Results Through People
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
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
Q: I was just terminated. I received no severance. I was terminated and given pay for what vacation days I didn’t take. I was told the termination was for my poor communication skills and how I work with others. I … Continued
Q: I am in my 60s and looking for a job. I feel like age discrimination is working against me. What words of advice do you have for a 60s something job seeker? A: Age discrimination exists for sure. Every … Continued
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about applying for multiple positions at the same company, how to deal with sick coworkers and how to make a sample works portfolio. She also confronted the issue of asking … Continued
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about an employer’s responsiveness to job applications and how to deal with annoying coworkers. She also tackled the tough question of how to ask for a raise, see all this … Continued
Q: Several years ago I chose to change careers and become a UI Designer. I absolutely love what I do but I find myself unemployed. I was laid off over two years ago. I’ve been searching ever since. I’ve had … Continued
Q: I started working for a fairly well-known company about three months ago. Before this role, I worked for a competitor. About two weeks ago, management announced a hiring freeze. My colleagues don’t seem worried but I am. My former … Continued
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