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1. Manager is always scratching his chest inside his shirt. I am a recent transfer to my current office, 10 years with my company, and I have an issue with a manager. “Mark” wears his shirt with the top three buttons undone and he is rarely seen …
cover letters - Ask a Manager
here’s a template to make writing cover letters easier. I recently received this letter from a reader: I wanted to add another chorus to the thank you’s for your straightforward cover letter advice. I am a reasonably strong and fast writer, but for some reason always used to get futzed over a …
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.
what’s the deal with write-ups? - Ask a Manager
Feb 20, 2019 · It’s basically a formal warning, framed in a punitive, infantilizing way. Most employers do use formal warnings of some kind, but employers that call them “write-ups” tend to be the ones that infantilize their employees. So let’s talk about written warnings in general, and then we’ll talk about “write-ups” specifically.
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.
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.
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 can you convince your employer to hire additional staff?
Nov 26, 2013 · 3. Put this all on a single page, two maximum, ideally in bullet points. Make it easy to skim and digest. Don’t assume anyone will read a long memo. This is the business case for making the new hire. 4. Then go and talk to your boss about it. If you have a reasonable boss and you’ve laid out a compelling case, you have a decent chance of ...
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 ...
here’s an example of an excellent cover letter - Ask a Manager
Oct 26, 2020 · And here’s the letter, with identifying details replaced. • • • • •. Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to apply for your posted Data Analyst position. While my recent experience is in a different heavily regulated industry, my background includes extensive data analysis and reporting to all levels of management, as well as a variety ...