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
Suddenly, the job you’re interviewing for gets a lesser title. Was this a classic bait and switch, or do you not have the experience needed?Title Bait and Switch
A British woman was told to put a bag over her head, due to her piercings and tattoos, before applying for a job. Is your appearance really that important? Should You Have to Cover Those Tattoos For a Job?
Just why didn’t HR step in a fix a problem manager? The answer lies in priorities and responsibilities. You may be surprised as to where HR’s priorities really lie. Is It HR’s Job to Protect Employees…or VPs?
When you’re looking at two different job offers (or even trying to decide if you should leave your current job for a new one), salary is only one thing. Here are 10 things to help you decide. How Do I Compare Two Job Offers?
