how do I find a job in another city without moving there first? by Alison Green on September 19, 2023 A reader writes: I’m actively trying to move out of my current city – it’s overpriced here, most of my friends have moved away, I hate the weather, and I’m just ready for a change. I don’t have one particular place I’m hoping to move to; I’m open to a lot of destinations, depending on […] Read the full article →
what jobs are good for a mom who wants to lean out? by Alison Green on September 7, 2023 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: After struggling to balance it all over the past year, I have decided to join the many moms who lean out of their careers once they have children (I never thought I would be here!). I am highly tempted to stand on my soapbox explaining […] Read the full article →
is there a hidden message in that email from your interviewer? by Alison Green on August 28, 2023 “My interviewer said she looked forward to talking soon. Is that a sign I’m getting the job?” “My job interview seemed to go great – but then they said they’d get back to me even if I don’t get the job. Is that a bad sign?” “They said they were looking for someone with more […] Read the full article →
how can I avoid getting my hopes up for a job I’ve applied for? by Alison Green on July 6, 2023 A reader writes: I’ve been feeling stuck at my job for some time now, and especially trapped because I’m unhappy in my field and am considering changing careers in my mid-30s (which I know isn’t particularly late, but still daunting). I haven’t done much job-searching yet since I figure I’ll have to do some retraining. […] Read the full article →
should I even consider interviewing somewhere else if I’m happy with my job? by Alison Green on April 18, 2023 A reader writes: I am having a personal and professional struggle deciding if I should even entertain the idea of applying for an attractive job when I am fairly satisfied and secure where I am, a position I never found myself in before. Some context: My education and first few years of professional experience were […] Read the full article →
is it bad to write “see resume” in an online application system’s endless fields? by Alison Green on April 13, 2023 A reader writes: I may have flubbed a job application by doing this and am gently kicking myself, but wanted to get your opinion. I am an accomplished mid-career professional with 20+ years of experience in my fairly niche field. I’m not aggressively looking to change jobs but a role popped up on LinkedIn that […] Read the full article →
I can’t get out of low-level admin work by Alison Green on April 6, 2023 A reader writes: I have a bachelor’s degree relevant to my field and seven years of work experience, about six years of which is in the same job function that I have now. I’m 29 and in my third job out of college. I am in an entry level marketing job (as I also was […] Read the full article →
I had a great interview — why haven’t I heard anything back? by Alison Green on April 4, 2023 You had a great job interview, nailed every question, and left feeling optimistic about your chances of getting an offer. Your interviewer told you they would get back to you either way next week, but now it’s been two weeks and all you’ve heard is silence. Should you follow up with them? Is the silence […] Read the full article →
how can I get recruiters to just tell me the job’s salary from the start? by Alison Green on November 10, 2022 A reader writes: I am not currently job hunting but am interested in keeping my ear to the ground on salaries across my industry. I frequently receive LinkedIn messages from recruiters with possible job opportunities and an invitation to have a phone call to discuss. Every time, I respond with, “To make sure we’re in […] Read the full article →
is it a bad sign if a company has lots of job vacancies? by Alison Green on September 29, 2022 A reader writes: I live in the southeast but really love the Pacific northwest, so I keep my eyes peeled for job opportunities in that area. Over time, I’ve noticed many job postings for this one particular company. Recently, they’ve listed a position that would be a great opportunity for me and for which I […] Read the full article →