Requested application never received? I am selectively job hunting, looking for a better opportunity than my current employment. Recently, an organization I have worked with and know its executive director and departmental directors posted a job opening for which I clearly and…

I am a manager at a specialty store and my boss tells me that I need to continue to grow as a leader and step up. But when I ask how to or to give examples because I dont underatand what they are looking for. they tell me "thats for you to figure out". What does this mean? I…

Do you prefer a remote or hybrid work environment and why? I don’t miss the long commutes into the “city” plus I also save on commuting time and have more time in the morning to think, drink coffee, talk a walk, etc.

How long have you been laid off? How many applications have you sent? How many interviews? Have you landed a job yet? I’m hearing people being out of work for a year which I can’t even think of and my heart goes out to anyone on the job hunt it is so not easy out here!

I need a new job and need it nowwwww! This job market sucks! Is everyone getting new jobs through referrals or what are some tips and tricks?! I really would hate to go homeless!!

Interview Went Off Track So, I thought I prepared for an interview. I practiced questions, was ready to discuss my resume, etc, etc, and I ticked off every box on the job description. Then, I got to the interview, and the interviewer became fixated on one item from my resume from…

Task assignments during the recruiting process - when should I expect feedback: About two weeks ago, I engaged with the organization for a C-suite position. Following that meeting, I progressed to the next round and promptly submitted my assignment approximately a week ago. Today…

Where are the jobs? I know unemployment is supposed to be at an all time low, but it's certainly not happening in the tech industry. Every day it seems there's another mass layoff. My network is full of people saying they're out of work. And finding new work is horrific. You…

GenX Feeling Lost I graduated from college in the mid-90s with a BA in Media Studies. I was an advertising copywriter for 15 years. I quit working when I got pregnant with our second child. My husband's job transferred us around quite a bit. We eventually wound up building a home…

I asked my manager for help - the next day she told me I was being let go For a while I was being thrown into doing things unrelated to my position and kept feeling like the company was not valuing me - including the fact that it took them months to put me into payroll after…

I was terminated from my job yesterday. I was let go for a very dumb mistake that is my own fault. I am devastated. I just feel like such a failure and I’m worried about finances. I’m already applying for jobs but struggling with a lot of anxiety and depression over this. How can…

My company is undergoing restructuring. This type of belt tightening, hiring external consultants to evaluate existing organizational structure to rank employees and reduce costs, decreasing annual raises expected for many years to come. I have been with the company for 8 years…

I am so confused! I have worked many laborer jobs. Nothing that I liked. Now I find jobs that I like, but I have NO experience or certification and the hours I can't work do to being a single parent. I am about to loose my house. I made to much income for assistance. What to do?…

I joined a company 1 month ago, received joining bonus and relocation assistance. Got another offer and I want to abscond the current one as i didn't like the work culture. Can anyone guide me how to repay the joing bonus?

Has anyone here found a Director position or higher by simply applying to jobs? I am getting very disappointed, I am applying, but not getting any response. I read somewhere that hiring for higher level positions is more word of mouth, they don't even check applications. Is this…

I’ve been at my job 16 years, I’m a Customer Service Representative. The job is so toxic,I’ve never been in such a toxic environment. The management is so unprofessional and shows such favoritism . I don’t want to be in Customer Service anymore, but that’s the dominant position…

I feel lost I graduated college about a year ago, and I have been searching for employment in my career field ever since (clerical work/duties). I have only had a couple of jobs for very short periods of time that related to my career post-college; both did not last long (one let…

Has anyone ever had an issue with their supervisor and went through mediation to find a resolution? If so, how did it turn out.

I’ve been off work for over two months as a marketing communications manager and I’m trying to figure out if I should continue the same career path or try something new. The problem is I’m not sure what new path to take as I’ve had thoughts getting back into IT and be in a…

My work environment is incredibly toxic. So many people go out of their way to make things difficult - like requiring you to ask many times for something that should be one & done. Men & women work to tear people down instead of choosing to be kind. Plus, the local verses…