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Leaving a position after receiving bonus/raise I receive a yearly bonus and raise every December. I plan on potentially leaving my current position very early 2016 (within a couple weeks of receiving the bonus). How will it negatively affect me to put in my 2 weeks the same week I receive that bonus/raise? I currently ...	If the bonus is significant, it's perfectly rational to stay an extra few weeks unless there some specific other reason. You should not be putting in notice until the written offer from the new company has been signed and returned.
Is it okay to include a funny picture? I am currently working on an online portfolio since I'm attempting to job hunt soon. The site contains the basic information such as a list of previous work, a contact page, and a page about me. On the home page, there is what I would call a "professional" picture of me. But on ...	If humor is something that you personally enjoy, but it is not necessary in the workplace for you.
My boss reassigned my colleague’s project to me and now my colleague is upset My boss reassigned my colleague’s (let's call him Sam) project to me and at first he was having a difficult time letting the project go by saying: “I will complete this task and then you will take over.” Then when I was meeting with my boss,...	You should ask your boss what the reason is, so you can handle the situation appropriately.
Should I remove a LinkedIn contact who bullied me? I worked in a company and found some nice LinkedIn contacts. But there is a contact who started to bully me after a while. I think he can't stand me at all. Should I remove him to my LinkedIn contacts? Can this affect my possibilities to get a new job now as I'm unempl...	... if you wouldn't want this person serving as a reference for you or vice versa, you don't have the intention of this ever being the case, and you don't intend to work with or do business with this person in the future, there is no reason to maintain the contact on LinkedIn. Probably 90% of people won't even notice i...
Is it appropriate to put MOOC's free courses in the resume? As you may already know, Coursera, Udacity and EdX have free courses as well as paid courses (which are basically the free ones with a certificate of completion). My question is, when I complete a free course, is it appropriate to put it on my resume? There i...	Just be aware that the free courses will carry less weight in your resume than a course with a verifiable completion certificate, or a course at a university.
Contact company I'm interested before graduating or applying for a job In the Fall I will be going into my last year of college and will, with almost certainty, be graduating in the Spring. I currently have a internship that runs as long as I'm in college. I've been here for a little over a year and plan to stay unti...	Sometimes, startups are in hiring-mode, and could bring you in as an intern now with the thought to bring you on full-time upon graduation.
Completing assessment for prospective job On Friday I was given a project, creating an app and deploying it, to work on for a position that I applied for. I have now completed it but it is missing one aspect of it because I am not familiar with this layer of technology(TDD). What would be my best course of action? In m...	You probably should review what was being requested of you.
What can I do to minimize the drama of being wronged by a new boss? After 5 months in a 6 month probation period, I got a new boss. I feared that the new boss didn't like me and wanted to get rid of me. After 4 weeks under my new boss, I received a performance review with all "needs improvement" and none of the criti...	Don't take forever to line up a new job and leave, because you probably prefer to explain why you quit rather than why you got fired. If you leave first, you can honestly state that you left because the probation indicated to you that the environment was not a good fit for you. Just get out and save your time and energ...
Making code changes; doing things quickly vs doing them well? I'm a software developer fresh out of grad school, been working in industry for 5 months now and I am very much still adjusting to the business world. Over the past 5 months I have learned a tremendous amount from my co-workers (amazingly supportive people b...	In the end quick is almost always going to take precedence over doing it well (by true developer standards) because companies understand quick a lot more than they may understand right (until they have a profit eroding product fallout). It's always a balancing act between priorities: Resources vs. Deadlines. Fast fix i...
Should a software developer also be a technical examiner? I'm a Senior Software Developer. I was asked (again) by my manager to be part of the recruitment process as a technical examiner (to ask super hard to answer questions). Last time (it was also the first time) I was the technical recruiter and it was fun for me ...	Instead of just saying "No", you could ask if you can avoid helping out with the interviewing/recruiting so that you can focus on development. This is a good experience for you especially if you want to go into any team lead or management. No it is not appropriate to ask for extra money to do it.
How to handle people confiding in you as you're leaving I’ve recently handed in my resignation. The reasons were varied, and mostly related to myself and my personal preferences, as well as another job offering that was much better than my current job. With time I’ve gotten a better grasp on what I want to do with my ...	Let each of your colleague speak for themselves without you intervening in any way. What your colleagues told you was confidential and you don't want to breach that confidentiality.
Is it legal in the USA to ask if applicants have been convicted of specific crimes? I'm under the impression that it is legal in the USA to ask applicants if they have been convicted of a felony. I'm also under the impression that they have to answer honestly. But as a manager, I'm not really interested in knowing if t...	If you have a reason for having a basic requirement, like not having been convicted of a specific crime, then yes you can ask it.
