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Is unpaid overtime commonplace for developers? Without disclosing too much detail, a project that myself (the only junior on the project) and the team that I work in had to finish a 7 month project in 3 months. This meant the whole team had to work some crazy hours to get it done on time. So my question is, is it comm...	You only HAVE to work overtime if compulsory overtime is stated in your contract. If you're with a good company, they will compensate you with either comp time, or an IDGAF attitude towards what you are doing during slow times. Yes, it does seem to be a common practice (by culture, not enforced by management).
How to deal with team member leaving too early and not finishing work I have noticed that a colleague in my team is consistently leaving way before the 8 hours of the day. I am not sure how come this has not been noticed by our team manager. Personally this is starting to affect me as I need to step in and finish ta...	Bringing it up to your manager if done in the context of having concerns for the work getting done and the difficulties it is causing for you is a mature approach. I would also consider discussing your staying extra hours to get things done as there may be a problem of unreasonable expectations here too.
Should I introduce myself to founder of a small startup after I'm hired but not have joined? I've recently accepted an internship offer from a <10 people startup. My point of contact in the company is CTO and he did everything from the interview, to offering the job. The problem is since the company is in different ci...	This being <'current year'>, I would suggest sending a Linkedin invitation to your new CEO, and mentioning in the invitation that you are looking forward to meeting them. It is normal to meet the team you will work with when starting a job (whether an internship or fulltime).
How to start a discussion in a startup in order to start using a more useful workflow tool My boss, for the entire company's workflow, uses Google Sheets as a sort of feature-tracker/TODO-list. The company employs 7 people, aside from the CEO (my boss), who all work remotely. There are 2 software developers (myself inc...	Once you can show how it works and the benefit, you will have a much easier case to make. A lot of places give their workers a set of tools, the worker is expected to produce within the limitations of the tools, asking for a different set isn't always a great idea particularly when it means everyone else needs to use t...
How do I word my resignation? My current supervisor happens to be the owner of the company and, although this person's position and education are nowhere near what we do as a department, this person is still considered our supervisor. I decided to switch jobs because I don't like how things are done here. There's no ...	For instance under Czech work law it is required to say Boss, I hereby resign for my job as XXX
How to deal with colleague looking at work notebook? I once caught a colleague looking at my work notebook containing meeting minutes, team objectives, lists of actions etc. My approach at the time was to jokingly tell my colleague to stop being so nosy and get back to work. My question is should I have taken a diff...	So, you should check what happened to your files, ask your colleague what he was doing, and request that he does not repeat this kind of action. You already dealt with it in the best fashion, direct and to the point. If it's a computer you mean, then just put a password on it as Anonymous said.
Is it inappropriate to ask for a week off from a summer internship to volunteer? I'll be starting college next year and am planning to do an internship over the summer. Every year I volunteer at a week-long summer camp for children who have or have had cancer. Would it be inappropriate to ask for that week off during...	It is fine to ask. Once you've accepted the offer, make sure that you got your would-be manager's approval for that time off
Asked to sit near sick people--should I disclose my pregnancy? I have recently become pregnant for the first time, and I want to make sure that I avoid any circumstances that might affect my pregnancy, as I am still only 10 weeks in. My boss has asked me to move into an office with two other coworkers who are currentl...	Personally I would tell my boss in confidence what the issue is and why you want to delay the move. It's not like you are ever going to be able to hide pregnancy, so you are going to have to bring it up at some point.
Value of Non-Transferable but relevant professional certifications I work in the IT Security profession as an IT auditor. My boss a couple of months ago recently suggested I enroll in the PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA) program to become certified to conduct the annual PCI compliance certification. My employer l...	But having it already does prove that you have the level of knowledge required to pass their examination. If you apply to a new company who won't sponsor a certification - that's a good sign that they don't see much value.
Should I share my hobby-projects on LinkedIn? Slightly related to another question , yet I have to ask separately. I have a quite special personal project I'm working on for more than a year - it's related to creative activities: writing, art (including video games) and so on. It's kind of like a product of my talent...	Ask yourself is your hobby provides added value for the specific job you're aiming for .
Is it customary to give a thank you letter when I end an internship? Next week I finish my summer internship. Am I supposed to give a thank-you note to my manager when I leave? <Q> I would send one. <S> It will leave things on a very positive note and since most people don't send thank you notes anymore, it will make...	Thank you notes are always a good idea when they won't come across as being a "suck up" which I don't think is the case here.
What is the purpose of organised coffee breaks at workplace? Other than to drink coffee, is the purpose of coffee breaks to build a sense of belonging and collegiality? In an internet era where one can build networks and work on a project with people across the globe, are coffee breaks still important today? To be spec...	Team breaks mean you're still in a team-based mindset, minimising the interruption to work flow again. Coffee breaks are incredibly important for multiple reasons.
