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1 day ago · Depending on the nature of your concerns, it might make sense to refine them more narrowly with your colleagues and ask for strategy planning on those in particular, but that’s something bigger than a casual email exchange. 4. New manager wants me to travel and I can’t.
this is how to write a good cover letter — Ask a Manager
1 day ago · Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.) What I’ve learned from doing that is that most job applicants’ cover letters are truly awful – and as a result, if you’re willing to put in the time to write a good one, you can stand out from your competition in a really effective way.
when should you go to HR — and when should you not? - Ask a Manager
Sep 22, 2021 · The first could be handled by admins, and the next two could be HR functions. Hiring would probably have to continue to be done by managers for the reasons you give. Firing could be an HR function, and HR has to be involved with firings anyway. Work management is handled at the project level.
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how to create a resume that will get you hired - Ask a Manager
Jul 8, 2018 · Last week, I asked about the strangest things you’ve ever seen in cover letters and resumes. You shared some amazing stories — here are some of my favorites. 1. “A candidate happily let me know ‘I just got laid this morning’ (I assume he meant ‘laid off’ but it …
how to quit your job without burning bridges - Ask a Manager
the lawnmower message, the mangled journal articles, and other stories of deliberately burnt bridges. I recently asked about bridges you intentionally, happily burned. Here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The fish tank In college, I worked as …
advice for new managers — Ask a Manager
Jan 17, 2023 · advice for new managers. by Alison Green on January 17, 2023. I’ve had a bunch of questions recently from new managers looking for advice. Here’s a round-up of past columns with advice for new managers. This is by no means comprehensive; there’s lots more advice if you look through the “being the boss” section of the archives.
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salary — Ask a Manager - all you need to know about money at …
how to negotiate for the largest possible salary before you accept a job offer. by Alison Green on July 9, 2024. The easiest time to get more money at any job is before you’ve accepted. You can always ask for a raise later on, but you’ll have the most leverage – and be more likely to be able to secure a bigger increase – while you’re ...
being the boss — Ask a Manager
by Alison Green on October 9, 2024. A reader writes: I am a first-time manager of a virtual team, and one of my direct reports works from home 100% of the time. On a recent call, this employee was providing an overview of a new system and in the background, everyone on the project team could hear his three-year-old child screaming. It […]