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Where should I say that I need sponsorship? I want to emigrate from my country to U.S., Canada, UK or Australia. Living in EU, move to UK isn't a problem legally talking, but I can't say the same about the others countries. Basically, you can't move there unless you be sponsored. Should I say in the cover letter tha...	I would recommend putting your citizenship in your resume or cover letter, as that will prevent companies that are truly not interested from sponsoring you, and give a heads up to companies that would be willing.
Best approach to dealing with pranks My coworkers are constantly playing pranks on each other. I don't really want to be a part of it. What is the best way to approach others about it without being alienated and being seen as the outlier? <Q> I have the same situation. <S> I find that if I don't play pranks then I don'...	If I keep a good balance of amused but not involved, when other people play pranks, I don't seem like the outlier. Talk to your coworkers about it. Tell them it is negatively impacting your ability to do your job. I'd continue to be amused by the jokes but aloof.
Is it improper to use Powerpoint to ask questions? When inheriting a pre-existing project/task, what's the best way to conduct a meeting in which the primary purpose is for the meeting lead to be more informed, as opposed to the other members? I'm looking to run a meeting to gain answers to several loose threads on a ...	It can be overkill of course, but if your meeting is mostly/significantly a Q&A session, your powerpoint should be a tool to guide the discussion, questions included. Have an agenda prepared in advance.
Is it appropriate to make notes when being interviewed? In the past when I've been interviewed, I often find myself trying to make 'mental notes' about potential questions or things I should mention. I usually bring two copies of my CV with me, but would it be appropriate to have a small notebook (like a moleskin) and...	It is definitely not a problem, and I would probably even make a point of saying that you have some questions listed and would like to make some notes
My new boss was junior to me, what do I do? Recently I was in competition for a promotion to manager which I did not get. The promotion went to someone with less experience than I have and someone who, I believe, is less qualified than I am and who got the promotion by playing politics which I refused to do because I b...	I think you could have a meeting with your manager to find out what you should improve to maximise your chances for the next promotion. Anything you could say now is likely to look like sour grapes, which is going to work against you. Congratulate them, and give them the respect that the position deserves(even if you d...
Is it unprofessional to leave Post-it notes on somebody's monitor? Is it unprofessional to leave Post-it notes on the monitor of people who you need to get ahold of at work? In my specific situation: My coworker is extremely busy They spend most of their workday in meetings, not at their desk I need to discuss an ...	Some people are just hard to find (valuable resource in the company :-)), leaving them some kind of a message would allow them to prioritize the things they need to do in between meetings, or even tell you someone else can help. I don't mind a non-adhesive note on my keyboard but some people do. I don't leave them for ...
Why would an employer seek candidates by an employment agency that sends out job advertisements describing requirements, but not the employer? I'm a PhD student in my final year. Regularly, I get spam advertising bogus journals, unknown conferences, or sites that want to list my CV. Recently I received an e-mail from...	Often times a recruiting firm has access to job openings that employers don't post anywhere else.
Are there potential consequences of letting your employer know about your personal projects? Yesterday, while talking with my boss, I mentioned I am working on a personal project in my free time at home. A senior was sitting nearby and he advised me not to tell the boss such things. What consequences could there be?...	In my company if an employee is caught freelancing, he might be fired. Rules about doing you own projects: Never do any of it at work. You could get yourself a bad reputation if you break any of the rules below.
Should I include a copyright notice on job application submissions? A job for which I am applying has, as part of the application / interview process, a test which requests real source code. Should I include a copyright notice on this code? I'm guessing the practice would be similar to portfolios for art folks, but ...	If the code is property of a third party company but you are submitting it as an example of the type of work that you do then including the third party copyright is appropriate so that you can indicate that the code is not owned by you and that you do not have permission to grant licence to use it. It certainly wouldn'...
How should I handle same name email mix-ups? I recently started working with a large company where someone shares the same first and last name as myself. I have been receiving a lot of technical emails that should be addressed to the other individual. What is the best way to handle this? Should I reply to them and CC...	Whenever I receive an email in error (that doesn't appear to be spam or junk), I send a polite response to the sender letting them know about the confusing situation, and asking them if they had meant to send it to the other guy (and including his correct email address).
What is the origin of "Junior" and "Senior" terms to refer to positions? When looking at companies' job offers, it is common to see junior and senior positions which are clearly distinguished in their offers, each one with its respective requirements. In several cases the main difference is the number of years of profe...	The idea is to differentiate those new from those that have developed proficiencies so that those new to the field could be seen as Freshmen or Freshers depending on one's cultural reference.
