The perpetual poster
Q: I have applied to several roles internally at my company. In 2019, I have applied to more than 10 roles. I joined this company with the hopes of advancing. The first day that I was eligible to job post … Continued
How to share negative feedback
Q: I need to give one of my employees some negative feedback about their performance. It is not all negative but some concerns have popped up, which I need to make him aware of. I don’t want to wait but … Continued
Mistakenly part of an email exchange
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
Is a LinkedIn profile a must?
Q: I was told that I need to establish presence on LinkedIn. This advice was from a career counselor. Do you agree? I have a profile, but it is limited. What is the point? My resume looks good. A: I … Continued
Do I have to check email over the weekend?
A: Yes, yes and yes. We expect eager and interested candidates to reply over weekends, long weekends and even vacations (sometimes). If we hear from a candidate that they are “off the grid” and attending a wedding, funeral or other … Continued
Holiday party — avoiding a bacchanalian
Q: We are planning a year-end company event. Before I joined this company many years ago, we had some problems with alcohol-fueled behavior at several company outings. I am concerned since I am now planning these events. I will catch … Continued
NDA, non-compete and employment agreement – what are they?
Q: I am interviewing with a start-up that does some very cool things with artificial intelligence and technology. They are crushing it. However, they recently told me I would have to sign an NDA, a non-compete and an employment agreement. … Continued
Can an introvert network successfully? Yes!
Q: I am an introvert. I am nervous about looking for a new job. I have been told “networking is key.” Or my coach tells me “get out there.” Honestly, I break out in a sweat when someone mentions networking. … Continued
When I think there will be a hiccup in my background check?
Q: I just accepted a role and the “fine print” in the offer letter states that the offer is “contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.” This was mentioned early on during the process, but honestly, I forgot … Continued
Lots of colleagues are leaving. Should I be looking for a new job?
Q: My company has experienced constant turnover since I started 10 months ago. I like the company and my position, but the constant turnover makes me nervous. Should I be looking around? It seems like everyone is leaving and “ringing … Continued