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When secretly looking for a new job, how not to accidentally apply to my own company? I am currently employed, and I am looking for a new job in the coming months. Many offers (on job search websites such as monster etc.) are actually posted not by the companies, but by recruitment agencies, and I get just a one-senten...	If a position I like is posted by a recruiting agency, I google them, as many like to say who are (some of) their past or present clients.
How to effectively manage / coach myself at work in lieu of a supervisor? I just started a role as a programmer out of school and in the position I find myself in now, my manager is very 'hands off'. This hasn't posed much of a problem as I have a year of internship experience and a lot of the coaching I needed to inte...	You need to interact with more experienced people and be able to bounce your ideas off of them as well as learn other/better strategies. In lieu of manager or senior dev feedback I take the time every now and then to reflect on how things are going lately, what I've learned, how to improve, what action points I want to...
Unsure if employee I manage is abusing "unlimited sick leave" policy A colleague who reports to me has been taking sick days (back issues etc... and, we have unlimited sick day policy). However, it looks like it has not made significant dent on life outside of work - after hours/ weekends. This person is connected to a...	Instead of focusing your attention on a "disconnect", focus on work, and how this person's sick days are affecting the assigned work (if they actually are). Taking so many sick days really puts a burden on the entire team.
Asking employer for sponsorship to conference when I'm about to leave I'm currently with employer X and my abstract was accepted to a somewhat prestigious conference very relevant to X. I have an offer from company Y, which is in a completely different industry from X, which I plan to accept, and I'll start my new job ...	If your goal in attending the conference is for your own gain, then I suggest asking if X is OK if you attend at your own cost.
I'm 27 year old, I graduated in 2011 but never worked since, is it too late to start in the web industry? I started university without knowing anything about web development and I left with a great passion to learn more. Since then I have kept up to date with the moving industry. I have kept my front end skills up to d...	If the job is a fit and you are truly motivated, the interviewer will look past your obstacles (actually, the fact that you are overcoming your obstacles is a bonus), and hire you.
How to "play" the pressure coming from being the only expert I recently joined a new company. I am the only expert for a particular technology. They sell products based on this technology, but they have limited understanding of it. I have great potential on the "social" and "sales" side, and I already helped my colleag...	The way I look at it, the quicker I can get a project done and leave it in good enough shape for someone else to take over, the sooner I get to do something new, which usually means expanding my skill set. Determine how you together want to allocate your time, how your activities need to be reported to her/him (either ...
How to confront about hourly cut after one month on the job or seek a new job without risk of being dropped I recently took up a job. I was working 9-6 and after a month of training, they decided to cut my hours by 20. This was due to the fact that I was going over to overtime so much from them keeping me around doing ...	Let them know areas where you're ready to contribute and how they'd like you to split your time between tackling those areas and additional learning. Regardless, the best way to resolve the situation is to talk to your boss and have a conversation about the future. Say something like " I'm concerned that I'm not gettin...
Who deals with ethical issues in the workplace? I guess everyone should have their own professional and personal standards when it comes to ethical conducts and standards, but in an age where corporate and social responsibilities are becoming more important values to employees and customers, who is responsible for def...	If the issue is with your supervisor, the escalation path from that point would depend on your company policies.
As engineering mgr, how to encourage more efficient use of time in tech-suppt when customers raise out-of-scope requests I work at a small company with a very loose structure -- roles are not very clearly defined. It's an engineering company and I'm soon going to take over managing the handful of engineers. Though I'll...	Use a sense of pride to motivate them to be above spending too much time on tasks which other people are paid a lot less to handle for them so that their time is free for the important stuff.
Is there a difference between a software engineer title and a software developer title in Germany? I was just offered my very first job, it's a new small to medium size company. It has a startup culture and very flexible. Graduated from a German Uni with a masters in CS. My offer is from a German company and in the con...	Software engineers are not licensed professionals, so there is no legal standard to uphold. "Engineer" does sound better than "Developer" and that is the word that I've seen the most on resumes.
When approaching potential employers, should I identify as an 'enthusiastic amateur'? I'm currently undertaking a Masters course in "Information Technology", with a curriculum focus on programming and software development. My previous education was not in the sciences at all - it was actually in sociolinguistics - so I...	Skill, hustle and enthusiasm for the work you're given will help you stand out You should of course customize your résumé to emphasize the qualities you have that would fit a particular opening.
Balancing mentoring interns with teaching them self reliance I've got an intern and few a juniors I supervise and I'm having a hard time balancing mentoring them and teaching them to stand on their own two feet. On one hand I want to provide avenues for them to be successful by ensuring they know the systems they are w...	The good news is that training people can be highly rewarding to you personally, to the organization and to the students. There is no one right way to handle this situation, and there are no simple answers for HOW to do it effectively.