Is it okay to withhold previous salary information during the interview process? So here's the situation. I have a friend who is applying for a job as a Business Analyst. He has been working as a Business Analyst for another company for a year, but wants to move. However, his salary at the previous employer is much ...	I think the best solution (if possible) would be to share his previous salary information with the caveat that the main reason he is moving away from his other company was lack of compensation. It's ok to not divulge it, but as others have said, if asked directly, refusing to answer can count against you.
Is it unprofessional to attempt to negotiate for less than two weeks when announcing resignation? When announcing resignation, is it unprofessional for me to ask my boss if it would cause an inconvenience for me to work only another 5 to 8 days instead of a full two weeks? I am able to work for two more full weeks if m...	If your situation is, as you say, such that there's unlikely to be any need for a lengthy handover, and if you don't have a lot of work in progress that they'll want you to finish before you leave, then they might actually be glad to have you leave a little earlier If the transfer is within the same company, then offer...
Convincing a technically inexperienced boss to not interfere? My boss does a few things very well, such as keeping her team happy. Unfortunately, she is not quite as strong with the technical skills relating to the technologies we work with. Her inexperience in these matters quite often interferes with our ability to...	A good manager doesn't need to know the technical details to do the job, he/she just needs to be able to see that the details are carried out in the best way possible. If you treat your boss as if she or he is stupid, I can guarantee that person won't be giving her/his decision-making power to you. Ask questions and ge...
Requesting a dress code change that is up to my manager's discretion When I started working for my current company, they permitted a dress code consisting of either jeans or khakis and a polo shirt. About a year ago, something unrelated happened in which the CEO was pissed off and he decided to punish everyone for the ...	Thus, you could say, "I have some concerns about following the dress code and would like to discuss this with you privately," or something similar where the point is to note that the dress code is the topic, you want this done privately and avoid getting too specific. This depends on your relationship with your manager...
What are the benefits of Receiving an MBA when I already have a Masters in my current field? I already have a masters degree in Computer Science. I am currently working in the IT industry as a Software Engineer, but I want to move towards management. so how would an MBA help me advance my career towards management? <Q...	The MBA will teach you about the financial and business things you need to know to move up the management chain.
How to deal with "unresponsive" colleagues? I routinely have to deal with a situation when some of my colleagues do not reply to my chat messages or emails. I can't just ignore them, because I get tasks from them and occasionally need to consult with them. How should I deal with this situation? <Q> Some people think ...	If they try to avoid answering, explain you need the answer immediately becasue you can't make any progress until the issue is resolved and then stand there until they help you. Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.
Is it acceptable to add a small clause when negotiating a contract to work for a large company? My idea is I want to add a clause called "Skill development" where I am allotted a small(3/40) amount of hours per week working on projects of my choosing. The idea is working on these projects will actually increase my val...	Go work for Google and you won't have to worry about it because they already do this.
How should I address an email application if I don't have the last name of the receiver? I'm sending an application to a freelance software developer by email. My goal is to work for free in my spare time (not quite an internship, but basically an internship). I have a completed, and appropriate, resume, however I'm st...	Another option in your case, since you have a first name with unambiguous gender, is "Dear Sir", though in my experience that's better suited to executives, business people, and seniors; most software developers I know would find that unusual and overly formal, especially if they're young. For me a name would suffice.
Is it worth redoing a very long resume after I've already gotten an interview? I submitted my 9 page resume (I have 15 yrs exp) to Amazon.com, and have been scheduled for my 1st phone screen with them. I've been wanting to convert my resume into 2 pages, however since I already got my foot in the door I feel like I sh...	Having said that, if you only have a limited amount of time, and if you still have lots of preparation for the interview then you might just want to do a quick summary for the 9 page interview instead, because it can take a lot of time to compress all that information (remember it is not necessary easier to write less)...
I currently have a job, but I'm sending a resume for a job opening. Should I add my current boss as a reference? I've been currently employed for 9 months as a developer in a company with an excellent working environment, and I really mean it. I have no pressure on my shoulders, and an excellent relationship with my bo...	If you're not happy about your pay then you should talk to your employer about it. It's courteous to ask someone before putting them down as a reference.
How do I bring up relocation/resignation? I will be moving away in about 5-6 months time because my significant other has an opportunity in another location. I have done quite well at my current firm. I came in as an intern then was brought in full time and was promoted in less than 1 year's time to a senior. I like ...	If you are, then yes - find a good, private time to have a discussion with your manager, and say "It's difficult for me to bring this up because I enjoy working here so much, but I'll be leaving in a few months, and here is why..."
Should I include the name but not the phone number of a personal reference on my resumé? When I am applying for jobs, I usually send out my resumé to a lot of companies (about 10 or more). I always have personal references on my resumé. That being said, I don’t want each and every recruiter to call and hassle this refe...	Some write "References available on request" on their resumes, and I think it's an acceptable practice.
