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by /u/Pineapple-of-my-eye on January 24, 2020 at 8:23 pm

I have been working with this hospital for over 5 years. I started with a very entry level position that I worked for 2 years, received a […]

by /u/redbackjack on January 24, 2020 at 8:21 pm

Help Mentorship topics/subjects I’m in a year long mentorship program at work (large Fortune 500 financial company). The first 4 of […]

by /u/kosar7 on January 24, 2020 at 8:21 pm

I have been having an issue trying to get multiple job offers. I have been applying and I tried networking in Linkedin last year and […]

by /u/screaming_hamster on January 24, 2020 at 8:11 pm

I’ve always been really interested in drugs and their substances. Is there a job where I can work with drugs (without having to use it)? I […]

by /u/90DayFianceCraze on January 24, 2020 at 8:05 pm

I’m 24 and worked as an analyst for a company. My degree and background is in finance and I worked for two really well known […]

by /u/Chloes101 on January 24, 2020 at 8:00 pm

I was laid off from my company last February. I had medical issues and now I am able to get back to work. I physically cannot do […]

by /u/andrewmaine2 on January 24, 2020 at 7:42 pm

Fighter Pilot vs Dentistry Ok, I know these are two VERY selective fields and being part of them is a blessing …. but hear me out. I am a […]

by /u/misc_etc on January 24, 2020 at 7:31 pm

I was working at a startup but I was laid off as I was a mismatch to the type of employee they wanted. submitted by /u/misc_etc […]

by /u/wutamisposedtodo on January 24, 2020 at 7:08 pm

I am living paycheck to paycheck right now and am $500-800 behind on bills. I think I can take care of this with my tax return, but my […]

by /u/cplm1948 on January 24, 2020 at 6:55 pm

Hello! So I graduated in May with a bachelors in history and am now planning to do my Masters in Economics. I am taking some prerequisite […]

by /u/asmodeuskraemer on January 24, 2020 at 6:54 pm

I got my BSEE about 2 years ago. I was unable to get internships and have been unable to find work in my field. My current job is in public […]

by /u/jbuckeye10 on January 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm

I (27F) have been working in a professional setting (Marketing) for about 8+ years now; I have a degree, tons of experience, and frankly […]

by /u/larsen2897 on January 24, 2020 at 6:05 pm

Background: 22M, bachelors degree in finance and marketing from respected 4 year public, currently work as an accountant making 55k with […]

by /u/SlumpedBeats on January 24, 2020 at 5:50 pm

So, I will be getting an associates of computer science in the next couple of months and I have started doing some job hunting. I’ve […]

by /u/NotaFrenchMaid on January 24, 2020 at 5:18 pm

So I graduate in May and am on the hunt now for a job for then. A while ago, my coworker and I were talking when he pulled out his own […]

by /u/Krilesh on January 24, 2020 at 5:03 pm

Without sounding whiny, I need support from a superior because a co worker doesn’t do his job effectively which changes my 2 day task into […]

by /u/tiredfangirl on January 24, 2020 at 4:41 pm

I am an intern at a large international retail company. Here are some things about me: I have been working there since May 2019 I have […]

by /u/its_cheerios on January 24, 2020 at 4:38 pm

Hello everyone, First of all, I’m new to this field with no experience. I’ve recently been messing around with pc gaming mods […]

by /u/egregiouserrors on January 24, 2020 at 4:06 pm

The good-paying job is abjectly miserable but provides a living wage, which my low-risk self finds comforting. But it also takes a wrecking […]

by Ask a Manager on January 24, 2020 at 4:00 pm

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that […]

by /u/Plane-Description on January 24, 2020 at 3:39 pm

Dear all, I am facing a difficult choice and would like some input. It is my purpose to stay discreet but clear. context: me: got a bsc in […]

by /u/WhereEam on January 24, 2020 at 3:18 pm

Hello reddit, need some recommendations, thanks in advance. I am a undergrad from top 15 school studying Computer Engineering and […]

by /u/SoftEng0323 on January 24, 2020 at 3:09 pm

My boss can not do any of my job- he literally doesn’t know how and doesn’t make an attempt to try. However more and more he […]

