by HumanWorkplace | Jan 12, 2020 | Blog Post
Years ago there was a wide gulf between people who worked for a salary or wages, and people who worked for themselves. Most people were employees on a payroll, and a very small number of other people were independent consultants. Then everything started changing....
by HumanWorkplace | Jan 12, 2020 | Blog Post
Dear Liz, When is it too late to change careers? I worked as a project coordinator and project lead for a consulting firm for almost twenty years. I took a break from the paid workforce to help my parents during their decline. Mom passed away last year and Dad is in...
by HumanWorkplace | Jan 11, 2020 | Blog Post
If your job description includes interviewing job candidates, here are five questions to scratch off your interview script immediately: 1. What’s your greatest weakness? 2. Where do you see yourself in five years? 3. What’s your greatest failure so far? 4....
by Human Workplace | Dec 7, 2019 | Q&A
Q. Do I have to use my current job title as my LinkedIn headline? A. Not as far as I’m concerned but you might work for a company that prefers you do it that way. Look at your coworkers’ Linkedin profiles and if you’re not sure, ask somebody whether the...
by Human Workplace | Dec 5, 2019 | Q&A
Q. Can I work with more than one third-party recruiter during my job search? A. You can work with as many as you like. Hold out for recruiters who value your time and expertise, are upfront with you and defer to you about which opportunities are right for you....
by Human Workplace | Dec 3, 2019 | Q&A
Q. One of my coworkers told me she didn’t think my sandals are appropriate for work. They are white sandals with a 3 inch heel, very appropriate and classic. I looked at our handbook and I didn’t see a word about sandals. Should I ignore her? A. If she is...
by Human Workplace | Nov 20, 2019 | Q&A
Q. When I am interviewing with a company, can I ask to talk with one of the people who is in the job now? A. Absolutely. It’s a very reasonable request. Some organization set up in formal meetings, sometimes over lunch, for candidates who are being considered...
by Human Workplace | Nov 12, 2019 | Q&A
Q. How many interviews are too many? A. It’s completely up to you. It also depends very much on the job. Some jobs are typically filled after one interview per candidate. Everybody interviews and the managers make a decision. That’s it. Some jobs routinely...
by Human Workplace | Nov 9, 2019 | Q&A
Q. How long should I wait after an interview before I decide I’m probably not going to get the job? I don’t want to put my job search on hold but it is tempting after you have a good interview. A. Don’t wait at all. If they get back to you that’s wonderful....
by Human Workplace | Oct 29, 2019 | Q&A
Q. How can I let a manager in my company know that if there is ever a job opening in his department, I’m interested? A. You could say those exact words but there are several considerations. Think about your current manager. How are they likely to feel about...
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