Asking for Shortening probation period I just joined a office, and it's been a half month, I travel for 1.5 hours to get to work, but now I am thinking of getting a house near my work as it become too difficult for me to commute as I am not allowed drive due to restrictions in my visa. Is is professional to ask the bos...	In general, it's not unprofessional to ask for the probationary period to be shortened for a reasonable predicament. , you could ask your boss but if it's a lot of paperwork your request might be more work than the boss is willing to do. If you are working in the United States -- especially in a venue with at-will empl...
What are the barriers to a company "testing" an applicant with a paid, trial assignment? I was discussing with a friend the research that most hiring managers are particularly bad at evaluating an applicant. They are swayed by irrelevant factors like "do I like this person? Are they like me?", etc.) I've only hired c...	The company knows it costs money to find new employees. They need people who fit into a company in terms of their group in many other ways both in terms of social and professional skills. I'm not convinced a 1-3 hour paid assignment is really going to be of much more value than the same amount of time in a conventional...
Email to enquire about interview opportunity after long time I had an interview with a company but didn't pass. However, they offered to give me another shot after 6 months (due now). How to write an email to enquire about the interview in a polite manner? <Q> Contact their HR, if possible the same person you were deal...	Be sure to let them know what you've done in the intervening period to further develop as an interesting prospective employee. It would be perfectly ok to reach out directly to the person that previously conducted the interview, assuming you have the contact information.
Will interviewers still ask me behavioral questions if I have no work experience? I'm a recent graduate with zero work experience . No extracurricular activities and no part-time jobs. Considering that this shows on my resume, will employers still expect me to be able to answer behavioral questions ? Or won't they ...	They will almost certainly ask those questions and you should have answers ready for them. I would review the questions that frequently come up in a initial interview and come up with answers that fit, and be prepared to talk about how happy you are to get into the work force.
How do I encourage coding standards with a new co-worker? Long story short: An older new(ish) starter with more industry experience is blindly ignoring our coding standards . I don't know the best way to resolve this. Sorry for the long post, thanks for reading! A new(ish, only a couple of months in) developer at m...	Code reviews will help change that, and force all code through a filter that correct errors. There is a common system called buddy check , which is a form of peer review.
How should I assess my employees? I am a manager of a program that has a minimal oversight style of management due to employees starting their work day out in the community. While they have to complete documentation (which I check weekly) and timesheets, it does not provide me with real evidence/knowledge of the actual...	If you're worried about quality of the work, it might help to check up on clients after a few months (or another period; depending on the nature of the work) to make sure they are still happy with it.
Software developer internship without a degree I would like to work for a software company during the holidays. I am just 17 and I do not have a computer science or related degree. However, I do feel pretty confident that I can add value to a company. Do you think I have a chance? What should I do to increase my chance...	If you are going through a school sponsored internship then the established companies may work and while you don't have the degree, you would be on your way to this as co-operative education programs exist as a way this would work. Apply to companies whose business you feel you understand, and learn as much as you can ...
Do I need to reply to all job vacancy emails? I got some emails about job vacancies, both from recruiting agencies as well as directly from the hiring employer. I haven't been in contact with them before , so I believe they got my contact information from my profile on a job portal. Do I need to reply to all of their...	If the position sounds interesting there is nothing wrong with responding even if it is just to say you're not actively looking for another position right now. The biggest take away here is don't feel obligated to respond.
Recommendation letter in Germany (Arbeitszeugnis) I am working in a IT company in Germany. For the future opportunity in the industry, I asked my adviser to write a recommendation letter for me. He said that he needs at least two weeks to prepare that. He included some sentences in the letter which can seem positive bu...	As in Germany, it has to be positive. In order to avoid getting sued, companies will never put directly negative statements on there.
Can I send my resume to several recruiters from the same company? (not agency) I'm looking for a new job in a technical area (Software Dev) and I'm building a list of in-house recruiters of several companies I'd like to work for. Is it a good idea to email my resume to several of them at the same time? Some recruiters...	If there are multiple recruiters in a company they may be responsile for hiring for different positions.
Do tech people need to know French to work in Vancouver, BC? UX designer living in the United States but struggling to find work in or around my city. This, despite attending meetups, connecting with other professionals and honing my skills every day. Vancouver seems like a nice place to live and I was curious what ch...	While you will find French on all the food labels and the road signs, you are not likely to hear any locals speaking French while in BC. Having lived in British Columbia for 5 years, I can assure you that you do not need to know French to work or live in BC.
Personal wedding day of a colleage employee and cultural anomaly I was invited to a wedding day of a friend in my workplace(another engineer who works with me in the same engineering department). Due to the busy schedules I was unable to find some time to meet him and personally politely reject that invitation. Now I h...	In my culture, if you didn't respond to a wedding invitation, it is assumed that you will not be attending...
Should one feel unprofessional for using an eye-saver app that gives popup reminders to rest my eyes at work? Does it feel unprofessional to use an eye saver app (to remind you to rest your eyes) or browser extension at work? It recommends to close your eyes for a while and watch further for relieving strained eyes and...	When I'm feeling really tired, I sometimes retreat to the restroom for a few minutes to get a chance to close my eyes and relax without anyone watching. You shouldn't feel unprofessional for doing whatever you deem important for your personal health.
