How to make the most out of a summer internship
DEAR READERS: As young adults begin their summer internships, what are some things they should do during these internships to increase their chances of being hired for a full-time position...
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Employee faces criticism from someone who is not his direct supervisor
DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone who was irritated when a supervisor who had no authority to comment on his performance told him she had noticed him while observing...
How to help your college grad move on to the career phase of their adult life
DEAR READERS: A friend told me that his recent college graduate is having a hard time deciding what his next move should be. He thinks his 22-year-old is having a...
You don’t need to put up with a job, supervisor impacting your mental health
DEAR READERS: How should a long-time employee in a hard-to-fill position respond when a problem that's been discussed several times with a supervisor and HR rep isn't resolved soon? They...
Should you accept a promotion if you might leave the company in the next year or so?
DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone in their 20s who is in a job he loves, but he only plans to stay for another year before moving into another...
What to do when you have more experience than your new boss
DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone who learned that his boss is leaving and that the new hire has the necessary educational credentials but zero hands-on experience in the...
Follow up on your job application like a pro with these tips
DEAR READERS: I've heard from many people who have been in this situation: They've applied for a job, waited a week or two for a response, but haven't heard anything....
Be back soon: The most common (sometimes false) excuses employees use for taking a break.
DEAR READERS: I can't remember a time when everyone needed something to laugh about more than the time we're living in right now. With that in mind, I decided to...