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How to Handle a DUI in Your Job Search
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- December 18, 2008
If you have a misdemeanor, don't lie about it to potential employers.
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Why the Holiday Party Is Not a Party—It’s Work
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- December 11, 2008
Don't be mistaken: Free drinks and a long buffet do not a party make.
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Cutting Salaries in a Recession
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- December 4, 2008
Employers who slash employee pay need to make clear it's a temporary measure or talent will jump ship.
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When a Rejection Holds Promise
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- November 20, 2008
The job you want may not be a fit, but if the bosses like you, stay in touch.
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When Your Job Search Gets No Traction
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- November 13, 2008
After successful phone interviews, you're waiting for a meeting. Here's why the phone doesn't ring.
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5 Things the Election Taught Us About Job Interviews
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- November 6, 2008
If you paid attention to the mistakes, it should improve your own hiring chances.
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When a New Hire Gets the Cold Shoulder
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- October 30, 2008
A former entrepreneur enters the corporate mix at a new job and struggles with coworkers.
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Why a Formal Warning Is No Cue to Act Tough
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- October 23, 2008
An employee who received a formal warning for being late to work wants to know why it matters.
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The First Impression: What's the Big Deal?
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- October 9, 2008
A reader wants to know if job seekers are given too much advice on first impressions.
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When a Coworker Is Never at Work
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- October 2, 2008
Address the real problem—your extra workload—not the absenteeism.
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Performance Appraisals: How to Make Them Easy
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- September 25, 2008
Clear, measurable job objectives early on take away the guesswork later.
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How to Write Performance Appraisals
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- September 18, 2008
You probably dread them—just like this writer—but you can't avoid them. Some tips.
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Why Your Hourly Employees Can Make or Break You
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- September 11, 2008
The thankless hourly employees are on the front lines with customers.
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How a Telecommuting Tax Cut Would Fit Obama and McCain
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- September 4, 2008
It's green enough for the Democrats and business-friendly for the Republicans.
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When to Ignore Your Turnover
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- August 21, 2008
In a small company, look at retention by the person, rather than the percentage.
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5 Rules for Laying Off an Employee
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- August 14, 2008
These are rocky times for payrolls. If you’re a manager, you should know how to let someone go.
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The 10 Questions You Must Ask After You're Fired
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- July 31, 2008
Your head is spinning, but here are some essential things to ask if you've been fired.
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How to Make a Lazy Worker Move, or How to Move On From a Lazy Worker
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- July 24, 2008
An employee wants more money but no more responsibilities. Evil HR Lady has some advice for the boss.
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Become the Right Person for the Job
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- July 17, 2008
These 4 steps will make the job hunt a little less painful.
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How to Face the Aftermath of a Demotion
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- July 10, 2008
An executive assistant is asked to yield her duties to a newcomer. Find a new job, our expert says.
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What a Scathing Exit Review Can Do
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- June 26, 2008
A reader asks: Can an honest but ugly exit review hurt my references? Answer: Yes.
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To Be Humble Is Good Except...
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- June 19, 2008
Self-appraisals are no time for modesty. Your manager needs to know all you've been doing.
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Management School With Miss Arti, Preschool Teacher
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- June 12, 2008
Managers could learn a great deal from watching a preschool teacher at work.
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How to Survive Job Insecurity
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- June 5, 2008
Work hard and keep your eye on the company to survive the civilian labor market.
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You're Not Scaring Me
By Suzanne Lucas -
On Careers
- May 29, 2008
All the fury and foul language in the world won't get a fired employee his or her job back.
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