How should I politely turn down a task that my doctor has advised me against? My boss (a Senior Sales Representative) has told me to pack up his office and all three bookshelves for an office move. I am his Executive Sales Support; a Print Production client liaison for his account with a major publishing company. I've...	I suggest bringing your boss an alternative, at the same time as you report you cannot do the lifting on doctor's advice. You can offer to supervise the movers to make sure no confidential materials are read and that everything is packed properly. Ask if you can have someone to assist you due to the medical issue.
Workload increase after resignation I have been working for a small software development company (team of 5 developers) for 11 months now, but I decided to hand in my notice 2 weeks ago due to personal reasons. Since then my workload has grown exponentially, so much so that I am now struggling to complete any work with...	When pressed, just smile and say you're doing your best. In your last two weeks you should work slow and steady and very careful, because if you make any mistakes, you won't be able to fix them.
Shoud I celebrate finishing Probationary Period (Probezeit) In the company I finished my probationary period. Actually I want to share my happiness with my colleagues by eating some biscuits and drinking in the company. However I am not sure How react the people this event? Actually I have a fear that people could mi...	I think that if you really want to do a celebration, it must only include the team you work with. It's a nice gesture, but publicly you should treat the successful end of your Probezeit as something that was bound to happen anyway. If you want to organize a small get together on office premises, the best first step is ...
I think I was low balled when I accepted a job. Am I just screwed? How can I find out and/or get a raise? Raises apparently don't happen too often here. I also did zero negotiating because that just scares me. I am a sissy, I know. On the other hand, how can I find out if I was under paid because there is the possibili...	The most effective way to determine what the job market thinks you're worth is to apply for other jobs, interview, and see what you're offered.
New worker starting out I am straight out of uni and I recently started a new job as a web developer. Outside of my department, there are only about 5 people who actually believe I can help them with their questions face to face, despite the fact I have been helping most of the company through the helpdesk for months. ...	No one is going to believe what you say since no one knows you and you haven't built your reputation within the company.
How to deter office visitors from using my cube instead of the guest cubes Our office area has several designated 'guest cubes' - desks that are usually empty and available for visitors to use. However, it seems that random visitors to the office prefer to sit in my cube. If I am out of the office for a day, I general...	Also, other staff like the receptionist should be instructed to recommend the guest cubes and not just say, "help yourself to any open cube. One solution to this could be to clutter the desk with your personal stuff
Dealing with coworker misinterpreting what you said to the boss I made a comment to a coworker recently. Someone who reports to me has been recently given a verbal warning about their work. I requested that the coworker forward any issues about that person directly to me for the time being. I stated that she is having ...	Don't get involved in other people's disciplinary matter unless it's your role to be. If you are supervising someone, just let others know what you want them to do when interacting with this person.
I forgot to mention my travel plans during the interview. Is it appropriate to contact them when I'm waiting to hear back? I went to a job interview the beginning of last week and was told to wait patiently for a reply that would come probably during this week to know if I was accepted for round two. I haven't heard an...	You don't want to ask for an update unless you can do so tactfully as you want to avoid looking like you're hounding them. Since you clarified that your travel is already starting next week, it's better to reach out immediately
Telling Clients To Give Up I have been doing side-contract work with someone for several years now. Our relationship is great. They are receptive, helpful, and absolutely committed to their project. However, I'm starting to realize that the project will fail. They have only received several hundred signups in the pas...	"Give up" is never appreciated and rarely helpful unless it is completely impossible.
Is it appropriate to ask after a depressed coworker? I've been working as a software developer at a fairly large company for about two years now. I noticed a while back one of my coworkers who I'll call X, suddenly started acting rather depressed; when I first met X, they were a happy, easy-going person, with a very ma...	You really have no idea what their problem is, or even if they have one, and some people would not appreciate someone prying. People will immediately recognize what you are doing without any words which could be criticized as prying. Superiors might become more involved if an individual is affecting general morale or s...
How to make my boss not interrupt before finishing my point This question is relatively similar, but addressing the issue with senior colleagues. My case is with my boss who owns the company. For what it is worth, there is age gap between me and my boss (around 25 years gap). I report directly to him. The problem I ...	I would tell him that his negative reactions have made me not want to make any suggestions. Get some feedback on what you tend to do wrong in his mind. Then before you come into the meeting - send him a short agenda via email, a few bullet points what ae you going to talk about, so that he/she's prepared.
How to formulate a counter-offer after finding an ad for the same job with a much higher salary range than proposed? During an interview, I was asked what salary range I would expect. I indicated a range between X - 5 k$ and X + 5 k$. The interview turned out to be very positive, both from the company's point of view a...	One option is, in your counteroffer, to focus on the aspects of the full package that would make you OK with this base salary — the things that you were, apparently, initially expecting.
