open thread – April 11, 2025 — Ask a Manager

I could have written this almost exactly, heh, except without the agent search (but my editor…

How To Decline A Job Offer (The Right Way)

It’s easy to get excited when an employer is interested in you, especially when you haven’t…

5 Ways To Ruin Your Chances With A Hiring Manager

Landing a job interview is a big deal, but making the wrong impression on the hiring…

Squiggly short: How to Increase Your Impact by Understanding Your Boss

00:00:00: Introduction00:00:21: How managers impact us at work00:01:06: Four weekly ideas for actions…00:01:19: … 1: channel…

in a hiring process, when should I ask about things that are deal-breakers for me? — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m contemplating a job search and would love your advice on how to…

6 Types Of Illegal Interview Questions To Watch Out For

In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and…

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:…