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Should I ask for a raise? My company was about to hire someone new. I was asked my thoughts and if I would be willing to take on the responsibilities instead of hiring this person. I told them that I didn't think they needed to hire a whole new full-time person for the job and that I would be happy to extend my role ...	For future reference, you should have offered to take on the additional responsibility if they were willing to compensate you, and maybe promote you. And yes, you should ask further down the line.
Is asking a recruiter (or HR department) of a company if there are other positions available OK? I am acquainted with the notion of not applying to a position that I am not qualified for. But the question I wanted to ask is if it would be prudent to ask the recruiter for a position that is asking for 2-3 year experienc...	We would encourage you to ask about other positions that may match your skills better.
Having to execute an important change for the client without telling him In my company we are supporting a client's website.However, when the quote was signed, the hosting fees where totally ignored on our side and it turned out that they are actually quite high. Due to this mistake, we are making only a fraction of th...	Unless your contract says to host with a particular provider, I don't see any ethical considerations. You may even offer to change hosts back for a re-negotiated price.
Was in IT, but now re-positioned to work outside of IT - how to deal with it? so I've been with the company for about 4 years. I have a Computer Engineering degree and always excelled working in IT. Just recently there was a shift in the organization that led to me being re-positioned to a rotational role (temporary ...	or Soldier on, and quietly start looking for another job or Lastly, take it up with your manager that it's not working out for you. If you don't want to do those new tasks, hand in your notice and run.
No pay for attending My company has a 'policy' (although it is not written anywhere in our HR policy portal) that when we are required to attend training sessions and their annual conference that we are not paid for our time. They expect us to come. Is this illegal? In my contract it does not state anything about manda...	If it's not in your contract then you're not legally obligated to go.
How to handle the cost of looking for a job in a new city? I'm planning to move to a new location in the UK and have started applying there. I'm worried that when I start being asked for interviews, it will be very expensive and time consuming to attend them. It would involve a 10 hour round trip each time to get to an...	Any company that isn't going to pay expenses for interview candidates either isn't serious about hiring you, or has a penny-pinching culture that means you probably don't want to work there. Just be polite about it and see what happens.
How to communicate with vendors when your company is past due on accounts payable? Background: I work for a small company that is struggling through an economic downturn. Due to this bills are consistently being paid 60-120 days past due. This has meant some of our vendors have discontinued services until we pay up to ...	Just deal with the situation as honestly and professionally as possible, and don't get upset with them.
Should I say that I took Japanese classes in college, or that I learned Japanese by living there? My most marketable skill is speaking Japanese. In fact, all of my jobs have been in Japan. While technically I did take Japanese classes in college, I never really studied. My marks were so bad, I did not even qualify f...	Like many people, I really learned spoken Japanese by just repeating the Japanese I heard every day. In an interview you TELL THE TRUTH, because you may have to prove it.
How to enquire about vague promises made by the CEO? In a nutshell: the CEO of my company keeps on praising me and has been expressing intention of giving me more responsibility in the company, for some time now (ca. 1 year). These have not materialized so far. How can I try and sound out if there is anything material ...	Ask for specific, measurable, and actionable goals you can work on to help develop yourself for the role you want.
I think my colleague is lying about having a PMP, what should I do? I'm working as a junior PM under someone 10 years my senior. Her LinkedIn profile claims that she has a PMP, though she does not use the title in email. I have heard complaints about her performance (lack of involvement, poor organization, delays to th...	It's not your responsibility to check that your colleagues qualifications are legitimate, that's for managers or HR.
How do I know when to contest a bad idea and when to let it go I work as a designer for a software company, and work directly with developers on their newest and most important product. I am gaining a very good understanding of the software and how it works. However, the CEO of the company is not very technical and doe...	Perhaps informally offer an opinion on something not overly significant and gauge the reaction. I would tell the CEO straight out if I thought he
Do companies provide external help/consultancy when an employee face problem in projects? I have been working on a project since 7 months. This is my first job. I am the one responsible for the project as no one in my office is from this domain. My project includes 5 modules and I have completed 3 modules. My Team lea...	The company hires a contractor who can solve the problem or tell that it is impossible to solve.
What can I do about my boss mocking my accent? I am a US citizen working in Australia. I am not white. My boss routinely mocks me with a fake American accent implying that I am not a "real" American. I'm pretty sure that his intent is undeniably malicious, not playful. I know I am not imagining it, because other ...	Tell that colleague that the accent thing is making your uncomfortable, and ask for advice on how to get the boss to stop.