I have a great job, but I've been offered an even better one I have a wonderful job. I've been here just over a year and I love everything about it really. But ... I've been offered an even better one. Double the salary, more than double in benefits (cost to benefit ratio), greater career prestige (big name company...	"Acceptable reason to leave" is in the eye of the beholder. It very much depends on who you are, your priorities and your current situation. You may find your self having to trade one set of rewards for others.
Feeling extremely uncomfortable at new internship I recently got a job as a software engineer intern at a major software company. While I was extremely fortunate to have this opportunity, this first week of working here has been horrible. I've gotten very little direction, no one is making themselves available to help ...	Take this time to walk around and meet your team. The key is to come up with intelligent, well-prepared questions to show your interest and skills. As you said in your question, if you cannot do something, make sure you say so.
Marketing is libeling my department's work I've been at a small technical company (<20) since the beginning of this year where I'm involved in product development and research. We expect to grow a lot this year and add a bunch of new clients to our roster, so some of our new resources include a Chief Marketing Officer ...	Let marketing do their job - to get the right people within the potential customer's organisation to talk to you about what your product REALLY does and what value add it can do for them.
Wearing company branded shirt to interview I was wondering what the thoughts are on wearing a prominently company X branded shirt to an interview with company X. Is this tacky? Does it look like you care more about the workplace? Is it appropriate? Assume that the interview is casual enough to wear a normal t-shirt wi...	But for an interview, you want to dress better than you'd dress on average. Also, wearing the company branded shirt will be seen as a little weird most of the time since you don't already work for the company, and very few people would expect people to be that enthusiastic for their company.
Should a resume skill matrix include experience from college? And should skill ratings be relative or absolute? My current resume has a skill matrix, where I try to give a relative indication of how skilled I feel in the .NET stack. In my current matrix, when indicating how much experience I have with a certain langua...	Include all of your skills, those you acquired on the job, those you acquired in college, and those you acquired anywhere else.
How long to wait for a written job offer to arrive? Two and a half weeks ago I was offered a position within a global organisation, verbally, over the phone by the head hunter and told the contract would arrive early the next week. Ten days later and with no contract I contacted the recruiters, no response but by chan...	Different companies will take different amounts of time to respond - some are prompt, some won't get back to you for one or two months while they clear various HR hurdles, and they run the gamut between those two extremes. At this point, you should continue to look for work in other places until you have a solid confir...
Is it appropriate to visit your workplace before you start work? I'm starting work at a small company in a month and will be moving to the city the office is in. I will be visiting that city before hand to meet up with a friend. Would it be considered proper to drop into the workplace on that day just to say hi? The ...	It's a small office so you should be comfortable with the environment within a few hours, regardless of whether you intend to visit. Yes, it is appropriate as long as they give prior consent to it.
How to keep from being underpaid forever I am being underpaid for my industry, quality of work, and even experience. My question is not about how to get more money out of my current employer. Rather, I am concerned what potential future employers will think when they ask "What was your previous salary?" I won't lie, an...	You need to stop divulging your current salary to prospective employers. Be ready to elaborate on what you feel would be acceptable. Answer with a specific amount, rather than as a percentage increase.
How to explain that I don't understand anything at internship? I recently got a job as a software intern at a big company. The intern program is loosely organized and basically was vaguely described a technical issue and told to implement a series of tests for it after explaining to him I am new to this and am not very...	If you have not been assigned a formal mentor, ask your manager about one, or (if the environment is informally structured) find one yourself. You are supposed to know nothing or very little about what you are doing.
How to celebrate not fully achieved goals Our small software team is developing a web application. All devs are very dedicated and working hard to meet the deadline. Nonetheless, when the release is deployed, it is not really perfect. All core functionality is working (tests pass etc), but some fine-tuning is missing: ...	In general, when using iterative methodology (small changes, release often), there is no big-bang after which it really makes sense to celebrate. You want to get to a place where you do not need to be celebrating partially achieved goals. If you put enough releases out that are not immediately welcomed with open arms ...
Looking to leave my first and only job, what to do about references? I am in the field of Mechanical Engineering and I graduated a year and a half ago. While in college I interned at a company and when I graduated that company pulled me on full time. I am now looking to pursue other opportunities, but I am unsure of wh...	Most of the time you only need to supply references once you've been offered a job, so you can put "References available on request" on your CV, and supply them when you've been offered & accepted the new position.
Is "lightening up" a request I need to comply with at work? My direct supervisor has been distant and indifferent towards me since my recent, valid request for PTO. My request was denied, but I was lied to about the reason. So my attitude at work has been nothing but straight to the point and serious. I don't joke aro...	Re-examine your attitude before the supervisors change of attitude, perhaps you had been becoming complacent and unknowingly lowering your quality of work. "Lighten up" means "get over it".