How concerned about expensing the business should I be? I've just started a new job, and as part of setting up my workstation I requested a new, larger mouse - as I've had experience with hand cramps with the standard small mouses that are everywhere. We looked at the existing spare mice, and there were none suitable...	If your employer has a history of quibbling over very minor expenses like this, it may be worth it for your standing in the company and for your own sanity to just pay it yourself and not expense it.
Under new management - how should I deal with my new boss? We work in a small environment, (2 offices, no more than 10 employees). Our old boss was recently promoted, and a new guy has been brought in to replace him. I am asking on behalf of my female coworker. Her position is the Document Controller, and she has quit...	Talk with your friend, but don't inject yourself into the issue. She should have a discussion with her new boss. Continue doing what you have been doing and show the rest of your team
How to systematically work towards gaining and retaining credibility as a to-be team lead? I have been at a company for a little over 2 years now. I am still not quite confident in terms of the processes followed by the company in different situations. I know what our team specifically does, but not outside of my own t...	To build good credibility: First earn the team's respect as one of their peers Be consistent in how you approach problems and treat your peers Be confident that you are able to learn new things and are sincere in wanting to do a good job.
Is it okay to record meetings? I want to record our meetings, especially discussions about projects, because I often miss some important details they tell me and my writing cannot catch-up. However, I don't feel like I need to tell them as they may feel it's an invasion of privacy. I have no malicious intent whatsoever...	that it may simply not be legal in some jurisdictions - under UK law, you can record a private conversation without the consent of all parties, but you break the law if you play that recording back to another party without consent from all the recorded parties. If you decide to do so, the recording device should be cle...
I'm a consistently underutilized developer - is this normal? I'm relatively new to the software industry. I've worked about 1 year at the government as a programmer and about 3 months at a small eCommerce company. Both companies are fairly small and the development team consists of a (non-technical) manager, senior dev...	What I suggest is looking for projects you can work on that are related to your work. You need to realize that as a junior developer with little familiarity with the code-base; you represent a tiny portion of the development team's capacity.
How should I ask for a pay adjustment? I just received my performance evaluation for this year. I was promoted and my performance was highly rated so my pay increase is nearly 10 percent. I happen to work in HR and know that even after this increase I will be among the lowest paid who do the same thing as me with the...	The discussion should center around your worth, within the company, and within the wider market.
What can I do to motivate my colleagues when I'm not a manager? I feel I am a very motivated and proactive person. I don't need too much of a push to get things done. My colleagues in my team are very different and I don't feel they're proactive or try to produce exceptional work. They're all very capable and it would...	You don't need to be a manager to positively influence the people around you. That said, you can lead by example. It's best if people respect you and know you really care for them Sure, you can force people to do specific things, but that never leads to excellent performance.
Changing jobs after only 2 months I have been working as an engineer for about 8 years now professionally. My first job out of college lasted about 6 years and my second ran about 2 and a half. I've left both on good terms. The job that I just took was with someone I thought I knew to be good to work with (he founded h...	It sounds like you partnered with someone who you had reason to believe would found a great company, and then you quickly realized you were wrong. Honesty is virtually always the best policy.
Shall I remove skills I no longer use from resume? Shall I remove the skill set I have not used for years? While studying, I had worked on various tools and took different kind of training/workshops. But in my professional career I have not used many of them. For examples, my Languages are "Python, Java, Snort rules d...	In general, you should be listing skills that are relevant to the jobs that you're applying for and that you're happy to answer questions about in an interview. If you list things that you aren't reasonably experienced with, that's going to lead people to ask lots of "tell me about your experience with X" where your an...
How do I build a portfolio? After graduating, I started self-teaching myself SQL using Codecademy and books. I've listed this on my resume in a way that implies I'm not very experienced with the language but am familiar with it. I'd like a way to show employers my SQL skills more directly. Standard advice to show empl...	You can create a project on github or bitbucket, and use SQL in that project.
Told boss about racist remarks coworker made, but they don't want HR involved. What do I do? I have a coworker who seems to make it a point to discuss religion/politics/everything most would deem unacceptable during work hours. The other day, he interrupted a conversation between myself and one of our managers to start...	And it would be best if that manager had a meeting with you and the coworker, where he tells the coworker that what he is doing is unacceptable and must stop, and what the consequences are if it repeats. Given the history of this individual going to HR, I'd say it's best that you report the incident. It would also be a...
How to get employer to cooperate with executive master? I recently applied to an executive master, and prior to accepting the offer, I discussed it briefly with my employer, who seems supportive. I didn't get the class schedule until closer to September and part of the schedule indicated a couple full friday per mon...	If they have problems, and you value this course, then offer them what employers value: time.
Anxiety during coding interview I choke when asked to pair during a coding interview. The interviewer could ask me the simplest question and my mind goes blank. I think I'm a good developer and if I was given the task at home with no pressure, I'd pass the test. I know practice should help me with it, and I do lots of...	Most people's anxiety comes from a specific part of the situation.
