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Non-disclosure agreement in a small business If a company hires me and tells me to work on my own laptop, and then makes me sign a non-disclosure agreement:who owns my code?do I get to re-use it?what exactly falls under the scope of the non-disclosure agreement? <Q> If a company hires me and tells me to work on my own...	Trying to claim you own code personally that you wrote for your employer can cause big trouble for you.
How can I encourage a colleague to use a more productive communication style? I'm working with a remote colleague who is an expert in a technology we use in our current project. Often there are minor communication issues, some things get lost in translation etc. Nothing too serious or out of the ordinary, given that ne...	The point is to acknowledge the person and the issue, then firmly change the subject . But I think it could not hurt to have a frank but very friendly conversation, to be modulated on personal needs and feelings; for example: I enjoy working with you
Should I express my concerns of a colleagues technical skills to my Manager? I work with a group of geologists. We have one manager, but the rest of us (seven total) perform our job duties as equals. One geologist, who mentored me when I began this job, has made great contributions to the team. This geologist got the t...	Ultimately, it's your coworker's boss's job to worry about their performance, not yours - your focus should be on your own tasks.
Are whiteboard exercises useful in evaluating a company during an interview? I've always felt that interviews were as much for the interviewer as for the interviewee. For interviews with whiteboarding activities, it seems like the goal of this exercise to evaluate the interviewee's approach to solving a problem. The ...	Sometimes a whiteboard exercise is just meant to evaluate your skills and it won't help you learn much about the company. Interviews are meant to be useful for both parties, but that doesn't mean that every aspect of the process will be useful for you.
Should I ask for an extra raise? I am currently working with a contract that is one and a half years long (as a software engineer). When I interviewed for my position I was offered a 7-7-8 contract system with, if everything goes well, a contract of indefinite duration after that. I am pretty content with the startin...	So, go ahead and ask for what you think you deserve. Make sure you know your worth to the company and overall in the market.
Who to go to about a code review? I am an apprentice at a large-ish company (500-600 employees). It is an engineering firm. I have written a web app which was not requested by anyone to start with but when I demonstrated the potential it was then requested by management (this is great.). The department I work in a sof...	You can reach out to your manager and ask around for anyone willing to contribute to the development process. There are developer communities that do code / structure reviews member to member.
What attitude is most constructive while working with a very sensitive manager? I've been at my current company for several months. I have a boss with whom I really need to walk on eggshells. He reads a lot into the tone with which I say things. Of course, most people attach some importance to the tone... But in his ...	Steer the conversation as politely as possible towards the topic, so you both don't get caught in a blame loop. I would stick to examples of where you received negative feedback on the tone of your written communications.
Best practice for storing emails to protect yourself from potentially bad employers Many answers to questions here involve creating a paper trail when things go south. The most convenient method is definitely emails. In order to protect yourself, you may need evidence of someone's wrongdoings, however this may not help...	Further, storing company emails on personal storage may be considered grossly negligent and/or downright illegal in some scenarios (i.e. if emails contain sensitive or personal information, or information that's covered by regulations).
Should I put programming books I wrote a few years ago on my resume? 3-5 years ago I wrote a few books on Python. I haven't updated them since, and I haven't worked much on Python either. Is it still worth mentioning that I wrote those books? Keeping in mind: The books may be out of date (technically), I haven't us...	You should judge how relevant this book is for the position you apply for. Yes , if they are achievements you are eager to share and demonstrate your capabilities. Yes, absolutely include them! The fact that you don't work with Python today doesn't invalidate your books or the material in them.
What should I write in an apology letter, since I have decided not to join a company after accepting an offer letter I had accepted an offer letter from an employer 45 days ago, but now I got another (better) offer letter from a different company. Now I am wondering, what should I write in a letter to HR at the first c...	Make it very short and simple. Declining an offer after already accepting it is very unprofessional (at least) and maybe illegal (breaking some terms of contract), it can also severely burn bridges for you. "Hello, I regretfully inform you that due to the circumstances, I will not be able to join your organization.
Am I obliged to report rude/awkward language even if it doesn't offend me? There is a colleague at my (American) workplace who is young and smart, but fairly inept at using his filter function while he's talking. At a group meeting (his manager was present), he went on about a scene in a porn movie. I was the least se...	It would also be a good idea to tell someone that their behaviour can be taken as harassment even if you personally don't see it that way, or you ignore it. So, at face value, from a legal perspective, there is nothing to report and there cannot be an obligation.
Got an offer for a job with a fixed salary but "not fixed" hours. How to protect myself from potential exploitation? I'm UK based. Just got an offer for a job where my hours would be flexible and "not fixed", but with a guaranteed annual pay. The job is in a startup - when applying I was well aware that it wouldn't be ...	The useful thing to do: tolerate the situation until you can, and silently look for your next job. So if you are asked to do overtime, you can say "No".