by /u/LoveAndAvatar on January 24, 2020 at 2:51 pm

So, I’ve been attempting to figure out a career path to commit to for over a year now and I’ve been struggling. Some background […]

by /u/kalidasbhaisaab321 on January 24, 2020 at 12:55 pm

I recently accepted an offer from a smaller local regional bank to work as a Systems Requirements Analyst (BA) for their front end banking […]

by Ask a Manager on January 24, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker made up stories about my medical condition, HR is […]

by Ask a Manager on January 23, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: This question mostly applies to people working at small businesses where there is one manager and a few employees. […]

by Ask a Manager on January 23, 2020 at 5:29 pm

Here are three updates from people who had their letters answered here in the past. 1. My former tenant’s “manager” is […]

by Ask a Manager on January 23, 2020 at 3:59 pm

It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: Today I had the worst job interview of my entire life. I […]

by /u/Spidapig7071 on January 23, 2020 at 2:08 pm

Most of us surfing Reddit don’t have a clue what to do with life, so how about a mini job fair? Please comment what your job is and […]

by Ask a Manager on January 23, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Interviewing when I might need to quit the job quickly After two years in […]

by Ask a Manager on January 22, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: Presentations are a small but regular part of my role, but I often get nervous and end up hurting my message by […]

by Ask a Manager on January 22, 2020 at 5:29 pm

A reader writes: I’m a new manager at a company where I’ve worked for years. In trying to adjust to the role, I’m […]

by Stephanie Jones on January 22, 2020 at 5:21 pm

Many companies roll out a new business intelligence strategy with high hopes, only to experience underwhelming employee adoption rates and […]

by Ask a Manager on January 22, 2020 at 3:59 pm

A reader writes: I am a new manager at a nonprofit and have just been assigned an entry-level administrative assistant who has been failing […]

by Ask a Manager on January 22, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I was forced to sing at a company dinner Recently I left a job of 10 years […]

by Ask a Manager on January 21, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: Fortunately this isn’t a problem I’m dealing with anymore. The offending party left my company. However, the […]

by Ask a Manager on January 21, 2020 at 5:29 pm

A reader writes: I manage an employee with an attitude problem. Kevin is a couple years out of college, and he has management ambitions. He […]

by Ask a Manager on January 21, 2020 at 3:59 pm

A reader writes: I started on staff at a small environmental/conservation nonprofit. My coworkers and I are PR, fundraising, and outreach […]

by Ask a Manager on January 21, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss jokes about me having work “suitors” I work in a […]

by Ask a Manager on January 20, 2020 at 5:29 pm

A reader writes: We recently hired a new person, Tulio, to join my team. Our structure is such that there are two groups to our team, group […]

by Ask a Manager on January 20, 2020 at 3:59 pm

A reader writes: I supervise a small group of people, and was told recently that they don’t like me giving reminders or asking for […]

by Ask a Manager on January 20, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. I wasn’t the first choice for my job, and I think it shows […]

by SpaceX on January 19, 2020 at 3:45 pm

by Ask a Manager on January 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. […]

by Ask a Manager on January 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that […]

by Ask a Manager on January 17, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. How to set up a meeting to ask for a raise I am gearing up to ask for a […]

by Ask a Manager on January 16, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: Earlier this year, I took a dream job that quickly proved to be a nightmare. My manager, Hedra, has a track record of […]

by Ask a Manager on January 16, 2020 at 5:29 pm

A reader writes: Is there a cut-off time that I as an employer can call an employee’s home or cell phone? I answer this question […]

by Ask a Manager on January 16, 2020 at 3:59 pm

It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. This week, it’s two questions, similar topics. Here’s the […]

by Ask a Manager on January 16, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee doesn’t take the hint that she’s interrupting me […]

by Ask a Manager on January 15, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: Please help me, I am panicking here. My employee just posted a very, very explicit porn video to our company’s main […]

by Ask a Manager on January 15, 2020 at 5:29 pm

As someone who has interviewed probably thousands of job candidates, I’m always surprised by how some candidates handle the part of […]

by Ask a Manager on January 15, 2020 at 3:59 pm

A reader writes: My boss told me I’m being too chatty and I don’t know if I’m being unreasonable. I first started my job […]

by Ask a Manager on January 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm

And now for a word from a sponsor… Tax season is soon to be upon us – and if you’re a small business, you know what […]

by Ask a Manager on January 15, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance at work I have a long-standing issue at […]

by Ask a Manager on January 14, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: I started at a new job about five months ago after leaving a pretty toxic work situation, and I am happy to report that I […]

by Ask a Manager on January 14, 2020 at 5:29 pm

A reader writes: Three weeks ago, I started a new internship at a large design office, and so far I have not been assigned any real work. I […]

by Ask a Manager on January 14, 2020 at 3:59 pm

A reader writes: I’m asking this on behalf of a friend, and I want to caution that this question includes potentially triggering […]

by Ask a Manager on January 14, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss moved in with my boyfriend’s sister and now things are […]

by Ask a Manager on January 13, 2020 at 6:59 pm

I had an exchange with someone on last week’s open thread that I want to reprint here (and expand on) since so many people struggle […]

by Ask a Manager on January 13, 2020 at 5:29 pm

I hear a lot of stories about terrible job interviews – the interviewer who demanded to look inside a candidate’s purse, […]

by Ask a Manager on January 13, 2020 at 3:59 pm

A reader writes: I report weekly to my boss (the company owner, who I’ll call Dan) for a one-on-one meeting where we discuss […]

by Ask a Manager on January 13, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I sent a text about my problem employee to the wrong person I find myself […]

by Ask a Manager on January 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. […]

by Ask a Manager on January 10, 2020 at 3:59 pm

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that […]

by Ask a Manager on January 10, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Am I off-base about the value of a college degree “just in […]

by Ask a Manager on January 9, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: I was laid off two months ago when my employer eliminated my entire department. I was recently one of the final two […]

by Ask a Manager on January 9, 2020 at 5:29 pm

Remember the person asking if only being able to do video interviews would hurt their chances of getting hired (#2 at the link)? […]

by Ask a Manager on January 9, 2020 at 3:59 pm

It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am a residence life professional living with multiple […]

by Ask a Manager on January 9, 2020 at 5:03 am

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is trying to manage me so she’ll get promoted At my […]

by Ask a Manager on January 8, 2020 at 6:59 pm

A reader writes: Seven months ago, I got promoted from an entry-level client-service position at a medical facility to my current position […]

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by Stephanie Jones on November 22, 2019 at 5:22 pm

Building a personal brand is all about capturing attention. If you work in a “boring” industry, it can be tough to communicate […]

by Stephanie Jones on November 19, 2019 at 8:00 am

American companies lose nearly $140 billion annually to avoidable customer churn — that’s a number that would be […]

by Stephanie Jones on November 18, 2019 at 3:01 pm

You may know this already, but your company logo is the beating heart of your brand. Your rivals, leads, and customers will judge your […]

by SpaceX on November 11, 2019 at 4:08 pm

by Stephanie Jones on November 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm

A lot of time is wasted on email management all over the world. In fact, The Radicati Group estimates that we sent 281+ billion personal […]

by Stephanie Jones on October 22, 2019 at 7:00 am

Every entrepreneur has a personal brand, but they don’t all build those brands themselves. Those who neglect personal branding are […]

by SpaceX on October 14, 2019 at 6:25 pm

by Stephanie Jones on October 2, 2019 at 7:00 am

Fertilizer is to plants what community is to creative professionals. With enough time, water, and sunlight, they grow themselves. But […]

by SpaceX on September 29, 2019 at 7:50 am

by Stephanie Jones on September 13, 2019 at 3:00 pm

In business, planning for the future is as difficult as it is necessary. Branding your business, just like building your personal brand, […]

by Stephanie Jones on September 12, 2019 at 9:31 pm

Rachel Michaelov is on mission build her accounting business into a multi-million dollar enterprise. You’d think accounting is […]

by Stephanie Jones on August 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