Should I tell my Team Leader that I've been diagnosed with ADHD? I received an ADHD diagnosis today from a psychiatrist. I'm not sure what I'm doing with this knowledge at the moment. Certainly, I'll be taking the medication I've been provided, and then will be checking back with they psychiatrist to see how it's goi...	Everybody has issues and it's not your team leaders job to manage or handle them, so there is nothing to gain from him knowing. I would recommend that if you feel that there was any way that your ADHD would impact on your ability to do your job, you need to make your boss aware as soon as possible.
How long to stay put? I am a software engineer, still at my first job in the software development field. Talking to a friend got me wondering if there is a point where I'll be hurting my career by staying put (in terms of hireability by future potential employers). If I stay here until I have ten or fifteen years expe...	If you are happy at your job, doing well, are constantly learning, and are advancing at a reasonable rate - there is no reason to leave just because it might "look better" for some future, unknown, potential hiring manager. One thing to consider is that working in the corporate world, you will likely start over at the ...
Asking too much for the sake of the company's culture I work in a small/medium company (90 people and counting). The boss is a very "human" person and his wife is working in the same company. They bought mugs with the company's name on it and they gave them to us because the mugs were not what they expected. I a...	Tell the lady that you like the office mug so much that you don't want to use and dirty it. However, for employees who do not interact to anyone externally it simply does not make sense to have a specific dress code, other than not looking like trash.
How to do effective daily reporting to Manager I am a software engineer of 7+ years of experience and working in a application in which I am the only resource. My reporting manager is busy with other work and on daily basis we have very little communication, only once or twice a day. He just tells me verbally what cha...	First, you should ask your manager what he wants (one manager of mine gave me a template for status reporting which is easy to fill out).
OK to not greet receptionist who doesn't look up? The receptionist at the entrance to our office never looks up when I walk past her, either on my way in or out. For awhile, I would still say "Hi, [Name]" the first time I saw her each day. She would then look up and say "Hello" back. Eventually, I got tired of this...	It really depends on the person -- some people love personal interaction and initiate greetings, and others would just as soon go about their business. What matters to me is that she knows when I am in and when I am out, so that she relay this info to others if need be. If do happen to make eye contact afterwards, just...
How to best deal with additional tasks at internship? I am currently into my second month of an internship, reporting to a supervisor, who (together with another colleague) reports to the senior manager. My supervisor holds multiple portfolios, and thus is extremely busy. While I progressively update the necessary rec...	Perhaps supervisor can provide you more tasks, guidance based on company's needs, your interests, and your talents.
Remembering the names of meeting participants Imagine there is a workshop or meeting with about 10 participants. You see them for the first time. Everybody introduces himself during the first minutes. It's hard for me (and I guess some other technologically oriented people) to remember their names. I guess electronic...	If it is a smaller group, and everyone has arrived, I merely write everyone's name across the top of the page, in order, starting on my left.
Will it affect my CV badly if I quit too early? I have a really tough time to make decision on quitting my current job.I've been working in this Software Development Company for 4 months now.However, it is not like I expected, it's a France company in South East Asia. I have 5 years working experience in 3 different ...	There isn't much you can do to change that impression right now - other than landing a job that you will be happy with for the long haul. You have to take that decision, because only you will feel the consequences, either good or bad.
How do I come out on top in a re-org? There have been several rumors going around that my department is about to have a re-org. I'm a strong performer and have been trying to find a way to get a promotion. With the re-org coming up, it seems that now is probably the time to make it happen. I've been having talks wit...	If I were you, I'd start polishing my resume ASAP. People and teams may be moved between departments as responsibilities of those departments are changed, but there is not really an advancement opportunity unless a new department is being created.
how to answer the interview question "What if this coworker is not your friend?" I am going to an interview and one question is given to me I don't know how to answer it.What is a strong but positive answer to this question. "What if this coworker is not your friend?" <Q> A professional should be able to work with any...	I am well able to work with anyone whether they are personal friends or not.
What to do when included in a chain of funny emails between bosses? At my office we have this culture where there's no such things like 'a wall between manager and staff' or 'strict, polite formalities between co-workers', but it doesn't mean there's no respect here. One of my bosses sent me an email regarding my fini...	As an employee I would not join the fun.
Finding job leads for senior technical positions; e.g. management/lead Bottom line: When looking for a “senior-level” job (lower management/senior tech staff), what techniques does one need to use that were not necessary for prior “normal” roles? I’m presently a software development manager and senior engineer/archite...	The key here is who you know. The one point of advice I would give is to politely ask for feedback if you're rejected. You get hired by finding positions and companies that fit you profile and experience, demonstrating competency and having a good track record backed up by solid references.
Whether to politely decline a sentimental gesture? I've taken on a wide enough variety of projects my manager has joked that "Jack-of-all-trades engineer" would be a good title for me. Yesterday our head of HR called me in to discuss moving from temporary to permanent. She said that they are looking to create a posit...	You should simply say "thanks" and accept the letter. Declining may potentially offend someone.
