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5. “Gotcha” instructions in an applicant’s cover letter. I’m a hiring manager for the first time and wading through applications and cover letters. Today one of the letters had a postscript: “I’m not sure if recruiters read these until the end. If you did, write ‘Booyah’ at …
here’s a real-life example of a fantastic cover letter
Apr 9, 2019 · Here’s the letter, with identifying details changed. Dear Hiring Manager, It’s with great enthusiasm that I am applying to be your next Intergalactic Service Intern. I know that my background and expertise would serve the Mars Agency well and leave a lasting impression in your client management department. I’ve worked in some level of ...
8 workplace rights you might not know you have - Ask a Manager
Oct 29, 2012 · Here are eight of the most important workplace rights you might not realize you have. 1. Your employer can’t withhold your paycheck for poor performance. No matter how poorly you perform, your employer can’t dock your salary.
everything you need to know about job references - Ask a Manager
Jan 30, 2017 · It’s very normal to ask a reference-checker not to contact your current boss because most people don’t let their employer know they’re job-searching. If an employer is insisting on a reference from your current manager, it’s reasonable to push back. You can point out that you can’t jeopardize your job by letting your manager know that ...
how to respond professionally to negative feedback
Jul 15, 2015 · Instead, focus at first on just listening. Then…. 3. Actively show that you’re open to the feedback. Giving critical feedback is hard, and many managers are nervous when they do it. The more open you show that you are to the conversation, the easier it will go for both of you – and the more likely you are to draw out additional useful ...
how to list the dates of your current job on your resume
Jan 4, 2013 · This is a tiny, minor, inconsequential thing, but I’m telling you anyway because I’m neurotic about small things: If you are currently employed, the dates on your resume for your current job should end with “present.”. For instance: Chocolate Teapot Maker, 2009 – present. not. Chocolate Teapot Maker, 2009 – 2013.
how to handle a coworker who doesn’t respect your authority
Aug 6, 2015 · 3. Address the issue head-on. If the issue is chronic and your colleague’s resistance is impeding your work, be transparent with the person about what you’re seeing. For example, you might say: “I’m noticing that you’ve disagreed with most of the decisions I’ve made on this project. I’m interested in hearing input, but after a ...
I had to share a bed with a coworker on a business trip
Jun 29, 2016 · In any case, yes, yes, yes, speak to your boss. Say this: “Somehow on our last trip, Jane, Lucinda, and I ended up booked into a room with only two beds, and Jane and I ended up having to sleep in the same bed. I don’t know if it was intentionally booked that way or if it was a fluke. I’m not comfortable sharing a bed with a coworker, and ...
all your interview questions answered - Ask a Manager
by Alison Green on April 16, 2024. Thank-you notes are a surprisingly controversial part of job-searching. Some hiring managers are staunch advocates of thank-you notes, to the point of insisting they won’t hire candidates who don’t send them. Others couldn’t care less, and will barely glance at thank-you notes that arrive.
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Some 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.