Pattie writes a weekly column for www.boston.com and the Boston Globe. Read Pattie’s recent Job Doc blog posts below.
Will I have a job with AI?
Q: My company keeps talking about AI. Over the past few years, it has come up at company meetings, video calls, and even everyday conversations. I feel threatened by these conversations because I... READ MORE
We could terminate you at any time
Q: Just recently I received a job offer, and it was unexpected. I did not think I had a chance. The compensation is good, the location is reasonable, the role will be challenging,... READ MORE
Typos in a resume
Q: I submitted my resume to a posted job. I realized after I sent it that it had 2 typos on it. Spell check didn’t work and find all the mistakes. I am... READ MORE
Schedule change?
Q: I have been working as a receptionist for a few years, at a local law firm. We have a new office manager, who is my supervisor. For the past few years, I... READ MORE
Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle
Q: I am a new supervisor and recently learned that I am a final candidate for a new role at a company, that has always been my dream company. One of the interviewers... READ MORE
A looming job offer, or not?
Q: I just applied to the ideal job. I have had three interviews. I expected an offer quickly, because of the pace of the interviews. Now, silence. I am frustrated and angry. I... READ MORE