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How can I convince my boss that I'm unqualified for a project? I'm a junior "data scientist" at a research lab. I have a background doing bioinformatics/image processing research and I have a degree in electrical engineering - I've never taken a CS course. My boss isn't technical, and he's assigned me a project that I ...	You need to tell the boss that this is out of your field of expertise as soon as you can.
Would it be beneficial to my career advancement to upgrade my workplace designation? I'm in a software company for 3 years. During this time I've successfully upgraded my designation from Jr. Software Developer to Software Developer. In the meantime, I've also further upgraded my development and programming skills. No...	The title “software developer” is generic enough that you can subsequently pivot into any industry. Paying you more does make it more likely you will stay, but paying you more becasue they can charge more for your hours is a big benefit for them.
Should I join a company if its reviews on glassdoor etc are not very good? I am offered a job from the company as a web developer in UAE. I just went on to the glassdoor and read reviews, the majority of reviews were not very good and some were outrageous to an extent accusing them of non-professionalism and discrimi...	Don't forget that you can raise the issue of these bad reviews in your interview and ask what the employer is doing to address those concerns (or whether they have any sensible rebuttal to them). If it is a big company, then take glassdoor etc with a grain of salt.
Ending the interview in the middle of it because of feeling offended by level of question An interviewee decided to end the interview in the middle of it because he felt insulted by the level of some of the questions that had been asked. would you hire him? Some background: What happened was this person was recommend...	A candidate becoming "insulted" during an interview and walking out seems like a clear sign that they are a bad fit culturally for your workplace. Nope, wouldn't risk it.
How to determine if a job is relevant work experience? I’m looking at a job application and says “it is important to list all relevant work experiences.” This seems very subjective to me. Would I be able to determine what is relevant or not? What would be a strategy to determine if something is relevant or not? Would m...	The key is to relate the experience to the current job on your resume.
Is it too late to ask for a signing bonus? A few weeks ago I accepted a job offer. Because I'd been out of work a long time and have a lot of debt, I considered asking for a signing bonus, but my spouse was afraid that trying to negotiate anything would jeopardize the offer. Now, two weeks before the job begins, it lo...	Once you accepted the offer, it's pretty much over. Just be open and politely ask, but do not demand or be pushy.
Why does everyone at work take me for granted? I am an experienced individual, but have worked at my current workplace for many years. I am super nice and say everything with a smile on my face and even if someone is a bit rude to me. The problem is that everyone takes me for granted and shouts at me if I do somethin...	Another thing you can do is start speaking to people in person that their behavior is unacceptable. People don't like confrontation.
How to frame personal study outside of workplace? For interviews, how can I express to future employers that mostly all of the training and study I have listed on my resume was done by me outside of work hours, with my personal funds, and not by my employer? How can I further express that my boss did not allow me or...	I recommend just listing the certifications or in progress course work on your resume.
Worth quitting job and risk having a gap in resume/cv? I'm currently working for a seemingly great company. However I don't really feel challenged, often bored with the work I get and sometimes even flat out don't have any work to do. Furthermore the operation and organisation in the company seems highly sloppy to me. ...	For general jobs, small gaps are not a huge issue. Especially around the age where you are studying it is not uncommon to take a few months or a year off to travel the world or do some other insightful things like help out at an NGO, try a private project that could evolve into a startup etc.
Should I respond to a "we will be in touch" email following my application? After sending out an application, I have received an email stating Thank you for your application. We will be in touch within the next X days if we have any positions that suit you. Now I have reason the believe that this mail was handwri...	Yes, after "some days" it's cool to again just reply to the email in the shortest manner; basically the identical email again: If they do not write you back within a week or so, I would think asking them politely what happened would be ok.
How to gain trust of colleague who is blocking access to data? I work in the research department of a small company. There are two people with access to the research database, me and my colleague. The research database contains anonymized data. My colleague is the daughter of the company's chief executive. Besides acc...	Start small, go slowly, and show your colleague that you take privacy and security seriously and that you won't get complacent over time. You need to be clear about what it is being used for, and even then it may be that the company doesn't even have the required legal permissions to use the data in that manner (in som...
How would the following workplace behavior be perceived in the U.S.? I once had a boss who promoted anyone, minority or not, whom he thought was "qualified." So far so good. But there was one period in the company's history, where there was a massive exodus of people. This often led to their replacements through specu...	Promoting (or not promoting) people based on their race is illegal in the United States.
