Job-hunting tips for a recent grad
Q: I am a recent college graduate and have been on a contract assignment since April, 2021. My parents are pushing me to “get a real job.” I like my contract work but I am sort of ashamed that I … Continued
Docking vacation in last paycheck
Q: I just gave my notice to accept a new role at another company. I was shocked that they are deducting some money from my last paycheck for a “vacation overage.” I was planning on this final paycheck to pay … Continued
Job seeker feels passed over because of age
Q: I am 57 and feel like I am being passed over because of my age. I have applied for many different roles and seem to always be eliminated when a company asks me about compensation expectations. I know I … Continued
Is my co-worker vaccinated?
Q: I work in a suburban office park in Massachusetts. We adopted the open office style years ago. Some have private offices, but most of us do not. During the month of May, we were told by our CEO that … Continued
COVID anxiety and returning to the office
Q: My employer is asking us to return to the office full-time on July 1. I am super anxious about returning to an office. I don’t know who is vaccinated and who is not. I want my employer to tell … Continued
Vaccination cards, incentives and separate spaces
Q: Hi – I am the office manager for a small company right outside of Boston. Most of our employees are working remotely. We are looking to ask employees to return to work over the summer. Most have been vaccinated (we … Continued
To send or not send!
Q: I participated in a Zoom interview last week. It is not my first-choice job. I am still chasing my “dream job” at another company. I know there will be stiff competition for my “dream job” and many candidates will … Continued
An employee referral program with restrictions
Q: I shared my daughter’s resume with my current employer. The role is in another department, and we have thousands of employees. I may be biased but my daughter would be the perfect candidate. I was told by HR that … Continued
Always a runner-up?
Q: How do you know if you got the job when you go to an interview? I have gone to an interview and I am well qualified for the job but don’t get it. I feel like the interview went … Continued
Interview tips for recent grads (and others!)
Q: My company is in the process of hiring a few recent college grads. I am appalled by the lack of professionalism and lack of respect that I have observed during our selection process. Since many new grads are being … Continued