Gender honorifics: "sir" and "miss" Is it offensive if I call older male co-workers that I'm not directly working under for as "sir" while I use "miss" for female co-worker? I feel like using "ma'am" should be reserved for women that are my boss, but using "mister" in lieu of "sir" is uncommon in the workplace. What sh...	If you want the equivalent of sir (with no name), it's ma'am. I think it's most common for coworkers to be on a first name basis even when there's a significant age difference, and even if they don't work together directly. You can use "sir" to address any adult male, regardless of age.
How can I figure out the company name when a recruiter doesn't disclose it? External recruiters often don't initially disclose the name of the company when they're looking to fill a position. How can I still learn which company they're contacting me for? Can I ask them? If so, how should I word that request? Are there ...	You can always ask, but if there is a non-disclosure agreement between the agent and the company you are unlikely to receive a reply. Very, very often simply asking them for some more details about the company can get them to disclose the name.
Should I CC my old boss when applying for a new position at the same company? A few years ago, I worked at company X. Recently, my old boss reached out to me and asked me if I'd like to apply for a full-time position. He's still working at company X. I am going to let him know that I sent in my application in a separa...	In cases where your application is emailed to HR or hiring manager or internal recruiter, then CC'ing your contact would be the best decision.
How do you figure out which job duties to focus on, if given the opportunity? Right now my job includes a lot of different duties - customer-facing tech support, back-end desktop management and software administration, project management, documentation, training, communication, answering the doorbell for the loading do...	Assuming they are reasonable people, talk to your colleagues and try and come up between you how you would like the work divided. If there are other people in the same situation then duties can be swapped around so that the focus is clearer.
How to argue for a raise when project I worked on got cancelled? Coming up soon my boss and I have planned to discuss my annual raise. I have already read that the best way to do this is to quantify the work you have done in terms of "how it helps the company" or how it "has made the company money". My situation ...	Use the trusty favourites, seniority, experience, cost of living etc,. Talk about the quality of work you did on the project and all the hours you put in to meet deadlines. Talk about what you learned, and what you will apply going forward. Best to downplay the whole shambles.
Tell employer upon resignation about psychologist consultations I have been working at a French start-up for 2 years. I have passed through some difficult times during this period. The workplace was one of the main causes and I ended up seeking help from a psychologist specialized in workplace matters. Things are muc...	Employers aren't interested in why you left.
Listing all Jobs on Application? (Not Resume) My work history goes back some 25 years. The longest job I've held was 9 years in healthcare field followed by a job I held in banking for 2.5 years. I've been with my current company for 1 year. If I am with a company more than a year I try to change departments or roles...	Employers do like to see evidence of continuous employment after you started your career, so generally you want to list all those engagements -- with the possible exception of those you left after a few months, since that isn't meaningful experience and may raise more questions than a longer period of unemployment woul...
Organizing a growing R&D startup - status/progress across multiple projects I have recently been tasked with organizing the current status at my company. We work on a number of publically and/or privately funded R&D projects, and the amount of work has been increasing, which that has translated into additional employee...	The trick is to have someone who thoroughly knows the project from conception to completion and all the steps in between working on making the plan.
How to handle a very Googleable event in my past while applying to jobs So, I'm bipolar. Been stable for a while, but in my past, had a manic episode that ended badly. Got picked up by tons of major news outlets. I'm currently employed, but looking for other work in the Software Engineering field. There are two things ...	If it comes up, be prepared to talk about it (specifically how you were a different person then and have learned and moved on), but volunteering the issue ensures it's seen as a weakness and a risk right up front. Being forthright about your criminal history is always a good idea, since they will find out in the backgr...
Using LinkedIn as my only point of contact on a publicly posted resume I'm posting my resume on job boards. I took my address and phone number off of it, and I'd rather not leave my email on because I don't want to deal with spam. Is it okay if the only contact information on my resume is a LinkedIn URL? <Q> If you are...	Limiting yourself to just contact via LinkedIn in this scenario is a very negative thing. If you want to avoid revealing your primary email I suggest creating an alias specific to for this job hunt or even create a new email account.
Should I bring up a job offer from another company if I don't intend to leave? I'm happy working for my current employer and I'm paid relatively well. Recently I decided to interview at another company, the process went very well and knowing that I'm not actively looking for jobs, they offered me a pretty handsome sala...	Book a meeting with your boss, tell him you've been made an offer to join another company, with X pay and Y responsibilities.
Ways to add self-taught subjects in your resumé I tend to spend a large amount of my free time reading up on courses in my under-graduate study such as Theory of computation and Natural language processing . Although I do it for my personal pleasure, I was wondering if there was any way I can use that to enhance my...	In the Resume you can add a sub-section under "Work Experience" or have a separate "Skills/Proficiencies" subject a bullet outline it out there, can have it as "Knowledge Of" or "grade" your knowledge by using Intermediate, Expert, etc sort of naming category.
