Interview/Hiring Project I am in the interview process for an organization I would LOVE to work with. They asked me to complete two projects (I will be compensated) as part of the process. One of the projects is a little confusing; I think it probably makes sense to the author of…

How do you spot a toxic environment right from the day one you set foot for an interview? Any help?

Applying for a job I feel under qualified… so I applied for a job that I feel under qualified for. The position is supervising 6 times the amount of people I’ve had experience supervising and they said they preferred at least 10 years experience (I have 8). I have made it past…

Would it be presumptuous to apply for a higher paid position when I've only been with the company for a year and a half? I'm an administrative assistant (associate level) and an administrative assistant (intermediate level) position has opened up. I started working in my position…

Getting interviews but not closing the deal; what am I doing wrong? Through hard work, I've been getting interviews and sometimes progressing through rounds. That being said, I can't close the deal. I have two more interviews this week and although I've done my research on the…

I have a long term employee who has dealt with serious back issues for well over a year now. Female/40+ yrs old. She is under a doctor's care but it seems the doctor is only treating her symptoms and not the issue. That is an assumption on my part based on what she has shared…

Diversity and Inclusion: Let's talk. I'm an older employee (with a lot of experience in high-profile, reputable, large corporations). I am now working in another industry which is a bit more "laid-back" but in a department that is doesn't align with my values. I enjoy my…

Doing what’s best for me, knowing it wil cause “bad blood”. I have a position at a company as a senior manager. My boss and I also have a friendship, as we have worked together for a good number of years. Due to the company acquiring new contracts, we both moved to this new…

How do you know when it's the right time to quit your job?

I am a women with a career break of 3.6 years. I am trying to grab a job from 2 years. I have 10 years of experience in the IT support Industry. When I shifted to UAE I resigned and started to working as a sales representative for 2.5 years. Then I took the maternity break. Now,…

We had a company-wide meeting yesterday about some changes in HR practices. Without our consent, they had release personal information about the amount of claims that each employee has made, with our names and everything. Is this even ethical?

I'm at the stage in my career where I'm applying for AVP and higher positions. Since it's my first time pursuing this level, does anyone have any advice? What do recruiters want to see on resumes or for the candidates to have that differs from lower-level management. Thank you!

Have you ever had an interview where it appeared you got more interest from the interview team than the manager?

Interviewing in multiple locations and confused what to indicate as location on LinkedIn. I currently have my former role on LinkedIn but I'm interviewing for roles in my current city as well as a few metropolises. It's not that I don't know what I want but that there are more…

Failing is inevitable and a very normal part of anyone's career. It's unrealistic to think you'll never fail. It's a fantasy that we all buy in to. You will fail, you will fail, you will fail. Repeat after me. Have you failed? Maybe you: ? Received unfavorable feedback from a…

HR (politely) asked me why I still show open to work on LinkedIn. At first I wasn't going to reply but I could sense the genuine concern. So, I shared that I have my LinkedIn available because several of my colleagues were recently laid off. I hope to get contacted for jobs where…

Honest question here. Have you ever read a job description you were solicited directly for and thought, "This job is perfect for me. I don't care how much is pays." ? ... Because I never have. Not even when unemployed.

I’m looking for a mentor and I’m not sure how to find one. I recently pivoted in my career from being a program manager for a global health organization to a technical writer/editor in the same field. I’ve joined a small communications team, and I’m the only one with any real…

Hello, I have taken on a new role in a new company after having completed 6 years within my current role. I'm very excited to move on to this new opportunity. I gave my two-weeks notice and have begun the process of gathering all related materials from my time in my current…

Currently working for a Manufacturing/Fabrication Company. I've been there for 5 years and am the Senior AP Accountant. We are owned by an investment company and have had a high turnover in UPPER management over the time I've been here (5 different CFO's and 2 Controllers). Every…