Determining why an employee who is very quiet seems to be unhappy I manage a team of software developers. I have an employee who is unusually antisocial. It's not just that he's quiet, he won't even nod to you if you pass him in the hall. On the other hand, he is extremely productive. He's been with us for a few year...	The idea is to make it clear that they are a valued employee and that you are approachable if and when they have a problem. You're probably correct that he doesn't want to talk about whatever it is. I would recommend that your best plan for action would be to do nothing. There is no indication that he is unhappy with h...
How to handle job title ladder changes on resume The company I work for has changed titles and added an additional step in the ladder and I'm not sure how to appropriately reflect it on my resume. Previous Associate Engineer Intermediate Engineer Senior Engineer Now Engineer 1 Engineer 2 Engineer 3 Engineer...	If you make sure the title indicates the type of work you did and you provide the right information when describing what you did, you will be just fine. I don't think it is necessary to explain (in the resume) that the company changed the ladders - but be prepared to answer that during an interview.
What's the best way to quit a job mostly because of money? Background I changed jobs a little over one and a half years ago because I wanted a more technical role (I'm a junior SW developer now, before I was a developer using a low-code platform). I even took a few percent cut out of my total compensation to make the ...	If you believe you're earning below market rate (or even if you don't, but you're not satisfied with your pay anyway) then apply for jobs and get an offer for what you think you're worth. Don't use the better offer as a negotiating point with your current job unless two things: You're a skilled negotiator. I would refr...
How to list multiple related jobs on CV Say I have a position of project manager at my company A. Now at the same time, I also have a sales related position on a company B, which is related to company A, say it is child company of A. On my CV I have these positions listed chronologically and separately (both having d...	If you're applying for a PM job, drop "Sales Manager" from the job title but call it out as an accomplishment in the bullets if of value.
Should I list a completely different profession in my technical resume? I was a cook for 5 years but I switched jobs and now I'm a web developer. Should I put this information in my resume along with my experience in tech companies while searching for a job as a web developer? <Q> I suggest that you wrote down your coo...	Briefly mention that you were a cook but other than that do not go into detail unless you have your resume is looking bare
Work environment of favoritism, limited professional growth, and possible subtle subconscious age-discrimination at play? I've been with a small tech company just over 4 years now, and was one of the first employees with the company, creating the prototype for what ultimately became the first product. I was one of abo...	If you are management material, it's fairly common for startups to start hiring managers at some point. I hate to be the party pooper, but short of finding another job, there probably isn't much you can do about it. Ageism is indeed alive and well in the tech industry, and probably others too.
Best approach to remind boss about raise they mentioned? I am an intern for a small software company, due to me not having a car, i often rely on coworkers or ride sharing services to get to work. My boss found out and approached me, saying that he would put an extra amount on my paycheck to cover for the ride-sharing...	Trying to pre-emptively remind him is overly assertive, but as soon as you see it's not on the next check - ask him. Just step into your boss' office and say something like:
How to deal with co-worker who promises a lot, but does not deliver? I work for a very large, multinational company. In our company, we are often tasked to work with employees from different countries, from different teams, etc. Recently, I had to work on a big project, involving lots of menial tasks. I believed that ...	What you could have maybe done is asking for updates on Bob work before deadline not to manage him but to be ready for any delay or issue.
Appropriate to mention wikipedia articles on CV and in interviews? Say that I had written and/or edited a few good Wikipedia articles. Would it be appropriate to put this on my CV or mention it on job interviews? <Q> Say that I had written and/or edited a few good Wikipedia articles. <S> As Wikipedia describe the...	I would not cite Wikipedia articles for no other reason than that it's not a professional forum.
Can I reject a change to my employment contract with an on call clause? - UK I've worked for few years for an IT company as software developer, the new management wants to amend all our contracts to introduce an on call clause. In other words it means that all developers are supposed to be part of a rota and hopefully,...	After your edit the answer is clear: In your particular case, you could reject the change to your contract.
Manager wants to hire me; HR does not. How to proceed? I had a talk with the manager of a technical department at a big sized company I've been doing some work with as a consultant. She told me they are looking for technical people and asked if I'd like to work with them at a specific technical position. I said yes and...	It may help to ask your manager to arrange an interview with yourself, the manager and HR person. Be prepared to explain/prove/demonstrate what makes you good for the job.
How to deal with incompetent coworker/passive manager? My current coworker has very little, if any, responsibilities. My manager is aware of the issue and has let the issue linger for months on end, resulting in me being the one to pick up the slack for all of her work, per my managers direction. My manager has sched...	State your roles and responsibilities that form your own role, and then state the additional work you have to perform above that. Or call out that you feel overloaded with your responsibilities and are having a hard time meeting your commitments. If your manager really wants you to “call it like we see it,” then you sh...
