This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This 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: God of the Woods, by…
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from…
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A reader recently sent me a cover letter that I want to share as a great example of explaining why you’re applying for a job in a different field and how your skills will carry over. First, though, the caveats I’ve learned to give when sharing these: The writer has…
Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. How do I manage a “regular” job with a parallel career as a musician? I asked about career advice for musicians a long time ago, and I’ve waited a long time to have an update I felt like sending. Unfortunately, the last…
Little is more satisfying than seeing a jerk get a well-deserved comeuppance. For example, some satisfying stories shared here in the past: • • • “I worked with a horrid VP of Sales – arrogant, obnoxious, just a nightmare. We were in an internal meeting and he used…
Job hunting can feel like a game of hide and seek – recruiters and job seekers often find themselves searching in completely different places. Whether you’re actively looking for new opportunities or hoping to get discovered by your dream employer, understanding this disconnect is crucial. Let’s explore where recruiters are…
Are you looking to improve how you manage your personal network? In other words, how are you staying connected with people you’ve met or used to work with? Keeping track of all the people you know, their contact information and when you’ve communicated with them can become a daunting task. It doesn’t have…
The hunt for top creative specialists is fierce. The market is overflowing, demands are constantly shifting, and truly unique skill sets are rare. But don’t worry! This guide offers recruiters actionable strategies to attract and retain exceptional creative talent. Think Beyond the Traditional Sometimes, the best hires come from unexpected…
I grew up in the shadow of Disneyland*. My cousins and friends and I would visit frequently, because I was fortunate enough to have access to free tickets. Disneyland is part of many childhood and family memories. Growing older, I began to see a trip to Disneyland as a metaphor…