejected coworker causing problems at work 10 salary negotiating mistakes you need to avoid terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions when your references are deliberately lukewarm as a “strategy” dealing with unreasonable deadlines and I’m not even that nice how to fire an employee is my friend being blackballed? how can I get faster responses from my coworkers and manager? 7 ways bosses annoy employees terse answer Tuesday: bad manager edition bereavement leave in a very competitive workplace I don’t want my coworkers to know about my boob job how to juggle a job offer when you’re waiting on another, and how to find a mentor connect with other Ask a Manager readers on LinkedIn my job offer was revoked before I started — and after I quit my job short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions why are employers so bad at training people? what’s the etiquette of getting a bonus? my very first open thread asked to give feedback on my manager’s performance 7 deadly interview sins employer won’t give me a fair chance to interview I’m afraid I’m about to be offered a job I won’t be good at tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions when you manage someone who you personally dislike are you annoying all your coworkers? short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions winners of the networking stories contest when an employer asks you to call them long-distance ethics and your resume what was your most awkward networking encounter? job application asked what other jobs I’ve applied to recently how to appear more authoritative at work recruiter wants to change my resume former employee is using my title and job on LinkedIn when a job candidate wears too much makeup did I just low-ball my salary for the rest of my career? how to make the most of your internship 12 ways to make your boss love you why would a company freeze a hiring process? short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions our HR manager is out of control terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions I feel guilty for turning down a job offer after I was wined and dined here’s an interview with me and my co-author… my job is making me travel and I hate it 10 costly job search mistakes you have to stop making what’s the difference between tattling and reporting a concern? ask the readers: men, women, and admin positions April 2012 random stuff you should read how not to reply to a rejection email how to answer “tell me about yourself” in a job interview short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions should I ask for a more junior role since hiring for the job I want is on hold? my friend is a terrible boss what does it mean to “be yourself” in an interview? when should you go over your boss’s head? wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions I’m getting great feedback but can’t get more responsibility can you un-burn a bridge? how to set boundaries with people who want to pick your brain the 10 worst things about job hunting short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions awkward staring from a coworker when a candidate won’t share salary expectations 7 short questions, 7 short answers I turned down a job offer but now I want the job this is maybe why your career is stalled My boss has mini mean flashes you should read this book. or your manager should. is it okay to leave work right at 5 p.m.? the best questions to ask your job interviewer short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to say “stop talking to me” without being rude my boss is using my email account to impersonate me why you’re not getting job offers how long can your resume be? what’s wrong with my cover letter? employee gives me the silent treatment when I give him feedback mini answer Monday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers why do companies wait so long to contact candidates for interviews? no one is asking for your Facebook password do we have to go to a dinner the boss canceled as punishment, then reinstated? fast answer Friday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers more things not to say in your cover letter overly rigid online job application systems wee answer Wednesday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers how to make your employees love you, and why you should volunteer employee keeps tagging along on my smoke breaks my boss is asking whether I’m not interested in my job mini answer Monday: 7 short questions, 7 short answers how to derail your job search I applied for a job, they rejected me, then asked me to work for free March 2012 are professional resume writing services worth it? I walk! fast answer Friday: 7 fast questions. 7 fast answers. why won’t my old job that almost fired me give me a reference? my fiance got a job at my office! my organization won’t follow the chain of command tricks that job interviewers use will taking a job in a sex shop now harm me later? how to get a job college career office being pushed to give students bad advice should you accept connections from strangers on LinkedIn? why you shouldn’t take a counteroffer short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to get your boss to say yes to things about that Facebook password kerfuffle… hiring people to work for a difficult boss those big paragraphs of text on your resume are putting people to sleep how to tell applicants “don’t call us, we’ll call you” 7 short questions. 