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How can I review my manager, who is fine? I have to write a review of my manager for the past half. My manager is perfectly fine. They're pretty hands-off, which is what I want: they stay out of the way and just allow me to ship things. I don't really want them to change in the next half, and I don't need them to try t...	The key here is to highlight their strengths, but also show where they can improve, i.e. "My manager can improve in X." List any cases where their managerial skills came to rescue. Great reviews are balanced (address both strengths and potential growth areas), specific (address specific behaviors, not general attitudes...
Recruiter or the company's application webpage? I was recently contacted by a recruiter who asked for a phone conversation to see if I'm interested in working for a company as a xyz. Afterward, I looked at the company's website and found a relevant position being advertised there. I already scheduled a phone conversat...	The company might have a professional relationship with the recruiter, who is actively seeking people who are suitable for the role - essentially the company is using the recruiter to pre-select a candidate list.
Should I approach my manager about an incompetent tech lead? I work as an engineer in a team structured as follows project manager (my manager)└─── lead data scientist (my technical lead) └─── me (and other engineers) Unfortunately, I'm not convinced the technical lead's technical skills are up to the standard re...	In the meeting In the meeting you can say something along the lines of: I am concerned about X (Tech lead).
Misrepresented my work history I submitted my resume to a prospective employer where I combined two similar positions I held at a university. Both positions were full time lab scientist roles, but they were in two different labs that I worked for 1 year each with no gap in between. I did not lie about my duties or an...	The way you mentioned it, I read it as an honest mistake where you missed to clarify the job details, it should not be a deal breaker for you. You can do two (both) things: Update the resume with the correct details and send a copy to them mentioning the change.
Being late frustrates my coworkers, but I have great results I work an IT office job as a programmer. I program on my own because I'm the only one who is proficient in a certain technology stack the company uses but I am part of a scrum team so we have regular meetings. I arrive at the office late at least once every ...	If your current living situation makes certain start times difficult, talk with your manager about the issue and ask for an earlier/later start time. Working on a team is about more than getting your tasks done - being present is important too.
Should one tell their boss before looking for a new position, if one feel hard to replace and underpaid? I just had my salary negotiation yesterday and my chief said my performance this year was great, I fit well with the team, they didn't expect that, etc... Yet I will not get any raise this year. I will eventually ge...	In my experience, once your current boss has made it clear that you won't be getting a raise any time soon, despite his praise for your excellent performance, the only/best way for you to get your raise is to find a better paying job elsewhere.
My girlfriend and her colleagues are in a toxic work environment. What can I do? What happened? : My girlfriend is a resident (medical doctor) in a large institution in Italy. She has some 7-8 other colleagues, and all of them are exploited by their superior to do all the hard work in their place. They run the ward by...	And you could lay the groundwork by establishing first contact with a union representative. If you find an honest journalist, that cares about his/her sources they might also provide legal advice via their publisher. Your job is to listen, let her vent and make her feel better.
How to professionally change jobs from A to B, when you are currently doing a project for B? I’m currently working for a large consulting firm ( A ) and my team is working on a project for a large oil firm ( B ). B doesn’t know who I am, as I have not been on the direct engagement team but knows my managers and direc...	Secondly, approach the recruiter of B. Directly ask if they have a contract which prevents this between 2 companies. Pursue the opportunity and make a move if it's a work/pay progression
Fraudulent activity by the Accountant at a previous employer, who was involved in redundancies Some years ago, I began work for a small company, where the accountant played quite an active role in management. She would visit once a month for a few days, to 'do the books', during which time the Company would pay for her...	It seems that your motivation is revenge for the firing of your partner, which you blame on some nefarious and vague motivations by the accountant, not the well being of some other company that might employ this accountant.
Asking what my current salary is during interviews as a recent graduate I've been through several job interviews and in all of them they ask: what are you on right now? ( How much are you getting paid? ). My college friends (also recently graduated like me) tell me the same is asked. And the result is the company tha...	Your potential employer is trying to get a sense of what level of compensation you are willing to accept.
How to ask inconvenient questions / talk about sensitive topics in front of all employees and your boss? Once a month we have a meeting, where nearly all employees, managers and the boss (CEO) participates. The main goal of this meeting is to keep all informed about relevant news regarding the company and to have a dia...	If your going to bring up sensitive topics, then an open forum typically isn't the way to go. As others answered, it is not useful to bring up important things in a large meeting without giving CEO time to prepare.
No proper protective gear; what steps can I take to amend that? I work at a known chain of pet stores and I frequently come into contact with sick animals (who may bite). Our store hasn't had proper PPE (personal protective equipment) in weeks: no gloves (bite gloves or disposable), no masks to not inhale debris especi...	Buying your own PPE as suggested in the other answer is a way, if you can and are willing to cover it with your money.