As an intern, how do I deal with a supervisor who's not always there? I'm working as an intern in a software development role. My supervisor is working on systems or something similar, and is always busy. I never get to really see them. I mainly report my progress using demos/pictures of my work. How do I actually buil...	You can build rapport with your boss by alleviating the minor, time consuming tasks that you are capable of handling without being asked (in addition to your normal workload), which saves him time, and as long as it is apparent that this is due to your work (without bragging overtly), then he will like you. Offer to me...
How to use time productively in lunch and breaks I was wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on how to use the time productively during lunch and breaks. I'm generally just browsing the web or working on some projects but never manage to get anywhere. Is there anything that you guys do that generates result both i...	During lunch and breaks, eat lunch and take a break. As an intern you can learn a lot about other projects, new technologies, and how companies/teams operate by being more engaged in your team.
Should I invest into upgrading my work computer? At work I develop iOS applications on a late 2012 Mac Mini. With it's 4GB of RAM the computer has gotten progressively more laggy over time, particularly after I upgraded the operating system to OS X Yosemite. I have suggested a memory upgrade to my boss but it's being ...	If you are not certified to replace hardware you may stop an insurance pay out if the machine fails. You should never bring your own hardware upgrades to company owned hardware unless you get a written permission.
Resignation same day as boss leaves So I accepted an offer and need to give my two weeks notice, the thing is my boss' last day is tomorrow. What are the pros and cons of telling him tomorrow or waiting until next Tuesday (we are closed Friday-Monday)? <Q> Short answer: <S> You should inform them as soon as you can, ...	You should inform your current employer as soon as is practicable. If you know you are leaving the organisation (with a set start date for your new role), then your boss's departure date is largely irrelevant.
Should I report a violation of company workplace policy if the manager already knows about it but do nothing? A colleague in the same team spends most of his time (if not all) conducting private business activities through company’s electronic communication systems or his own cell phone during regular working hours ded...	You can take it up with your manager but you already said the manager is aware. It's not your job to assess if this guy is doing his job and/or is violating any policies.
How to deal with, or what to say, when team member always says "I Have already explained this to you" I am a software engineer of 8+ years of experience and joined a company 5 months back. Recently, one new project was assigned to me, and my reporting manager has asked one of my team members to give Knowledge Transfer ...	So if he says "I explained this already", the reply is a polite "could you explain it again, because I didn't understand all of it".
How to approach a company for full time application when they have rejected the internship application before? I believe it is a pretty common situation students face in the job market. Last semester, I applied to a dozen of companies for internships. I got a few offers, and currently spending this summer at one of t...	You more than likely were turned down because they were "full" in their internship program already, or your apparent interests didn't line up with what they had to offer. Make them curious enough about how you changed and fight for your job in the following interview.
How to refuse work task solicitation I have been a programmer for a long time now and have gainned experience and knowledge over years of studies. Working in the field of computer also made me a source of knowledge for basic tasks (simple problems resolution, OS configuration ...) My issue is that I'm often solicited ...	People are less likely to ask again if you only commit to help them weeks in the future. either politely say no or if you are uncomfortable doing that make them your bottom priority.
Does an internal move contribute towards the perception of "job hopping" I have been with my employer for almost 3 years now, but I have only been in my current team for 8 months. Although I love my colleagues and I enjoy the work, apart from a few business-related hiccups, I have two interviews lined up elsewhere; I'd...	Generally, shifting within a company (especially for similar roles) isn't seen as job-hopping, since you're not being disloyal or anything by doing that.
What is the rational answer of the interview last question? I always hear that "do you have any question" when the intervew are going to end. Actually, I want to know what should I do for best?What is the best answer actually? update I have seperate 2 stage. 1.During Phone screen Interview. 2.F2F interview. <Q> Th...	The one exception that is acceptable is to respond that all of the questions you brought with you have already been answered during the course of the interview, or beforehand by your primary contact. The question I prefer to ask is "What did those who were most successful in this position do that you really like We are...
How to handle mistakes during internship? I am into my second month of my internship, however, over the past few weeks, I have been making numerous mistakes (overlooking to print certain materials and as a result having to deliver it immediately to the training venue, misunderstanding instructions resulting in my co-wo...	Taking accountability is the first major step when you make a mistake. Perhaps you need to add an extra step in whatever you do, a "testing phase" or "quality assurance phase". Take the opportunity to show people (particularly people in a similar roles) how you are trying to manage things better and ask how they keep t...
Training for older employees It makes sense that a company will spend more money on training young employees. How can older employees be compensated if they do not need training? Assume all do a similar job. <Q> Train based on skills needed -- not age. <S> If you have a team with a 30 and 60 year old, it's possibl...	Some people (new and old alike) need training. Older employees who don't need training hopefully are more compensated due to their experience/etc.
