Are we still supposed to add pictures to our CV? Recently, I had my first day of work. Not my first ever day, but my first day at my newest job. I had forgotten the feeling. Like the first day of school, being the new kid means you know no one. It is like entering …
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21-year-old granddaughter confronts 74-year-old grandfather after finding out he applied for jobs in her name: ‘I have no clue what information he gave these companies’
When should you say ‘no’ to someone who is offering you help? Growing up, you see how adults manage their lives, and you can’t help but think, «I can do it better». People might tell you that getting a job is hard, or that buying a house is almost impossible, but some hopeful part of …
Seguir leyendo 21-year-old granddaughter confronts 74-year-old grandfather after finding out he applied for jobs in her name: ‘I have no clue what information he gave these companies’
‘Why should we hire you?’: 23 Job interview memes for candidates turning nervous answers into professional confidence
If the whole hiring process wasn’t stressful enough, now you also have to pass the AI filter to actually get a real job interview. It’s always good to prepare for interviews as if you were studying for an exam. Take the time to read about the company, go through the job description again, and anticipate …
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‘HR loves my resume… Then I received an email’: Company rejects application because they worked at their sister company
The hiring manager was all but ready to hire this applicant, then something trivial changed everything. The hiring process can be extremely frustrating. You put so much into an application only for it to be promptly ignored. There are so many people looking for a job, and not enough worthwhile jobs to go around. So …
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Employer forces candidate to complete bizarre intelligence tests for management position: ‘At this point the job market has become a joke’
Should you have to complete a brainteaser in order to get a job? It’s understandable that a potential employer might want to know how your brain works. It’s part of why they want to hire you. They want to know what knocks around your noggin and how. They want to know how you might solve …
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Boss cuts employee’s salary by $50K to be more aligned with industry standards: ‘What is wrong with companies?’
He needs to get out of there as soon as he can. It can be hard to know when you’re underpaid. A lot of people claim to be underpaid, even when their salary is pretty standard for their industry and experience level. Most employees don’t have access to their company’s books, so they have no …
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Job applicant ends Zoom call after recruiter calls their salary expectations ‘cute’: ‘We expect 50-hour weeks, but the base rate is non-negotiable’
Nobody wants to feel condescended to. It’s a basic human want. We’re all adults who have worked hard to be here, and we don’t deserve to feel like people don’t take that seriously. We all deserve a fundamental level of respect from everyone we deal with, especially in job interview settings. It doesn’t matter if …
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Job-hopper claims that 3 months isn’t a short amount of time to stay at a job: ‘Why should staying for 3 months be a bad thing?’
That’s barely enough time to get the hang of the job! When you’re young, it’s very common to have stints of a couple of months on your resume. You’re probably not going to get rejected from working the front desk at your college’s gym because you only stayed at your previous job at Panda Express …
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Recent grad with a 4.0 in computer science sends in thousands of job applications to no avail, facing a harsh job market
The job market is tough, even for those with impressive degrees. Where does that leave all the recent grads who are making their first real foray into the world of employment? Should we all lower our expectations? The promise of college is not just that it is an excellent time for personal growth, expanding your …
Seguir leyendo Recent grad with a 4.0 in computer science sends in thousands of job applications to no avail, facing a harsh job market
Company replaces kind, respectful manager with a micromanaging AI-obsessed manager: ‘I was planning to be at this company long term, but I’m already looking for new work.’
He’s doing the exact same job as he was before, and having a whole different experience. A good manager can turn a mediocre job into a great job. If you have someone in your corner helping you succeed without breathing down your neck, it’s a very powerful thing.