How to retract a salary negotiation? I received a written job offer yesterday and was given a deadline to reply by today. The company called me again today to confirm, but I missed their call. The recruiter left a voice message saying to call her back to discuss or talk about extension if I needed it, and also said ...	Don't be surprised if they accept your request, but now you have to wait for another contract/agreement to be rewritten and another due date for you to sign.
How to deal with recruitment companies when not searching? I used some recruitment companies when I was unemployed and also had my CV on publicly accessible profiles on the internet. Once I found a job I set all those profiles to private or deleted them (if the website didn't allow hiding them) and I also made sure to...	I simply email them my resume, specifying that I am not looking at the moment.
Recommend someone after rejecting a job offer I recently interviewed for a company. I liked the company, I think they liked me, they made me an offer but I turned it down (because I had a "better" offer and for personal reasons). We left in good terms (and, maybe, in the future, I could think about re-applying for this...	If you turned down their offer on very friendly and professional terms, you may be in a position to say something like "You know, this job wasn't a fit for me, but I know a great guy who would be perfect for your open position.
Should I include a company's name on my resume? First off, I'm a computer science student and I'm planning on doing an internship next year. Currently I'm working for a non technical company for the summer but I'm completing technical programming projects. I'm also updating my resume so that I can start applying for in...	I would highly recommend leaving the name of the company on your resume.
How inappropriate to ask for a day off during internship I will soon start a 2 months internship, in a financial software company. However, I may need to take a day off and take some on site interviews to an other company, 2 weeks after starting. I am unaware of the proper etiquette regarding day off and interns, is it...	The first place to see about getting a day off is to look at the HR documents they provide you before or on the first day of work.
Once I've made a decision to take a job, should I go to another scheduled remote on-site interview? Tomorrow I'll be flying to Europe for an on-site interview with company A. Thursday of next week I will then fly to an on-site interview in the US at company B. If Company A makes an offer before Thursday, and I want t...	If you don't have an offer from A that was accepted and signed by both sides, then you go to the interview with B, try your best to be found acceptable for the position, and see if they have a better offer than A.
Negotiate the relocation bonus after verbally accepting the offer This is similar to questions in here and here . I have verbally accepted the offer, my next step is to formally sign the offer online. Though I know it's unprofessional to renegotiate after verbal acceptance but I feel the relocation bonus offered i...	If you cannot afford to relocate without this extra money, then it sounds like you have no choice but to renegotiate.
Got 3 part-time job offers (retail), verbally accepted all of them but now need to turn down one of them I have applied for 3 part-time roles. All of them are are part time in-store sales in fashion industry. All of them extended an offer. I verbally accepted all on the phone since things were not certain at that point...	Politely explain that you found a better opportunity and are no longer available for the position
Adapt British English to American English in favor of having two different forms of the same word on a resume? I have worked for a large company for several years while I was a student. The company has several divisions that are called "Something Centre" or "Something else Center", with the British English "Centre" bei...	You should absolutely change the spelling.
Etiquette regarding interviewing with a competitor I'm currently at Company ABC working in a technical role on a short-term contract position. It's a nice job, I like the kind of stuff I get to do, and there's a good chance I can go full-time soon. Still, there aren't guarantees, so I'm starting to apply to other fir...	Answer enough to demonstrate domain knowledge, but do not outline anything that's going to disparage your current company or potentially cost them trade secrets.
Dealing with unrealistic deadlines I'm seeking advice on how to deal with unrealistic deadlines at work. The issue is that the company I'm working for is making a huge pivot, however there is an expectation that the pivot will occur quite rapidly and that the previous technology solutions will be sufficient to make thi...	If you're comfortable doing so (depending on your level and the team) you could even suggest some compromises that could be made (with changes or your own schedule) to help get the project back on track. Nobody, ever should expect for a estimation to fit in a deadline exactly and deadline should have a very reasonable ...
In a cover letter, is it appropriate to address one person in particular and add a general phrase? I'm applying to a job where I, thanks to a referral, already have I contact within the company. However, I'm not at all sure who will be reading my cover letter - my contact is a team lead, but not a hiring manager. Is ...	In your case I would simply address it to your contact since you've already established a relationship with them.
Is it wise to release your current income if what you expected is twice as high as your current salary? So here is the thing. My close one feels he is extremely underpaid. IT professional with 2 years of experience got paid around 46K. So he decided to see the market. After his research he found for his experience leve...	More than that, most of the corporate contracts I have seen (and I have seen a lot) have explicit clauses that forbids the employee from disclosing the salary, so it is possible that your friend is not even allowed to disclose his past/current salary.
Should I warn a friend about a former employer? I have a friend who for the purposes of this question we'll refer to as Paul. Paul is a University professor who hasn't been actively involved in business outside of academia. He's shown me some very interesting algorithms he's developed with serious business applicatio...	If your friend respects you, he will appreciate your advice/warning both personally and professionally.