Is it fine to inform an interviewer that I'm not married? I believe it is not permitted for American interviewers to ask the candidates martial status. I am interviewing from India for a position within my company in US, and my company does provide a generous relocation package - without a specific dollar value but has...	There are certain questions that are illegal for an US interviewer to ask, but it's perfectly ok for you to volunteer the information.
How to address family members in a formal email? My mother (let's call her Anna Jones) and I work as volunteers for a non profit organization, and I'm never sure how I should address her in work emails. When I write emails to my mother I use "Dear Mom". When I write emails to Bob Smith I use "Dear Mr. Smith". But what ...	If writing an email that is going to multiple people, I would address her the same as I do other people in the organization: "Sally" or "Mrs Jones" or whatever.
How do I professionally argue that I won't work for free? Context: I've studied Biochemistry and while working in a lab I've studied Computer Science parallel. As programmer I've done a (paid) freelancer project which involved exactly the technology the company is using for which I'm going to apply. I'm now in the p...	When that does not work out either, the last resort is to say that you believe that with your qualifications, you can easily get a paid offer from another company (or bluff that you already have one). All you can do in this case is walk out and look for another position.
How to ask my manager to upgrade my hardware? I'm starting as a new employee as a software engineer in a German company. When I did the interview, I found the hardware pretty old (2011) and the computer seemed slow. It seemed to me that most of my team members have the same hardware. I would like to get new hardware si...	You need to make a busines case for why you need upgraded hardware.
Should I give more than two weeks notice if they are having me learn new technologies? I am a software engineer for a big company. I will be leaving the company in about 6 weeks. They asked me to learn new technologies which will take about 2 weeks to learn. They want me to then be the lead in that technology. If I...	If your next position is a 'sure thing', you should let your current employer know ASAP. In the overall scheme of things two weeks of training is not that big of a deal.
If I don't have enough work in my department, should I ask to help other departments? About 3 months ago, I left a secure work-from-home job for one with a greater challenge, more money, and a significant commute. Although I don't yet have access to the application I'm supporting, I've read all available documentation...	Document what you work on.
I resigned because of my Team Lead. Should I let my manager know before I leave? My Question When I gave my two weeks' notice, I gave my manager secondary, much smaller reasons, for resigning. I didn't want to bring up the Lead in order to avoid an awkward final two weeks. However, I think it's unfair to both myself a...	Most managers would be frustrated if there are ongoing issues that they may have been able to resolve which cause employees to leave.
Is it okay to ask current team lead for linkedin recommendation, while seeking new job? I'm looking for new job. I want to ask my team lead for a linkedin recommendation, so that I can refer to it in interviews( or indirect reference by putting linkedin profile link in CV). But I do not want my team lead to know that I...	But if you really are worried about consequences should they find out before you get another job, better not to risk it. In my personal experience, linkedin recommendations are something you get after you move on.
How can I put together a portfolio for software inaccessible to the public? The company I work for writes a software product that is used by other businesses rather than the general public. In order to log into the web app, a paid account with multiple users is required. It's nothing secret, there's just nothing free t...	Even in non-accessible software or sites, developers often have their own accounts for testing purposes, so screen shots of those would do fine.
on-site interview: is it the earlier, the better? I did a phone interview and got the notice of an on-site interview at the same day today, they want me to be there early next week, which is pretty short notice. If I can't be there, it will have to wait until after July 4th, which is two weeks away. And they are OK w...	If you can't make it next week they could give that interview slot to another candidate who could get the position. So, even if it is inconvenient for you, try to show your eagerness to work at the company by making every effort to get to the interview in their time frame - early next week.
Fighting Boredom As An Application Developer What are some excellent ways to combat boredom as a developer? I've reached this point where I am fighting serious boredom and burn-out with what I do. I'm confident its not boredom with the subject matter and what entails being a developer as much as it is what I find mysel...	Now, if either you can't show your manager (some people can't be convinced) or if there is only boring dull work to be done and you have the skills to do more, then the next step is to look at moving someplace where you are working on better projects. Tell them what you intend to do, what you needed from the company, a...
Being called by a different firstname I have a firstname which I like, however I prefer to be called by a different firstname in my life (which isn't on my ID Card), is that possible ? is there a way to announce it nicely to other people without looking like a freak? I live in France. <Q> If there are people who know ...	Whenever you introduce yourself, just tell them your preferred name. It is not uncommon for people to go by a different name from what is on their badge.
Is my job in trouble? I had been working for one month almost and today my team leader called me in private and told me that they are going to hire another person with my position to help with other projects, as "they didn't anticipate the workload would be this much when hiring me. Therefore I can focus myself onto th...	It sounds like your job is very safe .
Is it rude to eat/drink in front of a colleague who is fasting during Ramadan? I often feel hungry and have snacks at my desk. Today, I realized that Ramadan has begun and my colleague who sits beside me is fasting. So I quietly kept my snacks back. I felt it might seem rude and uncaring. How should I deal with it? I ...	But it's a bit distasteful (no pun intended) to eat newly-prepared food that has a highly appetizing smell right beside your coworker's desk if you can reasonably avoid it without much trouble. People's religious affiliations do not and should not affect you, and this goes for your whole life, not just work. The only t...