How to decline an already accepted offer, professionally and politely, if I want to accept counteroffer from current employer? I am working for Indian outsourcing organization for 5 years. I got frustrated with the recent situations faced with the management and also not happy with the assignments that I got. Hence, I ...	Be honest and open about how you felt when you accepted their offer, why you wanted to leave your current employer, and what happened to change your mind and then reject their offer.
How to get an internship, or something like one, long after college Some particulars, to be followed by a generalized, yet specific question: I got my BA (in English) 6 years ago. I had been an occasional programming dabbler since 1995-ish (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, mostly). After a couple of years of dissatisfying corpora...	You might also try to contribute to an open-source project as a way to add to your reputation, and to give you opportunities to network with people who might have job leads. It's still possible to get an entry-level position without a Computer Science related degree, at least in my part of the world.
How important is a LinkedIn profile? Many of my friends have a LinkedIn profile and they claim that it is quite useful for making industry connections, but I am not sure how these connections work. Will they be able to replace the need to apply specifically to a company? Are people flocking to LinkedIn just because it...	So in short: not having a LinkedIn profile isn't a red flag unless social media are a key element of your work, but it's better to create a simple profile to avoid looking out of touch with modern workplace trends.
Did I Make a mistake by sharing my salary to my future employer? I am planning to leave my current job and therefore I have interviewed with a company a couple of days back. At the end of the day of my interview, during a discussion with the HR of the company, I unexpectedly answered her question about my current salar...	Once you receive an offer, or once you are asked what salary you are seeking, that's when the real negotiations can begin. There's a chance you might get away with a lie, but there's also a good chance that you will be caught (eventually if not immediately). You never owe details that you hold personally. Use this as y...
Major differences between direct hire and contract to hire? I have been getting a lot of recruiters calling me since I went on the job market and many of them have been pointing me towards contract to hire positions. Each recruiter assures me that if I get the contract then future employment is "pretty much set in sto...	First, you may get no benefits or reduced benefits. Contract to hire has several risk factors involved.
How to handle awkward relationship romance in a team? My team has an awkward situation. Two of the team have been caught in various stages of undress in the stairwell and they disappear regularly. Job performance has taken a hit and both parties have assumed a cavalier attitude to the impact that it's making on the res...	If it is affecting your job (not just your attitude about the job), then go to the boss. The general approach is to take the pair aside and ask them to stop the specifically inappropriate behavior. Just make sure you're doing good work.
When interviewing, is it prudent to tell the hiring manager that you're a parent and your spouse works full-time? These days, many households include two parents who both work full-time. These parents face many challenges while balancing work and child-care responsibilities. But this situation also presents a challen...	In my opinion, this isn't the kind of information you want to disclose. Your personal life circumstances are not the business of the hiring panel unless you choose to ask for some type of special treatment.
Quitting job in order to prepare for my career move OK, so I have been in the tech industry in the Silicon Valley in the US for over 6 years. I want to move into a different kind of roles which requires some skills and knowledge that I currently do not have/use in my current job. My current job is fairly demanding and ...	If you can't learn what you need for your career change while working at your current job, perhaps you can't learn within your next job (or, so the thinking goes).
My ex-employer wants me back. How should I evaluate? My previous employer recently reached out to explore possibility of getting me back on board. I worked with them for 6+ years before moving on three years ago, basically to check out grass on the other side. I would consider my previous stint with them successful a...	Regarding your resume, returning can be a positive, but ONLY if there is a sincere reason and some evidence of growth. In my personal experience, most folks who go back to a former employer end up leaving again within a few years. If you accept the position I would do my best to keep my expectations low.
Should an email group include the manager? We have an "email group" set up for our department whose intended purpose is to provide a way to share information that everyone should know. However, because the manager is included on the list, it is rarely used. The reason is that people are afraid that the information ma...	I think the manager should be included if he/she feels there's information he needs to know.
How can I work with a client who gives ambiguous directions but refuses to clarify--and is just more adamant that I follow his instructions? I'm working on an assignment that my client thinks should have taken me twenty minutes... for one day and counting. He gave me ambiguous instructions, and when I said, "What do y...	Cause your client to express himself better, in a structured, concise manner
Is it a good idea to use a group exercise for potential new hires to see how they will work together? Not entirely certain this is the right place to ask this however looking through StackExchange I couldn't find an alternative. In a couple of days I will be running through 10 developer interviews for a remote site. ...	A group exercise is okay, but if you want something that is going to mimic what they actually be doing once hired , and how they perform once hired, then the group exercise should reflect that. Following your normal interview process initially, and also bringing this up in the interview will help to ensure only appropr...
Should I inform my manager that a colleague is looking for another job if I was told that in confidence? I'm in a situation in which a colleague informed me that he/she was looking for a new job and has a couple of good prospects. I am concerned for the team if this person leaves and I'd like to give my boss a heads-up...	From experience, my recommendation is that you do not tell your boss. Aside from the matter of personal integrity, there is also the whole idea that you are trying to work above your level.