As a student looking for a job (money), should I tell my potential employer I'm not planning on staying for long? I'm a student attending university. I currently live in city X and my family and I have been planning on moving to city Y for 2 years, but it always gets postponed for one reason or another. It's been postp...	And don't feel too guilty about giving notice, no one employee is or should be irreplaceable.
What is the value in joining a start-up without any equity included in the contract? I keep reading about joining a small start-up, keeping it up until it grows and then reaping the rewards.However, the way I see it is that investors and shareholders will be reaping the rewards, while overworked employees will get a pr...	If you want to work at a startup, everything else being equal, then an equity position can give you a possibility of a bigger reward. At startups my years, my contacts, my learnings, my professional network - all of these were valuable to me in ways that never happened at big companies.
What feedback should I ask for in a performance review? I've been working for a company for 8 months and I have asked for a feedback session from my boss. I'm interested generally to know what he thinks of my work, but what specific areas should I ask about that might be useful for me to know? I am a web developer. <Q...	- if you're the only web developer for a small company, then possibly there's no next level to reach, and you could ask how you might be able to use your skills to further assist the company.
Should I give a gift to my boss with/after my resignation letter? I have had a very good experience with the company I am leaving, and want to soften the blow with a small gift to my immediate supervisor. Is this appropriate, wise, recommended? I'm based out of the Southeastern USA, and in software development. <Q> Th...	A token gift, given in private with a nice note, to someone who has helped make for a very good work experience is always appropriate.
Approaching speeding up promotion "timeline" I am a (somewhat) recently promoted mid-level software developer at a large retailer. Some time before my promotion, a departmental restructuring along with some turnover has left us short-staffed, with me doing what I would consider "senior" level work within the context of...	Yes, of course you could - that wouldn't be unusual.
"Are you doing a thesis?" - what is an interviewer trying to achieve by asking this question? I have just started an online M.S. statistics degree which I expect to be finished with in 5 years. I interviewed for a data analysis position today and the interviewer asked me if I was going to pursue a thesis with this de...	The interviewer asked you a straightforward question, and is expecting a straightforward answer. I believe that he is just curious about your background and motivation.
My boss is looking the other way, about my work-from-home? I have lately been working from home more than before. Well, my boss allows us to take 4 work from home days per month. But in my current situation, I really wanted more. So I emailed him that I plan to work from home much of time now (about half the month). A...	Your boss may well be getting annoyed with you if you think you can just make up your own rules, maybe he's avoiding a potential conflict The only one who will know for sure is your boss - and apparently he isn't saying anything yet.
Is it unprofessional to print screen a presenters notes or presentation? I was invited to a meeting that had been taking place for weeks and as the presenter was taking notes for the current meeting, I took a print screen so that I could catch up on the previous meetings notes and tasks. I asked for the previous minut...	If anything in this scenario is actually unprofessional, it's that the presenter displayed her minutes to her audience at all, when she did not intend they be viewed. You have done nothing wrong - you have properly prepared yourself for a meeting using the resources available.
Is not having a Facebook account considered suspicious by HR? It is a well known fact that Human Resources look at LinkedIn and Facebook profiles of candidates. I however do not have a Facebook account. I tried Facebook, but didn't like the website and how people were using it so I just deleted my account. Needless to...	Unless your position will involve interaction on social media platforms, I doubt anyone will care that you choose to keep your interactions more private.
Benefits removed between signing contract and starting- is it reasonable to ask for alternative? I recently started a new job, after multiple offers. One of the offers still stands. There were two things which made my decision: the work itself and some particular benefits. I clarified those prior to signing the contr...	I might make allowance if I was convinced the change was due to an honest mistake (e.g. people one pay grade up get free parking, and that perk was accidentally included in my contract) but unless the change was minor I would feel free to change my mind and accept a different offer. Basically this job is over and you n...
I am a new female supervisor in a small firm. Two of my male staff are Muslim. What do I need to know? On the first day when I was being introduced one of the gentlemen ignored/refused to shake my hand and I believe we both felt embarrassed and slightly offended. I have learned that this man is devout. I wish to know w...	I think you should make it clear to both that if you do anything that conflicts with their religion, they must not suffer silently or get annoyed with you, but MUST tell you what the problem is so that it can be fixed.
Can I claim nonprofit work at my company on my résumé? I am actively working for a software development company. One of our clients is a nonprofit organization. I am doing a good portion of the programming for them. Is it appropriate to put on my résumé something to the effect of: "Did nonprofit programming work for...	There is no harm in adding the work you did for a non-profit on to your CV. I'd be a little careful about how you proceed with this - your company and their client may not want their relationship to be public knowledge - so you should talk in general terms, like "significant contributions to a something project for a l...
