Carol Kleiman

Eydie Eskridge, an office assistant in Seattle, says the definition of "multitasking," at least for support staff, has changed. "Nowadays, employers expect you to do the tasks all at once--instead...

Small firms and balance: Firms with 50 or fewer employees often struggle with the issue of work/life accommodations for their employees. But it is possible to offer flexibility to workers...

Dear Coach, Is it redundant to submit a resume by mail after filling out an online application? Carol Kleiman: It may be redundant, but it's also important to do. And...

Carol Kleiman is on vacation. Here's an encore presentation of time-tested career advice: Dear Coach, A co-worker of mine got a job at another company. She told me that she...

No one likes to get bad news, especially employees. And no one really likes to give it, especially employers. That's why "difficult situations"--such as resolving conflicts, stopping malicious gossip or...

Mature workers: Everyone knows older workers are resistant to change, especially when it comes to learning about new technology. True? No, it's false! That's the informed opinion of Tracey E....

Dear Coach, I have a very neatly trimmed beard. Do I need to be cleanshaven when I go on job interviews? I really don't want to shave it off--but I'm...

`Where do you see yourself five years from now?" Some job seekers say that question is unfair--how can they possibly plan five years ahead? And I always say my five-year...

The stated goal of Work & Family Connection, founded in 1984, has been "to help employers create an effective workforce of human beings, people with important personal responsibilities." The work/life...

Dear Coach, I have an MBA and am a certified human resources professional, but despite many good interviews, I can't get a job. I'm told I'm overqualified and might be...