How to ask for an endorsement? I am a junior developer in a medium sized team, and have been given a specific project for the term of my internship. I have kept my supervisor/superior well abreast of my progress. At every step of the way they have complimented my efficiency and quality of work. Things like "wow, you d...	You can ask your colleague for a note on LinkedIn now, and ask him/her to be a long-term reference at the end of your internship.
Multiple DUI convictions 12 years ago. Do I disclose if I know they will do a background check? I had multiple DUIs (Driving Under the Influence convictions) that happened 12 years ago all within the same time period. I am going to an interview where the job requires a background check. It is for an estate attorney's o...	If you are not asked I don't see why you have to bring it up. If an employer cares about your criminal history, they will ask - formally, in writing usually, as part of an official, signed application.
Can I resign with only compensation letter and no offer letter in hand I have received compensation letter with compensation details from an MNC. i have not received offer letter yet. I have not received any document regarding company rules and joining date. HR has called and informed my joining date orally and is aski...	So... it's up to you whether you trust them to follow up on their promises, but conventional wisdom says you do not resign from your old job, until you have the new job in writing. You can do whatever you want.
Fired employee allowed to go to company picnic I worked for a company for over 3 years and was fired (not for cause). My daughter works there as well. It's time for the company picnic and she wants me to go with her (she is unmarried and high-functioning autistic so doesn't have anyone else to take). Can the company te...	Yes, the company can discourage you from attending, or even prevent you from attending if the picnic is located somewhere the company controls.
When asked if I've been fired before, should I count times were probationary period hadn't ended? A while ago I was fired for just cause. They gave me no warning and did it to several other employees. I tried to dispute it with the labor board. I was told the company I had worked for provides a federal service I wasn't...	They are directly asking you if you were fired and you stated that you were fired so you should answer "yes".
How can I maintain health insurance during unpaid leave? When taking a couple months of unpaid sabbatical in the UK, the employer will usually drop all benefits until the employee is back. Quite certain this policy would cut the national health insurance payments too. What are the options to maintain cover by health ...	Your travel insurance may offer coverage to reimburse your unused hotel and airfare.
How to politiy decline tasks from other teams who didn't recognized my work in past I was hired as a developer in a Team-A. I needed inputs from another team soI didn't have much work to do for long time. But during this time I voluntarily started contributing in another Team-B. Eventually over a period of a time, I wa...	If your manager is asking you to do work for the other team, that is the person that you need to have a conversation with. Well, appreciation is nice, but you shouldn't get extra compensation, unless you did this outside of your regular working hours. You should not get upset at this.
What can you do when you are asked to do a potentially dangerous or odd tasks, unrelated to your main job duties? What do you do when you are asked to do a task that is outside of your area of expertise? Specific example - originally hired as a ported at a car dealership. You are asked to remove floor tile from an of...	This is part of your duty to: Ask your employer to correct the hazard, or to assign other work. In the USA, unless you are in a union or somehow protected by a contract, you can be fired for refusing to do a task in most states.
Taking a test for a position that is on hold? I recently started the process to join a great company. I passed the first steps (curriculum, chatting with HR), and now I'm supposed to take a technical test. However, the recruiter messaged me today saying the position will be put on hold for now, and said I can take th...	Take the test but consider it as merely a practice (as in, an exercise) for other tests in other interviews (for other companies).
Is it rude to tell recruiters I would only change jobs for a better salary? I am happy with my current job. However, recruiters message me from time to time with career opportunities. Is it rude to tell the recruiter that given my satisfaction with the current job, I would only take up their offer if there was a sign...	Be courteous and professional, and tell them what you want.
How should I ask for higher pay based on performance? Context: This summer I got a summer job as a junior developer with the promise to continue as a part time while I finish my masters at the university. I was hired with another student from the same university, but he attends another field of study, more related t...	If you think you are worth a pay rise, then provide evidence around what the pay scales are for someone with your level of experience, and how you bring value to the company. I would not bother mentioning your other colleague.
Should I clean uncompleted projects from my GitHub? I'm a self taught software developer. Back when I was teaching my self how to program and how to use git, I ended up making a huge number of repos - some are incomplete, some are just notes. Over the years I've ended up making 88 repos, and I would guess 20% actually ...	You could consider moving or copying your Github repositories there, so they are private and there is no chance of anyone randomly stumbling upon them.
Former company claiming I have their property I just left a company and they are sending a message claiming I have a iPad of theirs that I must return or they will invoice me for the cost and deduct it from my final pay. I do not have their iPad nor do I know what became of it . Can they do this? The company doesn...	In most countries, if there is a dispute then they cannot just deduct money from your salary.
Work certificate: what are pragmatic ways not to allow a bad one to influence your job search? At my last job my performance was complimented a lot, both by my boss and colleagues. I completed all tasks given to me successfully and in time and had some objective successes above what could be expected. At the same time ...	I went to a lawyer who wrote a friendly letter to my ex-employer with the request for a new work certificate.