How can I un-burn a bridge? I worked in a company more than 2 years ago which I still want to work, after this time. But when I left I did not leave under the best terms. Now when I tried to come back the HR told me that I from technical point of view I'm ok, these past difficulties mean I did not get rehired. How ca...	So my point is, if you had done good work there earlier, but made a bad impression only when you were leaving, you can ask them to consider your earlier work.
Leaving a contract-to-hire position that I just started I've recently started working a contract-to-hire position that is turning out to be not so hot. I have been speaking with a potential employer that I am very excited about, and I think they are going to make me an offer soon. Once I am offered this new position, ...	Once offered the other position, explain your situation to your current employer. I can think of very few situations where you shouldn't give notice and this is not one of them.
Potential risks of rescinding verbal acceptance to apply for a different position with the same company I applied to two CO-OP positions at the same company and I have already been interviewed for the first position. A few days later I received an offer but I realized that this is does not align with what I would like...	Once you changed your mind on a verbal acceptance from me, I'd make sure you were never invited back to my company.
Is it ethical for a future employer to insist on knowing my other employment opportunities? A future employer insists on knowing what other opportunities I am considering. Is this an ethical practice? Am I obliged to tell them? <Q> You're not obliged to tell them. <S> Of course, they're not obliged to offer you a job...	If you don't want to tell them, simply say you'd rather not say. They might also do this to gauge why you haven't had a job yet It's neither unprofessional nor unethical for them to ask. You'll need to determine how badly they want the information and how strongly you feel about not divulging it to figure out whether i...
Doing a presentation to look more professional I don't know if this is the best place to ask this question, but I couldn't find another stackexchange site to ask it. I am a computer engineering student that doesn't work anywhere, and I don't have a company as well. I decided to develop an android application for a fam...	Demo : Compared to the presentation, the most important part is how you demo the application. Don't do a PowerPoint presentation if you're just going to show some bullet points that match what you're saying. Don't talk about future enhancements of the application early, only bring this matter when it is needed.
Discontinued Master's Degree on resume I've been working as a software engineer at a government organization for ten years since graduation. Now I am looking for a new job and i need to work on my resume. There is one minor detail i am not sure about. I am a computer science graduate from a reputable university in my c...	Lots of people include "additional coursework" on their resume.
Why would a company prefer firing people to laying them off? During the interview process with a company I once worked for, the company bragged about how they had never had to lay off anyone. This was a company that had been in business for decades and which had built itself up to a few thousand employees, so I was i...	Potentially, some fraction of the individuals that the company fires either fail to apply for unemployment or delay applying for unemployment which can lower the cost of unemployment insurance for the company. Another reason not mentioned in other answers is the possibility of avoiding unemployment payments. So the com...
How do I negotiate a higher salary without being offered yet? Acme Inc.'s HR called me and said they are interested in me and that the salary is $XYZ. I asked if it was negotiable, and she said it was dependent on their hiring manager, and she made it sound like that is all they can offer. She also wants me to includ...	If you want a higher salary, then ask for it. But since Acme Inc have not officially offered, I feel that asking/negotiating might be premature until I give them my current manager as a reference.
Got Hired as a Software Developer (Intern) Without Coding in the Interview I recently got hired as a software developer (internship) at a very reputable company whose product is widely used. The interview consisted of ONLY a phone interview. During the interview, the co-founder of the company's main product asked me a ...	Like @DJClayworth says, there are many good companies out there hiring developers without making them write code in their interviews. Doing a code test during an interview is important, but that depends on the type of test. I have never been asked to code as part of an interview.
What projects can I write in my resume if all my company projects are confidential? I am a software developer. I am a little worried about my future as my company doesn't allow its employees to reveal anything about their projects, even after they have left the company. Currently I have about 1 year of experience. When...	You can include high-level description of the projects, such as 'eCommerce software', 'software for X type of company" (banking, insurance, etc.), and at the interview discuss technical challenges in developing such software, without mentioning any names or concrete project details.
Including independent projects before professional projects if independent projects are more relevant to the new company? Lets say I am working on technology x in my current company.I want to work for a company working in technology y. I am really passionate about technology y.In order to get a job at this new company,...	But it is very helpful to include the Y related projects, as long as you actually accomplished something and can use them to demonstrate some familiarity with Y. Make sure that they appear after your current experience, and just before, or after,
How to deal with a colleague who's trying to piggyback on my work for a presentation? I am an entry level developer, I and a senior colleague are working on a project. We are part of a much larger team (30 people) that are working on other projects. I have been asked by my manager to give the whole team a session on t...	Simply tell your colleague that you appreciate his offer, but that you prefer to do this particular presentation alone.
