Dear Evil HR Lady, About 18 months ago, I was hired as an Administrative Assistant to the VP of Human Resources of a smallish company ( A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity I was looking for at my annual evaluation. I had just received a superior
People have been badmouthing MBAs as of late. But, should you get one? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before deciding to embark on that academic journey.How To Tell If You Should Get an MBA
There are some times when the Human Resources department makes decisions that are detrimental to the actual humans at a company. Managers, you need to know when to push back.Managers: 3 Times You Must Push Back Against HR
Dear Evil HR Lady, I heard that 85% of the time it’s not the most qualified candidate that gets the job. I’m still searching for that 15% job. I’m an Accountant. Not to toot my own horn but I’m kinda good at it. I’m considered extremely intelligent, however
Dear Evil HR Lady, I’m currently unemployed, but I interviewed with a past colleague heading a new company department. I was told after the interview that “they wanted me” and I just had to talk to a couple of other guys. At that interview the guys seemed like
Dear Evil HR Lady, About a year ago I finished my MBA. While working on my MBA, I had imagined that there would be plenty of opportunities when I graduated. Unfortunately even with an advanced degree, my two years in finance are not enough to qualify me for
You’re dying to help your loved one get a job. You’ll do anything. Just stop it. They’ve got to manage the job on their own, so let them manage the job search. Don’t Let Your Mom Find You a Job
So, you’re not a stellar performer. In fact, you think your performance is mediocre. But, you are still underpaid. Is there a chance for a raise anyway? I’m Doing a Bad Job. Can I Still Get a Raise?
I just read the best interview advice for explaining a firing in your past. I wish I could say that I had written it, but alas, I didn’t. It’s from Alison Green, also known as Ask a Manager:In a Job Interview, How to Explain You Were Fired Seriously,
In order to be “successful” you must go to college–and when times get tough, go back and get that MBA or Law Degree, right? Maybe there’s another path to the American dream. Want the American Dream? Don’t Go to College