This site is about work. And how work makes you feel. Most importantly, this site is about helping you find ways to improve your work life for yourself. Or find a new job if needed. [MORE]
Boss Won’t Allow Personal Items On Your Desk!
It's comforting to have things from home at work. Well, maybe not a cat. And many of us do decorate … [MORE]
What Types of Questions Do Reference Checkers Ask?
In order to do their job, reference checkers ask questions of the people whose names you provide them on a reference sheet. They may also find other sources … [MORE]
Can Cookie-Cutter Form Cover Letters Get You Interviews?
Ideally you want to send resume cover letters that are memorable. But many people still use oh so forgettable "cookie-cutter" form cover letters … [MORE]
Bad Career Moves: Aiming for Careers That Don’t Work!
Of all the bad career moves I've ever made (and I've made quite a few), the one that was most invisible to my young self was aiming for a career that sounded good on paper. But one that in real life … [MORE]
Is It OK To Quit a Job After One Day?
Confession time. In my own long and varied career, I did indeed see the need to quit a job after just one day. And in one other situation I knew it was time to leave after 3 days. … [MORE]
Positive Thinking in Interviews: Does It Work?
Does positive thinking in interviews always land you the job? Well, no. But there is an advantage to putting your brain into "seeing things work out well" mode. … [MORE]
My Job Is Awful. What’s the Point of Trying?
I know there are a lot of you who feel your job is awful. We've pretty much all been there at some point. But a good number of you have also reached the point of there being no point … [MORE]
Why AI Resume Scanners Miss Out On Good Candidates
Companies have been using some form of automated resume screening for a long time, so the idea of AI resume scanners isn't exactly new. Nor is it just about hiring managers being too lazy … [MORE]
Why Being Good at Your Job Isn’t Always Enough
Even though you're trying your best and doing a good job as far as you're concerned, sometimes being good at your job just isn't enough. At least in the traditional sense. So why do others … [MORE]
Job Interviews: Biggest Challenge You’ve Overcome
One of my favorite interview questions to ask a job applicant is the one about handling major obstacles. "What's the biggest challenge you've overcome?" There may also be variations … [MORE]
Job Interviews: What If the Job Doesn’t Exist?
Sometimes you'll see a listing for a great job but the job doesn't exist. And unfortunately you probably will never know that for sure. But brace yourself ... companies do indeed post … [MORE]
Boss Doesn’t Trust Me Anymore. What Can I Do?
A friend (I'll call her Laura) contacted me privately about a problem she was having at work. She told me that her boss doesn't trust her anymore. And the most upsetting part for her was … [MORE]