Is it acceptable to invite oneself to a meeting organized by someone else, without consulting the organizer? Suppose Alice is leading an activity and has organized a meeting with the technical staff that will be working on the activity. The purpose of the meeting is to parcel out tasks, determine schedules, and other ...	Not worth doing or saying anything unless it's oft repeated or egregious (such as inviting himself to meetings he has no business reason to be in)
How to convince my manager to have company reimburse me after passing certification exam? I am a software developer, and I am studying for the CISSP exam, which I will pay for out of my own pocket ( US$699 ). I will take the exam in February. I have been working with my current employer for about three years now, and d...	In one company I worked for, they didn't pay for anything, but if you gained a certification, they upped your pay since it directly benefited them to be able to list certified professionals.
How to explain to recruiters and hiring managers about a former "manager" that was fired Not sure how to best write the question, I hope my explanation clears things up. A while back, our startup (early stage) hired someone to help out with my responsibilities and during the negotiating process he requested a more pr...	If pushed, "I understand why you ask, but hope that you will understand why I feel that it would be unprofessional of me to answer". I would be honest about your coworker's work and how he exited the company. In other words: Tell the truth, not necessarily all of it.
Are outbursts of emotions inadmissible? I have joined a software company in a QA team in Estonia. The HR told me the company has a flat hierarchy. I found my team lead arrogant and rude. I politely asked him not to talk with me like that, because it annoys me. But later he gave me a warning message which says: ...	As to whether outbursts of emotion are "inadmissable" (I don't think that is the term which should be used), that is up to your specific company policy.
Should I tell my going-to-be-my-boss colleague I'm leaving if it hurts his career? Finally, after ten years, I'm about to give in my notice. The exact details of the new contract are still to be agreed upon, but as soon as that's done, I'm off. The department is being restructured right now, and while I'm pretty happy...	If you believe that telling your colleague your plans hurts your chances of achieving your goals, don't tell him until you have to. It would be his duty to inform his bosses if he knew their key employee is about to quit
How to follow up after this interview? And what does this email mean? I had an interview with this company on December 19, 2018 (3 weeks ago) and I think it went well. After the interview the interviewer told me that he will send me an email that we will be in touch so if I had any questions, I could ask him during hol...	You interviewed just before Christmas - you can pretty much write off at least a couple of weeks after this time in terms of hearing back.
Boss showing lack of respect towards colleague I've been with my company for 9 months as a software developer.Several times I've witnessed the boss shouting at people, talking condescendingly or aggressively. So far, he's only pulled me aside to badmouth my colleague in an attempt to "motivate me" (his words). I've re...	Your boss's behaviour is unacceptable. I would keep my head down and try and finish out a year first and leave on good terms if it wasn't too stressful.
How to know if an ergonomic chair I've been recommended is overpriced I've been having pain which the consultant has said could be down to my posture, so my employer paid for an assessment to be done. The company who did the assessment recommended a new chair, but this same company also sells and, through another compa...	A note on things being too expensive : You can get a graph of all chair prices to see how your chair compares with others on price.
How to respond to disastrous workplace while looking for a new job? I’ve just started job hunting, but even if I should find something quickly, it’s still going to be a matter of several weeks before I leave and it could certainly be more. How should I respond to my boss (the owner) and my manager in the meantime? I’m...	Shrugging your shoulders and saying to yourself: "Whatever, I don't care what happens I'm out the second I can." has a way of backfiring. What you should do is get in touch with people that are experts in helping people at dysfunctional workplaces, and remedying dysfunctional workplaces, which is to say: Worker unions ...
How to exclude a colleague from a meeting politely? I'm hosting a meeting and the topic concerns a lot of people in our team but I want to keep it focused and invite only several people as a kickoff. I don't want to invite one specific colleague because most probably it will lead to a conflict between him and another...	If there is a serious conflict during the meeting, you should raise it with the manager(s) of the people involved in the conflict after the meeting. If the person persists, simply totally ignore further communication.
Reject many meeting invitations without upsetting the senders [I found several questions to reject meetings in special situations, but not a general one. So I'm asking this.] I'm infected with meeting overload. Meetings often take up 80% of my weekly working hours. I don't have enough time to execute discussed actions...	If you need to attend but can't fix the amount and length by yourself you should inform your manager that your work is suffering from this. It helps to advocate for change in meeting culture if a group of people suffer negative impacts.
What to do if there is no work but there is 4 months left on my contract? I was hired as a software engineer contractor to solve a particular problem in a big tech company. I feel like I've solved it, because there is less and less work coming my way, but there is still 4 months left in my contract. I've been working l...	Generally I don't recommend just sitting around waiting for work to land on your desk, you want to portray yourself as being proactive and productive.
Should I speak up if I feel like my team is coasting our project? I work in a big tech company which has lots of money and it spends them on experimental startup-like projects to get an edge over other startups doing innovation in this space. Just like startups having 5% success rate, these projects also have 95% fai...	Your duty is to try, with your team, to push your project into the 5% which succeed. Don't underestimate the value of failure to a company, or yourself.
