Results Through People
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
This week Pattie answered questions about what to do when you are more knowledgeable than your manager about something, how to handle it when your new boss keeps asking for things at the last minute, whether your company can legally … 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
This week Pattie answered questions about getting a reference from your current supervisor when you don’t want them to know that you are looking for a new job, finding a Boston area recruiting firm, finding a company with a more … 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