Results Through People
Q: Can I be fired for bad communication skills after working at this company for two years and having been a foreman with no bad reviews, excellent goals and maintaining attendance? A: Companies terminate employees for a number of reasons. … Continued
Q: I recently joined a small company and we are growing. It is an exciting opportunity. I asked my manager for my job description and she said we don’t have job descriptions. Is that legal? A: Job descriptions can be … Continued
Q: I am an independent contractor and file my own taxes, etc. One of my clients pays me on the first of every month, for the work completed in the prior month. I should have a check in hand by … Continued
Q: I recently signed a severance agreement. The title of the document was “agreement and release.” I was given six weeks of severance in exchange for signing the release. My question to you is about collecting unemployment compensation during this … Continued
Q: I have been told repeatedly to “follow up” after an interview. But how? Should I mail a thank-you note? Snail mail seems old-fashioned. Do I send an email? Or place a phone call? What do you recommend? I have … Continued
Q: The last time I had to find a new job it was 1992. This time I am not having great success. I have sent out over 100 resumes along with very carefully written cover letters. I have only heard … Continued