Want some quick tips on your resume? How to Write a Resume: Dos and Don’ts I keep wanting to write Do’s and Don’t’s but that would be wrong and if you do that on your resume that would be bad.
Welcome to the Carnival of Human Resources. It’s a good thing it isn’t performance appraisal time because none of you sent me brownies. Or any food, for that matter. But, the truly high achievers managed to incorporate food into this carnival, which makes me happy and hungry. It
This is the first in a 3 part series on resumes for this week. If you have resisted customizing your resume because it’s too much work, try these 8 Simple Ways to Customize Your Resume. Gah, that sounds like spam. And then you’ve won the British Lottery! Just
What do you do when you find out through gossip that you are underpaid. A lot. Do you speak up or keep quiet? You Just Found Out Your Coworker Is Making More Than You. Now What?
Dear Evil HR Lady, I was laid off in August and my last salary as a legal secretary was $68k. I am willing to work for less ($45+) as the job market has changed. I think I am still looking because employers would prefer to hire someone who’s
I thought maybe in your expertise you could answer a question that has bugged me for years. I hear the phrase “nine to five job” or “working nine to five” all the time. I see it on the internet and hear it in movies and on TV. Dolly
Dear Evil HR Lady, I’m in the creative field, and recently been asked as part of a job interview to produce layouts for the prospective client. The work is not paid, and several applicants are competing with each other; a bake-off type of situation. Since this usually means
Should your employer be able to fire you over something you posted on the internet? Yes, and here’s why. Why Your Boss Should Be Able to Fire You Over Facebook
Have you ever heard some bad career advice? Followed it and found out that that wasn’t such a good idea in the first place? These people were served up some terrible advice. They didn’t listen, and now you’ve been warned. Prepare yourself for some bad advice. Caution: Bad
Dear Evil HR Lady, I have been with my company for several years, and I am now up for a promotion. The job description is a perfect fit for my career path, and came from discussions with my supervisor about my career goals and the needs of the