Should you explain a technical issue to a non technical person or give them information and alternatives that would help them to make a decision? Edit: Motivation : The response I came up with was due to my experiences and observing the other much smarter technical people than me at the work place. Many times the inter...	When explaining issues, part of the dialog should be ascertaining the needs, motivation, and background of whatever person you are talking to regardless of whether the person is technical or non-technical. Yes, sometimes, you just need to communicate the "when" and the "how much" rather than the "how" and the "why". An...
Can my resume mention a company that my product was resold to? Last year I wrote and sold a software product to a small financial consulting group A , which now runs on their servers. They recently resold it, without any technical tailoring , to a major multinational banking service B . No particular license was is...	I think it’s fine so long as you make the distinction that Company B bought the product, and that Company B is not a direct client of yours.
Is there any point to continuing with an interview when I'm sure that I won't join the company? My current situation is that I've already signed a contract with Company A, when Company B called. Company B interests me, although I've decided to stay with Company A. However, they've called me in for an interview, and I ...	There is no point in continuing to interview with them. It is essential for your career.
Should I be honest about the reasons I don't want to give a testimonial I'm being asked to give a brief "testimonial" style text about my current job for use on my employer's new website, specifically relating to a graduate scheme. I have been in the role almost 2 years and joined on the same graduate scheme however I...	I declined with a simple no and they stopped asking.
How soon should I tell my employer that my commute is too long? I started a new job just over three months ago, with a commute of two hours each way. Before joining the company, I understood that I would soon be able to transfer to their office in my home town. Shortly after starting I discovered that was not going to...	It's certainly OK to bring the long commute into the discussion of your productivity, but you don't want to lead off the discussion with your problem.
Culture changing in a way I don't like, anything I can do? I have worked as a software developer for a company for 5 years, they were a small start up when I joined and the emphasis was on the quality of your output, that is how you were judged as an employee and I always got good feedback on my work, complete project...	Unless you are a C-Level executive, or at least a General Manager of your division, I don't think there's much you can do. You might decide to stick around a while to see if anything changes. I always suggest waiting until you've landed your next job before quitting your current job.
Why is a voided blank check necessary to setup direct deposit if I've already provided my routing and account numbers? I just got on-boarded today at a new job and I wasn't satisfied with the answer from HR about why a voided check was needed. The direct deposit form I filled out had my routing and account numbers, and...	A given company may request/require a copy of an actual check to ensure they don't have a problem processing the direct-deposits — which would require additional paperwork, time to resolve the matter.
Assigned a job I cannot do I am a recent graduate who moved across the country to get his dream job in game programming. I worked at a indie company for a year and then was hired by one of the largest companies. This is a dream come true for me as it was the whole reason I went to school. I am fairly new to the industr...	Saying that you are unable to perform a part of your job to your own satisfaction is not showing weakness, it shows that you are critical of your own work and capabilities and that you want the best for the company. The key is to find someone who worked on the code before you who can mentor you. Learn as much as you ca...
What should I do if I disagree with my boss about a software design pattern? My boss introduced a new design pattern at work. I couldn't find this design pattern anywhere else, and I don't find it useful at all. I'm the only one using it, but my coworkers seem confused by it as well when they look at my code or have my...	If you don't like what's being proposed you need to draw up precisely what the alternative would be.
Head-Hunter Agency asking for Passport I am an EU citizen and I'm currently searching for a job in the UK. I've been working with different agencies over the internet and one of them is asking for my passport (I assume, to verify my identity). The others still didn't but that may entirely because I'm not so far in the ...	They are using an EU passport to verify that you can legally work in the UK
How can I kindly stop jokes and idle chit chat directed at me when I am busy? I have recently joined a work place and have tried to be easy to approach and friendly to my coworkers. However a few of the employees hired after me seem to make a lot of jokes towards me, or at my expense. I understand that some work en...	A little banter in the workplace can be fine, as long as the participants are willing. Tell them you don't think these particular kind of jokes are funny and you want them to stop.
How to proceed if boss doesn't keep commitment about equipment? This question is related to How do I request new equipment for the office? . New equipment need (e.g. PC with little bit higher specs + second monitor) was reported and discussed some 6 months ago. My boss agreed that I need one for current and future ta...	You could create an order for a setup you need, and for a setup slightly better than that (lasting a bit longer).
Is it okay to bring a friend or significant other to the employee lounge? I recently started a part time job in a small mom/pop organization that's been running over 25 years. The employee lounge is open to all staff members while they are taking a break from their shift. The lounge room gives everyone on a single wo...	It's almost certain that your workplace has a policy that allows guests of employees into the workplace. If the company isn't concerned about security, you don't need to be either.
