Thoughts about the "do you or have you been diagnosed with a disability" question? Depression is listed and I was diagnosed with clinical depression in the past. It's still around and I've even taken FMLA leave in my last job for it. Can answering "yes" negatively affect my…

I had an initial interview for a job I was qualified for. I was told they hired someone on the cheap. He was let go less than 4 weeks into the job. I had another interview and feel I made a connection. I was told at the interview they have a few more people to interview. Now I…

HR Managers - need your input My daughter left a firm that she had been at for less than 6 months for a project that she was very passionate about. It turned out the new client was actually "at risk" and quite challenging. 7 weeks into her new role, the client became irate over a…

Interview/ position updates Is it normal to be sought out by internal recruiter to interview, receive very positive feedback, state that they want to make an offer, get salary data, have some additional interviews, then receive feedback that I am the top candidate and then -…

I have a DUI misdemeanor from 2023 and I'm in Talent Acquisition. I am getting laid off due to RIF in June and I'm beside myself that I won't find a job in my field. I know as a recruiter I've seen the difficulty for my candidates once the offer has been given and some rescinded.…

I interviewed several times for a position and I know they still haven't made their decision. I went to send letters reiterating my interest to the potential boss and his boss. Problem is, I noticed a very small mistake on both of them, corrected it, and sent them again. Bigger…

My company is going through a merger and it is complete chaos. I have a retention bonus to stay on for 6 months and help with integration, they are evem saying there may be opportunities afterwards, but recently a very good job came up and I started interviewing. I am on my…

So this has never happened….. I interviewed with Owner of the company and a woman I found out later that “does everything” (very small construction company) - I have a lot of experience and skills that I’ve learned over the years blah blah….. I was offered the job on the spot.…

I received an offer and responded with some questions about benefits. I finally got an offer (Yay!) But I wanted to be sure I could afford to take the job so I asked some questions about the health benefits and asked for time to decide (they wanted a very fast response, like 24…

Stuck between 2 job offers with the job I prefer being the lower offer. So for the past 2 weeks, I’ve been interviewing with 2 potential employers. I received an offer for one position that is closer but requires more in office time. The 2nd offer has been moreso verbal until we…

Asking for Severance in Exchange for Resignation. I have been with large public company for over a decade. Experienced harassment and toxic workplace for past year from my new boss. Nothing that definitively breaks laws, but enough that I sent him an email documenting all the…

We have a security guard at work who just started about a month ago. We work in an office where I am one of 4 receptionists behind windows and a locked door (we can buzz people in). His position is in the lobby, where people enter and ask for assistance. Part of his job is to…

I applied for a job with a large corporation via their Linked-In job posting. Within 1 hour and 20 min, I received the boiler plate "we regret to inform you that we will not be proceeding with your candidacy for this position" email. It as almost verbatim from another very large…

New ownership meet-and-greet. The company I work for was recently acquired by a firm on the other side of the country. Our new leadership is coming to the office for an informal meet and greet. Assuming I'll have just a few minutes to introduce myself, how would take advantage of…

I’m conflicted if staying or going is what’s right with my career and family. I’m currently in my first trimester with our first child. My job has been very flexible about accommodating me during IVF, and I genuinely love the environment and management I have. However, the raise…

I work in a small departmental office with 4-5 people and our division has 2 supervisors. I have noted that these two supervisors often get together behind closed doors to b____ about other employees and our CEO. Unfortunately, the office walls are paper thin and staff works…

So Frustrated and would appreciate any Advice. I am so frustrated and I if I offend anyone inthe recruiting industry who may be reading this, I really don't care because I am ready to just give up on staffing agencies unless someone can reccommend a really good one that I have…

How can i start studying programming? Hello, i'm new in here so not sure if someone can help me with this question. Honestly i don't know whats the best tech course to start with, my goal is working at EA Games, with The Sims and others. Do you guys have any tips? Thank you!

I need advice... please. I had a very good 1st interview with a company for a sales role. The hiring manager and I hit it off and made a connection. She said she was going to move me to the 2nd interview and would be back in touch. I sent a thank you note immediately. After a…

Is there anything I can do about being treated unfairly, inappropriately because I am a young, female in the workplace?