Manager is asking future employee to do work before start date A friend of mine is starting a new job in a few weeks. The contract is already signed. The manager just send her an email in the morning asking her to do some work until next day. She currently has a another job and the manager knows this. It looks like ...	If the work is to review the job specs of people that are about to be hired to will report to her once she start her job, then she should do it. Although unreasonable, I would fear reprecussions from something such as this, since the boss has already shown him/herself to be unreasonable.
Rating skills on your resume While reading this topic about software skills in resume's I remembered a discussion I have been having with myself for quite some time. In many resumé's, including those I received from prospective new colleagues I often see that the specific skills are rated or been given a note. For i...	I'm not in HR, but if I were, I would be looking for experience that is written in the form of past projects (what the project was, what the applicant did, their responsibilities) rather than an ambiguous rating system.
Refering ex colleagues after Performance improvement plan? I was put into a performance improvement plan by my employer, which was due to several internal politics in the company, and in the end they concluded that I am no more suitable as an employee because I do not talk much. After I was given formal notice of 30 d...	This is likely to be a case of "there's no right answer".
Can you leave a job without giving notice? I applied for a position a while back (in the United Kingdom) and was given it, my employer at the time told me that: 1) I will be a Junior and will be working within a team of people who would be able to help and assist me; 2) I would receive a pay review at the end of my p...	If you want to mitigate the risk and get paid with a week to spare before starting your new job, you could choose to write a letter of resignation offering statutory notice. My advice would be to give a 1 week notice (in writing) and let it all play out.
Drawbacks in better paid jobs? Are there downsides in accepting a very generously paying job (compared to the other offers one may have), and which his known to be highly paying / a good position ? I am not thinking in terms of the immediate benefits (of course) but rather on a longer time scale. I know this may sound...	If expectations are higher than for a low-paying job, you can more easily disappoint the people that pay you really well. You may be asked / required to work longer hours. As far as having an impact on future roles, if they are perceived to be "moving upwards", you don't have to disclose your currently salary to future...
How to turn down a drink from a coworker professionally? Coworker is pushing me to go drinking with her, but I generally abstain from alcohol. She's higher up than me in the "food chain", so to speak, and is great friends with my boss. I'm not sure how to go about this. I generally stay away from alcohol since alcoh...	I state that I do a terrible job holding alcohol and that, given that I lose all inhibitions when I start drinking, it's best for me that I don't drink.
Dealing with a really nice, hardworking but not good at work colleague There is this guy in my company who is very nice, always in a good mood, quite hardworking and has all the amiable qualities that you can think of but he is not really good at his job. I am inclined to think that he is rather poor at his job. Me a...	It isn't your job to judge your co-worker. If you want, send him a note saying that you are sorry that you were harsh on him
Is there an etiquette to bringing cake/cookies/etc. to the office? I've seen people bring in cake and other confectionery, is there an standard expectation when doing so, or do I just bring in the cake and send a mass email? How can I find out my company's stance? <Q> I would also add a note (maybe put a post-it by th...	Usually just bring it in and place it in the break room, then send an email/tell your coworkers "hey guys I brought in some cake/cookies/snacks, feel free to have some." Either let it be anonymous (with a post-it note saying what it is) or if your company allow it, send an email. Just leave the box there and if people ...
How to go about getting a programming internship with no experience whatsoever? I am a 17 year old student, about to head off to university and it is being constantly hammered into me that I need to gain some experience and show some initiative over my peers in looking for an internship. I genuinely have no idea how to...	The university and specifically your department/major should be able to help you find positions.
How should I answer to questions about the offer I got? Today I'm going to sign for a job that I really like.It's pretty different from the one I have now and I've negotiated for more or less the same salary, plus some benefits. When I'll notify my current employer about this job offer I'm pretty sure that he will ask...	Completely independent to the workplace, if you are asked a question and you don't want to answer it, the best reply is "I don't want to answer it". Just be thankful for the opportunity you got in your present job, give an appropriate notice period, be professional during your transition out and end things on good term...
List an important award from college on resume years later? 8 years ago (time flies doesn't it?), I won a first-place award at a national collegiate conference for software development. At the same conference, I also received first place in a PC troubleshooting competition. My career path has been through software de...	Unless it's completely relevant to the role you are applying for and you have no subsequent experience, it's not really worth adding.
How to avoid questions about your/others' sexual orientation in the workplace? I have no problem with being a little rude about this subject outside work but I can't think of a PC answers if this subject came up for discussion in the office. <Q> If you don't want to be questioned, then some variation of "it's not an ap...	In a professional setting, asking unprompted about someone's sexual orientation is pretty much always inappropriate. Don't make it about yourself and why you don't want to answer; the questioner would be equally wrong asking anyone.