I submitted my resume with a minor mistake, should I resend it? In one of my bullets for leadership experience, I state: -Organizing electronics team schedule, meetings, deadlines and other criteria I think the "other criteria" part doesn't make sense, Is this glaring enough for an engineering firm to notice? If so,...	You should revise your resume and send it again to the company(s) with the explanation that you want them to have the most recent update to your resume (don't highlight what you changed).
For how long after graduating college should GPA be listed on one's resume? I graduated college with a degree in computer science and a GPA of ~3.1, and I'm currently employed full time as a software engineer. My GPA isn't impressive, but it's not bad either. When I was looking for my first job, I was told by recruite...	After a few years of experience, your degree isn't going to mean too much anyway (unless you studied at somewhere like MIT), experience will conquer all (again, yes a few employers WILL still care so YMMV, but in general).
Is salaried income based on hours at all? I just got my first salaried position, working as an iOS Developer in California. Previously, I had only ever been a contract worker getting paid by the hour, so I'm trying to wrap my head around what's changed. As I understand it, salaries are based on annual amounts, rather...	Aside from overtime (which I cover below), salaries are generally based on what your employer thinks your work is worth, and whatever they're willing to pay to keep it competitive with other employers.
How to deal with a coworker who uses sensuality and attractiveness to get favors and other things done at work? I work at a fast-growing tech startup where most employees are between 25 and 35, so the culture is very young and casual. A department that works closely with my team recently hired an intern. She is very a...	If this person is causing issues to your team, then you absolutely need to address that.
Interviewing - how much to know about prospective employer? I passed my phone screening interview and I have a 3-hour grilling to look forward to. I know I had better look on the company website to see what they do and what they value. However, other than that I don't know what else they would expect me to know or wh...	Beyond that, what they will expect is that during the interview process that you ask the relevant questions that will impact on how you do your job and how you feel about the fit for you with that organsation. When I was young and just starting out, it was common advice to job seekers to research the company and find o...
What do you do when a supervisor gives you a task you don't understand? What do you do when a supervisor gives you a task you don't understand ? This is always something I struggle with and would love to know the best way to approach it. No specific situation. I would like to hear what others have to say who have had ...	If you find that it's the task orders you don't understand, you ask the supervisor questions until you understand what is being asked of you. I'd also ask what is the deadline and how long is this supposed to take.
What approach can be used to negotiate for higher PTO/salary, when I have a better offer in hand? My current position I have a job that I really like, and suits me quite well. It is in the software industry and I am writing code for websites. What makes it great I suppose is also my working environment. My boss let...	Assuming you get a written offer with no contingencies and that is everything that you expect: Decide which job you want. You may wish to have a long chat with your husband (and perhaps your mom) first, to figure out between you what you really want out of your life - both inside and outside of work.
How to career transition to new software development stack without taking massive step backwards I'm in a bit of a jam career-wise. I'm afraid if I don't take some aggressive actions, I'll be one of those thirty-year veterans who can't get a job in their early fifties. And I'm sure there are plenty of other "senior" pe...	Find someone who is actively involved in the project and see if you can working with them to make contributions to the project. It is all about getting passed the HR department to technologists who will appreciate your experience and realize that experience in any stack as an engineer is more valuable than specific dom...
How to stop feeling bad when you are leaving a company you like for a new job? I have been working in my current company for 2 years and I joined them right after my college . I thoroughly enjoyed my work, especially colleagues and the responsibility ( right from day 1, I had huge responsibility which I liked) that I h...	And remember what you don't like about the job and are seeking to improve. If a group of folks leave, you can be comforted that it almost certainly won't be because you left. I think when you depart, you sort of only remember the good things.
My ex-employer is sending emails to customers in my name I recently resigned and have discovered that my employer has continued to send emails to my clients under my account pretending to be me. I understand it is their company email account, however, it is MY name and I am well-reputed in my industry. What are my op...	You should contact the Boss, in writing probably certified mail so that you can prove that they were told to cease using your persona, then if they continue you have something to stand on when/if you go to court.
Resigning a new job because of ethical and legal dilemas? I'm a recent college grad. I spent 10 months total, 2 months post graduation, looking for a job. I moved back home into a horribly abusive situation because I didn't really have another financial option.when the first job offer finally came, I took it despite ma...	Don't badmouth the previous company to any prospective employer as it comes across as sour grapes. You should explain that you made a mistake and the company turned out not to be what you had hoped for. First of all do not resign until you have accepted a position at a new employer.
How do I deal with constant unfair load distribution? I've been working with a boss for 3 years now. About a year and half back, as the workload increased, we got another resource into our team. I and this guy share the workload together. We are partners. It means that we both need to complete a chunk of work together....	Point out what your non-stop work prevents you from doing that you feel you should be entitled to do.
