Rusty interviewing skills?
Q: I am applying for a new job. The problem is I haven’t applied for a job in 22 years! I am sick with anxiety. What can I do to prepare? Do I need to be a Zoom expert? A: … Continued
Acquisition and benefits?
Q: When I was hired, I was promised a list of employee benefits. My employer was bought by another company, who offers far less generous benefits. We have been told that many benefits may change in 2022. I accepted this … Continued
Inappropriate comments via a video call
Q: At my company, we are all working remotely. We have a weekly Zoom call on Friday mornings to share updates and client information. During this Zoom call, a colleague, who was just hired late in 2021 sends me messages … Continued
Transitioning to a new career
Q: I am interested in a new field. I have an undergraduate degree in visual arts but I have recently developed an interest in web design, blogging and digital marketing. My work experience has been in office management and purchasing. … Continued
Returning work samples
Q: I was interviewed by a company in November and December of this year. I went back on three different dates for several interviews. The company said they had many candidates applying for this one role. I found out last … Continued
What is an orientation period?
Q: I have accepted a new role with a company in the Boston area. The recruiter mentioned there was an orientation period. I am not even sure what that is. Is it a trial period? A: Many companies have an … Continued
Supporting a co-worker with Tourette’s Syndrome
Q: My co-worker has Tourette’s and I am trying to do a better job of understanding it. Sometimes it is not distracting but other times it disruptive to our virtual meetings. I am not sure what we should disclose to … Continued
Expectations in five years
Q: As an existing employee, how do you answer, or do you, what do you want to get from your company over the next 5 years? A: This is a great question – either from an internal applicant (a current employee … Continued
Unemployment benefits after a move to a new state
Q: I lost my job a few months ago, in the fall of 2021. I have been looking for a new job for several weeks. Winter is not my friend. I want to move to another state with warmer weather … Continued
Retaining talent in 2021-2022
Q: I am a business owner and I am nervous about this “Great Resignation” that I am reading about. I feel like I pay employees competitively and offer a menu of good benefits options. I don’t have a whole lot … Continued