Do we still need business cards?
Q: My job was eliminated last month. I took some time off to handle some chores around my house. Now I need to get serious. I was told by a career coach that I need to buy business cards. Are … Continued
Q: My job was eliminated last month. I took some time off to handle some chores around my house. Now I need to get serious. I was told by a career coach that I need to buy business cards. Are … Continued
Q: I am the parent of a 14-year-old introvert. She is smart but doesn’t take the lead in many school activities. How does a 14-year-old get leadership experience for the National Honor Society or the college admissions process? A: The … Continued
Q: I referred my sister to an open position at my company. I am a manager and all I hear is that we can’t recruit talent because of the unemployment rate. My sister is smart and capable! HR quickly replied … Continued
Q: I am applying for an engineering role. I am targeting larger companies, mostly in the north shore or Burlington area. I am worried that my resume is not getting seen by the right people at these target companies. How … Continued
Q: I’m a mid-level executive and my position was eliminated with an acquisition. I applied for a mid-level executive position at a competitor. I am moving onto final interviews, and have been transparent about my non-compete and the lay-off with … Continued
Q: Recently we had an employee whose spouse died. The employee took off a week of work and then returned to work part-time in the office and part-time at home, for a week or so. We don’t have a bereavement … Continued
Q: I recently accepted a verbal offer. All the signs were there, including encouraging comments from the hiring team, the recruiter telling me “they want you” repeatedly, the employer checking at least two of my references. Then, nothing. No offer … Continued
Q: I recently received a job offer that was below the salary range we had discussed. I am disappointed and feel that I was honest about my expectations. The recruiter shared their range. We both thought the middle of the … Continued
Q: I was told last week that my job would be eliminated later this quarter. This is a shock to me. I am not sure what I should be doing to prepare. A: I have plenty of recommendations. Let me … Continued
Q: Should I send a thank-you note after an informational interview? I met with one of my father’s graduate school classmates. We met for coffee at a local coffee shop. He gave the once-over to my resume and gave me … Continued