7 short answers. what do interviewers really want to know? ask the readers: job searching with Asperger’s my boss and my coworker are living together terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions will a pink mohawk be a problem in my job search? things you should not say to your boss short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions your children are not your professional accomplishments all your questions about resigning, answered how to explain why you want a minimum-wage job what do employers owe job candidates? wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions receiving calls from a coworker’s stalker what not to say when you ask for a raise how to reject job applicants when the position hasn’t been filled yet is my manager taking advantage of our friendship? job interviewing when you have a speech impediment why job rejection isn’t always about you bad ways to respond to a rejection email my coworker is a registered sex offender fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions you suck at hiring. let’s make you better. how to be an awesome hard-ass reader update: the company with too many parties and gifts wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions job search rules you should break I think my coworker may be stalking me should I tell a job candidate that near-nude shots on her MySpace page are hurting her prospects? combating a bad job reference, help for librarians, and more coworker and I are in trouble for public email dispute giving a dishonest good reference to get rid of an employee short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions how much guidance should interns need? fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions office insists we refer to higher-ups as Mr. or Ms. February 2012 when your interviewer just isn’t that into you do not include a photo of yourself in your job application! terse answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions should women avoid baking for their colleagues? should employers hire overqualified candidates? my married colleague might be coming on to me when your references aren’t responsive short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions can you ask about salary at a job fair? fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions reader update: the rejected candidate who was promised a whole document of feedback my company car is a pain in the ass how to tell your network you’re looking for a job signs you should look for another job did I burn a bridge with this recruiter? how not to alienate your new staff member short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions this is not an outlet for your grouchiness ask the readers: can’t afford my job’s required travel ask the readers: workplace clique makes others feel left out fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions ask the readers: my company goes overboard on parties and gifts including skill ratings on your resume how to respond to negative feedback ask the readers: when work gives you more than you signed up for wee answer Wednesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to get your job offer yanked at the last minute ask the readers: 2 questions about networking your sex life stays off of your resume, and other Valentine’s Day lessons when a flexible work schedule harms your coworkers when older coworkers become forgetful and moody I can’t get away from my farting, burping coworker 10 ways email can derail your job chances our office manager isn’t processing payroll on time short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions 3513 could I work for a manager with a degree from an online school? thorny answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions can my company prohibit me from socializing with coworkers? bedbugs in the office can difficult employees change their ways? how to ruin your job interview are you The Annoying Guy at work? tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how to deal with a rude recruiter test your knowledge of workplace rights dealing with domestic abuse in the workplace interviewers who haven’t even read your resume still not walking… another ask the readers: when an employee is being abused at home ask the readers: how can I get Excel skills? how to handle a nosy boss terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions employer keeps rescheduling our phone interview – should I even bother? help! my office is sweltering and my coworkers won’t turn up the air conditioning how to stand out in a phone interview, and awkward talks with your coworkers January 2012 overly rigid vacation policies asking a company about its bad reputation in an interview how to set boundaries when contacts get pushy can my boss require me to interrupt my lunch break? short answer Sunday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions what does it mean when an employer says they’re “always looking for talented candidates”? update on employers who want to monitor your bathroom usage after rejecting me, employer is compiling a whole document of feedback can I get my wife’s ex-boyfriend’s company to send me the emails they sent each other? secrets of a reference-checker how to survive an awful coworker and management that won’t act tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions how can I avoid my manager inviting my parents to dinner? another job search cliche that isn’t true: “looking for a job is a full-time job” how to follow up on your job application how to be an awesome mentor are you always at least partly to blame if you’re laid off? fast answer Friday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions the care and feeding of your interns how long should I wait for a company to contact me for an interview? job offer from a company in the midst of layoffs how to explain why you left your last job (or are seeking to leave your current one) when a prospective employer wants your social media passwords lame meetings, and criticizing your boss what does my minimalist cubicle decor say about me? mini answer Monday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions what should a new manager ask to get to know employees better? can an employer require you to keep your salary confidential? coworkers are making fun of my masters degree reasons that resume objectives suck #271 is it fair for a company to restrict perks to spouses? wee answer Wednesday: 7 more short answers to 7 short questions how honest are employers about reasons for rescinding a job offer? tips for new grads entering the workforce tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions why Mitt Romney likes firing people cover letter swindles foot update (good news, finally!) I’m spilling everyone’s secrets! is my employer hiding my workplace injury? some notes can I apply for jobs now if I’m not available for many months? terse answer Thursday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions update from the reader who was living off of cupcakes from the office kitchen my boss is snooping through my email I have your new year’s resolutions for your career I’m spending hours every week sitting in useless meetings! website back up… help! my boss prohibits soda and candy in our office! what’s the point of this assessment test?