[ It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I manage a manager who dislikes his new, qualified…
Month: November 2024
a team whose boss was AWOL for 2 years is angry and resentful now — Ask a Manager
[ A reader writes: My department had a manager, Beth, who spiraled into a drug addiction crisis post-Covid. The details…
this is how to write a good cover letter — Ask a Manager
[ this is how to write a good cover letter by Alison Green on November 12, 2024 Over the course…
5 Tips For Getting A Job During The Holidays
[ Finding a job during the holidays is no easy task. You have to navigate vacations, slow hiring processes, and…
my boss treated me like her therapist … and it blew up — Ask a Manager
[ Warning: contains mentions of a suicide threat. A reader writes: I had an insane boss situation a few years…
asking to change desks because you don’t like someone, are typos in a draft a huge deal, and more — Ask a Manager
[ It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is it unprofessional to ask to change desks because…
when can I ask a potential employer about working remotely? — Ask a Manager
[ A reader writes: I currently have a job that is hybrid/remote, with emphasis on remote. I go into the…
Ask a Manager in the media — Ask a Manager
[ Here’s some coverage of Ask a Manager in the media recently: I talked to Vanity Fair about how human…
Why You’re Getting Interviews But No Job Offers
[ This time of year offers special opportunities for job seekers. Holiday networking events, for example, can be great chances…
my brother is my business partner and he keeps going MIA — Ask a Manager
[ A reader writes: I wrote you way back in 2021 when I was trying to decide whether or not…