Started a new job 4 months ago. Leading a small team of dysfunctional employees. Seems they have been allowed to act in this manner. In my short time there I have already written up 2 employees, one of them twice. My fear is I will be perceived negatively. The wtiteups were…

What are the optics of applying for two positions in the same department? An agency I have had my eye on for years has two positions open. They require different duties but the same fundamental skill sets. I'm qualified for both on paper. I'd be interested in both but am…

I recently quit a job that I worked for about 8 months. I really needed a job asap to pay my bills and I knew I could get it. Unfortunately, after taking the job, I slowly began to see what a toxic situation it was, mostly due to the bullying of the doctor (a solo practice) and…

Looking for jobs as a Project Manager I'm a recent Stanford grad (MA sociology, BA psychology) looking for a job as a Project Manager. If anyone with experience in that had some tips for the job search and could look over my resume that would be lovely :)

I want to leave my PhD program I just started my PhD program in Central Illinois and am feeling really unhappy. I was born and raised in San Diego and went to school at Stanford and am worried I'm going to waste my early 20's in this tiny town. I'm thinking I should just get a…

Hi I work from home as a customer service agent. When we need help we have to reach out to leadership via chat. I’ve been at this job for a year I’m literally completely helpless at times. I’m great on the phone. I’m polite I don’t chat much in the chat unless I really need some…

My volunteer leadership and management is much more extensive than my actual paid work- how to show this on my resume? I have been working mostly office admin roles in healthcare and finance, and am more than ready to move up in my career, but am having trouble figuring out the…

I will be 50 in March, my youngest son is a sergeant in the army and he’s getting married in 37 days, Husband lives in Houston, 400 miles away. I am looking for a new job for the second part of my life and I am struggling finding what I want. Unfortunately I’m not able to…

Any advice for a career change after 11 months? In May 2021, I left a company I’d been at for 4 years following grad school for a remote opportunity at a startup in a different industry with better pay and supposedly similar responsibilities (research design, project management,…

Hi Everyone! I am currently looking to transition from working in the public sector (judiciary) into Project Management, specifically an entry level role for now. I recently completed the Project Management Google Certificate and I am currently studying to take the CAPM. I would…

I'm working in the banking industry and not loving it. I first started out in the food service industry but the high stress got to me and I was having major anxiety issues. I really love working with people but conflict isn't a strong trait. I do work on it though. Recently, I…

Are non competed enforceable in IL? I am 2 yrs out of college working in finance looking to switch to a firm that invests in same space as prior firm. I’m pretty junior so I would doubt they’d waste money and efforts but I don’t want to end up in an iffy situation. The agreement…

Employment History I was let go of a job within the 3 mos probation period. It was not a good fit either way, so no hard feelings. This was my first job out of college. Should I include in my resume? I did learn some new computer programs during the training.

Are technical skills the most important thing in the IT industry? Yes, but no. Technology companies have been so focused on attracting highly skilled talent in their area and creating programs to develop other related skills within it, that they have, in fact, downplayed skills…

Extensive job interview process I interviewed yesterday for the first time for an accounting job with an employer who told me at the end of the interview that she has a "standard interview process" where first she administers a test to applicants. If I pass it, there will be at…

Hi all, I returned from mat leave in May and requested to drop my hours from full time to part time. This was agreed however my line manager did not complete the required process as a result my annual leave and pay have been miscalculated. I contacted payroll for the first 3…

How do you convince your dream job company that your skills are transferable to their position when making a career change? Thanks for your suggestions.

I have been with my new company for 5 months. I have already noticed dificiencies with a couple of my teammates. I have 1 on disciplinary action and will be presenting them with another disciplinary action. This employee is very vocal and unprofessional. I am concerned they will…

I work in a very specialized field (content strategy, if you know, you know) that overlaps with another team in a related field (user experience). I have been trying to collaborate with this team for about two years (I have 15 years experience in this other field), setting…

Addressing the Boss: I am the Operations Manager for a small manufacturing facility, and I need to address the use of social media with my boss. The chain of commend goes as follows: Owner, General Manger (my boss), then me. (The owner and the boss have been working together for…