Is it ok to put a 'Currently learning' in the skills section of a CV? I have started learning programming a few months ago and while I am quite proficient in python, I am still a beginniner in many other languages like MATLAB and R. My skill level on those languages are close to nil but I an trying to learn as fast as ...	If you're just starting to learn a new skill, it's probably not something you should cite on your resume.
How can I stay calm and make my case when my boss gets angry at me? I work closely with my boss and we often need to talk about solutions or how we want to implement our products. Every now and then, we have a disagreement and he gets (a little) mad at me. I always avoid having an argument with him and do what he thin...	Then revise your options (e.g. if he seems under a lot of pressure, present him how doing your way can relieve some pressure). Not getting upset yourself may take some practice. When you talk about which solution to choose, you end up arguing, because solutions are mutually exclusive. The trick is togive up on convinci...
How can I ask for more tasks to do? I'm halfway into my 4-month internship at a software development company of 50+ employees. So far I've have done every task they have assigned to me, but they're fairly small tasks, so I'm constantly without any specific tasks to do. My supervisor is rather senior and very busy, so ...	Tell him you want to do more work, and if you have multiple tasks, you can work on the next one after you finish the first, which will give him a bit more time to respond after you finish a task.
Writing Reason for Early Departure on Cover Letter I am currently in a job I started four months ago, and it has not been going well for me. The work environment is very toxic where my co-workers don't have any respect for the management or each other among a whole host of other unprofessional behavior. In addition to ...	You should not put your reasons for leaving your current job on your CV/resume or cover letter.
Providing references when only having work experience abroad I came back to Florida from Israel so I'm one year here. I am legal to work in the US because I'm a citizen, and I'm looking for jobs. Most applications asks for reference. Unfortunately my only work experience is a job I had in Israel. Listing my previous ...	I would recommend you to still list your previous job in Israel as a reference.
Would it be appropriate, when asked for questions at the end of an interview, to ask what you could have done better in the interview? Would it be appropriate, when asked for questions at the end of an interview, to ask what you could have done better in the interview? I'm not sure if this comes off wrong, or how I'd t...	It just seems wrong to be searching for that kind of feedback at that point, almost if this interview is a practice run or you expect to fail.
Time sheets signed the day ahead Is it fraud for my supervisor to ask me to sign my time sheet a day ahead so she could send it in on the day they are supposed to be submitted to the pay office? <Q> Short answer: <S> It's very common for this to happen. <S> I've done it at least a dozen times in my career. <S> So...	If you are forced to work an hour longer and the supervisor denies payment because that hour is not on your time sheet, yes. If they are the hours that you intend to work and do work , it is absolutely not fraud. As long as all the data on the time sheet is considered as preliminary and is adjusted to reality when nece...
Fell ill - huge gap in time on resume - what do I do? I'm having some troubles finding work. I'm a good, hard-working and honest worker who has a ton of experience in several areas. I won't list them, but I suspect that my issues with finding work are related to a 10 year break I took. From the moment I left school up ...	Once you establish a track record of regular attendance, change the cover letter to not only explain the gap, but add "Since [date] I have volunteered for X hours each weekday at ....".
How can I get recruiters who call me to mail me their contact info? Since I'm looking for a job and have posted my resume on several national sites for open positions, I regularly get called by recruiters from different consultancy bureaus, recruitment agencies, temp job agencies and similar companies, usually 1 to 3 t...	Ask them to e-mail their contact information and a copy of the job description.
Student employee - asking for a raise There is a similar question here that asks about how to proposition a raise. However, I don't believe my question is a duplicate specifically because I'm working as a student employee at a university , and I feel that the work climate as such is very different from industry. TL...	Drop your job and find higher-paying work as a contract or part-time software developer.
I'm an intern with a lot of questions, how to politely ask for more guidance? I'm a front-end webdevelopment intern at a medium sized company for three weeks now. I'm working on a fictional project I've been working on since my student job there (2 days a week - 5 months). Now this project is coming to an end and there...	Be polite, ask them if they have a moment to help you, have a brief explanation of the problem in hand, explain what you've tried, and ask what you should try next. Instead of asking something like "Can you tell more about xyz, I don't completely understand it", ask questions that pertain to the company and its busines...
What's an acceptable time period for "When can you start?" I'm new to the job hunt, and a potential employer recently responded to my e-mail asking what my expected salary is and when's the earliest I can begin. I'm calculating my expected salary with the average of salaries in this position—but I'm not sure when an ac...	Most employers are not looking for a response a couple months out. Your best bet is to be honest and say something like "Ideally, I'd like to start at the end of August.
How should a part-time independent contractor ask for a raise I work part time for an engineering consulting firm. I have been working there for about 9 months with the last 6 months being very consistent - the engagement built up slowly. My hours vary between 5-20 hours a week, and are not dependent on how often the...	Once you are in a position to take on full time employment THEN approach them with how much you actually want - while interviewing around.