Should I put a job on my resume that I was fired from for attendance? I recently got fired from my first job after working there for 6months and even being promoted. Im conflicted as to whether I should put this on my resume. My old manager had no problem being put down as a reference. I have a great work ethic, just t...	Dont offer any more information than you need to on your resume.
How to cancel job interview without burning any bridges? TL;DR I agreed to a job interview and now I don't want to go; how do I explain it to the HR without burning the bridge for further applications to the same company? Context: Some time ago I applied for multiple job positions, as I perform very well in my curre...	Keep it simple - interviewers are used to having cancellations, and if it's done politely and in advance of scheduled interviews this will count in your favour. Your honest, actual reason is that you don't want to work at the company because you've realised the commute is so long.
My boss is referring the team as employees, is it a good practice? When ever my boss talks to my team or introduce my team to a third, he refer us as "employees", But I feel it irritating when called as "employee" instead of "team". I feel like he is treating us in a substandard way. Is he doing correctly. Statement...	There is nothing unprofessional or improper about referring to employees as employees.
Rejected Candidate showing up to the office We do interviews then send selected candidates to panel interviews. Considering the following scenario: If an applicant comes into the building after they receive a rejection letter, and asks you in person why they were not selected to continue on in the interviewing proces...	The person would be told that it is inappropriate to appear at the office after being rejected in a job interview. Think of your own personal safety first and do what you can to de-escalate, end the discussion, and get outside help from security or police as needed.
HR Process gone wrong - threats of releasing company view of the situation to people outside the company A friend of mine applied at a small company, the CEO being a more or less well known figure in a moderately sized field of experts. The hiring process stalled, and there were errors on both sides, and ultimately no ...	This is an extremely unprofessional threat that the CEO is making, and can have serious legal ramifications to them (depends on jurisdiction and if any personal information is involved).
How to Include Soft Skill Activities I’m a software developer and I’m looking to update my resume with some “soft skill activities” that I have done within the past few years. For instance, I started swimming with a local masters team. It’s a volunteer organization with multiple sites and after about a year they asked ...	If improv helped you get buy-in from senior leadership to rewrite some process, describe that in your resume.
Does having a gap of 3 years in my education mean that I'll have trouble getting a job even with 2 years of work experience? I started my engineering degree in 2011, but completed it in 2018 instead of expected 2015. I was a very average student. Luckily after completing a software testing course, I got an internship i...	If you have work experience and still finished your education in the end then it will be fine. Simply list only the graduation date on your resume/CV As a general rule, the more experience you have, the less your education matters.
Can employees prohibit their employer from calling unnecessary ambulance services? Is it legal for me to prohibit my employer from calling an ambulance for me if I have a seizure? Because that would most likely be unnecessary and I wouldn't want to pay for it. <Q> I think communication and mutual understanding is key h...	You cannot block an employer from calling an ambulance for a medical emergency. This is unfortunately, not your call, as it is an issue of liability.
How to ask to work from home without mentioning an awkward health condition? I am current working at a small start-up as an IT Support. The current policy is that you can work from home as long as you have legit reasons. Then usually most of the team managers won't mind. Recently I am experiencing a pain with my bowel...	The first option is talk to your manager, mention that you have a health issue that you would like to keep private and that you need to work from home because of it.
How to get out of paying company expense using my credit card My company incurs a relatively large IT hosting cost every month. I provided my personal credit card to pay it when I joined because otherwise our service would have stopped. The company does reimburse me, but I have to set aside funds every month on whic...	I would suggest approaching HR / Manager for payment method replacement, stating that its current status is your personal card that is expiring.
How do you reconcile a slightly lower salary with a lot of time off? I am in a specialty position within my company and I just finished our yearly review process where I received very high marks. But I'm wondering how you can reconcile a slightly lower salary (per widely available salary surveys) with the company tim...	If time off means you get to spend more time doing whatever else you, personally, value doing, and that's more important to you than money, it might be reasonable.
Calculating experience when you had 2 jobs at the same time Most entry level jobs can require anywhere from 1 - 2 years of experience, some even want 3 - 5 years. I currently work 2 separate IT jobs. A Tech I position for a college and a Tech II position for a Tax company. Both of which are part time. What I am tryin...	Obviously, being at two employers may have helped you learn more than you would normally in 1 year of working; but you've still only had 365 (-weekends and holidays) of actual "on-the-job" experience in IT, and there's realistically a limit to how much you can have learned in that time. As other answers have pointed ou...
Objective analysis of the situation I joined as a frontend developer in a large company. When I first came into my team, they handed me a project for supporting legacy code and developing new code. After some time, they told me to deploy the project to one of the environments, without giving documentation of the pro...	If something goes wrong, you shouldn't start by pointing fingers. Such steps, like deployment, should never be an oral thing . " If there isn't existing documentation on how to deploy properly, offer to write it up for the team so that this doesn't happen again. The best thing you can do is to own your decisions and "t...
