Tips for a job search in 2018
Q: One of my goals for 2018 is to land a new job. I have been at my current company (in a few different roles) for 20 plus years. My guess is that my current role will be phased out … Continued
Frustrations during the job hunt
Q: First – I recently contacted a place I REALLY want to work for and HR emailed me back and said they would like to talk. I replied to the email almost a week ago and have heard nothing back. … Continued
Getting a horticulturalist out of a cube
Q: I have received written warning from my supervisor. The nature of his concern is my lack of focus on my job. The truth is, I hate my job. I try to avoid doing work every day at work. It … Continued
How to develop contacts after re-locating
Q: I moved to Boston about six months ago and I think I have made a mistake. I am terribly homesick and have not made a lot of friends. I have relatives but they are in NY, which is further … Continued
Honoring a verbal commitment
Q: I have been with my current company for seven years. I was recently promoted to a sales rep for a region. I have been in this role for six months. The first three months, my company provided extensive sales … Continued
Web design, a new career interest
Q: I am interested in a new field. I have an undergraduate degree in history but I have recently developed an interest in web design. My work experience has been in office management and now community relations for a large … Continued
Job hopping vs. non-job hopping between the generations
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
Career transfer to accounting and finance
Q: I just have a few questions about career transfer that I hoped that you may be able to answer for me. I have worked for the past 9 years in the biotech industry with 5 of those years in … Continued
Holiday party with potentially new rules
Q: Our holiday party is soon approaching. We have just been acquired by a larger company. Our past holiday parties have been pretty subdued with each employee bringing in their special favorite dish and then the company picking up the … Continued
Job Doc Chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole On Monday November 30th
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about how to change jobs after a long employment period, how to explain absences from the job market and how to make a clean, attractive resume. She also answered questions … Continued