I can't understand my foreign born colleague This colleague I'm sure is very technically proficient, however their very thick accent makes it hard to follow them when they're giving presentations or when they're trying to speak with authority for any length of time. Is there anything I can do to better facilitate comm...	Be friendly, kind, and make an effort to understand. Emphasize that it's YOUR fault, not necessarily their fault, but sometimes you just need to speak up and ask them to repeat it.
How to respond to single letter replies in IM? I am working in IT and this question is about my Indian colleagues. This is about chatting over Instant Messaging(IM) like Lync, Skype etc. Sometimes, I used to get single letter replies like below. k ( means Ok) s ( means Yes) y ( means Why) tx ( means Tha...	If you're a manager, and they're workers at your office, I'd mention it during the next team meeting, rather than sending an email. If you ask someone to do something, and they say "k" as a way of acknowledging your request, there may not be an inherent need to respond.
Very dark open space office, how to protect my eyes We recently moved to a new office and it was almost unanimously, decided to keep the lights off unless it's literally night. Unfortunately, If i turn on my lights, it will turn on the lights for another 12 people so It's tough to reason with everyone. With the ligh...	They may give you a desk lamp, move you somewhere else with more light, or just decide to turn the lights on. It's affecting your health.
Is it a good sign that I will get a job offer because I received a generic summary benefit package a day after the final interview? After two weeks of interviewing for a position, I made it to the final interview with another candidate. A day after, the recruiting company sent me an attachment containing a general summ...	When you get an email/verbal from the recruiter telling you to expect one is a good sign that you'll get an offer, or ideally even the letter itself.
How to convince boss that learning new technology or brushing up during downtime pays off? I have posted about many challenges at my workplace, and the issue of how to manage downtime is one that we've been struggling with, and I speak on behalf of my colleagues as well. What exactly do we mean by downtime? First of a...	While it's productive to spend your downtime improving your skills, it could be even more productive to spend "downtime" improving your relationship with your boss.
Moving to a different country soon, when/how do I tell my team/manager? Due to personal reasons beyond my control, I will be quitting my job and moving overseas this summer for an indefinite amount of time. I have been at my current job for about 6 months now, and I absolutely love it. The team, the work, and even th...	It's a professional thing to inform them early but only if they won't "betray" you .
Is it unethical to quit my job during company crisis? Without going into great detail, the situation is: My contract doesn't contain explicit terms on the specifics of handling a crisis, but some crisis is to be expected and our team is responsible to address them. The crisis may last about a month. This is in additio...	Unless you have concrete evidence that your leaving would cause likely and significant harm to others (as opposed to a vague feeling that the company can't function without you), then not only is it not wrong to leave during a "crisis", but you couldn't save the company by staying. All you are obligated to do is honor ...
How should I react to a hiring manager offering undocumented benefits during the interview process? I recently made the mistake of not asking upfront what the compensation and benefits package were for a company I was interviewing with and we only discussed benefits after receiving the tentative offer (lesson learned.)...	You could have indicated that you didn't want under the table benefits that might disappear if the manager leaves. If I were you, I would have offered to make an official counteroffer listing all the additional terms he included in his email (but offering to make it seem like those additional terms were coming from me,...
Member of staff leaving and wants photos We have 2 very popular members of staff that are leaving, and one has mentioned it would be nice to have some photo memories. Which is fine. However, the logistics of this is proving difficult. There would be up to 100 people involved across 4-5 teams. We thought of a group...	Another alternative could be to hire a professional for the leaving do and just get the company/individual to send you the photos.
How to resolve situation with less specialised senior dictating how to do my job when he doesn't like the solution? I'm a software developer with about 10 years experience, working as a consultant since end of last year, through an agency that put me with my first client where I've now been for half a year. The team c...	In any case, if you feel that doing what the senior developer wants you to do is a waste of your effort, then tell the manager, and then handle the situation the way he tells you to.
Is it smart for a student to list athletic roles under Experience, instead of Hobbies, category? Should a High School or College student list their athletic experiences, paid or not, for the school or not, under the category of Experience? This could be a resumé or a school application. Aren't learning experiences fr...	Yes, athletic roles are fine to list on a resume for someone in HS/College - As long as that job in some way demonstrates a quality that a hiring manager would think important .
Employer not paying salary and bonus promised I was recruited last November in a young company. The CEO promised to give me a raise as soon as I could demonstrate that I can add value. He also promised to give me the difference between the base salary and the new salary, as if I started with the new salary. Example: ...	Look for a new job and negotiate up front exactly the salary and bonus you expect, and get those numbers in writing.
What to say in one on one with a manager that's not my boss There are several questions here and other articles on the web about how to handle one on one meetings with your manager. I have a weird situation and need advice about a strategy in this case. The company (IT industry) is in flux, lots of people quit and oth...	Honestly, I would first ask him to find out what his opinion is, and how much it seems to align with your own ideas for improvement. If M has no leverage, then having an honest discussion will do no harm, because it will make no difference.
