How do you avoid getting interview burnout? I'm in the process of job applications (the startup I was working for didn't get funding, so I've got a month to find a new job before my salary runs out...) and I've been lucky enough to land a few initial interviews. While I used to…

Managers and leaders: can you share a time that you made a mistake, and owned up to it? How did you remedy your mistake with your team?

New Year's Resolutions Do you make new year's resolutions? If so, what's your resolution this year and how are you looking to accomplish it? If new year's resolutions aren't for you, do you have a goal you are currently working towards or an affirmation for the year? I am looking…

Insisting on on-site work for a job that can be done remotely. Is this a red flag?

Surprised to find out I'm applying for too junior of roles. I realized that I was shortchanging myself while job search. If I was making that mistake, maybe others are as well. I have 10+ years of experience with an eclectic background in different industries as well as from…

I have interviewed (video) for a job I really want. I thanked the two interviewers via email immediately (mid-December). They responded quickly saying they enjoyed the conversation, are at the beginning of the process, and will be in touch. Does it seem unprofessional to follow…

I want to get into a more professional field. I currently work crazy hours and I am left feeling absolutely drained. Winters and a long drive mean it takes three hours to get ready before I even need to be clocked in and ready for work. I wouldn't mind if I didn't have lively…

I signed up to do a very short contract role with a company. It is supposed to be only 5 weeks, made to support while they are looking to backfill the role permanently. However I just received an offer for a position that wants me to start within 2 weeks, which is 3 weeks into my…

Job Search Tips and Lessons I've learned a lot about job searching the past 6 years from FGB, hiring managers I've met, and organizations in my industry. Here's 5 lessons I've learned: 1.Keywords are your best friend. Look at the job posting to see what keywords are used in the…

I have been doing good work and a senior person has noticed and encouraged me to ask for more and opened up some informal opportunities. Before I could ask for a promotion/raise, my manager began providing me with incredibly unfair and negative feedback and made it clear even…

How does everyone make friends at work when you feel like you don't belong?I'm an older employee who works with people a lot younger than myself. I feel like it has been hard to relate to conversations and ice breakers because our lives are so different. How do you bridge that…

Should I wait for my background check to clear before putting in my resignation? I was offered a new job verbally and started the background check process. I will not be able to sign the contract until my check is complete, so should I wait to put in my resignation, or am I just…

Welcome, Liz! She wants to create using interactive Educational and Coaching programs to help women break past their barriers and the external negative voices to achieve their goals.

I have a question. Is it common for workplaces to let a lot of people go after the winter holidays? This has happened to me twice and to some of my friends and coworkers. It seems like the new year is a common time for lay-offs.

Happy New Year FGB's and welcome to 2022! Are you a GenX woman contemplating your next move? Discriminating based on age is rampant and still considered okay in many workplaces. You are not "too old". Don't allow others to define you or what you can or cannot learn. Continue to…

To all managers and leaders: What are your tips for supporting team members who are returning to work from an illness? A person I supervise had COVID and was out for the full 10 days, and returning seems to be a struggle for them. I want to support them the best I can, but I've…

Offered my dream job by a company that furloughed but hired back employees during the pandemic. If you were offered your dream job but had to move during the pandemic would you do it? I need to make a decision soon and during any other time, I would move in a heart beat. My worry…

I am at a (good) crossroads in my career. I just started a new associate developer job mid-November of 2021 at company A and like it a lot so far. The people are supportive, smart and most importantly - kind! This company has over 1.5k employees, publicly-traded, and has left a…

Buzzwords for today's resumes... I am posting because I thought it would be a good idea to share some general buzzwords or good words that may be appropriate to add to today's resumes. It could be a running list that we can all refer to. Does anyone have anything that really…

Job searching when pregnant I have been wanting to change jobs for a couple months and a recent change in leadership is making me want to start looking even more. However, being pregnant concerns me in moving forward with the job search -- concerns about changing a job in this…