In an interview, how to not sound like I'm bragging when asked about what previous employers think of me As a student who's done work-terms and am applying for contract and part-time positions, I get this question quite a bit: "What do your previous employers think about?" or "What would your previous employers say abo...	By honing your presentation you can be assured that you are not appearing to be too braggy, or too modest. If you already know what your past employers think of you, then there is no problem with passing this along.
How can I reject company offer to take training/certification exam? I have been offered the opportunity to take a certification exam with optional training by sales in my company. At this moment, I haven't informed my manager (because I know most probably he will insist me, so I better to prepare answer first). This ce...	If you don't think that would work, then you can try begging off because you are too busy, or asking that you be allowed to take the training at a later time (by which time you will hopefully have landed your new job). Your employer clearly thinks you will be of more value to the business with the certification, and it...
Should I ask for my old job back? Is it ever acceptable to ask for your old job back? I quit my first "real" job after university, as a web developer, without another job lined up. I was frustrated and it was probably really dumb. Part of me dreams of doing something completely different, but realistically I don't kn...	It is not the end of the world quitting your job before you have another lined up (though you are correct that it is not ideal). When you quit a job, always make sure you don't burn any bridges.
How can I measure if a bad situation is good learning or wasted time? In December I joined a startup to introduce a Bioinformatics team: first the infrastracture, then little by little the team would be hired. I have been there for more than 8 months and I have been having trouble with IT support. Everybody else has pr...	If something is called a learning opportunity, just try to find a better job.
No contract until the first day I have just accepted an offer for a new position, and have recently been filling in all the paperwork required. I'm relocating to a new city over 2 hours away, so my current employer has been aware I'm leaving for a while now. However in the offer letter to me from the new employer, th...	There is always a contract between an employee and employer. If the job offer was unconditional, which is unusual, you may be able to claim compensation in the employment tribunal or the county court (Court of Session in Scotland) for breach of contract.
Should I list startups on my resume when applying to top-notch companies I am a computer science undergraduate with no formal work experience. But currently I am working for two startups which are currently in their initial phases. I am a stakeholder in both and working as full stack developer. I dont have any contract...	Should I list startups on my resume when applying to top-notch companies The top-notch companies I know hire people who are smart and hardworking. Many employers aren't phased by good people having "side gigs" although a few are.
How can I share a publication about me in linkedin I'm a computer engineering student and working for a company in cyber security field. I did something about cyber security 5 years ago and some authors mentioned my name about that in two books and a magazine. How can I share these in my linkedin profile? Under Publica...	Have been cited in the _________ by _______, which deals with _______
Professional designations and degrees on business cards and e-mail signatures I'm going to be creating some simple business cards for myself going forward, and would like some advice on the addition of my degrees and professional designations to the card. So far, the planned text, aside of the graphics, phone numbers,...	If you simply can't resist putting credentials in your signature and on your business cards, try to limit yourself to one that best conveys how having that credential will ensure your solutions are top notch.
How do I decline giving potential employer my book of business? I recently received a job offer as outside sales for a company that is in the same market as the one I am currently employed with. Due to the book of business I currently have (my list of my clients, contacts, leads etc.), they have requested I go through ...	There is no way I would give a client list from my current employer to a company with whom I am not employed. You also need to look at your termination clauses in your existing contract to see if there are any restrictions on taking your client list with you.
Do I tell recruiter whose offer I will decline, the details of the offer that I have accepted? After working with a recruiter on an offer (and getting the offer) I got a comparable offer at my current company. I decided to decline the recruiter's offer and accept my current employer's counter offer. How can I prepare ...	If you are not up for bidding, then there is no requirement on your part to tell this recruiter anything other than "Thank you for your consideration, but I've decided not to accept your company's offer. They may ask but you don't have to tell.
Is it appropriate to use link texts instead of full URLs on a resume? A HTML link with link text (anchor) would be useless if the resume is printed out. Like this: Google instead of just the URL http://google.com . In this era, can we safely assume that our links will be accessible and won't it cost me if I use li...	A URL that is so ugly and long that you want to hide behind anchor text, may limit the number of people who will be willing to type it out when they are only given an image of the resume.
Reapplying to a job that I was given an offer for but turned down at the time I interviewed for a job and it worked out well but at the time I was given the offer, I decided to turn down the offer. However now I am interested in the position. What is the best way to touch base with the recruiter and see if the offer i...	If there's any doubt about whether the position is still open, I'd go through your recruiter.
Can my employer make me drink alcohol? I work at a company with a rowdy atmosphere that includes pressure to drink alcohol. Multiple people at the company told me verbatim that I would even been judged negatively in terms of hiring advancement if I didn't. During the first week there is a company ritual for new hires...	If the high pressure to drink persists after the first few events, I would consider avoiding the events if possible, and maybe reconsider if this is the correct path for you to take. Legally In the eyes of the law, your employer is absolutely not allowed to make you drink alcohol. If colleagues indicate to you that abs...