How should I "sell" losing my job due to chemistry issues? I'm in software development in South America. At my current position I've been told many times that my performance is great. And my objective results are great. Basically, I can do the job and I can do it really well. That's an important point, since this was m...	Raising concerns to an internal ombudsman or external authority Avoiding troubling situations by changing your own working habits Be humble in explaining why you believe your manager was mistaken in letting you go. The key there is knowing yourself.
Can I ask to be paid in equity? Say I have a job offer from a company. They say they'll pay me X dollars a month. Can I negotiate to be paid fewer dollars but instead some equity? Is it appropriate to even ask? Does the answer to this question depend on whether the company is private or public, or on whether it's a ne...	If the company is public, and there is not an employee equity program already set up, it is unlikely that there is an easy way to give you equity through the company itself. Yes, you can, and should, ask. Company owners generally consider it a compliment when somebody asks to invest (unless the would-be investor is som...
How and where to get honest/negative feedback about resume/overall profile for job hunting? I need to know where can I go to talk to someone and give them my details, so they can give me the brutally honest truth as to why employers are put-off by me. The places I have applied never give feedback and the only thing I ...	You would be better off finding people to contact, either through recruiters or other people in your industry.
Developer being asked to work in a warehouse I'm coming to the end of my employment at an online bike retailer, the relationship has completely broken down. My job title is lead developer. For my last two weeks, they've asked me to work in the warehouse, picking stock. This is just the latest in a list of petty malici...	You have an excellent case for constructive dismissal here - so long as you get your documentation correct, you should take this to tribunal.
Pass on medical information about a job new applicant? I'm working in a small team at a (growing) startup,and have been asked about a developer applying who worked at my previous company. He started after I left, so I didn't get to know him personally. However, I get on well with my former colleagues and had met them o...	The professional behavior is to not share privileged information, as well as rumors. Using medical conditions to make hiring decisions might be illegal. If you are a friend of someone with condition X, and you think that it should be disclosed to prospective employer, you are free to advise your friend.
How long does it typically take to make travel arrangements for a job candidate? The question is prompted by a situation in which I am waiting for a firm to schedule my on-site interview (which involves them making travel arrangements for me). The question itself, however, is more general: how long does it typically t...	The other answers are partially correct - it can take time not only to schedule your on-site interview, but any other candidates. Typically advance notice times in my experience are in the range of 1-2 weeks.
Can one negotiate already planned PTO days before accepting an offer? I already have a few days in September I had planned before interviewing with this company. Can I negotiate or ask if they would be OK with me taking a few days off after I join since I have family coming in from out of town for a family event?If yes...	You can always ask; everything is up for negotiation, and this might be a good indicator of how flexible and accommodating your new employer will be. You MAY need to take unpaid time off depending on their PTO policy, but typically it's not an issue, when you explain that the plans were already in the works.
Scheduled for an interview and given option to send my resume Through networking I am scheduled for an interview. The person told me I can send my resume if I want. Since the point of a resume is to get an interview, is it worth sending? In a certain sense it could only hurt my chances since I already have the intervie...	I say it is worth sending, as it will show interest from your part, and also enable them to get a better idea of the experience you list on your resume (giving you higher chances of getting their attention).
Team member is constantly distracted - how to approach? There is a one of my team members who is constantly distracted by personal communication (phone calls, messages). That started a couple of weeks ago and obviously affects his productivity. I tried asking some general questions (whether everything is OK, if he ne...	Try to see help him see that the change occurred a couple of weeks ago, that you noticed, and that his decreased productivity was noticed. In short, focus on the productivity not the phone calls (since you don't have any policy against personal phone calls). Don't feel bad about being straightforward. Offer to help in ...
How do I work with someone that shows no effort of working with me? I have worked at a startup for 3 years alongside the CEO and another developer which I will refer to as Tom from this point forward. Tom is 35 years older than me and is seen as the more experienced developer, which is a fair assessment to make sinc...	You should be part of a team with multiple developers more experienced than yourself, so you can ask questions and learn from them. Keep at it with small incremental changes.
How to handle issue with other consultants as new team member? Apologies in advance for the long post! I'm new in a project/communications consulting position, and as part of my role I'm unofficially taking over management of an ongoing web development project. The problem is that there are another team of consultant...	Discuss what you learn with other team members and make an informed recommendation to your management and the client.
After suffering personal loss manager has become inappropriate This is a follow up of a post I made a few weeks ago because unfortunately things have escalated. So the summary of what has occured; I was in a job for a week when my manager suffered a close personal loss which resulted in him being off work for four w...	It sounds like he needs some grief counseling.
What to do about (new) manager simply ignoring me? I work part time for an agency. My manager recently got replaced. Understandably she does things a differently, and may even be learning the position herself. Sometimes when I ask questions she simply ignores me. She assigns shifts without the official system. It's a b...	I don't think there is much else you can do. You have it right: this manager is learning her job herself.