Is it okay to ask for a day off after working all weekend unexpectedly? I am a software engineer upgrading a piece of manufacturing software on site. This is only my third time going onsite. So to summarize, this has been a nightmare. I'm under-qualified for this particular onsite assignment and I warned the project le...	You might not be able to get an extra day off, but you could certainly ask to take one of your paid-time-off days (vacation, sick day, etc.). Then, consider if this extra work is likely to be a regular part of the job, and if that fits into your lifestyle or not.
I have accepted an internship offer. Should I inform companies I have applied to that have not gotten back to me yet? Over the last weeks, I have applied for internships in various companies. A few days ago, Company A got back to me with an offer I like, which I accepted. I had 2 interviews scheduled with Company B an...	Even if you haven't heard back (but have a high chance of hearing), it shouldn't hurt to wait till you can, and review from among the best options. In normal business relationships it would be a common courtesy and appreciated as such, but for some reason most recruiters operate quite differently and are lacking even t...
Asking about overtime. A mistake? Here we're advised that asking about overtime during an interview is a mistake. Is it? "And will you guys pay me for my extra hours of work?" is probably not the best way to phrase the question but the overall meaning of the question seems meaningful to me. Is it a mistake? Why?...	If overtime is something that is important to you (whether you want to avoid it or want the extra hours), definitely ask about it when talking to recruiters or managers. Polite and direct questions will always get a commensurate answer and will never be an issue for a reasonable recruiter or interviewer. It is true tha...
Re-negotiate salary once I earn my diploma I had a job interview a month ago. I signed my employment contract two weeks ago and I will officially start on September 9th. I passed my last exams last week and I will soon be graduating as an IT engineer. A classmate working in the same company where I will start in Septe...	Given the situation, it's best to prove your mettle by showing your work and negotiate a deserving pay with confidence in the next cycle. If you didn't say anything about the upcoming graduation during the interview, telling them about the new diploma you've got would do (though it would've been better if you told them...
Should I be able to keep my company purchased standing desk when I leave my job? I may be leaving my company soon to start a new position, and one thing I've wondered about is whether or not I will be able to keep my standing desk. The reason for my question is that it was purchased by my department for me, with the ...	As others already stated, these items are company property unless some unusual law is applicable, or you paid for it, either directly or as a deduction from salary.
What to do after accepting a job offer? I have about 4 weeks prior to starting the job and I will be travelling. I recently emailed the hiring manager about my job offer acceptance. I have also obtained a confirmation email about the accepted job offer and everything looks good. Since I would have 4 weeks to starting ...	And I visit my LinkedIn profile and write drafts of any changes I'll need to make (but don't actually make them until my first day of employment). There probably isn't a lot of followup needed.
Manager offered a salary range I am interning at a startup; my internship ends in a month. I was recently called in by my manager and offered a full time position as I have already graduated. In addition, he gave me a range of the salary offered, which was $65K-$80K. He also mentioned benefits such as dental and health...	An actual offer will contain an exact figure and a list of benefits.
Is it okay to interview with other companies after accepting a signed job offer? I recently received an offer of employment from a potential employer. It was a straight forward (no confusion). I received my offer letter via email and I sent my response back via email accepting it. The potential employer even acknowledg...	That said, in general, the best rule of thumb is to actively pursue all options until you've made a firm contractual commitment to a new employer.
Awkward circumstances between me, my (soon to be) ex company and my (soon to be) new company (customer of my current company): possible actions? I’m serving my 2 months notice in my current company. I’ve worked here for about 3 years as team leader for 2 teams and (not officially) project manager for teams’ projects. ...	Without something in writing threatening you, not much you can do.
What to do if I have been accused of sexual misconduct? I recently joined a company. Our training sessions are going on. During pair programming round, to try to make things go faster(as we are falling behind) when I tried to grab my pair's laptop(as we were working on that machine) my hands did brushed against her top...	You tell HR that she's obviously upset, repeat that you're very sorry, and you want some help. You've already apologized and tried to explain yourself, so the best course now is to keep your head down and hope it blows over. Rule one at work, do not invade another person's space, regardless of the reason.
What is the appropriate way to introduce documentation of an ongoing issue to upper management? I handle all of the internal IT at the company I work for. For several years, I have been trying to get some new servers purchased to replace some failing server. Several months ago, after repeated attempts to get my manager...	If asked, admit openly that you knew hardware was a possible issue, and you warned management of it some time ago. Whenever you are in a situation where sh*t has hit the fan and people are asking questions, just be factual. When they ask what happened, say that the server failed.