Who owns a laptop that I got from Microsoft Build? My workplace paid for my Microsoft Build ticket. At Build, they gave every person an HP laptop as a give away. Is this generally considered my laptop, or my employers laptop? Edit from the comments I have had the laptop for a long time, my employer knew about it. Al...	In my opinion, the laptop belongs to your employer, because as AndreROIM said , it was a material part of the package your company purchased for you to attend.
How can I decide whether to stay as a temp in the hope I'll be hired permanently? I've been working almost 6 months as a temp for a Aerospace company as an administrative assistant. I started working here in August. Two of the managers wanted to get me hired on in January but something happened and they suddenly left t...	I would soldier on while looking for a new job, waiting several months is too vague, and waiting on the convenience of a new HR who may not last long in any case is not something I would do.
Do you pay for lunch during a lunch interview? If I am invited to a lunch (or dinner) interview at a company, would I be expected to pay for it? Should I at least try to offer and "reluctantly" decline? The company set up the lunch interview, including the location. I was not aware it would be a lunch interview until ...	If they are paying, which is the norm, let them.
When given the choice in a test, should I use the older technology that I'm most comfortable with or a newer technology that I might struggle with? I'm having a practical test for a job oportunity tomorrow. The job involves mainly, although not only, software development, which is what the test will be about. I was t...	Play safe but explain your choice.
is it okay to mention "short commute" being a big factor during a job hunt? I will graduate college in a couple of months and have already been on a couple of interviews last year. As I am doing some preparations, I was wondering about something. Before the interview, the formal exchange of mailing/phoning, is it okay ...	Sometimes, but I wouldn't advertise it on LinkedIn, my CV, cover letter or application. For a recruiter yes tell them. When asked why you like the company/want to work there, then you can indicate you appreciate the short commute.
Is it rude to turn down a job examination after you have accepted it? I'm about to graduate and some companies are already offering job positions. Then one day, I was offered a job position at a company and they want me to take an examination first which I accepted immediately. But then, after much thought, I am not co...	As others said: it will not be rude and it's normal to have doubt or unsure if you should take the exam.
How to prevent poorly thought through ideas and irrelevant discussions from slowing the completion of a project? I am leading a volunteer team which is closing on the final months before a deadline on a major project. The team seemed to have fun putting their ideas forward and came up with a solid design. With the de...	Create a meeting agenda, and time box each meeting and each agenda item.
Potential US employers require social security number as part of application; what am I not seeing? My college age son is job hunting here in California, and a few large employers (Lowe's, Sears, Michael's) are requiring his social security number as part of the application process. The process halts if he doesn't ente...	It's entirely legal fot them to ask.
Want to Resign, but Bosses are Out of Office Today I'm a part-time employee (full-time student) on a limited-time contract and I'm in my last two weeks of my three-months probation. The decision has been planned and is not rushed, however failure to resign within the last two weeks means that quitting afterwards requir...	If by next Monday your boss is not in again, absolutely deliver the resignation letter directly to HR.
How to politely ask for a significant pay rise? I appreciate there are similar questions such as this question , but it doesn't quite meet my concerns. Background: In early March, I'll have been working in my business for 2 years, originally taken on as a graduate web developer on £17k basic in a small team: my mana...	Make a case for the additional duties you have taken on and why that makes you more valuable and ask for a promotion with a raise. If I were in your shoes I would simply get a new job. The polite way is "hey, it looks like I'm getting paid below industry average for my jon.
Getting out of questionable tasks that are not part of my job I work as a designer/front end developer for a small software company, and the CEO is currently acting the role of the only sales person. Lately I've been asked to create e-mail campaigns for various marketing reasons, which is fairly easy to do. However, I ...	If you're not interested in doing this extra work that is out of the scope of the position you were hired for then I'd bring it up with your boss.
Job offer - should I be concerned about lower salary + higher bonus than discussed? I'm a long-time freelancer, about to convert in a contract-to-hire scenario. Salary talks went as follows: Company offers $X salary I counter with $X + $5k Company offers $X + $5k "with bonus included" I gave my preliminary (unoff...	Ask them more details on the bonus structure and how bonuses are awarded. You basically got a counter-offer that came out differently than you expected.
How to encourage my coworker to speak one at a time during discussion? I am a team leader and I have several members, most of the time when I have something to discuss to my members they tend to speak while I'm speaking and because of that our discussion becomes long. Example: Me: I notice that there is a bug on the...	You're the team lead, just cut in to the conversation and ask for one to make his point politely.
Prudent to Apply for Same Position/Different Departments at Same Company? Basically within the same company there are two positions: Coordinator in department XCoordinator in department Y Same position w/ the same exact duties, different department. Is there any adverse effect to applying for both concurrently? <Q>...	No there isn't, if the specific workplace doesn't want you applying for both, they will likely inform you.
