Social Media and Job Hunting
Q: I am junior in high school. I have nowhere to turn but your column. I applied for a job at a local store in my hometown. I was shocked when they told me that I didn’t get the job … Continued
Q: I am junior in high school. I have nowhere to turn but your column. I applied for a job at a local store in my hometown. I was shocked when they told me that I didn’t get the job … Continued
Q: I started working for a fairly well-known company about three months ago. Before this role, I worked for a competitor. About two weeks ago, management announced a hiring freeze. My colleagues don’t seem worried but I am. My former … Continued
Q: I work for a 20-person technology firm in the Boston area. I asked our controller about taking an FMLA leave because I am expecting a baby in August. The controller told me there is no FMLA leave available to … Continued
Q: Why are gaps in resumes such a big deal? I feel like my friends, family and co-workers spend so much time trying to justify the gaps, that they forget to focus on what they have accomplished in their career. … Continued
Q: I work in a small office of smart professionals. Most of my colleagues are respectful and likable. We just hired our tenth employee and the early signs are discouraging. We never had a problem with people picking up after … Continued
Q: During an interview, please give me guidance on how to answer the question, “Tell me about yourself.” I find this question perplexing and overwhelming. I don’t want to start with where I was raised, my academic schooling, where I … Continued
Q: I just graduated In December with a BSN (Bachelor’s of Nursing) degree. Unfortunately I don’t see myself working in a physician’s office or a hospital. However, I am very interested in the life sciences/biotech industry. What roles are available … Continued
Q: I work at a small restaurant. I really enjoy my job. I am not an expert but the kitchen seems unclean and unattractive. Recently I posted a comment and a picture on Facebook saying that the chicken was gross … Continued
Q: I work as an assembler in a manufacturing company on the south shore. I have my typical work hours of 7:00am – 3:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. However, sometimes when we hit our busy season many of … Continued
Q: I can’t stand this time of year. Other people complain about the snow, their commute or the cold. Not me. I am can deal with all of that. But these people that come into the office with their noses … Continued