My work is being pawned off to my colleague. Is it reasonable to apologize to my colleague? I recently came back from a long trip at a client's location. This trip took longer than expected. There were many problems and I couldn't figure out if they were caused by my lack of knowledge in this area or software bugs. It ...	You don't need to apologize .
Expressing gratitude for a raise I love my job but I've been looking at other opportunities because I know I'm underpaid. A few months ago, my manager had a very open conversation with me about how much the company values me & that they want to promote me & bring me up to market-value salary range, but they can't unt...	It sounds like your new manager realizes that you were underpaid related to the value you bring, didn't want to risk losing that, and pushed to get you this "out of policy" raise.
Should I alert my previous employer to errors I made during an internship? I finished my very first proper internship at an engineering company (HVAC industry) a couple of months ago. I worked in sales support for the sales engineers and filled out project equipment schedules. I realized late in the internship that I ...	Interns make mistakes all the time, and I see it primarily being your mentor's responsibility to seeing it through that you were not making any of those minor mistakes.
Remove all personal data from workplace computers I have given my notice at a small software development firm. I still have a couple of weeks so I am transferring my knowledge to a colleague. A couple of days ago, I have realized that I am not allowed to wipe the hard drives of the two computers I have been using. I ha...	If you are not allowed access to computers or allowed to change anything, and the passwords correspond to your personal account, simply change them. You should let your IT team handle your work computers - consider asking a colleague there if they can do a fresh install to overwrite the existing data.
How to convince my boss not to commit binary files and assets to git? I am rather new in my workplace (some months). I am having trouble convincing my boss not to make a big mistake for which the company and the software team is going to pay. As for today, we are (still!) working with TFS. Finally, a decision was mad...	Nothing wrong with you or your boss, but wait till you have earned the trust by spending time and by demonstrating your work, expertise and understanding of git.
Mentioning my age when skill level is of someone 5 years older I am currently 22 yrs old and a Software developer, i have worked in many countries and have an extremely complete CV (Over 6 companies, 4 languages). Usually they realize how young i am when i actually show up to work. but, i was wondering, since my skill...	If your colleagues ask you about your age, you should disclose it as you feel it's appropriate - even then, I would resist revealing a specific age. The average employee should not be surprised by a skilled coworker, regardless of age. If you have the skills, they will speak for themselves. They should be more concerne...
How should I expose a coworker (whom I have a good relationship) for attacking the LAN? I work in a small firm of consultants as a Junior. We work in a small office with no more than 15 people. We get along just fine but I don't think I should cover him up since it's getting in the way of my work and deadlines. He was...	Maybe don't broadly expose what you've found, but you should consider raising a concern to your manager and confronting your colleague. Your response should be, "Holy #$%, what the #%% are you doing screwing around with that transformer!" and uneasily wondering what other problems his escapades are causing. Let those...
Other employees not following company policy So, recently I volunteered for a shift a local movie theater and had to go through an orientation that lasted around 20 minutes and some of the things that were discussed included, If under 18, you can't serve alcohol Be polite Don't trash talk the movies So, I took th...	Do your own job well and let it go.
Should I have shared a document with a former employee? My deputy manager who left 3 months ago is asking for a document that was shared with me and my team after they left, but they were part of the meetings that led to the preparation of that document. I have emailed it to them without consulting my manager. I was ju...	NEVER share information with people outside the company unless you are authorised to do so, and then only with people who are authorised to receive said information. Obviously you did the wrong thing, and the only question is whether you should own up to your mistake, or lie low and hope nothing bad happens.
Company declines to share offer letter over email I have a job offer from two companies, say A and B. Both the companies decline to share the offer letter over email. They are asking me to be at their office to get offer letter. Is there any catch? Is there a method or technique to persuade them to share the offer ...	In such cases, the candidate is typically handed the offer letter once they are present for completing the joining formalities.
Conflict beween on-site interview for new job and urgent meeting at current workplace I have an on-site scheduled for tomorrow 10am-3pm. Originally, I told my manager that I would be out for half the day for reason X. However, I just got pulled into a high priority / mandatory meeting with stakeholders + VP on a pro...	Rescheduling the interview seems like the better option than being delinquent at work.
No Tuition Assistance Program benefit on offer letter I got an offer letter today and what I want most is not on the offer letter - Tuition Assistance Benefit. I have accepted the offer before realising this (my bad). I am going to call the recruiter tomorrow to ask how that works but then I am wondering if it should h...	Many a times, companies do not list all the benefits as part of the offer letter, but as separate policy documents which they share separately (sometimes along with the offer letter, sometimes after you sign the offer letter but before you join, sometimes at the time of your joining).
Manager is asking me to eat breakfast from now on I have been working for a company for around 9 months now and in that time I have only had 3 months where I have not had an ill day. I feel that this is because I'm typically prone to becoming ill. I do my best to eat correctly and take vitamin tablets to ensure I get a...	The doctor can tell you to eat breakfast, or not to eat, or what to eat, or something else altogether; at least you will have an opinion more qualified than that of either your boss or yourself.