Does being an entrepreneur reduce my employability? I'm a CEO of an ecommerce startup. I'm currently networking with fellow entrepreneurs and people who are related to the industry around the country. As this is a startup, I'm not sure if this would fail or succeed. If this fails, I might want to become an employee, fo...	There are a lot of positives to employing an entrepreneur. Do not focus on the negatives.
Is it common to drop the pronoun "I" in resume? There are recommendations to write your achievements without using "I". At first, I wrote my resume as: "Have created ..." "Was responsible for ..." "Created something ..." Now I heard that people don't use this style. These are my questions: Is it common to drop t...	Get your resume proofread by someone fluent in English, preferably someone who has reviewed a lot of resumes.
Unemployed, previous employer contacts for job I understand there are a few similar questions being asked but my situation is slightly different from them as I have been unemployed and searching for work since October 2015. I worked for a company on contract for 10 months from 2014-2015 (covering a Maternity leave). I...	Go after this job and do your best at it, and if you don't see your way to advancing, then start looking for something else a few months before the contract ends.
When to tell my boss I'm going to look for another job? I'm working in an organization that is mostly filled with university graduates. They usually stay here for a year or two and then move on to another job. I've worked here for 4 years now (since graduation) and became a somewhat important part of the "core" team th...	I wouldn't tell them before I had a new job lined up.
Can an offer be rescinded even after both parties electronically signed a contract? This happened on May 2015 but I still have that little bug biting on my neck as it was -for me- a dream job. Early May 2015 I got an email from a software development company inviting me to apply as I was found in their records from wh...	In the U.S., unless you have a contract that says otherwise, a company can generally fire you whenever they want for any reason.
Should I tell the rejected company where I accepted an offer? I applied for internships at companies A and B. Company A offered me an internship and company B offered me an interview. I decided to accept company A's offer and email company B to let them know that I was withdrawing my application due to accepting an of...	For now, I think just letting Company B know you have accepted another offer, thanking them for their time, and wishing them continued success is the most prudent course of action. I didn't tell them anything and won't be applying with them ever again.
In Australia, when a recruiter offers to talk to a company for you, would it give you better chances of landing the job? I am in touch with a recruiter and I appreciate his work. I was asked what other companies I have applied and I named one that I liked but have not listed themselves (as far as I know) as actively se...	However, if a job is advertised directly, then an agent will have no effect on your chances.
How do I address both being overqualified, and unable to perform at past levels? I have been working in IT for over 20 years now, and had another career before that. My problem is that I don't want, and can't take the stress of the positions I am qualified for. The stress will literally kill me. I can handle lower...	You simply tell them the truth about your medical condition forcing you to look for a lower-stress position.
How can I politely reply when I made a mistake because of my bad assumption? I am a Software Engineer. Today, I received a mail from my senior with my boss in cc, stating that I have made a mistake in some work done a long time ago. It is effected and found on my Project Production now. They gave me some serious warni...	First, you should apologize as it is your mistake. If your code reviewed by your boss or another employee but the mistake was not seen, you can minimize the error visibility but do not share explicitly the blame.
What are effective methods to push back on salary for a promotion to an exempt position when you have some leverage? I've been working in my current job for 7 months now, as a call center employee. My title has been "Team Lead". I've spent the majority of that time designing, deploying, and maintaining reports, dashboa...	Allow your current job to commit to your first goal, then press for more salary. Get to know people working in places using these new tools.
When (if ever) is it appropriate to file a grievance about the behaviour of one the MDs in a family business? I work in a start-up family business and have for a few years. The sister of the lead\head MD (an MD herself) works part time at the business. However, she constantly makes demoralizing comments including (but ...	Once you file a grievance, your life will never be the same at that company. In general, you should take formal actions when Sufficient informal actions have taken place
Writing a cover letter after a attending career fair w/o hearing recruiter's full name Yesterday I attended my university's career fair and I'm now in the process of writing cover letters and applying to the companies I talked to online. For one particular company that I'm interested in, I spoke with a representative w...	In the cover letter, explain what interested you in the company during the exchange at the career fair, do not use her given name in the cover letter but refer to her as "the helpful recruiter".
How to speak up/voice concerns about tasks I am not an outgoing individual nor do I complain publicly or even privately when it concerns my job (probably because of the money). I am EXTREMELY quite and I am ALWAYS working. I do not like disappointing my manager(s) nor do I like failure myself. Recently though, I feel l...	Once you're a bit more stable, you'll learn when it's ok to say that you honestly don't think you can do a good job and still hit the deadline, and to discuss how to prioritize subtasks or conflicting tasks.
