Bad experience led me to quit in this crazy market, how can I explain a gap? Quitting at this time is not ideal, but my mental health was suffering. I am taking a risk here so advise and guidance is most valued! What are the strategies that are being used to tackle the gap…

I am in a new role where I report directly to the owners of the company. I am trying to get myself set up for success in this role, the hold back is our IT department. Both owners have said to set me up how I need to be set up and the COO has also said, let me know what you need,…

I was assigned a new client 2 months ago which has meant new portals and new processes. My boss told me employee A is very knowledgeable with the main portal my client uses since she is in it every day for her own clients. I was told all questions should go to employee A and my…

I started working for a Biotech company about 1.5 years ago. I liked the people but wasn't thrilled with the work I was doing and struggled a bit the first few months. I had an opportunity to head up another project that used my skillset, so I did and I excelled. I installed new…

Transitioning from Talent Acquisition to HR Roles Have any of you transitioned from Talent Acquisition to other roles? I'm exploring HR Business Partner roles but people won't give me a shot. I'm exploring HR Analytics or taking classes to learn databases so that I could maybe be…

I think I've been "ghost-fired" For 10 years I did freelance writing for a media company that specialized in creating websites for independent businesses across the US, plus some in Canada, the UK, and overseas. I always got my work in on time and received regular praise for the…

How do I back out of feedback I provided about my leader? Hello all, I am looking for advice. I have been working for a small company for a couple years. I am considered a senior person the and due to it's size that means I report to the VP of my department. I gambled on this…

Hi, I m presently working in a new job less than 2 months after gotten layoff. My present colleagues are nice and helpful. Environment is ok. However, a new company which is a joint venture with my previous company has approached me to join them with better compensation package.…

So, awhile back there was a discussion on how best to address an employment gap. The advice given was to note the gap on your resume, with a brief “issue fully resolved” high-level, low detail description. I’m looking to go back to work after about a year leave for family care,…

Hey guys! I could really use some helpful feedback and advice from the community. I have been job hunting for 6 months already and applied to positions with my fine-tuned resume that passes the AWS system, however, the offers I received were so low and the pay compensation was…

Should you be honest in your stay interview?

I am starting to believe I will never find a new job… I have applied to over 200 jobs and I just keep getting rejection email after rejection email. Most of these jobs I am over qualified for! It’s so frustrating!! I am thinking of spending $$$ to have someone look at my resume..…

I have been in HR for over 15 years. I have been a manager of a small team and/or of the HR process for 6years. I really would love to change careers or at least get out of the HR Generalist function. My compensation is the biggest factor. Any companies or roles you recommend I…

Good day family. Can anyone share link(s) for online training with job placements worldwide. I am from Nigeria, I am a graduate of social science and I know that it takes more than that to get a job these days.I am looking for an online job without borders, and if possible…

Currently I am employed with some people asking where i live. It just comes up randomly. I think they already know where I live as a former room mate made the local news and i heard things thru the grapevine about them. I choose to keep my life private or try because of the…

Hello I've been at my job almost two years. I thought I was headed in the right direction but i now realize that I'm invited to no meetings and get dropped from all emails related to my projects. I am a 60 year old PhD chemist and I feel so invisible now its painful. I just got a…

I work in a male dominated industry and I'm a young woman with a few years experience now in a Coordinator position. The sexism and biases are rampant at this company and I'm trying to find a new job where the culture supports my growth. Is sexism this bad everywhere?

How long do you give a new job before deciding it's not for you? I'm a learning designer based in Australia, but I've lurked here for a long time and I know that there's excellent advice to be had. I started a new position 9 months ago with a small start up. When I read the JD I…

Laid off today at 65. Other people over 60 were also laid off today. The organization's targeting of older people seems discriminatory, but I doubt that any of us can get any relief from the legal system. It would cost us our severance pay, and the reason for the layoff is a…

Expected to work during time off... While it's never been explicitly said, there seems to be an expectation at my workplace that people need to still be working on weekends and during vacations/taking personal time. Most of my co-workers (including my boss and managers) will…