Social media has always been a strange marketing channel. On one hand, Facebook gave businesses a unique ability to find their markets and […]

by Stephanie Jones on August 28, 2019 at 1:55 pm

Job interviews can trigger a lot of stress, especially if you don’t have that much experience with them. While you might be properly […]

by SpaceX on August 27, 2019 at 10:13 pm

by Stephanie Jones on August 21, 2019 at 3:00 pm

How do you decide what to buy and when to buy it? Odds are high that it comes down to two major factors: need and price. You know when you […]

by SpaceX on August 8, 2019 at 8:04 pm

by Stephanie Jones on July 31, 2019 at 9:13 pm

Sponsored Post Four ways to help your franchise succeed (Picture of McDonald’s) When you take ownership of a franchise, you enter a […]

by SpaceX on July 25, 2019 at 11:00 pm

by Alex Freund on July 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm

Yes, your LinkedIn profile is more important than your resume!  Do I shock you with this declaration? Think again. Your […]

by SpaceX on July 18, 2019 at 8:54 pm

by The Young Entrepreneur Council on July 17, 2019 at 3:00 am

What is the best way to use your brand online in order to attract clients and customers? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur […]

by Kristen Stack on July 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm

From where you’re sitting, everyone else has made it online. Are you really the only one who hasn’t figured it out? You know […]

by The Young Entrepreneur Council on July 8, 2019 at 9:06 pm

What is one sign or aspect you look for when determining if another brand is authentic? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur […]

by Sofia Hernandez on June 26, 2019 at 3:39 am

Caption: Motivational Speakers From Pexels.com Whether you’re planning a small sales meeting with your team or preparing for a […]

by Sofia Hernandez on June 25, 2019 at 10:43 pm

Nine in 10 customers expect brands to provide a seamless experience across channels and devices, according to the New Jersey Institute of […]

by SpaceX on June 25, 2019 at 10:16 pm

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by Susan Gilbert on June 7, 2019 at 4:00 pm

The latest Google search update is now a more mobile-friendly algorithm that keeps up with today’s search trends. As social media and […]

by Sofia Hernandez on June 6, 2019 at 4:29 pm

Personal brands matter to everyone, not just startup founders and public speakers. In the age of social media, every employee owns a unique […]

by The Young Entrepreneur Council on May 29, 2019 at 7:30 pm

What is the best way to build your personal brand when attending or participating in online events? These answers are provided by […]

by SpaceX on May 24, 2019 at 5:33 am

by The Young Entrepreneur Council on May 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm

What is the best way to encourage someone to pay attention to personal branding when they’re new to the concept? […]

by Ceren Cubukcu on May 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm

Summer is approaching and it is time to plan some fun summer activities for work. Let your employees get to know each other better and bond […]

by Susan Gilbert on May 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm

As mobile marketing is becoming more center stage for brands it’s more important than ever to stand out to your personal […]

by The Young Entrepreneur Council on May 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm

What is a simple, but effective way of taking control of search results for your name? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur […]

by Susan Gilbert on May 11, 2019 at 9:30 am

Your personal brand’s website’s home page is the main hub to attract interested prospects. Your visitors should know that you […]

by The Young Entrepreneur Council on May 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm

What should freelancers know about establishing and building personal branding? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur […]

by Susan Gilbert on May 4, 2019 at 9:30 am

When building a personal brand video content is key to increased visibility online. To achieve this it’s not only important to create […]

by Susan Gilbert on April 27, 2019 at 9:30 am

How your brand image is projected visually is important to your audience and visibility. A mix of appealing images and video will not only […]

by Ceren Cubukcu on April 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm

This week I would like to include David Mesa’s ideas and opinions about creating a workplace culture of acceptance in my article. […]

by Susan Gilbert on April 20, 2019 at 9:30 am

Your personal brand needs to have a plan in place for your projected growth, regardless of whether you’re new to Internet marketing […]

by Alex Freund on April 18, 2019 at 9:30 am

An interview is a business transaction wherein the objective of the hiring manager (the person who has the authority to hire) is to make a […]