How should I handle an incompetent coworker? I've read through How to deal with an incompetent colleague? , but my situation is slightly different. I am an intern 1 (although close to graduation) working in Software Engineering. I work in a small team with only a few other people on a small project. The project is ...	Doing your work must always have priority to helping them out.
Should I accept a calendar invitation marking the inavailability of a colleague? My Manager and other team mates send a meeting request for the duration of time they are unavailable (attending workshop / vacation / Business trip). It automatically gets into my calendar. Should I accept the request? This might help the...	What I've always done when using Outlook is to set a meeting in my own calendar and make sure this shows me as unavailable.
What are zero-hour contracts? I just read a guardian article : Jeremy Deller's artworks draw links between Victorian factories and zero-hours contracts What are "zero-hours contracts"? <Q> Zero hour contracts are where you have an employment contract with a company, and thus are required to work when needed. <S> H...	Essentially it's a casual arrangement - you contract to be available within certain parameters, but the employer only calls you in when there is actual work to be done.
Which company to mention in LinkedIn or resume: Actual Employer or the Client I had been employed by company X but after couple of months I had been shifted to client location at company Y and I worked there for almost 2 years before resigning. Also, Company Y is more renowned than original employer. I am tempted to me...	When working for one company at another company who is the client, generally you list your actual employer and then mention the client in the work description unless you have an NDA prohibiting the mention. For me, I always mention the client in the profile followed by consultancy in resume as they are big guys that it...
Cleaners Rearranging My Desk I work in a small company that has outside cleaners who come in every week and clean when the office is empty. I tend to be working on a number of projects at once, so I can have different code books and other resources on my desk in addition to print outs and various other bits of paper ...	Different people work best with different amounts of stuff on the desk, and the cleaning arrangements should allow for that. It might be that what you're clearing away isn't what's causing problems for them. Also look into the company and the rules, talk to HR first and foremost they are the ones that make sure you are...
Is it misleading to include FICA "benefits" in an offer letter? I received an offer letter today and found it very odd that they included Medicare and Social Security contributions the company would make on my behalf. I thought such employer + employee contributions were necessary as part of the IRS law or something. W...	As far as I know it's standard policy to include these taxes in a job offer mainly because the company also wants to know how much it will cost to employ you, as such taxes can add a significant overhead. In short, including the FICA benefits is not a problem in and of itself .
Total potential earnings have been reduced, how to deal with? I've just had my annual salary review, which has caused my remuneration to change. My base salary has gone up. My potential bonus has shifted from 20%, to 8% minimum (Although it's not really a minimum, you can still get less). When both changes are tak...	In the future don't even consider bonus in considering what you want for compensation; bonuses are never guaranteed money and they are never guaranteeed to be offered every year.
Am I obligated to tell my boss why I am taking a day off? Is there more obligation if I am taking a week off? I am doing job interviews during this time and I don't want my boss to know. <Q> Just don't disclose what that personal business is. <S> If the boss pries further, simply reiterate with a chagrined look that "...	You tell the boss that you want to take the day off because you have personal business to take care of.
Pressured into doing a role I despise I used to be a developer, which I did for 8 years. I started to really resent developing and came to loathe it. Therefore, I gave up that role and decided to retrain and work as DevOps. My current employer is taking me into meetings almost weekly to pressure (almost harassing) me ...	While liking what you do is important, there will always be a few things in your job that you dislike doing but still have to. If your boss still insists that you must develop, then you will need to decide if this is the right company/job for you, or not - then act accordingly.
Is a picture of my e-ID on my resume a good idea? I recently redesigned my resume to make it easier to read and edit, by removing nested tables, moving certain areas, and combining others. Part of what I did was replace some of my personal information with a scan of my e-ID. They look like this: This replaced my gend...	Personally I would not recommend this approach. Plus if the information is actually needed in your country for the resume to get past HR, putting it into a photo means that it will get discarded by many automated systems because it is not in text. Even if I wanted to put my photo on my resume, I wouldn't choose my pass...
As an intern I'm seen as "quiet" but I really am not; how can I change this? I'm interning at a software company in which I'm viewed as "quiet." However, I just choose not to partake in the usual frivolous office gossip. Additionally, it's hard to follow the conversations when there are many inside jokes, etc. I'm do...	It's unlikely to work against you; better to be seen as too serious than too frivolous, and better to be seen as too quiet than too loud. Try joining in some of these conversations -- it will give you a chance to get to know them and them to get a feel for what you're like.
Security clearance and drug use Will recreational marijuana use preclude a person from obtaining Level III (Top Secret) security clearance in Canada? The Canadian CSE (Communications Security Establishment) website says: "The use of illegal or recreational drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is a significant factor ...	More so than even a questionable credit and financial history, recent or current use of a recreational drug will preclude you from obtaining a clearance.

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