I am 18. Do I have to list previous jobs before I was an adult? I had two jobs. Both of them had lots of criminal involvement in which I had to quit for my own safety. Do I have to list these? It looks pretty bad on a resume because my involvement with these small businesses was very short. <Q> If your previous jobs wo...	You should only put things on your resume that would help you get a job.
Do some job application processes require multiple (different) resumes? I've heard of having to go through multiple interviews to get the job, but someone was telling me some jobs require multiple (different) resumes. Is this true? If so, when does it normally happen? I'd like to know so I can better prepare myself. (I...	The only time I could see this being done would be if the first round was a recruiter screening, and then they ask you to refine your resume before passing it to the company (your applications should be different on a per-application basis anyway). Honestly, I have never, ever heard of this as a requirement.
Responding how soon is considered professional Every now and then when I receive messages from recruiters about positions that I'm actually suitable for and may consider applying I become pretty indecisive about what should I respond (i.e. am I actually interested in the job, do I want to start working there, spend som...	There is no point in delaying a response (or application to a job opening) unless you need some time to polish your resume. Good employees are often busy employees and recruiters know that: there's no stigma involved with responding "late", unless you're talking several weeks. I've always been told, and gone by the sim...
Dealing with an unmotivated supervisor I'm an IT intern in a small company (part of a large network of card designing and printing companies). As I'm very new in the company, I'm excited to learn about our production process and how it could be improved (which is the main task of IT here), but my supervisor is unmotiva...	Since he is unmotivated and you seem very motivated, talk him into taking his normal tasks and moving them to you. Your boss has probably lost your mentor and is trying to figure out an alternative.
Quality of work suffering due to workload I am 25 and have currently around 2 years of work experience. Further, I have quite recently changed my job to another company in our group. I asked in my first position for review talks about me and my work, and one thing came up: I always try to please everybody and I am t...	Try to prioritise your work. Talk to your boss and agree on the priorities of the job
Several of us decided to leave and join company B Recently five of us from company A were given a far better offer from company B, whose team consists of 15 people who formerly work in A. Would there be any repercussions if all five of us resigned within the same month and joined company B? For me personally, I do h...	Legally you may be fine (that's off topic here), but it could impact on your professional reputation and/or your future career. If the only reason for the move is a "better offer" than take a deep breath and go tell that to your boss.
How to deal with the quality of English my coworkers use? I work in an international company in a non-English speaking country. There are certain tasks that we are required to do in English in writing. The tasks aren't the real outcome of our work, but they are supposed to help us plan our job more efficiently. Right ...	If you see the same mistake being repeated by a team member taking a few moments to discuss that mistake and inform them of the proper way to write it is advisable since it will reduce the amount of editing you need to do later, and reduce the chance of something like that making it through to your customers.
How to put small scale programming at tech support job on resume I currently work in tech support but our company has something called RCI, which is time alloted to us to work on and improve things in our work environment, because I have some familiarity with Java Programming(Taken some programming courses in community...	Anyways, just put it on your resume, give a general idea of what you did, and if an employer has any questions just be honest about the amount of work you did!
How to tell client about having missed their deadline? I work for a software company. After a few meetings with this one client, it turned out that our current system is not suitable with their business flow, so we need to modify our system to be able to work effectively for him. We negotiated a deadline extension. ...	The right thing to do is to tell them as early as possible that you will be missing the deadline. If you value his business, put your best people on it until it's done, and throw in a few freebies and/or a discount on the purchase order. I would be overtly honest to your client. Don't beat around the bush, don't blame ...
Why do some employers withhold drug testing requirement until after interview? I'm just trying to understand the reasoning behind why some employers would NOT tell you up front (if not in the online ad itself, at least early on in the process) that there is a drug testing requirement. I would think they'd have nothing ...	The fact that such a large majority of employers require drug testing simply means that anyone looking to get a job in the USA should more or less expect the test and prepare for it. If you fail, you'll lose your benefits and most likely your job as well. I'd hazard a guess that it's so common that most companies don't...
I got a job offer, and not two hours later, got an interview to a more promising company I'm not entirely sure what I should do. I got the message saying the job wants me to start in about a week's time, and have sent me the paper work to sign and everything. Shortly after, I got a message from another recruiter that a...	If you're not financially secure then you might have to take the sure thing and accept A's offer.
How should I explain why I left my last job at an interview? I have a job interview coming up in a few days but I'm worried about what to say if asked about why I left my last job. Well not if, I know they will definitely ask why I left my last position. The truth is that I was given way too much work and there was no...	It depends on what you are trying to achieve and how bad it actually was and how typical those conditions are for your industry or profession. Start learning how to manage the stress. Don't lie, but make sure you frame your response in a way to reflect you've learned something from this. You don't need to go in to deta...