Including an academic reference for a job in the industry? Would it be beneficial to include an academic reference for a job in the industry? What if that reference is a senior like the head of a department or a principal? When I talk about an academic reference,I mean a reference from a university. EDIT: The referen...	References are best when they: Can accurately speak about your work Provide As a hiring manager, I don't care where those references come from; in the specific situation described, of using a professor to be your reference for a position outside of academia, it wouldn't make a difference to me as long as the reference ...
What should I disclose about second jobs or additional sources of income when my employer asks? My employer is requiring me to fill out a "Disclosure Form" which provides them with information such as additional sources of income (such as investments) and other employment. I feel this is a breach of privacy, so I spok...	If you have a financial stake in a competitor, you are a risk to the company.
Is unused vacation time compensated when leaving a company? I have given my notice at my current company but I realized that I have over a years worth unused vacation time. Is it a standard practice for an employee to be compensated for unused vacation time when leaving a company? I realize this question might be s...	Generally, the law views vacation time as part of your wages, so you would be paid for it upon leaving. United States' law does not establish any precedent in this area, so it is up to the individual states to set the legal environment.
Writing a letter asking for a job that's not advertised I'm in a position where I am about to write a company asking for a job, and basically describing my own job position. This company is aching for people and is looking for smart people, but at the same time they don't have a lot of posted jobs on their site - recru...	You need to write clearly and concisely and show how you are going to be a success within the new position. If you company has a specific business letter format however use that.
How do I show on my cv that I have did some work as part-time in a company while working a full time job for another company? I'm updating my resume, and I've worked at the same place for the past 7 years. During the first 2 years, I worked part-time in another company in the role of tech support, and the last 5 years ...	The point is that if both jobs provided dramatically different experiences/used different skills, listing them separately allows you to highlight the experiences in each one which may contribute to the job you're applying for.
How should I list my programming technologies on a resume? I'm updating my resume, and have realized that many programming skills are very brief and abbreviated. My old resumes would list them in a bulleted list, however due to all the new technologies I'm adding, this leads to a rather long list of very short items, ...	I'd suggest grouping them by your competency at each, with each group being comma-separated. It all boils down to compact, neat and updated If you are constructing the resume for a particular job then make sure the ones mentioned in the job requirements are easily found.
Should I list Design Patterns on my resume? I'm rewriting my resume, and am trying to figure out if I should include design patterns in the "Summary of Skills" section. Is it recommended to include major design patterns on my resume? Or does this just contribute to the tldr factor, and I should just let design patte...	To me a Design Pattern is something like Singleton or Strategy and that's way too small to go on a resume.
Is it OK to exclude my mailing address from a resume? I was reading this thread about if an address is really needed on a resume. Does not having an address on a resume exclude it from consideration? I recently had a difference of opinion about whether job seekers should include their address on their resume. I hol...	A lot of international candidates will mention at least one 'permanent address' on their resumes.
Should I ask my project manager to review my work? I completed my coding part in our project and I would like to have a code review with my overseas project manager (who is also involved in code development). But I'm a little scared of asking him because I am a fresher. I think that a code review could help for two r...	Asking a senior developer (or even just another developer) to review your code is a good thing - most companies have a formalised process for this.
How to include not-launched-startup experience in resume? On June 2012, two of my friends (let's say john and smith) and I worked full time on building a mobile application from scratch. Long story short, john left the team in July, and smith and I did not get another developer to replace john's role. Smith and I agree...	Given your few points here , I would not list this project at all. You can also keep in mind what you can offer to a company based on your experience while constructing your resume which you feel might land you bonus points from the company reading your resume.
How to get more from a laid-back QA internship? I started an internship 2 weeks ago as a Quality Assurance Engineer intern and in the intern orientation I was told: "You can only get out as much as you put into your internship." After the orientation I was sent to work with my team. My manager has not met once wit...	What you need to do is talk to your manager. If you've shown you actually have ability, you are more likely to get better tasks.
Why don't employers email you their “official” offer immediately? So a company made an "informal" offer to me, today, and said a formal offer would be forthcoming if I accepted. Which kinda begs the question.. why not just make the "official" offer immediately? Doesn't seem like it'd cost anything to make an "official"...	Technically the company can withdraw the offer before it is official so never act on an offer until it is official.
How long should you wait to re-apply to a company? I interviewed with a software company about 6 months ago but unfortunately did not get a job offer extended. They didn't tell me what to work on professionally or what I did wrong, etc. (as expected) but I've been studying things I believe are relevant to the sector a...	Don't get too hung up on any one employer as there are many great employers out there who are looking for your skills.
How should my in-major or technical GPA be calculated for my resume? In my unofficial transcript, all that's listed is my cumulative GPA, semester GPA, transfer GPA, etc. I often see the recommendation that your resume should contain your in-major or technical GPA, especially if it's better than your cumulative GPA. ...	Better is just to include the cumlulative GPA: the writing classes were also important, and you'll use the education you got in non-core classes too.