Organising workshops for technical skills I’m working to organise technical workshops at my workplace - nothing big, just an hour long during lunch. I plan on doing system design exercises, code challenges and solving brain teasers. The aim is to improve the skill of everyone involved, including myself, in the areas c...	An alternative option would be to provide lunch for those who do attend. Get your groups to be different from the usual workday groups. Leave plenty of time for questions and conversation: much of the learning comes from those interactions.
Can you omit a Bachelors degree if its hurting your chances? My brother did private BA in mass communication. Doing a private degree in my country means doing the degree without going to any college. After that he did a two year Masters of Science in mass communication from a university. I have a strong feeling that th...	There are also other possibilities, it could be a bad reference, an unexplained gap in his resume, job hopping or simply a badly formatted resume or any combination of them. I doubt that any degree would be seen as a negative, regardless of how it was obtained,
Legal view of holiday taken then owned back to the company I have been working for a company for the last 6 years, my yearly vacation started as only 20 days, and has since moved to 25 days in the last year. I have now handed my resignation notice in, and my boss said that I owe £3700 in excess leave taken. This has b...	Unless there's a clause in the offer letter specifically stating your company is entitled to seek settlements against unpaid leaves when you resign from the job, your employer can't legally ask you to pay them at the end of the employment.
My new job is a bad fit. I want to leave after 4 months After having been employed with a huge banking group for 10 years, I decided that I wanted to try something different within the financial industry. Four months ago I accepted the offer from this small company, thinking that it was a great opportunity. Ohh boy I ...	It's good that you have identified that a particular kind of work culture is not up to your working style or taste, which is totally fine.
I lied on my resume. How should I reach out to my manager? I got an offer for a tech job at a big company in Seattle. I am excited about the job, but I have a problem and that is that I lied on my resume. I put my undergrad, even though I didn't graduate. Normally it wouldn't be a big deal, since my resume does not sa...	As very well noted in other answer and comment, talk to your potential manager ASAP . Many tech companies hold college degrees in some contempt and don't care for them, so it's not the lack of a degree that will disqualify you. Learn from the error: Amend your resume to correctly reflect your education.
How do I deal with a Manager who appears to be victimising me for working from home? I have recently been granted 1 day a week working from home as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality act, as I suffer from Mental Health Issues in addition to ad hoc days which are already grantable like they are to everyone else....	You should discuss your concern with your manager, and possibly engage HR to ensure the accommodation is implemented in a mutually agreeable way.
Should I bring design diagrams to a software developer interview? If my current workplace allowed me to bring masked versions of design diagrams of a (solo) software project that I worked on, would it be a good idea to bring them to interviews? Would interviewers appreciate this? <Q> This sounds like a bad idea. <S> ...	Even if your current employer for some reason knows you are interviewing and is ok with you bringing design documents on an interview, having those documents is going to raise eyebrows at the interview.
Woman speaks rudely with a male colleague in the elevator We work in a building with 5-6 different companies sharing 3 elevators. One day, one of my male colleague and I entered into a lift which was 3/4th filled. By mistake, my male colleague's forearm touched one of the women and he adjusted immediately. But, she res...	Let your colleague know you observed what happened, that they didn't do anything wrong, and that it's probably best to let it go. If you feel very aggressive, the next time you see the woman in the elevator and are with a male colleague, point ironically out to him to keep a safety distance.
Can I ask to speak to my future colleagues before accepting an offer? I recently completed the interview process at a local company and I have received a reasonable offer. I have an appointment tomorrow to inform them of my decision in person. In South Africa there are no laws regarding annual increases; almost all em...	It’s not unusual to request a number of phone calls with potential colleagues or to visit a new workplace before accepting an offer.
Manager giving me cold shoulder since handing notice in One of my managers is giving me the cold shoulder since I've handed my notice in. Also, keeps on making snarky remarks. This feels extremely uncomfortable and awkward. I would like, at least, that the new (snarky) comments stop - they are making me feel uncomfor...	Your best bet is to do the best job you can while your still there.
Would it be considered good to communicate with interviewer before interview? I have got an interview offer from a multi-national company. Somehow I got to learn that I know the person who is going to interview me there. I mean he is not my close friend as such, but I have interacted with him couple of or quite a few t...	The standard procedure is to wait for the interview first, and if it goes well then perhaps you reach out via linkedIn or the like. Furthermore, I would urge you to not to reach out via FaceBook as that is reservered typically for more personal ( actual friends ) networking where linkedIn is for professional networking...
Compensation question on exit survey I've accepted an offer at a new company, and will be making about 40% more than I currently do. The exit survey from my current employer asks, "if you don't mind sharing," what company I'm going to and what my total compensation will be. I don't see a downside to disclosing this in...	The company is not your friend, and that information will be used to their advantage only. If it doesn't hurt to share the information, do it. Don't do it.