Worried about applying for a more technical job with no experience So I have a lot of experience in IT. I've used computers for all of my entire life, not just browsing the web and using Office, but really tinkering with Windows, Linux, servers, some hacking, web development, etc. I have a few CompTIA and Microsoft ce...	Most of the things you listed as not knowing are very much the sort of thing that you'll learn either in formal training or "on-the-job" as it were - your path is pretty standard for someone moving from support to infrastructure
How do you survive a business disaster right after a promotion? I'm entering a management position for the first time in my career and am wondering how to mitigate potential reputational damage. The company currently has a flat startup structure, but my promotion will change the organization to a more corporate chain...	I must say you should be careful here not to be used as a scapegoat ; proceed with caution, be upfront and clear that this is a really difficult situation, and document everything specially the current state of the project and your prognosis/proposed solution. "Set the project down" as safely as possible, and pull it a...
"What's something your friends don't know about you?" - How should I have answered this interview question? I had an in-person interview this week with a few "personality questions" that I thought were odd but still gave an answer for, but for this one I had to say "I can't think of anything I'm willing to share" and I...	"Actually I am fairly open about most things, and what my friends don't know wouldn't be professional of me to share."
giving up on working in a specific field of computer science I am a new CS (computer science) graduate in Europe. As a master's student, I have specialized in high-performance computing (HPC). Job offers in HPC were very few and far between, and I had to do my final-year thesis in computer graphics instead, even thou...	The more time passes without you doing work in your preferred field the more your skills in that field are likely to atrophy. It may help to position yourself as a scientific programmer rather than an HPC specialist.
Is it better to have a 10 year gap or a bad reference? I made a mistake and was let go from a job I held for 10 years. How should I handle this on my resume? Do I omit my last 10 years of employment or list them when I think they will give me a bad reference? <Q> It would be better to list the job. <S> You'll face ...	List the experience on your résumé and be honest about why you had to leave when asked in the job interview. 10 years is too big a gap to leave it blank on your resume.
How do you make sure to stay on top regardless of your age? I am 19 years old and I'm working as a software engineer since september.I'm trying to level up myself but I get stuck sometimes because of people thinking that I don't have enough skills and experience because of my age. I don't like what I'm doing right now...	The fact that you are working and gaining professional experience is going to be more important than any particular language at this point in your career. You are inexperienced - and there's no shortcut you can take to having more experience, it takes time and only time will help. Most of what you do as a developer isn...
Should I update my recruiter on my other opportunities? I am applying for positions in a country to which I am moving to soon and one of the positions I am excited about has gotten to the stage where they would have extended me an offer but they have a company policy of meeting face-to-face before making an offer. I am...	No, I would only update the recruiter if one of those other companies made an offer and the first company still had not and you were still interested in that company.
The hiring manager forgot to call me three times now; how to proceed? This is for consultant role at a major hospital. I got an email from the recruiter and they forwarded me to the hiring manager. I was excited as it's a great job regarding pay, location, company and line of work. I had my first call set up - they fo...	Consider searching and applying to other job openings and opportunities you see No I wouldn't bother calling them out.
Quit after 2 months, should I put job in resume? I joined a company about two months ago. I do not mind the work but the work environment is very toxic (just found out that two people left this position in the last year). I really tried to adjust to the new role but there are many problems with my team members and ho...	, I think it's fine to leave the job in your resume to show no employment gap, and highlight that you are "desired" in the job market.
Is this fair to ask or say hi hello to CEO? Actually I am working in Multi-National company. Our head office is in another city and we are few members team in another city. All our upper management is not in our city. I am hired by company CEO and did very cooperate with me when I was hired. Since they are in another...	If you bump into them in the hallway, you should certainly feel free to say hi. It would seem strange for you to knock on the door of their office and intrude if they're working. Don't expect that they'll remember you (and don't be offended if they don't)
Should I tip my salesperson about the managers on the client side starting to dislike them? I currently work for a consulting firm (A), who sell my services to a big client (B) whose office I'm spending my work-time at. Effectively, I'm always at the client office and almost never see the company I'm working for. Thin...	At our company, it's my duty to let my manager know of any issues with the client, whether good or bad.
High income and difficulty during interviews I'm interviewing for a new job. My income is 20-30% higher than average. The immediate reaction is usually 10-15 seconds of silence. The delayed reaction is usually: They won't call me back, or They tell me I failed tech interviews for trivial reasons (for example, I...	My recommendation is to address pay either before the interview (so no one's time is wasted), or after the interview (after they're sold on you and when they've had time to discuss privately and consider your worth more carefully). What they want to know is what your target range is. There are higher paying jobs out th...