How to ask for a raise after getting degree and new responsibilities? So, I realize that there are a few questions out there like this, but not one that's specifically my situation, so I'll ask. Background I was hired at 19 years old as a "Web Content Specialist" primarily to develop the company's main website and d...	You're right on the thing about the titles justifying higher pay, but it's likely nothing's going to happen on your current job with a title change to facilitate a raise.
Should I mention chess performance as strategic planning skills in my CV? Since my past works didn't require strategic planning skills much, I think than mentioning about my chess skills is a good example for it. What do you think? Here is my draft: Skills Strategic planning: top 50 players in Chess Tournament for...	If you feel you must mention chess, include it in a "Hobbies" section.
Is rude to ask an ex employee for a feedback about a company they worked for? I have a friend who worked as a software developer in a company I would like to work for. I sent him an email asking for a feedback about the pros and cons of this company (culture, adopted technology, work life balance and so on) and he repl...	You wouldn't criticise your employer with acquaintances, colleagues or do it during an interview It's perfectly fine to ask someone about their experience with a company , whether or not they're still working there. If I want to get this kind of information, I will speak with the respective person either personally or ...
Should I mention I don't do overtime work? I'm going to look for a new job soon and one of the reasons among others is the demand for overwork time that's very common in Japan. Looking for a new job should I mention that I won't do overtime work or just do the interview normally and then refuse it if it comes up sin...	If you have decided that you are not willing to work any overtime, then you must ask enough questions to learn if overtime will be expected, since that would mean you don't want this job.
How to leverage existing employees as ambassadors and trainers, with very small incentive budgets To help the wider business learn how to use software and have a point of contact that's NOT the IT team, we are looking to introduce power users. We hope that it will highlight issues that don't get reported and also build...	If you can get management buy-off, then they can pick the superusers that they feel are most appropriate and rearrange their existing duties as necessary. Often emphasizing the "helping" aspects of the role brings out the best in the helpers.
How to leave an internship due to school I completed a 13 week internship over the summer. I was offered, and accepted, an extension part time into the fall. However, I did not expect school commitments to take up as much time as they do, and I don't want my grades to suffer because of my internship. I do enjoy the int...	Maybe you can ask to work less hours at your internship and extend the internship period to catch up with the hours. If you truly feel you cannot balance the internship and school you need to communicate that to them honestly. Pointing out that you do not want either your work in school, nor your efforts with them to s...
Some colleagues use hands to dig into free food at cafe I am a trainee at some company with about 100 employees. There is a small cafe with some drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Chips are usually in big bags and you put some on a plate, vegetables are in a big bowl and you put some on a plate, etc. Altho...	But, I would tell anyone I saw doing that to get their hands out of the food and have a bit of respect for others and couldn't care less if they don't like it. Or casually bring your own snacks. You've run head-first into a culture that's already in place and well-precedes you. Maybe you can get your office to switch t...
Resignation announcement - boss wants to keep secret I handed in my notice last week and the CEO has been swaying backwards and forwards on when to make the announcement to the rest of my colleagues. They seem to be worried that this news will appear negatively to new team members as two colleagues have already left ...	They likely want to be able to explain their plan for moving forward at the same time as announcing your impending departure. In a situation where you want to leave on a good note, it doesn't really matter what their reasoning is, if they don't want you telling the team you shouldn't tell them.
If my mother language is not English, what can I do to improve my communication skills at my workplace? I am not from a country where English is the mother tongue. While I was working in my current company, I found my US colleagues usually communicate with each other not only on work stuff but also sometimes about dail...	Make an effort to be engaging and continue conversations with your coworkers, and even initiate them sometimes.
Is this barely normal on a software interview? I just wanted to check something and hear a second opinion: I am currently in the recruitment process of a big company. I have more than 8 years of experience with software and have been working in important companies, even abroad. I had five ( Yes, 5 ) interviews: with ...	Asking you to spend 25 hours on a programming test is reasonable if (a) this is to pick the right one from two or three final candidates, and (b) the company pays you for the time. I wouldn't worry about rudeness on your part as it's very rude of them to be using candidates to do production development work, and you pr...
How to deal with an employee who refuses to follow social etiquette I have an employee who reports to me who refuses to behave within accepted social norms, when it comes to respect for their co-workers. The individual in question is blunt, rude, and aggressively argumentative. Some examples of their behavior I'm havin...	I've spoken to the individual about their behavior and made it clear that it wasn't acceptable, however they refuse to change and said that basically everyone else is in the wrong and that they don't care what everyone thinks about them, as long as they do their job.
Boss watched me do anonymous survey, treats me different now My boss was continuously walking past me as I was filling in an anonymous survey, she saw me put a negative comment in about the workplace itself. All day after that she seemed to be picking on me continuously, telling me that I was not doing anything properl...	Ultimately, if your manager is not receptive to mending the bridge you inadvertenly burned with her, it may be best to cut your losses and start looking for a new job.
