Hi all. Happy to join FairyGodBoss. I recently graduated from Dublin city university with my master's in Human Resource Management and I have over all 3 year old work experience as HR Manager. I'm looking for a job that suits my qualifications that matches my experience. Do let…

Need motivation and advice on next steps I have been employed at an MNC for 7 years now. I started with a newly created role and did very well in the position, since then I have moved three roles, each a newly defined role and have been doing well, marked as a high potential…

I’m at a loss, last year I single handed saved a major project, the guy running it screwed up, made it live, then went on holiday for 3 weeks, production systems went down that evening, he’d spent almost 2 years on this, I had to roll everything back and start again, for the next…

9 weeks pregnant and just started at Google I received the job offer and found out I was pregnant on the same day. Google is my dream company but I’ve also been trying to get pregnant for 5 years. Finally it happened. I haven’t told my manager yet because it’s still early and…

How about being a freelance copywriter? Go to awai.com. They have a ton of different courses. There a bunch of different types of opportunities in this field. And, you work at home on your own schedule!

Company employing two candidates for the same position: Red Flag? I have secured a role but the company is hiring two people for the same role. I am concerned that they are bringing us both on to test us and then after probation will select the better candidate. As I am unhappy…

Working with a "friend group" of managers and employees, and you're not part of the group I've been with my organization for a few years and I've come to realize that I'm working for a manager who is friends with the majority of his employees. But he's not friends with me as I…

Job offer After 7 long months of looking for a job, over 1000 resumes sent, only 4 interviews, I finally received a job offer. I worked in my field as a manager and the position is that of an individual contributor. The pay cut is quite substantial; however, with smart budgeting,…

Awkward I have been in my current role for about a year. Recently, there was some restructuring, and I have been fortunate enough to be added to the cabinet. I am the only person of my title level to have been extended an invite, everyone else holds more senior positions than I…

I have been searching for a job since May, and am starting to get very weary. I have tried many things and have not even gotten an interview. I was a teacher and educator for many years and have been trying to figure out what the next move is. I looked mainly in Customer Success…

I am burnt out with contract work. Since July I have been interviewing for permanent employment. It is extremely hard in this market. I have 10 years of consultancy experience as a Branding Marketer and Communications Lead with a client roster including organizations, schools,…

Interview Fatigue I was laid off and am job hunting for the first time in six years. I am amazed at how much things have changed. I have been lucky enough to land interviews..but so far, that is it! No job offers yet. I have been interviewing since July. It seems to be the norm…

I want to do a career change. In HS and college, I made straight A's in Journalism and English. Are there any entry type positions for those of us that are gifted writers? If so, can anyone point me in the right direction on where a good start would be?

I am hoping to apply for a higher paying position within my work unit in a state health department. The position calls for very specific qualifications that my resume and application must clearly demonstrate in order to even qualify for an interview. My question for this group:…

I have a dilemma that I need some feedback on. I am a legal professional working at a small specialty firm. This is the second firm I have been at with this particular specialty, seven (7) years at this firm and eight (8) years at the prior firm. 15 years total experience in the…

I accepted an offer and prepared to move for the position. Right before I was leaving, the position was closed out and relisted for a lower-level title and substantial cut in salary. I'm shocked that I didn't even receive a courtesy email that the job was closed out and relisted…

Hi all - This is my first post here! I'm looking for some advice on how to approach a full time long-term contract position that's been offered to me in high tech. First I've never been a contractor therefore need some insights on what I could negotiate because currently the base…

Is a recruiter applying without my knowledge? Today, I got a rejection from a job that I 100% did not apply to. Normally, I would think I may have just forgotten, but this job was in my 'old' line of work (editorial) and I now work in tech. When I looked up the job posting, I saw…

I want to start a new career in my 50's and I am not sure what it is I want to do. I do know, I would like to make more money than I am. I went to college for english journalism /teaching BA, with a communications and science AA. I taught, I do not anymore. I am working in test…

Good Morning! I’m at a point in my nonprofit career where I’d like to start applying for Executive Director roles. Any advice on how to connect with nonprofits in a broader way? I’m really well connected in the animal welfare arena but am looking to make a change away from that…