Should I say something if actual weekly pay doesn't match the offer letter? After accepting an offer and beginning to work it is noticed that the weekly pay (before taxes) on the pay stub is not the same as the amount mentioned in the offer letter. The actual weekly pay is around 2% less than the weekly amount stated i...	Best to approach this as "I'm sorry I just noticed this, but I think there has been a mistake with my salary."
How to report manager for misconduct? I've never done this before and could use some advice. I am preparing to report my manager to HR for the way he acts around people. I don't know where to start. The way he acts does impede productivity and the business and leaves people feeling confused and angry. Some examples of...	I'd advise you to call or visit your HR department and request a private meeting. First of all: Document everything as much as you can.
How to behave when the boss is being too pushy and giving unfair deadlines There are some bosses who give you the task with a fair deadline and trust you to deliver it and then let you on your own. There are also people who give you unfair deadlines and expect you to stay later and get the job done while the actual dea...	Unless you can show that the deadlines are unreasonable, then you have no chance of arguing the point. Short answer: Approach your boss with your own quantifiable estimates as to how long you need to do the job. Ensure that your own estimates are realistic.
How do I handle requests from an employee who has just been fired? Yesterday I was offered a part time job in a gym facility. I have been a substitute instructor there from time to time, so I was very excited to have been asked to work there on a more regular basis. Another employee of the gym (we'll call her Sarah) t...	You didn't initiate communication with her, so you're under no obligation to respond to her.
At the end of contracting work (IT/Programming), what steps need to be taken to protect myself from any technical issues company might have In particular, I'm interested to know what to do in terms on handing over things like passwords to systems. Should I demand passwords to be changed immediately so that I don't have...	You should (during the time they pay you) probably create a list of all your company passwords and hand it over to them; they can then decide whether to delete all accounts immediately, take their time to delete them, at least until they verified that they can access everything, or maybe even leave them for a short tim...
How do I quit a job working for a friend without damaging the friendship? I started working at a software company as soon as I finished school as a junior software developer but was laid off three months later due to funding problems. A month later, a friend who I have known for 8 years asked me to come and give him a...	So just be honest and tell him you don't want to break up the friendship over it, but you need to either be making more money or getting back into your career. Be fair, give him some time and expect him to be fair and let you go by the agreed time. I have seen several friendships during my career that went on to become...
Sharing Personal External Publications With Coworkers I am new to my current company, but have 20 years with other companies. I am considering presenting some topics to my co-workers, but I think I'd like to share the same concepts with the rest of the world too. I have two different paths I'm considering: Create t...	You may have signed away rights to any intellectual property you create during the time you are employed , not while you are on the clock. The situation of presenting material inside and outside of a company is not that uncommon; most people presenting at conferences present things that come from their work, and that t...
I've received a verbal job offer. My wife wants me to ask for a signing bonus. Is this a good idea? My gut tells me it's a bad idea. When I discussed my salary expectations with this potential employer I told them I was looking for a yearly salary of $85K. When they made the verbal offer they told me the best they coul...	It's up to you to decide if you can or can't live with their offered remuneration.
How do I politely say "Stay out of my office" to people other than my management? Other employees keep coming in my office once I'm gone for the day. I want to leave a note telling them not to be in my office while I'm not there but I don't want to seem nasty about it. <Q> Lock it In all honesty, it's a perfectly poli...	Check in with you management on whether they need to get into the office, and get them a key if they need to get in.
How Can I Talk Myself Into A Career Change? I've run into crossroads in my career life. After working hard, pulling myself up by my bootstraps and finding something that worked career-wise for me in software development, I still get pulled back into my passion of teaching music professionally. I think that's becaus...	You have to start looking for a job in the new field. Try looking at local colleges and see if there's a night class you can pick up and try it out. The deciding factor for me was always quality of life and revenue.
How do I send out feelers about telecommuting? I'm working in the United States for a small company. It is not unlikely that, several months from now, it will be beneficial for me, for family reasons, to move to another city. I wish to broach the topic of telecommuting (working remotely) with my employer. (I don't do a...	Timing may be critical, so first you may want to do a little of that part-time telecommunting and show you can be trusted to telecommute and then wait until you have done something that has them particularly happy that you work there. Tell them that you would prefer to stay with the company if at all possible.
How to handle one-man department refusing to expand The Situation The company is a start-up, and is approaching the 50-employee milestone. We have an IT Guy who handles hardware for the entire company - workstations, on-site and off-site servers, you name it. He often works odd hours due to the need to take down infr...	If you indicate that you are sitting on your hands due to IT often enough, it might get management attention.