How do I add this Technician Course I took in highschool in my canadian resume? I have a technician degree in Informatics (image bellow is the certificate) and I would like to hear your opinion on how to add this in a resume. I've tried "Information Technology Technician by the Federal Institute of Technology, Science ...	I'd go with Information Technology Technician, certified through the Federal Institute of Technology, Science and Education of Minas Gerais as a line in the education section.
How to tactfully ask someone to stop forwarding spam to a mailing list? One of the secretaries in my lab is regularly forwarding spam emails entitled "Recently opened vacancies at [fake recruiting company]", apparently thinking that it's relevant to us PhD students. To put things in context, there is no doubt whatsoeve...	Take an appointment - better yet, make a group appointment - with the chairperson of your department, explain the situation to them(*), and have them ask the well meaning secretary to stop.
how to tell managers you've been given too much responsibility as a junior? As a junior developer I've been on two projects at once, One was a rather big project that had the whole team working on it but the second one is a smaller project that only I am working on. I'm finding the smaller project incredibly difficul...	In any case, talking to your manager is key, and agreeing some time split between these projects will give you some structure.
Should I go directly to my manager's office if I have a question to ask him? I am a fresh graduate student who just entered the workplace. I am not a native English speaker. What should I say if I would like to go to my manager's office to ask him a question? Sometimes I saw him busy working with some stuff and I am ...	If you're already on speaking terms with your manager (I assume you've been introduced), then there shouldn't be any reason why you can't talk and ask questions.
How to approach knowing of a coworkers departure but keeping it an "Inner circle"? So, I am the SME in one area, and a backup SME in an area that overlaps. I cover my coworker's (Let's call him John) area while he's on PTO, and he does mine. A few weeks ago, he came by to let me know that he would be leaving the compan...	If he hasn't given notice at all and you are going to find yourself mired in work due to him leaving I would give my manager a heads up. If you tell the company and they don't already know, you've betrayed his trust, will likely get him terminated early or do some other unknown damage to him.
Can I ask someone why they've started wearing religious clothing? This morning a colleague who has been working here for six months came into the office wearing a turban. She hasn't discussed it beyond mentioning that she will be wearing it from now on. While we believe her husband is Sikh we don't know what prompted h...	Now if you never exchanged a word with her before, I'd say better err on the side of caution. If you have asked her about her new jeans or last nights movie, you can absolutely ask her about her turban. I think it's entirely ok to ask about other people's religions with a view to learning about them. The question is no...
Is it reasonable to ask for time to decide on job offer and schedule? I applied to work at a grocery store. A recruitment manager just called me and said they have several shifts available with different hours per week and schedules. She asked which one I'm looking for and I said I needed sometime to think about it. Sh...	She might consider asking for time to consider her offer as a sign of a potentially difficult employee.
Do I tell my interviewing company that I have another offer? I have two companies in two different cities, Company A and Company B. I have lived in both places before. I am currently living in the same city as Company A, and there is about two hours of driving time between the two cities. I will not live and work in se...	Either company should be able to understand that if you're having interviews with them, you're in the market for employment and thus have your options open - part of their offer to you is enticing you away from any other potential
Should I tell my new employer that I was told to leave after giving a two week notice? I resigned and gave two weeks notice. The manager then told me to leave and not to work out the notice. When I begin working at the new company, should I tell them, if they ask, that I wasn't allowed to finish the term of my notice...	I don't see why you should lie or hide the truth.
How to address a young person on a very high position? I am a 21 year-old student and I talked to a person who works ina Bank which I will be applying to. He is 28 years old but on a very high position and I wonderhow should I address him in the email, Dear (first name) or Dear Mr (last name) ? Usually people on such...	I tend to address my emails with a "Hey name ," and that is pretty satisfactory. Give them the same respect you would anyone else doing the same role.
how to handle a Misbehaviour from senior colleague? I work for an IT organisation from 1.5 years now.Let me discuss from start, we went for a team party at a resto-bar and all those who wanted to drink alcohol had it, I even had a little. We all enjoyed food as well. But when we went to leave the resto-bar , one of o...	If it ever happen again retaliate, however not physically like @Kilisi said, SPEAK UP and LOUD enough without overdoing it : " Tell them what happened, and ask whether this is something you should address and if so how. You can take the middle ground, by involving HR - request for a transfer to a different team for ins...
Is it ever appropriate to tactfully speak your mind regarding your work supervisor without using inappropriate language? I'm working in a temp development contract as a front-end developer. During the interview process, I expressed my background as more full-stack to back-end than pure front-end. Despite my honesty upf...	You might be able to say something about work conditions during an exit interview, if they ask you to do one, but you still shouldn't say anything about her personality. What you can do tactfully, with a reasonable boss, is explain why you're having trouble doing the work:
Should Management explain why someone is "no longer working here"? Someone I had worked with was "no longer working here" one day, and I was not told why. As far as I know, nobody I work with was told. So, we are not to know. There are, no doubt, defensible reasons for this, having to do with privacy laws and so on, b...	Managers are generally not permitted to tell you and frankly it is none of your business if the person did not tell you himself or herself. I would assume in your situation the person was fired.
