A job reassignment is common. The question is: How do you handle it?
DEAR READERS: What happens if you've been hired to do one job but are moved into a related position — one that has very little to do with what you...
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You discover your new hire lied on their resume. Now what?
DEAR READERS: It probably happens more times than people imagine: Someone misrepresents themselves on a resume and during an interview, then starts to flail soon after they've been hired. Is...
How to find references outside of the family business
DEAR READERS: I've spoken with several people whose kids have graduated from college and gone right to work at the family business. What happens if and when the offspring decide...
Can you return to your old job?
DEAR READERS: That old adage, "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence," is one many people can relate to from a career perspective. They leave...
What should you do after sending the wrong resume?
DEAR READERS: So many job applications are done virtually these days, and resumes and cover letters are usually tailored specifically to each individual job listing. What happens when an applicant...
‘Job Search 101’ for veterans returning to civilian life
I hear a lot about how veterans can find transitioning back to civilian life tough from a job perspective. How can a veteran begin the job search and create a...
Starting salary isn’t the only factor to consider when considering a job offer
DEAR READERS: Job seekers, especially those who haven't been through the interviewing and hiring process before, often look only at starting salary to decide if they should accept a job...
The price is wrong: How to handle pricing renegotiations
DEAR READERS: If you're a freelancer/consultant who is paid on an hourly or per-project basis, you've likely faced this issue: You're halfway through the project and realize it is going...
What to do when employees share too much personal information with you
DEAR READERS: If you're a manager, you obviously want a good relationship with the employees who work for you. But what happens if one of those employees begins sharing too...
You’ve been promoted to a managerial role and you don’t like it. Now what?
DEAR READERS: Anyone entering the job force, especially in a corporate capacity, likely dreams of the day they'll be promoted. But what happens if you've accepted a promotion to a...