How to manage change and expectations with customers My team is implementing the software of our company with new users. Recently, I've implemented our software with a bunch of new users who were working with a different software from another company. They are complaining loudly about our software, saying that they wer...	You call the customer and tell them that what is happening is unacceptable, that you will not take complaints from end users, that they need to appoint one person to handle this and won't talk to anyone but that person. Another option is to setup a training session or multiple sessions.
Termination with Cause, how to answer in interview I was terminated for watching inappropriate content in the company laptop. I talked to HR and they told me they wont release the reason of termination or even that I was terminated. They will just release the dates of employment, my last position title and my last sa...	My advice is to not volunteer anything, but be honest if asked directly. I left my previous job because of the negative affect on my health.
How to ask co-worker to stop vaping? I asked a question here about vaping. I realize that there is a lot of opinions about it. Rather than get my boss and others involved, I want to approach a co-worker directly about his vaping. At first I told him I didn't have a problem with it when he asked. But his "vaping...	Try to keep it the resolution between yourselves as much as possible -- once you escalate, things can start to go south in terms of working relationships. Yes, most definitely talk to them without passing judgement on their actual behavior. Think ahead of time what kind of compromise, if any, you would accept, so that ...
Interview - 'spinning' a dysfunctional workplace As a hypothetical question: I worked at a dysfunctional place - constant crisis mode, crunch time, etc. As just a "minion" I didn't create or have any influence over deadlines and such. (I didn't cause the crunch time!) How could I word it in an interview to get across ...	There are code words that can be used to describe a workplace as chaotic without openly badmouthing the place. As a junior employee it's never your fault, anything goes wrong Make sure you learned something from this experience and can put it positively, as in not to do this and that to prevent finding yourself in a si...
Retroactive compensation for weekly meetings whose hours were not logged I have worked as a freelance developer for a startup for 22 months. I have a weekly meeting with my manager for 1 hour, so 4 hours per month. Since I started this freelance work, I never added these meetings to my hour sheets. I suppose that I ne...	If your client is unwilling or unable (start-up!) to pay a lump sum, you could arrange to bill the unpaid work over a longer period, either by billing for the current hours plus X hours of the unpaid for each week, or by the client making several smaller lump-sum payments.
Want to negotiate pay raise even though I'm leaving in six months I've successfully completed my first year and a bit and am scheduled for my yearly performance review. During it I'd like to open negotiations for a pay raise. However, I'm planning on moving to a different state in about half a year. My employer doesn't...	It's important to get your current salary as high as you can if you are planning to seek new employment.
Should I resign if I feel I have completed my job and will no longer have work to do? I'm a web developer/designer. I was hired for a full-time, permanent position by a small company to help them design the interface of a web application. However, after about 6 months, I am basically "finished". I've styled the appli...	It's appropriate to ask your boss what you should be doing. But never, EVER resign from a position without a solid offer in hand. If you prefer having no money then you should resign.
Appropriate response to praise from C levels that balances political capital without raising false expectation I joined a company about 6 months ago where they had specifically created a new position for me based on my skills (technical software). I was hired to resurrect a moribund project (decade old) and to breathe ...	Politely accept the capital, and trade it in for something on the spot.
Should I accept a job that I plan on leaving soon? I am a software engineer, dissatisfied with my current role and hoping to move towards something more people-oriented. My wife and I have recently decided to start pursuing jobs in another city, where we have more friends/family. Unfortunately this will likely mean a ...	Plus you will be going into the job hunt making more money. Take the role and leave whenever you want. Taking the job and then not following through on this commitment wouldn't be a good thing to do, in my opinion.
Dealing with a very problematic co-worker Background I've been at my current workplace for going on 5 months and was hired as a senior dev to work on a new iteration of our product alongside a Lead Architect. Problem The Lead Architect. It feels like I'm not working on a team but I'm working within a dictatorship. ...	Propose your fix to the architect (even the input from the UX dev), have him provide meaningful detailed feedback and iterate until your code is accepted.
Is it reasonable to ask to delay exit date? I recently resigned from my job to start a new job. However I was asked to delay my last date because we are short of people and I was responsible for number of projects. I agreed to continue for couple of more weeks, since I was still waiting on some papers. Most of the form...	It doesn't hurt to ask.
What does "hard to manage" mean? Though it may be impossible to "define" what "hard to manage" means, it seems that we all have a common understanding of what this term is getting at, and I am interested in getting down to just what this common sense term really means, and how we can take positive action based on its u...	While definitions will vary between managers as one guy's hard to manage can be another guy's star performer, the key is "hard to manage" people cause more work for the manager.
environment and salary vs technology I'm working in a company with a good reputation, great environment with constructive attitude in all colleagues, no stressful deadlines, and a competitive salary. The downside is that their technology is really old. They are now slowly introducing a bit of new technologies, But the...	The simple answer is that as a developer, working with outdated tech will make you unemployable sooner rather than later.