How to reply to "Tell me about your last project?" in an interview I am a software engineer, I get confused what to answer, where to start, when I am asked this question: "Tell me about your last project?" I usually start with the problem description, then stating the solution as the project. Project architecture, one...	Describe the project, activity or event which you have worked on and taken through to a conclusion.
Should I include unfinished/cancelled projects to my portfolio? I worked for about a year on an application before it got cancelled by the company. I am quite proud of the work I did, and am considering adding a description of it along with some screenshots of the unfinished product to the Projects section of my portfo...	I think that most interviewers/potential employers would be far more interested in the quality of your work than the overall outcome of the project you worked on for someone else, particularly since that outcome is often completely out of your control.
Difference between a scheduled interview and a walk-in interview? I am going to a "Walk-In Interview" session a company is having at their location. This is a respected company that a friend of mine works for and really enjoys. There was a recruiter who told me to just come on in at any time. The interview is schedu...	Don't turn up right at the beginning of the day, sure you will seem eager and ready to go, but they might still be settling themselves. I suggest treating it no differently to any other meeting, you should always be presenting yourself professionally in the best light possible.
Managing Up: How do I "manage" a boss who doesn't know how to set expectation? I am managing a team of five, so I can be considered as a team lead of them. Above me there is a general manager, who is managing 4 team leads, and I being one of them. The problem-- as I see it from a team lead perspective-- is that my bos...	You can't "manage" your manager, but you can explain what you need him to do in order to help you produce the best results, which obviously includes (but isn't necessarily limited to) some kind of benchmarking.
Do BBB complaints predict employee treatment I was looking at different companies for employment. I noticed that one might be a good fit, but then I looked them up using the Better Business Bureau's(BBB) website . It turns out they had 605 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years and 109 closed in the last 12 mo...	Then yes, probably if they treat their customers poorly, it is more likely that they treat their employees poorly as well. The BBB in the US has nothing to do with the treatment of employees.
How can I politely request a correction via email? Yesterday, a person in another company sent me a file that I had requested. The file was shared via an online document system, and even though the online document is brand new, the downloaded file is the same as the version I was sent last time. The files are identic...	The keys are: Explain that you already checked Provide them with a clear action
How should I convince my manger to give me interesting work? I've been working on the same technology for the past year. Almost 6 months back, I asked my manager to either give me some interesting work or switch me to some other technology which the company uses. Every time I ask him to do something, he keeps on dela...	Maybe it depends in the business or company, but surely you can find interesting projects that are falling through the cracks (i.e. need to be done and no one is doing them).
Should I list salary expectations on my resume? In this question about resumes , one hiring manager brought up that he/she wanted to see Salary Requirements. There was a brief discussion on whether this was important information or not. Unfortunately, I worry that the range of salaries for software jobs is extremely ...	When you really don't know the value, and are testing the opportunities, state the expectation in a way that doesn't lock you down. For the most part, I'd default to "no".
Performance review for internship I've been doing an internship for a large company and I have an evaluation with my boss. The company was acquired 5 years ago and most people I work with tell me how much they hate working for the company that acquired them. In a way they tell me working here is a bad job. Because the ...	If you have another offer already it is easy to politely decline the offer, and move on. If you say, "No," too much you may appear fussy which I doubt is the intention you want to be giving here.
What in a background check can be grounds for revoking an offer? I recently accepted an offer from a big company. The employment offer was contingent on a 10-year background check. I accepted the offer since nothing in the background check should be any problem. The start date from the big company was 4 weeks after I ...	Some companies may even look at your driving record, credit history or previous drug testing results.
Should a disability be included on the resume or cover letter? I have a friend who is trying to find a job who happens to be deaf. She can read lips and communicate effectively. Currently, she has those facts listed both in her cover letter and resume. When she asked me to review them, I felt like this information is n...	No, your friend should not disclose deafness on a resume/CV or cover letter unless it will help her get a job. The only exceptions that I know of, are if the disabled person would be unable to do the job adequately, or caused an unsafe environment. Edit: Leave it off the cv, it's not part of your marketing brochure
What do I say to a candidate at the end of a phone interview? I've managed to get into the working world without going through a phone interview; now I have to interview/hire someone and I have a basic question. At the end of the phone interview, what do I say? Do I let them know immediately if they are getting an in-...	I will contact you within (a specific timeframe) if you are selected for the next round of interviews." I tell the candidate how the rest of the process will go, regardless of how I may or may not have judged them during our conversation. I'll stay in touch with you as we move through the process." Telling someone imme...