Recruiter wants to represent me for a role that I've already applied to Bit of an odd situation here. I had a chat with a recruiter who told me of opening. Liked the role he was describing etc.Got the company name, and realised it was a role that I've already applied to.Recruiter still wants to represent me, and tells...	Unless you have a prior communication with the recruiter, and the recruiter with the company, before you applied to this position, I don't see a way of the recruiter benefitting from your candidature.
How do I handle an extremely late delivery? I took a client on in February for a mobile app. Another developer had built some infrastructure and I told them that I might try to save some of the infrastructure. We made an agreement for certain features, including a style redesign. Since that time, we had several meeti...	Once the project is over you should research how to better anticipate the scope of such project, set an acceptable buffer for new requirements and so on (tell client what new requirements mean in terms of delay). Give a realistic estimate from today.
My business partner does not want to participate on the business activities, how should I proceed? I have started a business together with another partner as an equal in terms of earning and effort. There's no written contract, just a gentlemen's agreement. We are an IT software company, so we don't have too many physi...	Ask your "partner" if he is willing to give you his shares of the business (for a price probably), then you can manage your business as you see fit, and don't have to worry about either your partner's performance nor about killing the business you want to keep alive. Your partner has lost interest - it's time to break ...
Software development skills or projects - what to focus on when starved for space in resume Space in CV's is very limited resource, often forcing to find a compromise between amount of listed information and brevity. In case of software development CV's, which of these approaches do you think is better? Maybe you can ...	I would also add an "Achievements" section, for whatever work you have done that mattered. Don't add stuff to "pad it out" to completely fill the 2nd page, but also make sure you include (concisely) things that are relevant. Ensure your cover letter and resume match what is being asked for and are of an appropriate sty...
Internship in USA (or other country) for my last year of Engineering I am 21 years old French citizen and studying in an Engineering School, which is a master grade and i'm finishing my 4th year.My specialization is Information System (I think the equivalent in USA is Computer Science), and for my last year i am studyi...	I realize that this is not a complete answer, but speaking from experience it is fully possible to obtain a living-wage internship in the USA, although my university certainly made it easier to arrange this.
Company messed up with patent and now a lawyer is coming after me I work at a big multinational company as a software developer (security related services) and was part of the development team for a new product. Now the product is in the market and a few days ago, after work hours, I got a call from a very calm, nice ...	Do not speak to the startup's lawyer without explicit written authorisation from your employer's legal team, as doing so could cause you legal difficulties with your employer if you could be seen as acting against your employer's interests.
Would it be fair to accept edits on the assignment when the candidate sent my company's hidden assignment? So the current hiring process goes like this: filter by candidates' CVs / resumes / portfolios / sample work send assignment to filtered candidate / filter by that assignment do interview(s) on the filtered ca...	Depending on the standard of work, I would contact the candidate and let them know that you're either going to accept that work as the assignment or let them correct their mistake if it's clearly not up to standard.
Hiring "sentenced hackers" for security positions - a prospect or a ticking bomb? It's not uncommon to see individuals who have caused damage / breached big systems and have subsequently been prosecuted that have received job proposals for infosec positions. This is usually tied to their undeniable aptitude, but it m...	May companies prefer to hire previously sentenced security experts because a sentence by a high authority means usually skill proven beyond any doubt.
How to part with Colleagues I have put in my two weeks' resignation notice effective next week Friday however, I have not told any of my colleagues I am leaving. we are seven in the office, only told my supervisor and CEO. I have been here for four months and I coordinate the social events so made friends with all of t...	Ask your supervisor , though usually you are allowed to say so after officially resigning. Leaving without notice would not be too polite of you. Put it nicely stating that how it has been a nice experience working and bonding with them.
How to approach my company about software made in my spare time that can help with our process As a software developer there is many part of my job that can be tedious and/or time consuming. Whenever it is possible I create scripts or softwares to make it easier on me, or make the process fully automated. Usually it'...	If it's tools that you developed to make your own job easier, I'd absolutely encourage you to share it with your co-workers.
Is it okay for an intern to leave workplace early on last day? So I know this question is already on here but with my circumstances I wanted to clarify. I’m an intern at a company with a pretty laid back atmosphere. My manager is out of the office on my last day. In fact because my last day is a friday almost everyone...	Because it is your last day, there's a decent chance you'll be allowed to go home early First up, leaving early's probably not the right play. Here's my advice: write some emails/notes to your coworkers expressing how much you appreciated working with them. You should never leave work early without express consent from...
How do I address my Catering staff subordinate seen eating from a chafing dish before the customers? I manage a small catering staff for in-house events of our company. I have an employee who has a history of repeated bad behavior … hiding, not doing their job, etc. When confronted, her response is consistently that ...	If your leadership is entirely unwilling to fire the low performer, then the best that you can do is formally request to not be forced to work with her, so that her poor performance doesn't get stuck to you.
