2 hour online assessment? Question-I am an executive currently interviewing for a new role. One organization has sent me an email asking me to complete an online assessment that will take about 2 hours. This is not a technical role and my linkedin and resume are robust with my…

Hi! I was just sideswiped by my manager. I’ve been with this company almost fully remote for a little over two years. I get along great with my manager and peers and my reviews have been great and I was even given an additional salary increase last month. But on Monday a report…

I figured out the red flag from the Interview that I Didn't Notice Before... Please note that during my interview at this current organization, I had COVID for the second time. At the same time, they moved me quickly along the process. I also received immense support from the…

Dreading the upcoming “I quit” convo with my boss, because I like her so much as a person. Advice? hey! after a or of deliberation, I’ve decided to accept a job offer at another company. The opportunity took me by surprise (they came to me), and it’s also a lot more money and…

How to negotiate salary for entry level with a master's degree in technology and Innovation?

My whole team has left in the last few months, leaving me as the sole person working under my department’s director. I am wondering if I am in the position to ask for a promotion for doing a whole team’s work? And if so, what are some ways I can negotiate this?

Unsure about how to receive recent feedback from boss... A few weeks ago, my boss provided me with some real-time feedback post an internal 'meet-and-greet' session with our CEO. To set up the narrative, the organization has conducted a new initiative where twice a month HR leads…

For those that left corporate world to strike out on one's own - what advice do you have? What tools do you use? How do you set price? Also, any pros/cons with being a 'fractional' officer versus a consultant? Looking for insights of those who have walked this path. Thanks!

I’m stuck in a toxic work environment my direct manager is the wife of one of the owners, she has no experience in my specific market but she keeps interfering, she would take my reponse to her on a certain task & share it with her managers & the owners as if it is her answer/…

Does your company have an easy way to apply for Internal Job Postings? Do you feel comfortable applying? What do you like or not like about the process?

My department hired a new employee that makes $25K more than me and has only two years of experience. I was sent his resume during the hiring process so I know his background. I actually suggested hiring him after meeting as although he didn't have a lot of experience, I thought…

Do I have to give a 2 week notice? I work in the accounting profession, and work with a consultant that is current acting CFO at my current position. I have worked in the accounting for over 10 years. Recently, the CFO began giving instructions that seem inconsistent with…

Friend being disciplined for poor performance after a parent died A friend is being treated very poorly by their boss and has been put on a performance review because (understandably) their performance dropped off when their parent was diagnosed with terminal illness and…

Job hunting while pregnant? Wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on looking for a new job while pregnant. I’m 15 weeks and my current job was my covid layoff rebound. I never expected it to be a long term job, just something to get me by until my industry recovered from covid…

Want to leave my current role - less than six months in. I have been in my current role for less than 6 months and it isn't turning out how I expected nor how it was sold to me. I was recruited into this role with the understanding that there were growth opportunities and the…

Hello All - in need of a new job! I'm currently working for a small business that, in my opinion, is a dead end job. There are no benefits offered, no pension and my work life balance is horrible. I was sold a dream (about this job) and decided to take a chance in the middle of a…

Follow Up question? Should i follow up and when? i was reached out to about a potential freelance opportunity. I went on a zoom meeting with the person who contacted me based on a referral and then after I zoomed w the person who would be my day to day contact. it went well. They…

I work in learning and development with DEI across EMEA, for a company that has grown through acquisition, my role is to develop a standard approach across the Region (I joined in January this year). However, my line manager is male, as is the rest of the HR leadership team. They…

A recruiter reached out to me about a position, and when I spoke with the recruiter on the phone, he seemed very excited to put me forth for the position, so I used looked up the company - including who my boss would likely be. The Prospective boss sent me a connection request…

Project Whiplash I am a manager working for an organization that is constantly chasing after new things. The owners of the company, along with senior leadership, often create new areas of focus, which trickle down to new tasks/projects, and we consistently have to divert focus…