I just received another incredibly aggressive phone call from the CEO of my organization. This is not the first time I have been told, “no, you are absolutely wrong “ or been yelled at over things she does not remember saying or doing. I have never filed a harassment complaint…

When To Speak Up or Be Quiet Excellent summary and research on when to speak up and when to be quiet from Wharton Business School: Time your remarks according to: •Relevance (is comment relevant to managers and peers?) •Readiness (is idea strong enough to be presented?)…

I'm a final candidate for a role. The first interview was in mid-Dec. I've had 10 interviews and one assignment. My last interview was 3 weeks ago. Since then I've reached out each week for an update. The hiring manager doesn't respond and the recruiter continues to tell me she…

Hello, I retired five years ago and I recently got asked back for a consulting position in my old industry where I was in management. I’m getting settled in to a new way of doing things and a totally new role. I’m having a difficult time with a young administrative assistant in…

In everyone’s experience, when you get to 5th or 6th interview, how many other candidates have been in the mix?

Midlife crisis,tired or just getting lazy? I've consistently stayed in positions for years until I feel like I hit a wall. I'm now 3 months into my new position and I'm over everything.I can't shake the feeling that there's another position or opportunity that's right for me with…

I work as a Housekeeping aid for a non-profit organization. I make a pay range along with my co- workers of ( 18.15 -23.00) My manager has decided that my co- workers and I will relieve lunch breaks for admin/ reception staff. We do not ( me and my co- workers ) have an issue…

My boss is stonewalling me moving up in the company and I literally can't do this job anymore. At 27 with and English degree, it's so hard to find a job outside of retail! I can't take much more of part time and low paying positions. I NEED TO MOVE OUT OF MY PARENT'S HOUSE.

I have been in my job position as an analyst for 1 year. I have been with the healthcare organization itself for 4 years. I was told I will need to take an Epic certification exam when hired. I tried the exam 4 times and never passed. I spoke to my boss and she didn’t talk or…

How to get unstuck I feel stuck in my current job and company, but cannot figure out my next step. I don't want to do what I am doing now (risk manager), but don't know what else I want to do. I tried to interview in some other companies for similar roles, but could not show too…

Is my Zoom Ettiquette off putting and what are your observed Zoom behavior on camera? When I am on remote video meetings I like to make sure Im camera ready by at least doing my eyebrows and putting on concealer and a bit of powder so I can look "alive" haha! While other days I…

I recently posted about disclosing where I was located before a final interview and I made the difficult decision to be direct. While I wasn't asked about where I resided and I planned on relocating without assistance, the backlash I received made me rethink if I wanted to work…

Should I follow up after sending in writing samples? I recently interviewed with a recruiter, and she asked that I send her a few writing samples before Monday. I sent them over on Sunday and haven't heard if she received them or needed anything else. She planned to compile the…

Hello! I've been in my job for 21 years. Public librarian. It's a terrific job, but I'm weary of the public. I've been looking at WFH positions in many different areas since last July to no avail. I just did a resume overhaul, but still no luck. Virtual assistant or receptionist,…

I've been in a new job for 6 months and I don't think it's the place for me. I am so grateful to be working, but I feel kind of sick every day with my current company. Lots of drama and disorganization. I was laid off last year with an org I was with for about 1.5 years. They had…

Using Timers To Work More Productively Has anyone found any good resources on how to use timers and blocks to work more productive? I am a very driven person and short deadlines tend to push me. I am trying to find a way to lesson my multi-tasking and focus on completion of…

In the past two decades, we have seen radical shifts in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space—companies everywhere have made a concerted push to hire more diverse leaders and work on closing the executive gap. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of work left to do.…

What is the best practice when it comes to LinkedIn profiles for your current situation? If you're no longer with a company, can you leave your profile as is until you find a role? Should you update as soon as you're no longer with the company? I don't want to update my company…

Two job offers... follow your dream, or follow the money? It looks like I have a terrific job I've wanted for the last few years headed my way. Interviewed last week and I expect an offer tomorrow. But my current employer may be offering me a chance to take on a new role which…

Looking for some perspectives on collaboration in the workplace. If you were assigned a project with vague tasks, when does collaboration with colleagues and superiors, especially males, cross the line from helpful to them just doing the work for you? What do you do in the case…