Finding a new job after current responsibilities shifted I am in a bad place with my current job and I am struggling to find a solution. I ostensibly have one year experience with software development at a reputable company, but that belies the truth, which is that my experience is almost worthless. Although my job tit...	Personal projects would also be good to demonstrate your skills in an entry level job, keep up with the practice on interview questions, prepare well and research the companies you are interviewing for and stay positive, after all the company you are with now employed you so you are employable - someone else will snap ...
I just started; should I accept a farewell lunch for a coworker I don't know? I just started a new job and I was sent an invite to a farewell lunch for a coworker on my team. I don't know the person and haven't talked to/seen him yet. The invite was sent through an email with everyone in the team on it and NOT specific...	The invitation was sent to the team, you are a member of the team, unless you have a pressing personal or professional matter that would prevent you from going you should go. Personally I think at the end of the day it's entirely up to you. Go, so that you can get to know the person.
How to tell boss that we need a test plan and to ensure developers use the QA process? I just got a Warning letter for poor performance I joined a new company as an Associate QA engineer and almost 70% of the developers are juniors and there are no project managers and business analysts. Every time the client decides...	When you raise the issue to your supervisor or other management, you can maximize your chances of having a productive discussion by being focused on potential solutions and avoiding blaming or complaining. If you got a warning letter, I'd refuse to sign it, take it to HR, or take it to his boss.
Should I make an event at work to celebrate my soon-to-be-wedding? So it's my first time getting married (hope the only one) but I started a new job in a foreign country where I don't know the habits in term of mini events in workplace. I work in Germany and since I started, I've seen coworkers bring in food for birth...	In some parts you might bring parts of wedding cakes specially for your co-workers. The bottom line - everything you're cool with is ok.
Why team meetings are scheduled at lunch time, mostly? I am just trying to understand other side if any good reasons behind this scheduling. Background: I faced this with 2-3 managers who schedules weekly/monthly team meetings at lunch time( 1-2 pm) on when 90% of the people have lunch at designated area. I fe...	Scheduling over lunch is a way to recognize the fact that meetings need to happen, but while trying to avoid using up valuable work time.
Is sending LinkedIn invitation to top management team a good idea? Recently I completed my internship at a firm and I was wondering whether it's a good idea to send invitation to connect on linkedIn to the top management including CEO? Or should I send request to only people who I worked directly with? The only interac...	The message can vary for person to person, but you should state your intent about wishing to connect.
Employer asked me to work overtime to finish the project before I leave the company I work in a small company and I am the only developer. 8h a day and 5 days a week. I am paid per hour (~4€) My contract expires in one month. When the employer asked me wheter I wanted to renew or not, I politely refused saying that I ...	If you were employed to finish the project and the contract says so then you have to finish and work whatever time necessary
Project changed; should I reject it? Following up with New job with short project ; it's been some time. My current project is getting over. I am being moved to a new project. The problem is that my profile is being changed. I am a 'Qt' GUI designer going by my resume. I was assigned to bug fixing in my previous proje...	Look at it from the perspective of where the entire job might take you.
Best way to screen calls My boss doesn't like to take calls that he's not expecting but I'm not always sure who he's expecting. If a client calls and asks to speak to him, I ask who is calling and find it easiest to say "let me see if he's available". When he says he can't/won't take the call I ask to take a message ...	Ask your boss to provide you with a list of people and companies that he's willing to take calls from.
Is a teacher's recommendation in LinkedIn actually useful? After graduating, I have some friends that have teacher's recommendations in their LinkedIn profile. I have had a good relationship with most of my teachers (quite good, actually) and I have been a good student, so it won't be a problem for me to get one. Aft...	But if you have a teacher who can write a recommendation that actually shows some specific value you're bringing to the table, that can more easily make a difference. It won't hurt, but I would not expect much from it.
How can I show enthusiasm during the job interview? I got a feedback after the job interview I attended recently, and one of the reasons to reject my application was apparently I didn't show enough enthusiasm. I was pretty enthusiastic about the role (software engineer in finance industry) and I tried to show it by: ...	Asking questions or talking about your projects is a good start, but also being quite "happy" about your posible future in that company is a good thing. Basically, you need to connect with the interviewer. Give your answer, then go on to explain it in more detail -- maybe even giving examples of when you've used the te...
My colleague thinks I'm showing off, how do deal with it? We both are pipeline developers working in an animation company. As we are developers, we deal with text-editors/IDE. I use certain tools that suit my needs. A coworker who is unfamiliar with that tool says these can be done with Y tool as well, then why do yo...	If you just want to be left alone and don't care about dealing with this person, you can say something like "what works for me, works for me" or "you're the only one treating it like a competition". Don't cover anything that goes beyond inoffensive facts or you may wind up in trouble. while keeping the conversation fri...
What exactly is the meaning of "growing pains"? When researching companies on Glassdoor, I often see reviews talking about "growing pains", without specifying what they mean. Is there a consensus on what exactly this means? Or does it just mean whatever you want it to mean? Is it coded language? For what? <Q> The "grow...	A company may be experiencing "growing pains" if they're expanding - the exact pains may vary, but usually it's because they've rapidly grown their team and/or customer base, and are trying to adapt to this growth.
