I'm in the process of changing careers from the healthcare field to IT. I don't know where to begin, I've applied for many of jobs, to get on the job training program. No one wants to hire or train you.

How do you focus on your mental health while working through a pandemic? In honor of World Mental Health Day this Sunday, we're creating space for our community to discuss mental health and work. How do you focus on, support and take care of your mental health while working…

Why do organizations consider an internal worker’s even if the internal guy didn’t perform well in the interview? It’s not the first time but it had happened to me several times not being considered after winning against internal candidates. I performed so well in the interview…

Can anyone recommend a resource to help look over/evaluate an employment contract for an entry-level customer service role in the hospitality industry? The contract has a start date, but no end date; it specifies a daily rate to be paid "once hours are submitted", but no hourly…

Hi, I am tired of working a normal job. Before the pandemic, I started an online t0shirt line, then expanded to all types of clothing. Last year today, I accepted a position in the legal field that was in a practice area I always wanted to work in. I kept working my business on…

I have a preliminary interview on Tuesday via Zoom with the company I work for, it is a higher level position. I really want this job, I know I would be good fit for it. I have trouble answering interview questions and I really need to have some answers prepped. Some questions I…

Undocumented Labor! I get paid salary at work, but we are still required to submit a time sheet. We are only allowed to include 7.5 hours a day on the timesheet, but my colleagues and I work many more hours. Because of this rule, we are not able to capture the hours for late…

How do I handle this potential situation? I am in the process of interviewing to try and leave my current job. I have been called back for round 2 for both interviews of jobs I would like, but job 2 is the one I want over job 1. My fear is that job 1 will come back with an offer…

I'm trying to re-enter the job force after a 5-year break. 1-year traveling and 4 years teaching English outside of the US in a foreign country. I'm feeling discouraged with the job hunt. Any advice on setting realistic expectations for re-entering the job force or strategies…

Hey everyone!! I am recent graduate with almost to none experience in the field I studied. I have applied to almost all of the job adverts I seen that are entry-level positions and haven't gotten back much (almost none) response. I would like just like to know how did everyone…

I feel so stuck!!! I have been in my position for 6 years, have earned a MBA, and I have had no luck in securing a better paying position. I have applied both internally and externally with no luck. I have reached out to my manager and others for feedback with no luck. I know…

Last week I resigned. Escaped a bad situation. Managers were involved in enabling a coworker jerk. I did mention their breach of contract for not maintaining a safe working environment and who was involved and what was said. Most of this was old ground that I had covered with…

Hello! I was presented with a job opportunity today that has me thrown for a loop. It is outside of my normal comfort zone and a position with a bit of power and exposure to the entire company, executive committee and direct board interaction. My mind is in a spin and I need some…

Likelihood of references checked and no offer? A reference contacted me today to tell me they received a call from a company I've had a final interview with. This is my first time applying to roles in about 5 years, and the environment and climate is different now. Can a hiring…

My role is in marketing and fully remote as is the rest of the company. The majority of employees are located on the West Coast and I am East Coast. There is a specific meeting every week for Account Managers, Sales Team and my manager from Marketing. It's typically supposed to…

Hello seekers! I'm hoping for advice on how to break into the tech industry.... I'm a sales professional with about 17 years in the publishing industry (some digital marketing and web design in those earlier years of my experience). Currently, I'm an account manager handling both…

How to change careers successfully... I've been stuck working 8 to 5 Admin Assistant jobs for several years now. I feel extremely unfulfilled and bored with the role. My managers are happy with my work but I've grown to hate it. When I spoke to my manager about what I really want…

Green flag or Red flag? I applied for a role the second week of September. In the "thank you for your application" email, they included an outline of the hiring process and what to expect. It stated phases are a week apart and there are 3 interviews. A week later, I get a…

Looking to add value to my team and clear my path for additional responsibilities / promotion. What would you bring to the conversation with your leadership team in terms of ideas? I am thinking taking reporting off my manager's plate, serving as a mentor to new hires and…

What it means if you take over a supervisor role through promotion. Upon assumption of the role you are told on day one your only job is to fire everyone that is your direct report and replace them. Also that the whole team should of been fired twice but was not. You are told to…