Failed coding challenge, can I fix it in the technical interview? I am in the interview process for a summer internship at a company (I'm a junior in college). I had a non-technical interview, after which they gave me a coding test and scheduled a technical interview. My interviewer for the technical interview will rev...	Go ahead and send your interviewer or evaluator a note that you realized the mistake and have a working solution.
How to fix my salary after selling myself under value First of all a little background: Fresh employed (<2 months) for a new - permanent - position ~5 years experience in IT-Sector IT-Advisor Germany Service Company in Pharmasector <15 employees **.000.000 turnover The Situation: My responsibilities go far beyond th...	Check your contract and find out when your review is due and prepare for that, if it's not on there, ask your manager.
Supervisor asks to create fake feedbacks So today my supervisor at work asked me for a second time to periodically create gmail and facebook accounts and post fake positive feedback and reviews for our eshop. I added this in my Todo list although this is against my moral ethics and I'd like to find a way to cope with ...	You could even suggest a promotional deal to offer an incentive to people if they write reviews which could benefit the company in multiple ways by gaining a review, additional revenue, and returning customers. If the company has an ethics officer or a legal officer, talk to them.
How can I go through personal / technical interview properly? I am new in the United States, I am new in the field: 8 months corporate experience with a small company + 8 courses (grad and under grad) by now. I am having a problem I always succeed in getting the personal interview (To the technical test), however, I...	Don't be afraid to ask for feedback (part of my entry-level interview involved a code review from a senior dev who gave me feedback -- they generally only did that for folks who passed, but occasionally if someone asked and the interviewer had time , they would review it as a courtesy -- as would I when it became my re...
Was I bullied? Coworkers ignoring my existence This has happened many months ago, however I have lost much sleep over this issue, and I would like your honest opinion. I am a graduate, and through this, and experienced 'workplace politics', and maybe bullying. I need to come to terms with some resolution. I am sick...	Once you leave, don't give another moment's thought to these people, they are not worth you spending your time trying to figure out what you could have done differently. This is not totally your fault.
Should I include volunteer work as experience? I worked as a System Administrator for a small religious nonprofit. I helped setup a server and a database to help keep donation info backed up and digitized how donations worked by making a simple software that charged donors a monthly donation. Before they were using jus...	If it's relevant work experience of the sort you'd expect to be doing in an actual job, then it goes on the resume.
Can and how to mention an unsuccessful patent application in resume Is it OK to mention about a patent application in resume which is either under process or has been rejected? If yes how to put it in the best way on my resume? <Q> Is it OK to mention about a patent application in resume which is either under process...	I wouldn't list it unless it's truly useful for a particular job opening or if you've submitted multiple applications. No, I'm afraid not.
How can I find individual (not team) programming work? A career aptitude test I took revealed that I prefer working by myself over teamwork. I was studying computer programming, but this test made me reconsider my choice. How can I find computer programming jobs that allows me to work independently, rather than focusin...	My advice to you when looking for jobs like these is to scrutinize very carefully the position and company, and find a place that has an environment that suits you, where even though you're working "solo" you have some support, be it other developers or your manager(s). Mention your preference for an individual-contrib...
Does anyone have suggestions/tips about presenting GitHub sample code to potential employers? I am an ASP.NET Developer with around 6-7 years of ASP.NET development experience. I do place sample code on the github website, and then mention the url to my github account's sample code. However, my worry is that my sampl...	Just mention that your code is on GitHub and add the URL to your profile, https://github.com/yourname .
Could a potential employers use a design I create without hiring me? I am in the interview process for a new company. They asked me to create a sample advertisement for their product before my interview. They loved what I did, but I'm a terrible interviewer so they were still on the fence and have asked me to create an...	You could copyright it, watermark it etc., but back to the previous question, it's going to cost more than it's worth to try to enforce, and people who sue prospective employers have a hard time getting job offers. Yes, there is a risk your work will be stolen. It depends on what the work product you delivered was.
How to get a job when you'll be out of state for month? I'm asking on behalf of a person I know. Honest. He's looking for a job, probably entry-level. This would be a good time to start searching out seasonal/holiday jobs. However, he's going to be out of state during the month of November. This opens up a number of ...	Find the local employment office in the area, they'll have a list of jobs many with immediate start. I think he should try to get a temporary job where he'll be in November.
Why do so many (US) summer internships require students to go back to school in Fall? Why do so many summer internships require students to go back to school in Fall? (in the United States) Example : Must be currently enrolled in a full time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the ...	These internships in particular are concerned with cultivating candidates that they'd look at hiring in a couple years, after completion of the degree program.
Is It Appropriate to Bring A Copy of an API To A Software Interview? Is it appropriate to bring a copy of the APIs for languages listed on your resume, in anticipation of technical / coding / whiteboard questions? This could be perceived as either ignorance or preparedness (and an awareness for the situation). This ...	I wouldn't think it unreasonable for you to show up with a cheat-sheet of some sort -- just the highlights.

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