How do you track your professional achievements? I find it extremely important to track my professional achievements because ultimately they explain the value I’ve created for my organization. What tools are you using to track and manage your achievements and the value you’ve created for your employer? Specifically r...	Any time I give a talk or show up someplace because of my company, I add an entry in "Networking - Presenting" spreadsheet with specifics of what I did, who organized it, and who approved it. Otherwise, any notes or text software that is available in the Cloud and accessible from multiple devices would be perfect.
Is it professional to ask for reasons of a rejected application? I was wondering how professional it'd to ask for some feedback when you receive a template-based rejection email? Or it'd be just a waste of time and would look amateur? <Q> It's probably not going to do any great harm, but I suspect you'll just get back ...	The most effective approach would be to reach out to your Recruiter directly who can solicit feedback from those you interviewed with. No you wouldn't look amateur if you politely ask for it.
Changing career to CS from mechanical engineering I am a final year undergraduate student from India from a highly reputed university, studying mechanical engineering. I don't have a lot of interest for it anymore and have a less than stellar (6.9/10) gpa. That being said, I am highly interested in computer science and...	With a few years under your belt, there will be nothing preventing you from leaving the engineering field all together for another industry if you wish.
Is it advisable to inform the CEO about his brother accessing his office? Facts: Mid-sized company with multiple branches. I wrote the access-control (among other things) powering the smart readers and I'm entitled to a master-token. Brother of CEO is employed as well in a minor position due to family ties. That b...	A simple "I am afraid I cannot lend you the master token but sure get the keys for you" would save a lot of trouble. It's not a bad idea to mention it off-hand, but I wouldn't make a big deal out of it at all. What I would do to bring it up would be to describe the incident to the CEO , explain why you made the decisio...
How to answer questions like "What does zero mean to you?" Recently in this same interview How to answer "write something on the board"? but at the very end I was also asked question "What does zero mean to you?" And I took a few seconds to think and respond with "Zero means nothing and everything. We live on very b...	It is possible that an item could have its price set to zero.
What happens when you wait a year to report an overpayment? I was over paid by $10,000 over a 4 month period last year. I did notice the difference and did not report it for a year. I am reporting it now. What kind of consequences do I face aside from paying back a large sum?My employer has not caught on to the mistake...	Worst-case scenario is they will deduct the entire amount from your paycheck until repaid.
Complain for not getting paid at fortune 100 company? I'm a passthrough company that receives payment from a Fortune100 reseller. I have a contractor that works at fortune100 company. This is how it works: Fortune100 pays re-seller. Re-seller pays me (passthrough). I pay contractor working at Fortune100. Fortune...	You should reach out to the passthrough company and demand that they pay you for the time you have worked.
My new employer requested a copy of my passport. Why do they need it? I started working at a new company, where they asked me to bring a copy of my passport for them to keep.I have worked for many other big companies but they never ask for such document. I should mention that I was born and raised in the country where...	In order to give you or renew a security badge. Commonly your citizenship status is recorded as part of the badging process for companies working on sensitive or government-related projects. To comply with internal/client/government record-keeping requirements. Some background-checking agencies prefer a passport number...
How soon is too soon to re-apply to a company? There are a few companies I've interviewed with that I'd have loved to work for, but they've passed over me for "not enough experience". I really want to re-apply to the same positions but I'm wondering if it'd be unprofessional to do so after just 6 months or so. How long...	If they specify a minimum experience level, wait till you reached it (or at least nearly). Best is to ask whether it makes sense to reapply and when!
Using sick days and/or vacation time once you’re allowed? I started a job in early February of this year- I was granted 3 sick days and 10 vacation days that I could begin using after my 90 day probation period. Not long after I passed this time mark, I had to take 2 days off of work because I was sick and contagious. ...	As long as you are genuinely sick and cannot continue to work because of it you are doing nothing wrong.
Is experience with foreign clients valuable for resume? I am working in an industry that communicate regularly with foreign clients.Do you think it's worthy to be mentioned in my resume? <Q> Anything you believe is relevant to the job you're applying for should be in your resume. <S> If you think you'll be dealing with...	Yes, list the experience on your resume if you are excited to share it and believe it represents your capabilities well.
Should I wait until my performance review to quit? My annual review is next week, but I intended to quit my job this week. Should I wait until the review to tell my boss or just go through with it this week? I've decided to quit mainly because of family commitments. My mother recently passed away and I'm split betwee...	If you know you want to quit, but don't have a particular last day in mind, you should base your decision on whatever factors you know about your future plans - if you're interviewing for other positions and hope to move immediately into another job, the standard advice is to wait until you have accepted another writte...
