How do you make your hiring process more inclusive? I've heard a lot about what companies are doing to help create a more diverse and inclusive culture, but what is your company doing in the hiring process (or should be doing)?

New manager, new negotiation. I've been waiting for a salary bump, but my boss recently left the company, so now I'm back at square one. How do you negotiate your salary with a new manager who doesn't even know you yet (let alone how much you deserve it...)?

Dealing with imposter syndrome at my new job. I was so happy to land this role, but now that I'm done with my first week I feel way in over my head. I think some of it is mental — I'm just really nervous about not being a good fit. Any tips for escaping this negative self-talk…

I'm new to negotiating salary in my job search. I've been hearing so many success stories of people upping their salaries during "The Great Resignation," but every time I'm in an interview and we talk about salary I freeze. Does anyone have any fool-proof phrases they use in…

Let's talk about the job market. Everyone keeps telling me there are "so many jobs" out there right now and that the job market is hot, but I can't seem to get an email back. I'm motivated, I'm qualified, I'm smart. What gives?

If your interview with the Co-founder and they say they're a "work hard, play hard" company, should I run the other way? I want WLB and not be a slave to my work. I didn't inquire more as to what did they mean by that, as it can be "relative". How would I tactfully approach…

To my remote working friends!! Are you balancing your time well? Do you find that you struggle to find balance? I really work hard to be mindful of my time and give my 100%+ but also take time for me. I find that I take more little breaks throughout the day. What are you doing to…

Looking for advice... I've been contacted by a recruiter about a new job. I am happy enough at my current role(IT Generalist). Is it wrong to take an interview if I'm only passively looking?

How do you answer-What have you done during quarantine? This has come up on several interviews. I am a parent. So my initial answer was I had to adjust and help remote school my child. This doesn't land well. I find out immediately if the company is family friendly. So I now say…

What to ask when meeting with company we are merging with. I started a job in July 2021 which has been a pleasant place to work. My previous job, as well as many places I've worked have been toxic. I have wondered what's the catch that this place is nice. Well, last week the…

Looking for some advice on how to build relationships with my new coworkers/managers. I hear it often enough that I need to build relationships with the people I work with. Having just started a new job, I'm unclear how to go about it without having a project or work history to…

Is there any downside or risk to using up all my vacation days that are allotted to me as a FT employee – the vacation days accrue over the year – THEN switching to part time at the same company? (Part time employees get vacation days too, but proportionally fewer according to…

My start-up sounded like a dream job… but during the interview process the founders were not honest with me about how they ran the business. Once I began my new role, I soon discovered that they engaged in business practices that were not aligned with my values. For example a big…

How to get your Employer to answer the question: How many hours a week are expected at minimum, and what does a standard day of a Salary Supervisor looks like for this company? I am in negotiations to accept or deny a position with my employer, whom I’ve worked for, going on 14+…

How do you find the time to start a new business while working? At this point I’m feeling desperate to get my online business up and running but could really use some tips for how to find the time. Between working full time, being a mom and wife, working out, and everything in…

Have you heard of the hidden job market? It's when companies don't post their job openings publicly. So how do you access these jobs? 1. Know what field you want to go into 2. Research firms/companies that do the work 3. Check in regularly with the site to see new postings or…

I have been at my current job for about 6 months. I really enjoy it, but I knew coming into it that I may be overqualified for the position. My manager even thought I was at the level above for a second and was surprised I wasn’t. The promotion process seems pretty structured…

The owner of the company disclosed what I pay out of pocket for the employer sponsored heath insurance. I feel violated.

How many hours are you working each day? each week? Has the pandemic allowed for different demands for salaried employees? I'm looking into a job change and I'm finding that early in the week, people communicate, and I get no correspondence from anyone on Fridays after the mid…

I’ve been looking for a job for over a year. I’m going on a second interview in a few days (after a month of texting and phone calls), they want to hire me and are putting an offer together (originally it was $20k less than past salary but they’re going to present something…