What should a person do if an employer is dishonest about a job's responsibilities? Let’s say a manager decided to hire someone for an accountant position. But, after the hire, the manager persists in only assigning supply chain analyst responsibilities to this accountant, which the accountant isn’t trained for and hav...	Find a new job.
Is it ethical to warn an incoming hire of an extremely toxic culture before they accept the offer? So I'm on a team where nearly everyone is at each other's throats, and the manager who used to be an engineer can't bring himself to stop doing technical work and taking over people's projects, basically doing them himsel...	If you already have a personal relationship with the person, feel free to tell them as a friend what to expect. It is not "unethical" but it is dangerous. Don't just say that it is 'toxic' though, describe what it is like to work for them day-to-day and tell them how it makes you feel.
How do I tell my management about a recurring medical appointment that I will be starting soon? In December I saw a new therapist for the first time and we agreed to see each other twice a month for the foreseeable future. All of their appointment times fall into my regular work hours (0700-1600 M-F), so I will have to...	No need to say it's a medical appointment if you don't want, but it will help solidify the importance. If you decide to open up to your manager in the future that would be fine - but at first keep it to yourself to set the correct boundary (walling off your personal business).
I am being undermanaged and repeatedly asked to throw away half of the work done In the last year or year and a half, I have been in an unpleasant situation and I wonder whether my expectations are too high. I have a boss whom I struggle to communicate with - I rarely get an answer to an SMS or phone calls and arrangi...	You could suggest to him that you directly communicate with the client, as they'll have a vested interest in making sure the project is done as quickly and accurately as can be. Another alternative depending on the sort of work you do is to is to keep your work flexible. You need a statement of work, with requirements ...
How to handle employees who are upset over construction I recently (around the beginning of December) transferred. This was a complete lateral move as I will continue to be a technical lead for this team working very closely with them. This also included relocating to another city my employer operates in, which is a...	If you can find one or more practical steps, you can then tell your team "We have to deal with some inconvenience from the construction, but I have done what I can to mitigate it.". Bringing in coffee for the team, snacks(yes, I know they're obese) or anything that says "I care" will go a long way. Your best approach w...
How can I identify coding skills without any IT background? We are a small company and looking for a full-stack developer (NodeJS) with focus on Node and React. Since we all don´t have an IT background it´s difficult to really check on the quality of the applicants. Is there any chance to get a problem set including s...	The best way to approach this is to find someone in your personal network who you could tap for interviews as an interview consultant, or go through a recruiting agency that can do some pre-screening for you. If you have some knowledge of your existing code you can show them some of it and ask how they would implement ...
When is it appropriate for an employee to pay for something out of their own pocket? This answer about how to reward/morale boost an employee who had worked a lot of unpaid overtime got me thinking. Pull out a 100 dollar gift card you bought with your own funds. That will be the best 100 dollars you ever invested. ...	Also, don't pay work related expenses that are higher than an amount that you could afford to lose.
Omit to list a job demotion on resume. Is it going to impact background check for a new job offer? I have been extended a job offer and the company is going to process the background check for me. In one of my previous jobs, I was demoted to a senior analyst position from a manager position. Although my duty and pay ra...	If the background check happens to find this, and they happen to really, really care about the demotion itself, it might make a difference, but I doubt most companies dig that deep, and they won't necessarily know why your title changed or anything, so I wouldn't worry.
How should I react when people have a loud fight in open space There is a conflict growing between people in other team. I cooperate with one of the persons involved in that conflict. It was like a quiet conflict (kind of "there is an elephant in the" ... open space) but lately something went wrong and they started to...	If it hinders you from executing your work properly, you should consider talking to them in a fashion that puts none of them up against the wall with their backs. With some people, I would be tempted to crack a joke to make them stop but with others it really won't help.
Should I call out a toxic manager by name on Glassdoor? This toxic manager, let's call him "John." He is the director of the department and reports directly to C-level owners of a mid-sized American SMB (roughly 200 employees). To to quickly list some of his attributes: Absolutely radiates negativity and pessimism: ...	If you call him out, you are going to be the one who looks bad and will be dismissed as a "bitter, former employee, who is taking pot-shots now that he has no fear of repercussions"
When my employer offers raises for retention, when should I tell them I am applying to other positions? I currently work for a government agency. The policy here for raises is that a raise can be given when one of two conditions is met: A person moves to a new position within the organization A person has received a...	Based on the wording of the policy specifically referencing that "an employee has received an offer from another employer" I would never mention prior to the point that you have an offer in your hand.