Leaving company during company event I'm interviewing with a few companies right now. (I'm a junior software developer at a tech startup.) If things work out well, I'll have one or two offers within the next 2 weeks. (I wasn't actively looking but these two roles came my way - so I didn't get to choose the timing here....	Resigning during the event is not a good option. Resign before the team building event (this way it would show that you are firm on your decision) and attend the event gracefully.
Are professional publications and journal articles worthwhile to include in resume for specialty role in IT? I am currently updating my resume to reflect new responsibilities assumed in my current position. I am thinking of creating a new section on resume to include publications, professional journal articles, and Lin...	You should even consider handpicking which publications to list in your resume, based on the role, when applying for a particular job.
Is a lowball salary then a part-time offer standard Japanese employment negotiations? I have recently been interviewing for a remote position with a company based out of Tokyo, Japan. They are a fairly young start up, with one semi successful product currently out. They seem to be incredibly interested in hiring me. H...	If you don't think you can work without a long-term full-time contract above a certain salary, then say that to them one more time, and if they can't make that offer, it may just be best to part ways.
How to handle time-off /days-out from the office in Ireland? I recently changed to a new job in Ireland. I have found something different in how to manage to do external/personal stuff, as most of the things are open only during working hours. For example, where I lived before, you can find banks open until 7 or 8 P.M...	You can talk to your colleagues/HR to understand how things work in the local context (as you are an outsider).
Boss furious on bad appraisal After completing an anonymous 360 evaluation in our company, our boss received a score 2.5/5 as an average of 8 evaluations. He gathered all 8 of us in his office, demanding to speak up and support the negative review of each of the factors, not knowing which ones have ranked him with 1/5 ...	Don't dwell on it in discussions with colleagues.
Prioritizing support for colleagues and your own work I started at my current company a few months ago and am currently growing into a more Senior role as a DevOps Engineer. This is my first time going into a more senior role and I am wondering what kind of methods can be done to prioritize my time spent with helping m...	Let your team know they can interrupt you if needed, but the door closed signals that you're working to meet a deadline. Let them know you are glad you can be helpful, are always available for challenging problems, but encourage them to engage other members of the team for help as well. If you have team members that ar...
Afraid of confidentiality agreement; will I be breaking it? I signed a confidentiality agreement with a company that was for an unpaid "job". I quit with them and now had some innovative ideas I had to share with them on past projects I couldn't do before. Since I don't have the company e-mail, I can only e-mail the ...	Regarding this, if one is under a NDA or confidentiality agreement, sharing it by any means (not only the "viable" ones) would be a violation to the contract, so you seeking alternate ways to communicate won't prevent you from breaking the contract, if any or still valid .
Internship and a full-time job at the same company on my resume I have worked at a company for 6 years. Some months during the beginning of my career, I was on a paid internship with the same company. During my internship I had the same duties (same projects and kind of job) I also had after my internship. The only di...	Being on internship followed by a full-time job conveys more information to someone reading your resume.
Redundancies, but told you will be ok by the CEO (UK) My friend's company is making redundancies but she has been told by the CEO when he was on a visit to their office, that she (and her entire satellite office) will be OK however 50% of them are on notice as they're in the departments that are affected by the said re...	If people start to leave because they are likely to be laid off it might create problems for the company. Your friend should update her CV and start job hunting ASAP.
Does attending an appointment at a hospital count as sick leave for the purposes of a contract that pays for sick days? I had a referral to the hospital for a specialist appointment, after being on a waiting list for some considerable time. The appointment was during the day, and so I took a day off work for it. My co...	Yep they are well within their rights to not class that as a "sick" day - you aren't off work through being unfit that day but instead taking scheduled time off for a hospital appointment.
Should I avoid revealing my age at a new role? I've recently been offered a role at a large company (I've usually worked in companies with less than 100 employees). I'm a unusually high seniority for my age (22) but started my career at 17 so I have the experience to back it up. (I look old for my age so it's not immed...	If asked, you should be honest, however (since people can find out anyway). It's better to avoid the topic in a fun or funny way than to give the impression you're offended by a question about your age. Sharing your exact age is up to you, but I would keep it private. Confront individuals who inappropriately comment on...
Is it unprofessional to wear shorts to work? The general attire for my workplace is a shirt and trousers (no tie, although some people do). On Fridays, it is a bit of a "dress down" day where some people choose to wear a T-shirt and jeans. Would it unprofessional to wear shorts to work? I'm not talking about sports WW...	If everyone is always in a shirt and trousers (some even with tie), I would guess it would be inappropriate to wear shorts to work and you would be frowned upon. But as to your particular office nobody can tell for definitely. The reaction could vary depending on local culture and region.
How do I explain how I handle unrealistic expectations from superiors in an interview? As I was preparing for my job interview for a clinical research data coordinator position, I came across the following question a previous candidate has shared: How do you handle unrealistic expectations from superiors? The quest...	The best thing to do is answer honestly (some potential answers below). "I respectfully dissent when I don't agree with the expectations of my manager."

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