As a freelancer I can't pass any technical interview. I've faced a weird situation when I can't pass any technical interview. I'm talking about mobile development jobs. The reason I'm failing is "we require deeper knowledge". As an experienced one, I can earn virtually the same (slightly lower, in fact, but comparabl...	It's great to be able to get the job done, but quality matters as well. If you feel that your interview skills might be impacting how you do in these situations maybe set up a list of your skills and experience to bring up in conversation so that you don't forget to mention anything. Technical exams are academic, your ...
Asking a company why they are using a 3rd-party recruiter Would it be appropriate to ask a company, during an interview or phone screen, why they are using a 3rd party recruiter? <Q> I'll tell you the answer to that question: because they don't want to/can't afford in-house recruiters <S> and they want to find top tale...	So, ask about things that will help you evaluate the company as a good fit or not; rather than worry why they are using a 3rd party contractor for hiring. No it wouldn't, it has no bearing on your application.
Asking 3rd-party recruiters about their cut My understanding is that a company might use a recruiter because their in-house talent scouts have had trouble finding good candidates. Because they're using a service, there is an extra cost. However, rather than employers incurring that extra cost, I feel like the recruiter...	For contract work, recruiters generally bill a rate determined on the position, and pay the contractor less than that.
Does it look bad when you are chatting about a potential job and you have to attend to something for your current work? Not sure if I phrased the question strangely. Today I was exploring another opportunity at another company. It was more of a casual coffee chat but the "interviewer" did bring up a position and wanted...	If you excused yourself properly and professionally then it won't create a negative impression and it may create a positive one.
What compensation should a recruiter get when I terminate my contract? I was recruited last month by an agency. The job was not working out. I handed in my notice to the employer. It was an amicable parting. Now the recruiter is angry and is demanding compensation. I was earning €50 per hour. It was 40 hours of work pe...	To the question "What compensation should the recruiter get when I terminate my contract", the answer is none whatsoever.
Can my former manager ask about the details of the job when she's called as a reference? I have quit my job as I wanted to go back to studying but my circumstances changed and so I've started looking for a full time job. I will have an interview soon so I wanted to give my former manager as a reference. But can she ask...	Yes, when a reference is called by a hiring manager for an in-depth conversation (as opposed to just confirming employment), it's perfectly fine and normal for the reference to ask a few questions about the job.
How to appropriately use irreplaceability in a raise or promotion negotiation I am the only in-house translator for the media company I am working for and they need me BADLY. If I leave, with all the experience I have, it would take a lot of time to train someone else, with the amount of translating work I do. I feel ...	Believing you are the only one who can do your job and then trying to tell your employer that while asking for a raise or other benefits is a quick way to find out you really are replaceable, even if it causes them some pain.
How to behave with women in my company when it's International Women's Day? Today I woke up and remembered that today is International Women's Day.I am not exactly the person who likes to greet and give wishes to everyone, and I am often kinda embarrassed when I have to do so "by force" (like in family reunions etc.) ...	I'd expect to get awkward responses: people wouldn't be sure whether you were serious, in which case it would seem inappropriate, or if you were making fun of the idea of such a holiday. I don't believe it's necessary for you to do anything special! Perhaps if the company you work for is having an event for Internation...
Politely telling clients I've moved to a different department within the company I am in the process of moving within my company from a customer support role/department to a new business area. My email address and telephone number remains the same The problem I have is that I am the main support contact for several c...	My strategy was to agree a cutoff point with my old boss and advise him that I'd be calling all these contacts to advise them of the change over.
Is jury duty "working time"? Changing work hours due to jury duty (This doesn't affect me personally but is something that came up which I'm curious about. I'm not sure what to tag it with) Could an employer ask "me" to change my hours for that week so that I'd do the jury duty in the normal court hours and an "evenin...	In virtually every country in the world that uses juries, employers are obliged to give you time off for jury duty.
Getting heard from departments I need a feedback from My problem is actually quite simple, but I haven't figured out a solution yet. I work in a company where is very important to correctly measure things (I cannot disclose what they are). Being in charge of developing a software that automatically calculates some pa...	Since you are in the Measurement department (according to a comment on an earlier answer), then I would get with my boss and determine how we were going to deploy the tool you wrote and scheduled each individual who needs the install and then go to their desk and do it according to the schedule. At the time of install ...
