What is the best way to describe being out of work for 8 years to raise children? I was finishing my degree for the past few years and received my Master's degree this year. I am looking to get back into workforce full-time but I don't know if my time away would cause me to be…

A recruiter reached out to me today about a position with a law firm. In reviewing the job description it says the potential candidate must live independently. Are they trying to determine family obligations? Also, regarding benefits the firm offers a monthly stipend to cover MDV…

What are these companies doing? I am seeing job postings that have been up for a year with established organizations. Several are roles that are a great match to my skill set and experience, but I received a thanks but no thanks. Yes, 9 months later, the roles are still posted on…

I have a second-round interview this afternoon and I'm nervously excited. My concern is that the JD is 5 pages long and I'm having trouble focusing on what's important. Does anyone have any advice. I'd appreciate your ideas!

I left my previous job about a year ago due to company nepotism. It was so bad I had to endure for years and then I took the bold step of resigning. I left as a territory manager. I recently got a job where my position is way below where I was in my previous company. I have been…

I recently took a new job after deciding to leave my previous position last year for personal reasons. The new job feels like a step back in my career but considering the break and the job market it felt I wanted to give it a chance. Has anybody navigated this ego monologue? And…

Shall I start my own business as a fresh graduate? Would like to hear more advice from all of you, thanks! I'm a recent graduate from NTU and I am in my 3rd month as a full-time job hunter in Singapore. I have read lots of women's stories of growth in the Fairygodboss community,…

Need help finding a new job but also the right environment (sorry for the long post) I just recently left a job as an executive assistant at a high school. I was an executive assistant to two departments. I had no training at all and had many many responsibilities. I ended up…

I’m interviewing for a role that I was initially pretty interested in, and know that I’m a good fit for, but during my second interview I realized the work environment and culture don’t sound great. Is it a waste of everyone’s time for me to still do the final interview and see…

I'm looking for a mentor in HR! I am in Upper management and would love to lean on someone with like-minded goals, can provide guidance and advice, and that I can learn from. I currently do not have this at my job since I run the HR team there and do not have a true Upper level…

I have been working for a year at a law firm, i was told i will get nothing less that R6K but since I've started working i was actually getting half of the amount as my salary. There is no contract in place, just verbal agreement. Tried asking for it and i was told that there's…

This is not what I signed up for. How do you leave a job you just recently took? I recently took another job and moved to Missouri for it. The company is a very large, global entity. I did not receive a signing bonus, but they did heavily compensate me for the move. Thus far,…

I am trying to find employment and I know that I am experiencing ageism. I am 69 years old with several years of experience in the real estate and hospitality industries. I have had several interviews and I know that once the company representative has met me, I am being turned…

Client concerned about turnaround time of report Report prepared by multiple departments and delivered to a Client monthly. Client called me about their concern.. I have addressed improvements for turning around the report in my department. The other department has had…

I have an interview with HR this afternoon and I'm not in a good place. I exercised this morning and now reviewing the JD and practicing interview questions. After months of searching for a new role, I feel beaten down and scared to even start this new round. Every time I…

4 HOUR Interview?? I have been scheduled for a third-round interview for a role I am very interested in. I received the confirmation email, and the interview is scheduled for four hours (9am to 1pm)! Never in my entire history of being an HR professional (over 15 years now) have…

Inappropriate questions during an interview I recently started a new recruiting position and noticed that the CEO asks inappropriate questions or makes inappropriate comments during our panel interviews. For example, she followed up with a female candidate and asked for the ages…

Have you faced gender discrimination in the workplace? Tell me more details about it. I'm writing a paper on gender discrimination or prejudice experienced in the workplace. I'm very patient in listening to you complain about your experiences, and your response can effectively…

I am experiencing a very stressful situation and I need advice please. I was working as an independent contractor for a facility for 3.5 years. My work was beyond reproach (I came in for problems above and beyond and received A+ ratings for my work from a state level authority).…

Navigating the Job Search Maze: The Reality of My Journey As a woman with over 20 years of versatile experience spanning project management, sales, account management, new product development, and customer advocacy, I find myself at a crossroads. Lately, I’ve been wondering if my…