Is it better to want or need a raise? I've been with my company for almost a year now so pay review should be coming up. However, I know my boss will most likely avoid it. He promised during my interview that after passing probation my salary would increase, yet after the 6 month probation he refused to citing lack of ...	You do not need any reason to request a raise. You can mention your problems if you think the boss will be sympathetic, but it's not a requirement.
Is it appropriate to pay for someone’s dinner over a job referral? So my friend referred me for a position in her company. She does not participate in interviewing or any decision making. I wonder is it legal/appropriate to pay for a meal for her? Does it matter whether this happens before/after an offer is made? Or ho...	In my part of the world there are no laws preventing this.
Employer requested notice period longer than new company can wait While at my current company (Old Company) I accepted a job offer as I was leaving on a three-week holiday. I told the new company (New Company) I would resign the day I returned to work, and complete three-weeks of notice period. (I considered resigning ...	If you have a written, fixed job offer, do EVERYTHING to secure your actual day one of work. Give your written absolutely minimum notice and get out of there.)
Handing notice letter weeks after verbal notice In December 2018, my boss and I have talked about the company’s situation (it still has issues), so he asked me if I’m planning to continue working here. I said no and that I have to go. He then asked when I would leave. My first answer was in January 2019, but he request...	Our labor law requires a 30-day notice period when an employee resigns, that’s why I wanted to give it already. The notice is there among other things to give the employer a chance to get a replacement for you.
Troll slandering the company I am very active on some popular (my country-specific) Facebook web developer communities; some months ago, a guybegan there posting problematic comments. After a while, he began targeting my company (where I work as employee); his arguments were that their hiring process was a scam, but th...	If you can, ban him.
As an employee, would it be inappropriate to suggest the acquisiton of better equipment? First of all, let me explain my point: I work as the sole code developer at a small tech company. Since some months ago we have been working with lots and lots of data analysis, which is getting heavier everyday. The computer I wor...	It's appropriate and will make you look good. Your computer is your main tool, and if your main tool is not working properly or prevents you from being productive, you should try to improve that.
Professional Etiquette for asking if a connection is interested in a job? A few months ago, I had a few questions about possible career paths within my industry. One of my acquaintances put me in touch with one of his connections (I'll call him Joe), who is an expert in the industry. (I'm a junior level employee with 1...	It's perfectly fine to refer "Joe" to your employer, as long as you openly state that you don't know him well and therefore cannot provide a recommendation.
Is there a professional way to deal with brain fog? I feel this way about once every two weeks. I'll wake up and just feel out-of-it all day and I can't focus on anything deeply. I can't think through my work well at all. I'll lose my train of thought talking about something. I have trouble listening in meetings and my...	Regularly occurring brainfogs may be just off days, but they could also be symptoms of a real condition, such as a painless variety of migraine. Since you know this happens every two weeks or so, you can pace yourself so that you are ahead of your work, and schedule minor tasks for the days you know you won't be at you...
salary dropped, thinking about leaving I have been working at my first job out of college for about 10 months now as a developer. Just recently it was announced that starting immediately everyone is getting a pay cut. Our pay was not the most competitive to start with. I am doing well, I dont NEED more money, but most ...	Especially if they are already paying under market, the most likely reason for an across the board pay cut is serious financial trouble, bordering on desperation.
Co-workers posting photos and videos of people without their consent I work for a company that is distributed over several branches across different countries. Every once in a while we're having these group video calls/conferences where all branches participate and every time one of the branches makes a presentation to...	Depending on the place, there may be legal problems, too.
How to find a technical visionary for part-time guidance and mentoring? I work with a team of software developers who are skilled by the regional standards of our small job market. By Silicon Valley standards, we're below average in talent and we lack passion. Our users like the product we build but we're essentially a...	Go to conferences and user groups to network with software developers. You need to make the company more attractive. If you don't have the skillset on your team the normal way to do something different asides from hiring is to get a consultant. I don't think that bringing in some random 'Silicon Valley' developer will ...
How to communicate required decisional power before taking job? An IT company wants to hire me as a data scientist (which I am). I had all the interviews and are now in the negotiation process regarding the contract. The company made me a good offer, they really want to have me on board and the company seems to be a go...	Make sure you're all on the same page regarding expectations towards you.
I’m planning on quitting my job and now I’m being promoted, do I accept the promotion? I have been at my corporate job for almost 6 years and I have enjoyed it and learned so much, but for the last year I have felt ready for a change. So about a year ago, my partner and I started planning a trip around the world. We’re...	I suggest to be honest with your boss as soon as the promotion happened, and discuss the posibility of taking a sabbatical leave where you can resume your work after the trip.
Meeting with the boss one-on-one but a member of HR will be attending I have received a letter from my boss saying that a meeting has been arranged for this date and time, and a member of HR will be there. That is all the letter said. When I asked the boss what the meeting was about she explained that it is a one-on-...	Since this is a change to your conditions of employment, HR should be present, just like they probably were on your first day of work/orientation. This could be a termination meeting.