Writing an email reminding an employer about my internship I was interviewed last week Thursday. The interviewer said I passed and she asked me when I could start and discuss my internship but she didn’t contact me. This might be because she's only an employee and not an official on the department. I sent my final requ...	You could send a polite email thanking her for the opportunity to interview with her, saying how much you're looking forward to working there, and asking if there is anything you still need to do before you start.
Tattoos and after work events I have tattoos covering the upper portion of one arm. I of course keep these covered during work and would not consider letting them show in an event where I was representing the company to the public. I am curious, however, if it is appropriate for my tattoos to show in after work events ...	A generally sound idea is - "don't be the first". While many people and many companies wouldn't think anything of a tattoo, others wouldn't be as tolerant. I made it clear at my interview that I have tattoo's but do not expose them in the workplace as it may cause offence to others.
Address of Former Employers on Resume I now have 6 previous employers on my CV. A few (2) of them have evidently moved offices since I have left. Is it good practice to: Leave the addresses as they were when you left. Update the addresses whenever you update your resume. Do something else. <Q> I wouldn't even ...	You should on only mention your employers names. Scrap the addresses for good as it's only noise.
Do I have to put "References available upon Request" on my Resume? From what I understand, it's uncommon to put full contact information of references on your resume. In place of that do I need to put "References available upon request"? Alternatively, is it safe to leave it out and leave that implicit? I'm afraid no...	I don't need to see the references themselves on the resume. The normal assumption is that you have some referees - it's not something that needs to be stated. In your locale, the norms may differ.
How long should a person wait for an interview call after applying to a post? How long should a person wait for an interview call after applying to a post? I am not applying to other companies because I am happy where I am. Recently, however, I saw an even better opportunity and applied to that job. It's in a different...	Some employers do interviews on a rolling basis, as strong applications come in. Others have a set application period of, say, three to four weeks possibly and don’t contact anyone until that period is over.
What to expect / how to prepare for Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) interview I'm doing an online Occupational Personality Questionnaire ( OPQ ) followed by an interview. I'm simply going to answer the online test as straightforwardly as I can. I'm more concerned about the interview, however. I've been ...	Practicing for the OPQ personality test will ensure that you are confident and free of stress when taking this personality test.
How do you list skills that you used to be proficient in, but haven't used for years on your resume? While working on the skill list in my resume I realized I haven't used some of the specific tools or languages in many years. I still know them and I could get back up to speed quickly, but I don't want to pass myself o...	Don't feel like you have to be an up-to-date expert on everything you list on your resume.
My job was advertised at a higher salary than I was offered. Should I say something? I took a job 4 months ago. The job is a 12 month fixed term contract. I let the recruitment agent negotiate my salary, he ensured me he'd 'get the most for me'. I was happy with the salary offered and took the job. I've since found my...	You accepted the salary, so there is nothing you can do now.
Should I cancel 2nd interviews if I plan on taking a different job? I have two follow-up interviews scheduled for next week, and had originally planned on accepting one of the two positions if they were offered (which I think both would make an offer). I went to a 3rd interview yesterday with the intention of just ge...	In recruitment it's the most natural thing that good candidates get plenty of offers and might withdraw from the interview process at a particular company at any point. I'm going to take a different approach to the other answers here and say No .
How should I address a non-violent criminal record when applying for jobs? I have cleared interview of a major tech company and right now background checks are going on through third party company. I had a small issue of being charged with a misdemeanor that is a reduced form of DUI. The charges have been resolved and...	You won't always get hired when you tell potential employers about these issues, but in my experience, you'll have a much, much better chance when the news comes directly from you (with your explanation about how you have changed things), than if the news comes from a third party. Many times the conviction will not pre...
Should sales staff get commissions for customers who seek / contact the company? I work as a software developer in the United States for a very successful (but small) SaaS company (less than 80 employees). It's privately held with no profit sharing or equity options available. Our development team is salaried, and mo...	If they make a good living at it, then good for them.
How do I indicate I'm not a foreign national on my resume? I'm a first-generation American, but my parents are from The Old Country and as such gave me a pretty traditional name for their culture. The problem is: in my field of choice, it's common for those of my cultural background to require visa sponsorship in orde...	What has been most useful to me has been to see somewhere on the resume that the candidate is a US citizen. I live in Germany, and I have seen several resumes where people wrote that they hold German citizenship (or are entitled to work in Germany).
How best to communicate an "FYI" a meeting is taking place? Fairly often I create (or attend) a meeting I would like to communicate to others an FYI without needing them to attend. Generally, I forward it with text along the lines of, "FYI - no need to attend” included as text. This is somewhat unwieldy and has the un...	Add the "Conference Room" as a resource in your meeting invitations, and your group can subscribe to the Conference Room calendar in Outlook alongside their own and see what meetings they should be aware of. I have seen teams use different colors to show the purpose/type of event.
