Subscribe to this tag Should Extra Duties Equal More Pay?
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - May 11, 2009
When your employer asks you to take on an additional role, additional money may not be included.
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What It's Like to Make a Job Offer
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - May 4, 2009
A look behind the curtain at the hiring process.
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Why You Didn't Get Hired
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - April 27, 2009
A hiring manager details several common reasons that a job candidate doesn't get the job.
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What Makes a Hiring Manager Fall in Love?
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Alison Green
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On Careers - April 20, 2009
Some tips on being the job candidate of choice.
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The Right Time to Resign
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - April 13, 2009
A reader asks about jumping ship at an inconvenient time.
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Can You Appeal a Job Rejection?
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - April 6, 2009
When a hiring manager turns you down, you may be tempted to appeal their decision. Be careful.
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Long-Windedness: A Job Interview Killer
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - March 30, 2009
When you fail to be concise, your interviewer perceives deeper performance problems.
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How to Disagree With Your Boss
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Alison Green
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On Careers - March 23, 2009
Some advice on articulating your opinion and handling the aftermath.
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4 Reasons to Beware the Too-Nice Manager
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - March 16, 2009
Four problems you can expect from a manager who's controlled by her desire to be nice.
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Objectives: Leave Them Off Your Resume
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - March 9, 2009
This hiring manager says objective statements hurt a candidate's chances much of the time.
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7 Things to Leave Off Your Resume
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - March 2, 2009
Take it from a hiring manager, resumes can be notable for what they are missing.
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Should You Switch Jobs in a Recession?
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - February 23, 2009
Weighing the pros and cons of job-hopping
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When Your Coworker is Fired
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - February 9, 2009
How to handle the aftermath and implications of a coworker's firing.
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How to Juggle a Job Offer When You're Waiting for Another
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - February 2, 2009
A job offer is a great thing, unless it comes while you're waiting for the one you really want.
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How to Handle a Boss Who Yells
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - January 27, 2009
Some advice on coping with the emotional manager.
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How to Fire Someone
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - January 19, 2009
If you're serious about building a high-performing staff, you must be willing to fire people.
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The 8 Best Ways to Mentor Someone
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - January 12, 2009
How to help someone with terrific potential develop professionally
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When You Can't Give a Positive Reference
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Alison Green
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On Careers - January 5, 2009
Sometimes managers must give references for employees they can't endorse.
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5 Small Things That Annoy Interviewers
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - December 29, 2008
Showing up really early for an interview isn't a deal breaker, but it sure is annoying.
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How a Cover Letter Can Make the Difference
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - December 15, 2008
Taking the time to personalize the cover letter will put you on the top of the pile.
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6 Ways Managers Mess Up Performance Evaluations
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Alison Green
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On Careers - December 1, 2008
Managers can dread these as much as their employees.
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Why Poor Performers Don't Get Fired
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - November 24, 2008
Alison Green looks at four reasons managers shy away from cutting poor performers.
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Letters of Recommendation Are Worthless
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - November 17, 2008
When job-seekers send recommendation letters, they can appear naive or silly.
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Why Companies Don't Respond to Job Seekers
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - November 10, 2008
Sometimes, after an arduous interview, you wait and wait, and you never hear anything.
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How to Apply for Multiple Jobs at One Company
By
Alison Green
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On Careers - November 3, 2008
If your application looks scattershot, then you need to explain your broad career interests.
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