Hired in at substantially lower pay. Verbally promised raises, they aren't going to happen I accepted a job offer 4 months ago. The pay is substantially lower (40%) than what I had been making. I was told during the hiring process that after 90 days I would receive a significant raise, and then be eligible for raises ...	Simple - you don't tell them how much you've been making.
Company computer equipment after termination A friend of mine was fired from her job (seriously asking for a friend here ) and asked me about what to do with her company issued computer equipment. The company laid her off during a merger about a year ago, and never asked for a laptop, two monitors, and a printer they...	Selling these items is legally very dangerous. Or she can call the company and ask them what they want. I always had contracts saying that any property if the employer has to be returned. Just bung the kit in a box and hand it over to her former emplorer (aka the new company)
How do I point out, in a professional manner, that someone in an email chain asking for response from the wrong party? R&D sent MIS an email, MIS sent a followup email to HR asking for a response. HR responded and asked finance for a response. Everyone is added into the email thread cumulatively. R&D followed up in...	It also helps to re-state the procedure and the reason you are making this someone elses problem, this might help the problem-haver to restate the issue so that another procedure can be followed.
Should I quit the job because of misunderstanding with friend Friend of mine was assigned a task to explore commercial possibilities in a completely new market for the company. There was no real in-house expertise in this market and he was the only guy who had critical mass of knowledge to move forward with it at that ...	If it is a senior person they should be able to give you some kind of exit scenario that will allow you to get out of the project if it turns out it is not feasible.
New offer on hold during notice period I took a position with another company, and put in my two week notice with my current employer; this week is supposed to be my last one here. But today I talked to my new boss, and he informed me that the position is on hold - I am not to start work there until he notifies me. No...	In the mean time I would contact your new employers and tell them that this situation puts you in a difficult position, and ask for an estimate of when they'll be ready to take you on (at least a high level one). If you're without a paycheck, then go work for New Company as a stop-gap, but don't stay long term.
Spying on potential employer's LinkedIn I know LinkedIn notifies the user when someone visits their profile. I have an interview scheduled in a week with 4 different people from a company. I would like to see what is on their LinkedIn and see if I can learn more about these 4 people before my interview so I go in prepa...	I would however stay away from asking any questions about info you found out on LinkedIn that is not directly relevant to the job you are interviewing for unless they volunteer the information.
Taking a coding test with another potential candidate at the same time I went for a Software Engineering interview earlier which in my opinion was unique in a bad way(s) , but in this post I want to highlight only one thing that I observed. Before going to the interview they shared with me the Agenda through email...	It made me feel inferior by interviewing me and another person (both of us are so called Senior)for the same position at the same time. We don't put candidates together in a room and have them solve coding tests though: you first have to pass the coding tests before being invited for the in-house interviews.
Soliciting donation/pledges from coworkers using work email? I'm participating in a "Polar Bear Plunge", which is a yearly fundraiser for the Cancer Society where teams and individuals raise money in order to jump into a frozen body of water. I have been soliciting pledges from coworkers who work physically close to m...	Your idea of targeting a few people may get more targeted pledges as people can see that you are passionate about the cause and want to help out a friend/coworker out. Without express permission or a culture within the company of doing this sort of thing via company email it's a bad idea.
How to communicate effectively with a CTO (Lead Engineer) who is often absent? Situation I'm a PM (Product Manager) currently working in a small startup (15 people) where we have about three developers, one of whom is the CTO (call him Bob). Bob drives the technical aspect of the product (not very surprising) and contr...	If he is creating problems for you, let him know how he could support your better. Don´t create a big fuss and risk loosing his trust. If you have information relevant to him, pass it on. Schedule periodic meetings with the specific goal of going over the decisions regarding the technical aspects of the project.
My team mate is talking trash about me behind my back with my manager I am leading a team of 5 and there is 1 manager who is above/supervising us. One of my team-mates I get along well with; she behaves well and I discuss personal stuff and share jokes with her. However she talks trash about me behind my back with my ...	Say that you are concerned about how this person is acting and that as a team member you feel that they may need support. You could attempt to find a way to "catch her" while she trashes you again or potentially ask your manager to let you know when she did it again and you "could have overheard".
Company forcing employee to take courses outside working hours. What to do? My friend Jim is a full-time employee at Company X. Recently, he was handed a document by the company, stating that he has to complete a number of online courses each year, in order to get the expected yearly raise. Plus, he has to pay for the ...	Tell Jim to learn the skills, take the raise and become a better professional.
How do I tactfully thank my manager for being so flexible? On Monday I had to take some emergency personal time after finding out that my mom was hospitalized for a mental health breakdown. I didn't give the details to my manager, only that she was hospitalized. She lives somewhat far away from me so for the past 2 day...	It's always acceptable to thank someone in the workplace for something they did that you appreciated, or which helped you.