How to deal with customers who periodically change requirements? When we are working on any project, all requirements are clear and documented and approved by the clients as well. As per we completed tasks our clients will look into them. But one client changes his requirements like that "this does not look good, ple...	I would assume that someone higher up in your company will decide whether changes are made against payment, or changes will be made free of charge, or changes will not be made, and if that person decides that changes are made, then you write down what changes were forced onto you after delivering the job as requested, ...
How to ask for something optional subtly without appearing demanding or entitled? Sometimes I want to ask for something from the authority above me, and the following things hold true in the situation: What I am asking for is not a priority for me, and it will be fine if my wish is not complied to as well. I'd contin...	If you think that your request might distract your boss then don't do it unless it's important. Don't abuse their generosity However, if there really is something you'd like to talk to your boss about then approach him informally (at the coffee machine) and mention your idea in the context of a more relaxed conversatio...
How well do you have to know someone to refer them to your company? Do you have to have worked with them? Can you refer random people you met at a party who happen to be your friend on Facebook? In other words, if I do refer or recommend someone who I haven't worked with and perhaps don't know that well, what are the...	You just have to make it absolutely clear that you're only introducing the person and can't speak to the quality of their work . A referral that doesn't work out shouldn't have the same effect as long as you're clear that you only introduced the connection.
A coworker incessantly asks for small favours or errands, how do I get him to stop without offending him? I have a coworker who keeps on asking me for small favours that he can do by himself. For example, I entered our break room to drop off my lunch when, after seeing me, he will ask me if I can close the window and ...	You should be polite but there must be a line this person should not cross.
Contingent offer letter and continuing to look for a job I just received an offer letter contingent on a background check. I think the check will be alright, but this also might take up to 6 weeks. I'm not working now, so my question is what happens if I sign and send it in, and get a better offer somewhere else. ...	If it may take up to six weeks for them to make a firm offer, I think it's reasonable to continue interviewing with other companies in the meantime... unless they're asking you for a firm commitment, in which case you need to decide whether you're content with waiting for them.
walking out of interviews - any significant problems down the line? I was just reading a question where a person who had excellent qualifications for their age was offered low compensation because other people in his age-group have similar compensation(I am talking about an age in which most people are fresh graduates)...	Just walking out isn't a good negotiation technique in this case. If they don't see your value now, walking out is just saying you're an unprofessional jerk, they'll throw your resume out, and the bridge will be burned.
Workplace review and pay rise I'm working for a company in southern England having joined from university in the summer. I have worked above the level I was brought in at, developing projects, visiting clients, delivering solutions when I was brought in as support to then progress into this over a year. 6 months in I'm...	Asking for a title change to better reflect your responsibilities will indicate your value to future employers and may increase your income over the long term more than a pay rise at your current title. A year to 1.5 years feels more reasonable -- especially if you are young / just out of university.
Coworkers on other team dislike me; salvageable? My workplace consists of a series of remote teams that are loosely connected by a singular goal. Each team has additional goals that they may prioritize above or below that singular goal. I was placed in a bridge position where I work on one team but get paid by a differ...	It certainly helps when people like you, since they're more likely to make an extra effort to help a friend. However, at the end of the day, if you feel that their team leaders are poisoning your relationship with the team, you should bring it to the attention of your higher ups.
Handling drug testing when legally prescribed a tested substance Recently I've been prescribed a legal drug that is often screened for in drug tests. I've kept my boss informed but haven't mentioned any medications by name. I have a desk job, so I do not have to drive or operate heavy machinery at work. I can be dru...	Ask your manager whether they'll accept the prescription before you start taking the drug .
Is it worth mentioning to a potential employer that you have used their products before? I understand that if it's something that is incredibly common, it would be of little value to mention this. For instance if you're interviewing with Samsung and you say "I have a Samsung phone" that means practically nothing becaus...	While I wouldn't make a big deal out of trivial connection, but if that connection is a reason why you became interested in the opportunity you should mention it.
My boss forgot my approved vacation, how do I remind him? I notified my boss regarding my planned vacation a month ago. Initially I planned on traveling before joining the office but he told me to travel after a month because we had KT sessions in the first two weeks of work so I postponed it. It seems like my boss ha...	If the vacation was previously discussed in e-mail, attach a copy to an e-mail reminding your boss of the vacation.
What is the etiquette of replying back emails and messages? On Saturday night, I found a company's HR persons LinkedIn request pending on my LinkedIn. I added her and instantly I got an email asking if I were interested in working for X company and they were looking for an immediate response. I replied back asking wh...	There is no etiquette - but the timeliness of your reply could be (over-) analyzed. There is absolutely no obligation on either of your parts to respond immediately or not respond.

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