Posting jobs on “last 3 employers” of job application? I’m looking at a job application that asks to post “last 3 employers.” Would I be able to include independent contracting work and self employment? <Q> Yes, you can include contracting work and being self employed. <S> However, the question asks for your last thr...	It's up to you whether you aggregate freelancing/self-employed work together into a single item or break it up into additional details - do what you think enables you to list the recent roles you're most excited to share.
Unethical behavior : should I report it? One of the ex-company I worked with, was a hell hole, with abusive bosses, the CEO who fired people because they dared to contradict him and all sort of twisted behavior like allowing people to come in drunk. I left that place a bit ago , with the upper hand but the moral part ...	If your goal is personal revenge or just venting: Let it go and move on. You could go to Glassdoor and post that the company had such issues and of course tell your friends and people that would like to work there, so that they are aware of such a bad workplace.
What are some techniques to improve collaboration inside a design team? I work at a digital agency and we've got many different clients and projects, which is great, but we end up assigning each member to a few clients and getting evertone into their own client-bubble. We've got a channel for sharing references and br...	Retros - regular sessions where the group retrospects on what they've been doing and how to improve Standups - daily short meetings where everyone reports what they've been doing/will do/ Pairing - consider assigning 2 designers to a given client instead of one.
What is expected when I'm asked to be ready to work by shift start? My employer is asking people to be ready and present for the shift-start briefing. What is normal for an employer to expect me to have done before the shift-start briefing and what is acceptable to do after the meeting? E.g.: Visiting the bathroom ...	In simplest terms, the 'norm' is that you are at your station at the designated start time and are ready to start work.
Negotiating working from home in awkward circumstances For a long time (I don't remember when it started), I have been consistently working from home at least one day a week. I work as a software developer and being physically off-site has never been a problem, in terms of productivity and my ability to work. My reason...	I’d recommend talking to your boss about making an accomodation with you; he might dislike you working from home, but I’m sure he’d
Manager giving feedback based on hearsay; how should I proceed? I've just recently started a new job, and my direct manager is also quite new in a management role. During my first/last review, he stated I needed to work on my soft skills and was not enough of a "team player". To illustrate this, he came along with exa...	I suggest you heed the feedback, and take it as an opportunity to improve.
My employer is refusing to give me the pay that was advertised after an internal job move I have moved jobs internally and was told by the manager who posted the job I would be paid £50k per annum and that is also what was advertised. Now after starting the job they have finally sent a offer letter for £5k less when I ...	If they made the offer verbally and you accepted and begun working they are required to honour that contract.
Who is responsible for finding cover for my shift while I'm on holiday? how many days notice must I give for a one-day holiday? I work in a factory toolroom. I booked a one-day holiday exactly one week in advance. this has caused offence to my supervisor. saying I have not given enough notice and also I haven't spoken ...	In the UK it is the responsibility of your manager/company to find cover (if needed) for your role (Unless part of your role actually involves arranging staffing levels and cover for holidays/sickness) If you are unionized then the union agreement would dictate the terms, and therefore the answer to your question.
Overqualified underexperienced... what can I do? I am currently a PhD student in Finance, I specialise in time-series modelling, enjoy learning about stocks and shares and my research is going well, but for some (perhaps strange) reason, I do not want to immediately proceed with an academic career. My challenge is an a...	You are unexperienced, so you are (likely) not yet prepared to generate worth in a corporate environment. Having some credible work experience, however small, will go a long way towards convincing employers that you will fit into their organisation.
Is an unsolicited thank-you email intrusive? I had a phone interview this morning with two interviewers, and I am planning on sending a thank-you email addressed to both of them. However, I was never in email communication with either of them, and I obtained their email addresses myself through the company website. T...	By all means, send a thank-you to the hiring manager or whoever else you've already been in contact with or who have shared their contact details with you in the interview, but I would not recommend an out-of-the-blue email to anyone else.
Is it unprofessional to mention your cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome? I recently had to fill out a job application and I was required to provide a shareable link to my cover letter and resume on Google Drive, which read: " Include your resume/CV (link to a Google Drive Document). " My issue is, when ...	I wouldn't go so far as to consider this unprofessional, though as an interviewer I might find it slightly odd.
How should I ask companies to spend a day working with them? I'm the guy from this question about bad software practices . I've had a string of really really bad jobs, all of which I could have avoided if I knew what it was like to actually work there: My first job was for an alcoholic manager who was drunk all day ...	At my current company we have discussed whether we could have some interviewees pair up with someone for half a day of pair programming to better evaluate them, but concluded it was unfair to the interviewees. Look for recommendations from people you know about good places to work. If the manager talks about using Git ...
