No COBRA?
Q: I just left my company and I was told my benefits ended on my last day of work. I thought I would be eligible for COBRA. When I asked my former manager, she said that I was ineligible for … Continued
Q: My manager is the worst interviewer in the world. He just chit-chats with candidates. He doesn’t really interview them. We end up hiring these new employees who are really not qualified and make everyone else miserable. They don’t show … Continued
Q: I am planning to take a family vacation this summer. We have already booked our plane tickets and hotel for the first two weeks of July. I am also interviewing for a job and am a finalist for two … Continued
Q: Is it in poor taste to apply to a number of positions with the same employer, in the field of lab medicine? – Submitted by Medical Laboratory Scientists, Class of 2016 – University of Massachusetts/Lowell A: Great question! First, … Continued
Q: Job hopping vs. non-job hopping. I was told when I was in college that you should stay with your employer as long as possible. I am not saying your whole career but maybe a few jobs over 30 years. … Continued
Q: I am a new manager. I have a very diverse team. Some are young, some are not young. Some are of different races and religions. I have no idea what we should be celebrating and what we shouldn’t. How … Continued
Q: I work in an office in a suburb of Boston. When I was hired four years ago, my hours were set as 8:00am – 4:30pm. My hours are important to me because I have to pick up my daughter … Continued
Q: I prepare for interviews and then I freeze during the interview. I feel like as I come off as more nervous than confident. How do I get beyond my nerves and show an interviewer the true me? A. I … Continued
Q: I have been told to create a LinkedIn profile. I need some guidance. What should I make sure is on there? I am a bit baffled about what I should include and what I should exclude. A: Creating a … Continued
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with a serious illness, possibly life threatening. I am unsure of my leave options at work. I have been with my employer for almost nine years. Can you share what I might be eligible … Continued