Hello @fairygodboss and members, I keep seeing job fairs for tech positions, which is wonderful. However, there is always the caveat stated that one should only apply if they have at least 2 years experience. Are there NOT any entry level positions for those who may have just…

Looking for tips/recommendations - changing careers from mechanical engineering to computer science I've been working in the mechanical engineering industry for about 6 years (at companies and in research) and I've decided to switch to computer science. I have quite a few reasons…

Sharing some GOOD news I've been searching for a new job for several months after being laid off late last year. While I was in the midst of my job search, my husband was in jeopardy of losing his job. This was causing both of us major stress since I was out of work and he was…

What are your thoughts about this message from a company wrt a position applied 2 months ago? ”We have had an extraordinary number of applicants apply for the role and due to staff shortages this has caused a delay in processing them. To reduce the number of applicants we have…

One of my friends is having trouble with a co-worker & isn't sure how to navigate it. My friend can be very direct, to the point of bluntness. She knows this about herself and does work to offset this, but some people, especially 1 co worker in particular, have called her out on…

Looking for advice on how to ask for a raise when I can't find solid data in the market to make my case. I'm in a position that requires me to wear many hats and my title does not entirely reflect all that I do. I am the office manager for an office of about 50 people which is…

I just got fired today after almost a year of working for a narcissistic hypocritical boss with no notice. I have been tortured and miserable there for so long, im honestly relieved and happy! Probably a moot point, but can I negotiate for any type of severance since there was no…

What's frustrating you the most about job applications right now? I recently read that ghosting has been one of the biggest frustrations for job seekers right now. Does that hold true for you?

Looking for some encouragement today. I had my heart set on a particular company and was told I was moving forward to next rounds. Days later I was informed that now I'm not. I will say that my first interview did give me pause. The recruiter was rushed and curt in her answers…

Have I forgotten how to socialize? I started a new job and will have my first day back in the office soon. I’m feeling a bit anxious. I haven’t been in an office setting since Covid started. Some of the anxiety is traveling on densely packed public transport, some is Covid safety…

The phrase "multi-task" is really wearing thin these days, I think. Someone here has even mentioned that it's code for overworked (and underpaid?). I'm thinking there is no such thing as being able to multi-task, as it runs the risk of substandard performance, lack of focus and…

I work in a very toxic culture organization. It's been 5 years and I'm trying desperately to get out. I've tried to change things at my level, but toxicity is coming from the executive team and their insecurities and relationships. Until I land something new, what do you suggest?

My Boss is really laissez-faire in her management style which suits me nicely, but younger members of the team just take advantage and skive. I started a new role within a company just before the pandemic. I am tasked with looking after clients and undertaking policy work in two…

My director is a nightmare. Send Help. Let me start this with yes, my director is a woman. I've been with my company for 3 years now, 2 years previously I was an IC and just over a year ago I was picked and promoted onto another team under the same VP to manage a team of 5. I got…

Hello ladies! I have been with my company for several years now in a couple different roles. I am ready to take the next step in my career and wanted some advice. My goal is to become a VP of Sales leading a large salesforce. I have 2 years of full cycle sales experience…

Anyone non-exempt but your boss said he wouldn’t pay overtime and the company didn’t know till your boss fired you afraid you would say something?

I am leaving a job after 3 months as the writing is on the wall of the outcome. If I leave it off my resume I will have a 5 month gap. Should i leave it on the resume or remove it?

Does anyone know of any sincere people who are committed to helping Career EA’s in finding full time work? I have a long tenure working in Financial Firms as an EA, working for Major Institutions and getting nowhere with recruiters, or applying on my own to companies directly.…

I lowballed my minimum amount in the first interview. I have a second interview with them next week and am very certain they will offer me the position. They seem like a good company, and very well may give me more than the amount I gave them; if not, how should I go about…

My supervisor is retiring and I would like to be considered for her role. There are only two of us in the department now. How do I make the organization aware that I would like to pursue this opportunity?