Job search, I’ve been actively searching for a remote job (outside the US and Canada) for over a year now, but unfortunately, I haven’t had much success. It's starting to feel overwhelming, and I’m beginning to feel a bit down about the situation. If anyone knows of a headhunter…

You're signed out for the day. You communicate clearly to your team your outlook calendar is up to date and the parameters of which days to book as of you leaving the office. (Aka, Please do not book Monday you may book tuesday-friday) They completely ignore your instructions,…

Ageism and Misogyny from Tech Consultant I have a gig consulting job that's big and exciting, and I have 20+ years in the line of work. However, the client CEO insists I work with a specific Tech Consultant. The Tech piece is huge and very important to the CEO and the CEO and…

Strange Interview Format I recently completed an initial interview with two employees at a company that I was really interested in. I felt the interview went well. We had a good rapport going. Shortly after the call was over, they sent me another meeting request to meet with…

I started a new job in July. This job was not a good fit. (Toxic work environment, micromanagement, lied to about job duties etc.) My question is do I list my current employer on my resume, and how to best answer why are you looking for a new opportunity (since Ive only been at…

Need advice on how to effectively communicate in a meeting I recently started a new job. I have many good insights and am able to often relate them in 1-1 meetings, but in larger audience and in a particular, some meetings with my boss it is difficult for me to step in.…

Feeling betrayed at work I have a friend/coworker I mentored and helped get her promoted. Everyone at work liked her which I thought was great My friend became part of an inner circle that I was a part of, which included my boss. I’m normally not fan of boss/employee friendships…

I posted recently about the importance of LinkedIn and keeping my network up to date, especially after being laid off last week. I then got two interviews and two job offers yesterday (!) - all through my network. I realize what a fortunate position I am in and am thankful, but…

After an interview, how to extend a thank you and connect with an interviewer if everything is arranged through a third-party website? I tried finding an email address for the interviewer by researching his name and company on Google but he recently switched companies so it's not…

I am in a dilemma about my next career step. (Warning: a long post) I have been working in my field for 7 years now and from the beginning I wasn't feeling comfortable in my role. I got traumatised already during the education and was wondering if this profession is really going…

What is the best full time job to enter into as a recent college graduate, who majored in psychology and sociology? I am interested in mental health work and or human resources careers! TIA :)

Have you been asked during a job interview to provide a reference from your present employer? I found it odd that I was asked to do this since I am looking for another job so I can leave my present company and I don’t want my manager to know that yet.

So happy to be at a job that I enjoy fully! At my last job, our manager would text in the group chat at least once a day and we would HAVE to reply or she would call us out personally within a few hours. If we still didn't reply, she would call or text us privately to make us…

My workplace has significantly changed their value system I have been at this job for over 2 years and have seen a progressive downward trend in reliability; customers are cancelling service due to several issues, including price increases and added charges that are not expressed…

What will taking a sabbatical to focus on being mom do to my career long term? I just returned from maternity leave, where I spent the last 6 months with my newborn and toddler as a full-time SAHM. My role, team, company (we were acquired), office, and overall company culture has…

I was recently fired for what my boss perceived as poor performance. My job search brought me to a recruiter who requires a reference from my most recent supervisor. Obviously, that will not be a good reference. Several of the jobs this recruiter has posted could be good…

I have a manager with whom confronted me yesterday for being “way behind” in my work. I feel her expectations are unrealistic due to my being the back up for everyone in the office if they don’t arrive to work. Yesterday was one such day. I attempted to explain how I believe I am…

I am looking for advice on what to do. I have been out of work for 9 months now. I am in full panic mode now. I sit at my computer applying for 6-7 hours a day. I rewrite my resume for almost every position. I have even started applying for positions that pay much lower than I…

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I am the only person in my department with a technical degree in our field - are my coworkers sabotaging my professional development? There is an upcoming conference directly relevant to my degree, and I asked for approval from my supervisor to submit a proposal. One week away…