When is the best time to ask about my contract status/extension My contract is going to be up in about 1 month. Since this is my first contracting gig, I don't know how to go about this. Some of my friends have said to ask my boss next wk to give them time to do the paperwork, etc. to extend my contract here since I'...	If you ease into it then you can control the conversation as opposed to just asking out front and you might catch your boss off guard and ruin the one chance you have of getting a good answer.
What should I ask as an applicant in a job interview? At the end of a job interview (at least for mid- or high-level positions), the interviewers usually give a chance for the applicant to ask any question s/he may have for the interviewers. Does what one asks have a significant effect about the committee judgement? ...	They will be more impressed if you have detailed and specific questions to ask about their company. If you ask a few good questions you will leave the interview just fine.
Tendering a proposal in a corporate environment Our corporation has acquired a new company, and one of the positions that has come about as a result of this is that we have a high level executive position in charge of workplace environment and satisfaction, as a chief cultural officer. They have welcomed ideas and su...	The best way to get things implemented is to get the decision-makers passionate about it, and have them take ownership of it as if it's their own idea.
Good question to ask a potential employer at a job interview? I'm not currently looking for a job, but this question just started rolling through my mind. When on a job interview, it is not only important to properly respond to questions, but also ask some. Would this be an appropriate question to ask: Tell me why I s...	You want to avoid asking questions that put the interviewer "on the spot" or contain ambiguity in their implication.
Conflict of Interest in the Hiring Process I work at Big 5 Sporting Goods. I want to work at Foot Locker. I went in for the interview at Foot Locker and told them that I work at Big 5 but am willing to quit if I was hired at Foot Locker. The manager I was interviewing with stopped me, said there was a conflict of inter...	Hiring from the same business segment is perfectly normal since that's where the actual skill set is.
Is it appropriate to negotiate for an internship position? I tried to find a clearcut answer to this question, but after searching for a while on the site I decided to post it. I've read through many informative answers on general salary negotiations and have gotten the general feeling that you should always negotiate ...	The main compensation you gain from an internship is a "real-world" working experience and new skills from what you do in the internship.
What criteria should I use to judge job-posting sites? The amount of sites (both free and paid) offering to post job openings keeps growing. Free or paid is not a good criteria to judge quality by, as many paid sites just take jobs from other (free or paid) websites and aggregate them just to get better traffic from se...	Look at how much time is spent on various sites and see what kind of ROI there is.
Better position of two monitors in the labs Here in my lab, all my co-workers have dual monitors in their workstations.They want to know the best position of the monitors, because some guys don't feel comfortable with both monitor aligned at horizontal and height in line to their heads. I asked the medic but he said j...	The best positioning is what works best for each individual. Ideally you want to be looking straight at your monitor (and especially for LCD monitors where viewing angle subtly affects color), but with two large monitors, there's just too much -- you can't look straight at everything.
Interview: What to say about my possible start date I want/need a little plastic surgery before I start a job, from which I need at least 2 weeks to recover. That means 13 August. if I don't do it now, I will never have such an opportunity to fit it in.2 weeks ago the recruiter said that they want someone to start the ...	So if you were applying direct I would bring it up at interview. The two weeks should not be a big deal - unless for some reason this is a very short term/tight deadline engagement.
Is insomnia a valid reason to file for a sick leave? Say you had insomnia the other night and were able to fall asleep at 4, maybe 6, in the morning and there is almost no way you could go to work with that and perform. Would it be a valid reason to file for sick leave stating the above mentioned reason? Because I gues...	Your employer may require and be entitled to receive a medical certificate from your GP, so you may pro-actively like to go talk to your GP about it if insomnia is something you experience regularly.
Asking CEO if my company would donate to a fund I am in the process of trying to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund as part of an event that I am participating in (with another subsidiary of the parent company). I have been considering asking the CEO if the company can make a contribution to this cause; however, I don't wa...	The company will generally want to approve the charity before donating or matching funds to make sure that the charity is real and the employee is not getting a benefit. I'm not sure if this is enough for a full answer, but I think that if you end up asking the CEO, don't ask him to donate.
What does a very small raise that is equal to the inflation rate mean? I started working for this company 8 months ago. There was a annual review and I got an "above standards" mark in my review. They give my a 1.7% raise which is almost equal to the inflation in the U.S. This basically means my income has not change...	It is also possible that the finances of the company meant that the average raise was essentially equal to inflation.
How do I deal with too many cooks spoiling the broth? I work for a corporation that owns multiple companies. At the highest level is the owner of the corporation, under him are two CEOs, under them is a general manager, managers for each department (HR, IT etc) and then finally the managers of each of the companies. ...	Consider just asking everybody else who may decide what you should do, when a change request comes in, and await consensus. The owner or the CEOs need to step in and put their foot down.

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