How to write an appealing internship offer? I have recently sent an internship proposition to my manager, to recruit an intern for next year. The problem is that it's filled with technical considerations that I'm sure my manager appreciates, but it is certainly not something I would consider as appealing for any stude...	In addition to what others have mentioned, you may also explain what other skill/expertise development opportunities your company offers, apart from improving skills on the "required" list. Other pointers Keep the description short and simple, unless you're a very interesting company and already on my watch list
Is it acceptable to take a day off during crunch time when it seemingly doesn't matter to my boss? There is a high priority project I am working on that needs to be completed in 2 weeks. Chances are that I will complete it, but the timing is tight. I wanted to take a day off in the next few days but thought it may ...	If it's just a day off for no particular reason, or for something easily postponed, then I would probably postpone it. If it's okay with your superiors then do it.
Coworker wants me to clear out the clutter from my cubicle So, I'm in my first cubicle job and have been here a few months. The company culture is very lax about cubicle presentation. The upper's realize that our cubicles are our "homes" and don't want to interfere as long as we stay productive and don't keep any unpro...	Changing the angle or position of either your or your coworker's desk and/or chair so that your clutter is not a distraction for your coworker.
What do I do in an interview when I am asked to help arrange deck chairs on the Titanic? There have been two times in my career where I tried, as gently as I could, to offer a better solution when I was being asked in an interview to help the employer do something not in their best interests. Three-fourths of the jo...	You should not be trying to fix the company, or right the ship, during the interview process.
Less senior people are becoming more senior than myself I was hired as a support engineer and junior sys-admin at my company about 2.5 years ago. One of my colleagues was hired 6 months after myself (2 years experience total) and another yet has a mere 8 months of experience in total. Despite having more actual knowle...	People shouldn't be promoted because they've been there longer - people should be promoted because they've got the right skills to step up to the next level.
Is it true that one is expected to work 60+ hours in the US software industry? Being from Germany and having worked in the German software industry for a few years, I can say that in most jobs (in larger companies) a software engineer will work 35-40 hours a week, with overtime either being compensated financially or b...	From the permanent staff point of view: In San Francisco, nobody worked more than 40 hours. Depends very much on the industry and the company.
Handling mandatory lunch breaks after signing an offer In next month I will start a new job in a big corporation as a software developer. It will be three months trial period. I will be employed for full-time (40h in Poland), but few days ago I acknowledge that my job will require nine hours each day in a workplace as ...	In reality, while some companies have a culture of working over your lunch break, the situation you are describing is the norm in my experience working with many large corporates: it's your time, you can do whatever you want with it, and you don't get paid for it.
How can I give useful feedback without going too far? My friend has come to me for advice with their CV. I'm happy to help - and would like to - but I'm conscious that I sometimes go overboard with advice that nobody asked for, or am overly critical without meaning to be. This is something I've been trying to improve b...	One of the best ways to approach constructive criticism is to open with something like "What you have is a great start. Every once in a while, remind your friend that you do know what you are talking about.
Is there a way to NOT participate in office politics and still be successful? The question pretty much speaks for itself. I am a hard worker, very productive, and usually the one everyone turns to when they have a problem. However, I work in a privately owned company, and several times have been told by my supervisor...	The key to success is making your own position strong enough that you are not likely to be attacked, while at the same time not making any enemies of your own. You do need to play the game to some extent, you don't need to be duplicitous or use doublespeak. Tell your supervisor that you don't like red tape and office p...
How to resign given the situation? I've been offered a job at a better company with a much higher salary. I'll be signing the employment agreement sometime this week. Anyways, if you've read my whole slew of other posts about my current workplace then I think resigning without drama is a key thing here. After all th...	After the meeting, send them an email resignation. Ensuring a smooth transition of your current work also helps with that. If you arent on the best of terms with your manager and HR, there is no point in rocking the boat more than it needs to be.
How do I verify that a company offering a job actually exists? I have recently received a job offer from a company called 'Edsor Travel and Tours' and am unsure if they actually exist at all. The job tasks surround payment and account management and could be considered suspicious in my inexperienced opinion - but that ...	Look up the website owner. This varies by location, but in most Western countries, it is required that a business register themselves with their appropriate government agency in order to use the "Business Name" as a legal entity.
Appropriate to ask for rough salary figures from recruiter? This question is similar but deals with startups. This is a established mid-sized company. Today I received my first ping from a company on StackOverflow Careers. A tech company recruiter near to me (central/western Europe) asked if they could call me up a...	Normally it's in their interest to get you into something in a reasonable salary range.
