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WEBThis comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts.. Book recommendation of the week: Somewhere Beyond the Sea, by TJ Klune.The long-awaited sequel to the House in the Cerulean Sea, in which the two men running an orphanage …
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WEBSome of my biases —. I believe the whole point of managing is to get things done. Everything else follows from there. I believe that employers and employees should just be straightforward with each other and not let things fester. Unless you’re deluded or a jerk, candor usually leads you someplace good.
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WEBJun 25, 2019 · Here’s how to do it — and how not do it. 1. Cover the basics. Your message should explain that you’re out, when you’ll be back, and how reachable you are (if at all). In many cases, something like this is all you need: I’m out of the office until July 5. I won’t be checking email during that time, but will get back to you as soon as ...
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WEBasking employee to have their eyes checked, frustrated with daughter’s new job, and more. weekend open thread — July 13-14, 2024. it’s the last day for a massive discount on the Ask a Manager job-hunting guide. open thread – July 12, 2024. feuding coworkers, is saying “my calendar is up to date” rude, and more.
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WEBhere’s a template to make writing cover letters easier. I recently received this letter from a reader: I wanted to add another chorus to the thank you’s for your straightforward cover letter advice. I am a reasonably strong and fast writer, but for some reason always used to get futzed over a cover letter.
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WEBAsk a Question. If you have a question you’d like to see answered here, send it to [email protected]. I can’t answer every question that I receive, but I answer as many as I can get to. Questions that are over 600 words have less chance of being answered. Exceptions are sometimes made for fascinating questions.
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WEBJul 30, 2015 · They don’t know. They realize that it could be that last one, but they also realize that it could be one of the others and that makes them nervous. You can try an answer like “I wanted to to take some time and really focus on finding the right fit for my next move,” but even then most interviewers are going to assume there’s more to it ...
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Plus, here are my favorite posts, my books, some ways to connect, and instructions for asking a question.
here’s a real-life example of a great cover letter (with before and ...
WEBFeb 10, 2014 · I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the value that I can bring to your organization. Warmest regards, Catelyn Stark. After Version. Here’s the after version. It’s awesome. It tells us who the candidate is and why she’s great at what she does. And she’s genuinely enthusiastic.
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · advice about your coworkers. advice for new managers. ask the readers. bad advice. bad interviewer behavior. being the boss. cover letters. external recruiters. family, friends & significant others.
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