Should I mention that I am underqualified in my cover letter? I am an entry-level programmer (just graduated university 2 years ago) living in a smaller city, so the job market is a bit dry and their aren't a lot of opportunities for people just starting out. I am applying to a job where I don't meet some of the job re...	CV and cover letter is a way to show your strengths and what you can provide the company whilst also saying why you want to work for the prospective employer.
How to handle a colleague that can't handle stress and makes poor decisions but can work hard About 6 months ago we hired a developer that came straight from university. He's smart, works hard and seems to create quality code. The first couple of months I acted as a buffer between management and him, he still had to le...	: Give him the written summary of what you said and have him sign to acknowledge it. Explain that the only things keeping you from firing him is that fact that he is new, it is his first job, Send him home if you have to, make sure he has no interaction with senior management unless you authorise it, or it is 100% esse...
How much to charge to save a company millions? Long story short. I've been asked to return to a company I last worked for 6 months ago to fix a system that I know like the back of my hand (I designed, built and supported it for several years) I'm an IT contractor (currently in the middle of a full-time contract elsewh...	If you feel that you might be in some meaningful way culpable for the failure, then accept the offer that they're making.
Does repeating name in email address look unprofessional? I have set up my own domain and kicking off freelance service in my field, I have been considering my email address and I am not sure how to make it professional. Because the domain name contains my first and last name, I'm afraid it might seem unprofessional or...	It's not unprofessional at all to use your own name as your company email address. <Your first name>@<your company name>.com is fine, if you HAVE a company name.
Is it normal for a company to require my credit card for relocation assistance? The company I am trying to work for uses Hogg Robinson Group for their travel management. They are requiring me to add my credit card in order to get a relocation allowance. Are these normal procedures? The company said they will reimburse ...	When you ask for a credit card number, usually you are asking for it with the intent of making charges to it; I've never heard of asking for a credit card number with the intention of paying it (well, not anyone who isn't trying to scam anyway).
Would declining a job offer negatively affect my chances of applying there in the future? I'm graduating college, and beginning to apply to companies for work starting in the summer. I'm mostly looking at paid internship-type positions in order to gain more experience before a "more real" job. So, I'm applying to sever...	It can even work as a positive, because it shows other companies consider you to be a good hire, too.
How can team relations be maintained along with maintaining personal and professional boundaries? There are many situations in which the management, esp of the small medium business domain, organize events such as sports matches and frequent outings in the name of team bonding. Instead of bonding, these activities tend...	Yes, these events promote competitiveness to some extent but should do so in a positive and not a confrontational manner.
Why I feel like the company I'm working for is taking all my creativity/imagination? I have stood out for being a worker that advances quickly, that I'm good for programming and that I am very enthusiastic about the new projects of the company where I work. My problem is when I want to work on my own projects after wo...	Maybe think about being more of a well rounded person and picking up new hobbies or learning a new language. Unless you have to program at home, leave all of your coding/technology creativity at work. You may just not currently have the mental fortitude to keep this level of concentration for longer than your day job r...
Is it a good idea to mention visa sponsorship in cover letter? I have found a job notice for an internship which supports visa sponsorship for Germany. Although my background is quite matched with the needs of company, it is only an intern position, while I am an experienced engineer (1.3 year working experience). To ...	Cover letters should contain only reasons why they should consider you above others, and to emphasize things in your resume that match their job requirements.
I come off as an expert in writing, but In person, nobody takes me seriously, and it is affecting my career, how can I fix this? I have considerable knowledge in the business and technology of my field (supply chain and planning), from 7 years experience and from having a Ph.D in a closely related field. Although my c...	Apply for speaking roles at conferences. You need to look not just at the delivery method (written word versus spoken or other forms of communication), but also the context in which you are providing the content. It may not be the case that you're "better" at written word, it may simply be the case that you're "better"...
Terminated after being physically assaulted by a coworker in my office without any direct witness A few years ago, I was assaulted by a coworker of mine who had a history of domestic violence (per a common friend, who dated him for a while). He had a short fuse and, on different occasions, had an attitude towards me. O...	Learn to de-escalate a situation without resorting to violence. Forget it and chalk it up to a painful learning experience. Impossible to prove the facts of the altercation.
Team feels one employee is squashing disagreement even before speaking I am a manager who supervises a team of 8. One of my employees ("Bob") expresses a fear of having his head bitten off, being raked over the coals, etc. prior to expressing his opinions (for example, "Don't bite my head off/rake me over the coals for...	If the communication of the entire team is being effected it needs to be dealt with. As you indicate that he is a bit moody I would be extra cautious with the wording. I am not a psychologist, you also are likely not, so not much you can do to alter his behavior.
