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WEB2. Approaching a manager in public for an impromptu chat about a job. Let’s say I visit a cafe close to my office every day at 3 p.m. for a cup of coffee. I also see a manager whose team has an opening, and it just so happens that I …
cover letters - Ask a Manager
WEBhere’s a template to make writing cover letters easier. I recently received this letter from a reader: I wanted to add another chorus to the thank you’s for your straightforward cover letter advice. I am a reasonably strong and fast writer, but for some reason always used to get futzed over a cover letter.
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WEBSep 20, 2024 — Recent Posts. weekend open thread – September 28-29, 2024; open thread – September 27, 2024; coworker’s food restrictions mean that I’ll be the one restricted, saying you have to discuss an offer with your spouse, and more
when should you go to HR — and when should you not? - Ask a …
WEBSep 22, 2021 — That’s 100 percent true! But that doesn’t mean that HR is inherently untrustworthy or that you should expect them to be adversarial if you go to them with a problem. It just means that HR’s function is to serve the needs of the company. In many cases, serving the needs of the company also means serving the needs of …
when I talk to HR, don’t they have to keep it confidential?
WEBAug 1, 2010 — Angie Bennet * January 17, 2013 at 12:00 pm. There are many times that HR will go ‘above and beyond’ in their un-necessary ‘reporting’ to management; I worked for a fairly large medical corp. and my boss was harassing me horribly because I had to take some time off for medical testing; he was constantly screaming at me in front of other …
how do I recover from a huge, fireable mistake at work?
WEBNov 6, 2014 — Make it clear that you understand what a huge mistake this was, what the potential impact could be, and how serious the situation is. Say that you’re mortified that it happened. Explain — briefly, and not defensively — where you went wrong and what steps you’re taking to avoid it ever happening again. Then see what your manager says.
8 workplace rights you might not know you have — Ask a Manager
WEBOct 29, 2012 — Here are eight of the most important workplace rights you might not realize you have. 1. Your employer can’t withhold your paycheck for poor performance. No matter how poorly you perform, your employer can’t dock your salary.
the Ask a Manager guide to preparing for job interviews
WEBthe Ask a Manager guide to preparing for job interviews. If you’re like most people, you struggle with preparing for job interviews and feeling confident going into interviews, so I have a free guide to help you. How to Prepare for an Interview: Boost Your Confidence, Impress Your Interviewer, and Get a Job. Including things like:
here’s a real-life example of a fantastic cover letter
WEBApr 9, 2019 — Here’s the letter, with identifying details changed. Dear Hiring Manager, It’s with great enthusiasm that I am applying to be your next Intergalactic Service Intern. I know that my background and expertise would serve the Mars Agency well and leave a lasting impression in your client management department. I’ve worked in some level of ...
how to explain to interviewers why I quit my job without another …
WEBJul 30, 2015 — They don’t know. They realize that it could be that last one, but they also realize that it could be one of the others and that makes them nervous. You can try an answer like “I wanted to to take some time and really focus on finding the right fit for my next move,” but even then most interviewers are going to assume there’s more to it ...