5 Tips For Writing A Resume After Getting Fired

How can you make an effective resume after getting fired? People get fired from their jobs…

can I poach an employee from my mentor? — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I am going to be leaving my company soon and starting my own…

employee won’t report his hours correctly — Ask a Manager

employee won’t report his hours correctly by Alison Green on April 8, 2025 A reader writes:…

Why Understanding Your Manager Matters For Career Growth

00:00:00: Introduction00:01:41: Adapting to different managers00:05:15: A previous episode on managers00:06:31: Four weekly ideas for actions…00:06:55:…

should I check if my boss is OK when she’s late to work, coworker is using parts of my resume as their own, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I check on my boss…

I Want to Invest—But How Much, and What Do I Buy?

Dear Kristin, I’m a working class person acquiring knowledge about index funds and the S&P 500.…

boss was upset I wanted to leave when our A/C failed, when a beloved figure is laid off, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss was upset I wanted…

can I resign but still ask for severance? — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: Last summer, an old mentor from my past company — who led a…

What Is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?

Key Takeaways A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a tool to help employees address gaps in…

can I suggest that my employee rethink her career, pimple patches at work, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Can I suggest that my employee…