How can I minimize damage from terminating an at-will internship before it starts? I'm in a similar situation as this person: Can I terminate an accepted at-will internship before it starts? I am currently doing an internship at a large company, and I have received a offer for an internship in the same department (un...	Particularly in internships, there should be no hard feelings in saying that you want to try new things or find a company that better suits your career goals. When you talk to your boss, you could even ask if he would be willing to be a reference for you.
Just took new job and unhappy I have only been in my current position for a few weeks. Before this, I worked for one company for over 8 years. My current position is not panning out how I had hoped. There really isn't much room for growth, and it isn't nearly challenging enough. I had the thought in my first week, "A t...	You should be able to find a way to request some more responsibility, workload or whatever and see if it's going to be available without getting into a conversation that puts you in a position of being let go before you can find the next position. Since you have already proved that you are loyal to a company by working...
Told employer I wasn't feeling well and made the mistake of answering truthfully I like my job and I like my coworkers, but today my mental illness was getting the best of me. So after some deliberation and my attempts to bring it under control on my lunch, I finally decided to send an email out to my supervisors that ...	Try to not divulge details about reasons for sick leave (unless you want to, of course). By the way you describe it, you were not capable of working.
Should I apply on Monday or Friday? I noticed a job opening yesterday (Thursday) that I am very excited about. The job was only posted 2 days ago. Would it be better to apply at the end of the week on Friday or at the beginning of the week on Monday? <Q> The hiring manager or HR staffer collecting applications might ha...	As long as you are applying within the deadline (assuming there is one), it makes no difference on what day or at what time you apply. What matters most is that you have an awesome, personalized cover letter and a resume that shows a track record of achievement in the thing they’re hiring for.
How to handle an employer knowingly paying below market? My current employer is known to have a below average pay scale.My current salary is 5% less than my last job, and there is a mantra about the company not having enough money. Lots of money is being spent for certain equipment, and there are some very nice cars pa...	if you feel you are being undervalued at your current role, you can either negotiate, using market rates as a useful piece of evidence, or leave to go somewhere else
HRs and Employers: Are the chances of telling that an interviewee can start working after a month low? Is one month too long for them? I'm currently working, and I am overqualified for the job, and it also pays low, not in line with my degree and with no chance of being promoted to the position I want. I only found thi...	It is not just acceptable, it is usually expected that most job hunters will be currently employed. Employers have contracts stipulating their notice period. In a few cases, where the need for a new hire is urgent, it may be too long to wait.
How to act when uncontrollable, natural "accidents" happen during meetings? (Burps, gas, stomach grumbles) Especially in serious/silent situations. If you are the source of the deed, is it better to ignore it, or just say sorry afterwards? <Q> Short answer: Unless someone looks at you, ignore it. <S> It always sound...	If you're not presenting, then just keep your composure and be polite. If you can feel it "coming": I'd say it's better to let it out instead of waiting for it to find a different way out. If you had accidentally dropped a mug, you wouldn't just say sorry either but rather try to clean up the mess as good as you can. I...
Saying thanks for luxury perk without sounding obsequious? I’m currently in my first full-time job and have been here for a year at a big UK company. Me and a few others from my site recently had the opportunity to attend an event where we were given free seats in a box owned by the director of the company as well as a...	And a simple thank you email is just the right level of thanks in this case.
Employer expressed interest in my pet project I'm like many programmers with young careers; I maintain a few pet projects that I use in order to improve my skills in both the domain I work in, as well as the craft of software development itself. Interestingly enough, I was having a discussion with some of my colleague...	You need to decide if "giving" your project to the company will bring you enough "goodwill" points to be worth losing control of it. If you have any intention of retaining any level of ownership then that conversation needs to happen up front.
What's the most appropriate way to introduce my boss to friends and family? There is an upcoming social event organized by my employer where friends and family will be invited. The company is a fairly small company in the UK and I will inevitably need to introduce my family to my boss, the CTO, who is immediately belo...	If you're not sure the person to whom you're making the introduction will parse "CTO" then say the individual words: "Simon, our Chief Technical Officer. "Boss" doesn't have a negative connotation to most people.
Position originally with a recruiter now it's on LinkedIn I'm new to utilizing recruiters and had a question. I had interviews (one phone and then in person) with a company through a recruiter. The recruiter made a couple of mistakes 1) she confused my resume with someone else with the same first name for the initial ...	State what happened, and exactly why you think you might not have gotten fair consideration and that you're very interested in a job there.
Is it unprofessional to put in a two-weeks notice when it's not a Friday? Currently I'm in late stages of interviewing with a company and I'm fairly confident that they'll extend an offer that I'll accept. That being said, I'm trying to plan out when to give my two weeks notice. If I were to give my two weeks this F...	You actually don't have to give exactly two weeks notice. Really, it's only convention that people give their notice and terminate on a Friday. Hand in your notice when you have the new job offer in hand.

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