Am I entitled to ask my boss about rumours of my transfer? I'm working at a rather large company with some relatively intricate politics. I have been here for under a year. My manager as well as others I have worked with have expressed that they are extremely happy with the work I have done so far. In the past two we...	Like others mentioned if you have a good working relationship with your manager, you should be able to ask about it if you catch him at a good time.
Should I put my name first or last in the team members list? I have been working on a project for about 4 months. When it started, it was me alone, but over time, I was "assigned" a few other employees to help with tasks. I was told to delegate stuff to them as much as possible. In the end, they ended up doing a pret...	Whoever's surname comes first alphabetically comes first in the list and it goes from there. There are many different orders that you can consider for names on any kind of report: Order by contribution. Alphabetical order is good enough.
Getting new boss with no experience in the field I'm getting a new boss (for several unknown reasons I was not promoted to this position, although I have the skills and experience), who does not have any specific experience in the field which he will be responsible for. My boss's boss told me that I have to support my...	You'll effectively be useless in this whole situation. All you have to do is answer the questions your boss has, help him when he asks for it and give him pointers in where he can improve.
Love the role you're playing in your company I am a frontend developer and I love to develop websites. But in my company I am only working on email templates for the biggest client our company has. Yes, I am playing a very important role for that project, but I am bored of working on this project for the last year. B...	If nobody else is working on something that interests you, invent an idea that you think will impress high-level folks and build it in your spare time.
What should I do about pay disparity? I just started a software job right out of school and have only been here a couple months. I found out another new hire with my same title and similar academic background (statistics for me, cognitive science for him with a machine learning emphasis) has a $5k higher base salary th...	The best you can do short of finding another company to work for and trying to negotiate a higher rate is to develop your professional skills at the company you're at, then use that development to negotiate larger raises/promotions in the future.
How do I respond appropriately to an overseas company that obtained a visa for me without hiring me? I applied for a position with a small company in Japan (I live in the US). The company obtained (at their expense) the documentation for me to apply for a visa that would allow me to work legally in Japan, but the proje...	It's OK to accept the documents but read the conditions of the visa very carefully before you move your life to Japan.
How to tell my current boss that I don't agree with company's current practice of employee leasing Background A few months ago I started a Job as a senior java developer at an IT consultancy. In the interview rounds they introduced themselves as a company that works solely in-house for their clients and don't ever sen...	If your employment conditions have changed since you have been hired, it's fair to go to your boss and ask to renegotiate your contract.
Is it unprofessional to hide my current salary from hiring managers? I was interviewed at a place (an IT company) and when I was asked my current salary, I replied that I can't disclose it. The hiring manager said "oh, really? that is strange!" That made me wonder, what was wrong about it if I want to hide it. <Q> No,...	No, it's not unprofessional to hide your current salary. Your current/former salary is only relevant for someone who wants to lowball you; in order to gauge whether you fit into their budget, they only need to know what salary you expect from them.
Employees treated differently when asking for unpaid vacation A colleague asked her manager for unpaid vacation for 6 months due to personal reasons (moving to another city/country). The manager and HR by extensions refused this although they allowed many colleagues to take a sabbatical or extended unpaid leave. I feel...	Since the company has already declined the request, it would be best to just leave it at that. Attempting to fight the company's decision or complain about it whether through legal or non-legal means is not likely to end well for your coworker.
How can I list my achievements in my resume if I don't have any I used a free resume review service and was kind of disappointed from their review. The person who reviewed it kept mentioning that the way I worded my resume make me look like a "Doer" but not an "Achiever". Of course he is talking about my job experience...	My thoughts: apply to the jobs you want and see what you get back.
How to gracefully excuse yourself from a meeting due to emergencies such as a restroom break? Let's say you're in a meeting with your colleagues, manager/boss and some 3rd party people (or people from another team/department) - important here because it's not only your personal image/reputation at stake here. And just ...	If it's a small meeting, where your absence is important, if you can, wait until a person stops speaking.
Not taking Bereavement Leave I recently had a death in my family, my grandfather whom I was close to passed away suddenly. As I currently live on the other side of the country and it is a long weekend, I was planning on not taking any bereavement leave (assuming I can take the weekend to deal with it, and I'll likely n...	You have no obligation to notify your employer unless it impacts them directly. Personally, I think the wisest thing would be to tell them.
Is it reasonable to be paid hourly for a normally salaried position? A company I'm prospecting has many employees who work more than 40 hours per week (from what I've surveyed, the average is 45-55), and very regularly. However, the position that I would be filling is an engineering position in which every other employ...	If instead you are actually just seeking to avoid working more than 40 hours per week, you can still find a salaried job where employees don't tend to work extra.
Should I tell my project manager that I am not capable to do a task that even a senior can't do? I am on my way to the final month of the probation period which is the third month before knowing that I should look for a new job. I start as a junior developer and work with a framework that I never touched before. (It is...	Then, go to your manager For the future tough.

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