Can a Probationary employee resign In 3 months my contract will be over and, now the HR are asking for those who would like to resign to submit their letter but, the things is it says there in the Memo that only employees with regular status can do so. My question is: Can a probationary employee cannot resign? I me...	Explain to your boss you'd like to quit and want to put in your notice.
How to present a report which criticizes the vendor's work to that vendor? I've done a report analyzing how a vendor had done a piss-poor job in our project. The report is basically an explanation why the vendor's technical choices are terrible, and supported by various objective analysis, stats of our performance data...	Write it professionally as an analysis without going into too much detail and then send it to your manager to forward to the vendor clearly covering yourself by starting. ' Try to be positive about it and present it as "areas for future improvement" If you feel unable to fulfill the requested in line with the stated go...
Is it okay to be late to work if you done extra time? I have about an hour accumulated of extra time I've spent at work that I wanted to use to leave early. However, it seems much more sensible to leave early and explain that I have extra time accumulated, then to be late to work. And sometimes I am just plain old late...	This really depends on your company.
How to gauge If i will be rolled out an offer letter? Or what to do next? Went through the entire Hiring process for a company , where I : Applied on a Job portal Received a quick reply within two days Cleared two rounds of Interview one with the Hiring Manager other with the AVP of that Department itself Got a r...	Keep looking for a job, keep scheduling interviews, keep chasing leads. Wait for a sensible amount of time for their response.
How to not repeat cover letter in interview When writing a cover letter, I have hear you need to show how your experience makes you the perfect match for the job. However, I have also researched how to answer the questions 'tell me about yourself'. It says you should talk about your experience as well. Should you ba...	What I look for in a covering letter is what interests the applicant about the job and about the company. I've read great covering letters where the applicant doesn't talk about themselves at all.
How to deal with a senior leader who is frequently finding shortcomings with others' work? I am dealing with a senior leader (let us call him John) who always seem to be pointing out others' mistakes and shortcomings in everyone's work via email. John frequently does this to architects, managers, etc. and although oth...	Since John is an otherwise nice guy, according to your question, nothing harsher than gentle reminders and replies to his emails should happen.
Asking boss and co-workers to involve me more often First, the context: I work in a small company (~12 people) where almost everyone works together for more than 10 years (some for more almost 20 years) and I'm by far the youngest person. I work there almost 2 years. Everyone is Dutch except for me and I don't speak...	Work on your Dutch as well, so you can more easily jump into existing conversations. It's all just a cultural difference and they just don't know you as well as they know each other.
How to deal with manager who has no expertise and doesn't listen to advice? I was hired as a subject matter expert in analytics. However was assigned a manager without any experience in the field. The problem is I've been repeatedly telling him projects should be discovered from end users. He disagrees and comes up wit...	: Keep careful track of items requested Get a solid plan in your evaluation which specifies what the manager is responsible for Politic around the office to find out what actually needs to be done and what others want done.
How to evaluate a C-level job offer at a young startup Have just been given an offer at a young startup (~3 yrs, 1 other employee [the CEO] and 2 contractors) for a CTO position. Offer is all-equity with a roadmap in place for salary after revenue goals are met. I am a reasonably experienced engineer who has previously...	Take nothing, other than some earnest money.
I am extremely uncomfortable & fed up at work- do I quit without another job lined up? EDIT: TL;DR I had 100+ problems with my current company, esp due to horrible & inappropriate management. For the sake of my well-being & mental health- I put in my 2 weeks. Thank you to everyone who offered advice. <Q> Besides th...	It is generally not advisable to quit a job before you have already accepted a written offer from another company.
Is it appropriate to leave office after working hours, even if being forced to stay to finish tasks? So I have been working in this company for an year now and the only problem I am facing since then is that I am forced to stay in office even my working hours are completed. We are not paid overtime here. 10 A.M to 7....	Make known your schedule in advance, so you have at least the opportunity to say you were planning on not staying after 7:30 If you're developing valuable skills/abilities, it might be worth it to suck things up for a little while, until the amount you're learning/improving is outweighed by the stress of the job.
Should I discuss my employment status with my boss prior to starting the process of buying a house? I am hopefully going to make this life changing purchase in the near future and I work in the software industry. Am I being naive to get some clarity on the financial status of the company I work for and the current stat...	And even in private companies, few employers would want to provide any sort of solid assurance, as it could potentially be held against them should circumstances change. So in my experience, it is not at all common practice.
Should I stay on a terrible job for one more month? In June 2018 I had an offer for a job in Japan. The conditions were fine: 9:00-18:00, paid vacation, language support and an ok salary. Personally I moved there because I really enjoy culture and aesthetics of this country, so as travelling, and I decided to take a sh...	The simple answer here seems to be "No, leave now if you want to".

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