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When to send a thank-you note
16 Dec 2019

When to send a thank-you note

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: When do you send a thank-you note and how (email, text, a real note through the mail)?  After I meet with someone on an informational basis only?  After the first interview?  After the second interview?  When I receive a … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, job doc blog, thank-you notes
Mistakenly part of an email exchange
18 Nov 2019

Mistakenly part of an email exchange

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I interviewed with a company in October.  Later that week, I think I was mistakenly added to an email exchange between the recruiter and the hiring manager.  Part of the email conversation was about logistics, like when they hope … Continued

candidate tips, email, etiquette, interviewing, job doc blog, professional dress, resumes
Bare feet in the office – acceptable or not?
19 Aug 2019

Bare feet in the office – acceptable or not?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I never thought I would be writing a letter to ask about bare feet in the office.  I am a forty something manager of a young team of three inside sales professionals.  Yes, we work in technology.  Yes, we … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, job doc blog, management, new employees, office etiquette, office issues, technology
A law firm partner who lingers
24 Jun 2019

A law firm partner who lingers

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I work for a mid-sized law firm and I am enjoying the work.  One of the partners is a problem.  After I started in my role, he started hanging out near my office and it became excessive.  I learned … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, job doc blog, office issues
How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate
14 Jan 2019

How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I was recently transferred to a new division of my company.  My new job feels like a great fit for my career interests and skills.  However, I have a colleague who is annoying.  He hangs out at the doorway … Continued

etiquette, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog
Resigning professionally
10 Dec 2018

Resigning professionally

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am leaving my current employer in late December.  I want to do this professionally.  I think my manager will be shocked.  How can I resign without damaging this relationship? A: The groundwork for leaving an employer in a … Continued

etiquette, job doc blog, resignation
How to approach a surly colleague
5 Nov 2018

How to approach a surly colleague

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I work in a great company.  Most of my co-workers are smart, approachable and just really good people.  We have one long-term employee though who I think is a problem.  I don’t want to be a complainer but honestly … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, job doc blog, new employees
Post-workplace investigation, an employee leaves
24 Jul 2018

Post-workplace investigation, an employee leaves

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I recently was interviewed as part of a workplace investigation at my company.  I was told in advance that I would be asked questions about our office and work environment.  I met with the investigator and she asked very … Continued

etiquette, job doc blog, office issues
How to address inappropriate workplace conduct
30 Apr 2018

How to address inappropriate workplace conduct

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I might have to leave a job I love.  I love my job, my colleagues and my work.  I even love my boss.  However, there is a manager, in another department, who is targeting me.  He has made my … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, job doc blog, office etiquette, office issues
Can you “undo” an email sent in anger?
12 Sep 2016

Can you “undo” an email sent in anger?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I recently applied for a job that was posted online.  I participated in several interviews.  After several interviews, I was told (by email) that another candidate was selected for the role.  In the email, the recruiter told me that … Continued

etiquette, interviewing, job search, networking

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