In this case, it made the candidate seem … a little off, more focused on marketing herself than on speaking to the needs of the job, and not quite thoughtful about either. Here’s something that happened recently when I was hiring for an open position: A candidate emailed her resume and cover letter to me. MORE
That was the day I quit my good job at a Fortune 10 Telecom. Related: 5 Things To Consider Before Quitting Your Job. So, why did I quit? When I decided to quit my job, I spent a few weeks thinking about it and I spent a year and a half financially preparing for it. MORE
It was easy to get recommendations when you were six. Have you ever asked a LinkedIn Connection for a Recommendation and heard… nothing? There’s any number of reasons, good and not-so-good, why your Connection may not have responded to your Recommendation request. MORE
All year long, I’ve made a weekly book recommendation when kicking off the weekend open thread. Here’s the complete list of what I’ve recommended this year (maybe in time for holiday gift-shopping!). It’s quite enjoyable. I read it after someone here recommended it a few months ago, and it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys mocking modern workplaces, especially of the west coast tech variety. MORE
After all, the interview process is a business discussion, and you could argue that this shouldn’t be much different from telling a vendor, “Hey, your product is good but not quite right for us because we need a product that can also do X and Y — do you know of anything we might look at?&# (And most smart vendors are happy to make suggestions in that situation, in large part because of principles similar to #1 above.). MORE
At first, I just ignored it, but now he’s sent several follow-up emails asking why I haven’t sent him something, and explaining he’s looking for a new job, and as the company was quite small and he didn’t have a lot of experience before working with me, he really needed my endorsement for his future employers. Hell no, you don’t owe you him a recommendation. That right there warrants a mediocre recommendation at best. MORE
Just how important are LinkedIn recommendations? If there is any chance at all that recommendations can shape a recruiter’s or hiring executive’s opinion of your candidacy, then they are worth pursuing in a strategic way. Review the recommendation when it’s received. MORE
About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager being overweight in an office that’s obsessed with weight March 8, 2011 A reader writes: Recently, one of my co-workers quit after only a few months of employment. will people think its irresponsible that I quit my job? MORE
Or should I quit now because I’m totally over it and a little concerned how future employers will see it. To read the answer, click here: 6 Recommendations for Dealing with a PIP I was previously on a performance improvement plan (PIP) and just yesterday was given 90 days to improve or be fired. Honestly, I love my work however my boss has a low perception of me and I don’t feel the situation is mendable. MORE
How to quit a job you like. I have only quit jobs when I was unhappy, and in those cases you suggested resigning by saying something like: “I want to let you know that after four years with Chocolate Teapots Inc., ” But how do you quit when you like your job? I have been invited to apply for a new job that I’m pretty excited about (my closest friend recommended me for a job with her company, and it’s a great fit). MORE
Is it better to quit or get fired? It’s hard to recommend particular jobs without knowing anything about your skill set, but in general, it’s much easier to negotiate for telecommuting after you’ve worked somewhere for a while and have proven yourself. It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go…. I don’t want to be associated with a difficult client. MORE
While our task is called “drink 8 glasses of water,” it’s just a placeholder recommendation to “drink the right amount of water needed for your body.” For the soda drinkers, read this: 5 Reasons To Quit Drinking Soda Drinks (And How To Do It).). MORE
I also don’t participate in recommendations for pay. I do participate in recommendations for people with whom I’ve worked in the past and appreciated their work. If I think you’ve done something nice for me, I write you a recommendation on LinkedIn. Recommendations, referrals, and references are all different. Recommendations are helpful. Referrals, when they are not for pay, are quite useful. MORE
Too legit to quit… trying to get an interview.” My wife doesn’t want to quit (but I stand behind her if she chooses to do so). ” I was quite surprised and I asked why he thought that. How to turn down a thinly-veiled request for a LinkedIn recommendation. I believe that references should be honest, and tailoring a recommendation would not be honest. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
I handed this to my boss in Jul 2008 and quit on Sep 30, 2008. Are You Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Perhaps you’ve been contemplating quitting. How do one decide when to quit their job? These are the same pointers I applied before quitting my job. MORE
On the other hand, if you were to quit your job and open a business, you would not receive a steady paycheck, though would have the ability to make a significant income while enjoying creative freedom. Quitting Your Job to Start a Business – 10 Things You Need to Know. MORE
It’s time to quit your job. Quitting isn’t about running away, it’s about moving forward. Many of us get to a breaking point before we truly make the decision to quit. There’s no need to rush the process just because the decision to quit has been made. MORE
That said, I do have some good books to recommend, half of which I read years ago. This book teaches you when to stick and when to quit in your goals. Quite inspiring, especially if you are in a funk. If you read books and you have books to recommend, please share them. MORE
Do you have any etiquette recommendations on giving my two weeks by phone or email? Although, I will admit that I once quit via e-mail. My boss was in a different office and I kept calling and getting his voice mail and I certainly didn't want to leave a message saying, "I quit!" People are frequently afraid to tell their bosses that they are planning to quit in the near future. When I quit my last job, I told my boss as soon as my husband had a verbal job offer. MORE
My employee quit on the spot after her request for a therapy referral was shared. One of the employees in the division I manage recently quit on the spot without providing notice. She quit because another manager disclosed her request for a referral to a counselor under our employee assistance program. Another former employee who had heard about what happened ran into her after she quit, and he said she denied ever seeing a counselor (even though she truly was seeing one). MORE
Do you have any etiquette recommendations on giving my two weeks by phone or email? Although, I will admit that I once quit via e-mail. My boss was in a different office and I kept calling and getting his voice mail and I certainly didn't want to leave a message saying, "I quit!" People are frequently afraid to tell their bosses that they are planning to quit in the near future. When I quit my last job, I told my boss as soon as my husband had a verbal job offer. MORE
Nothing is more disrespectful to your boss than going around the rest of the office threatening to quit and bragging about how your next job is going to be better than where you’re at now. Resigning from a position can be difficult no matter the situation. MORE
Like a helium balloon weeks after your birthday, you’re now metaphorically hovering several inches above the floor, not quite dejected but certainly not as enthusiastic as you were initially. Quitting this early on is not an option you might be thinking. The decision to quit should not be taken lightly. Quitting a job that isn’t right for you is a lot like ending a relationship you’re not happy with anymore. Am I Ready To Quit My Job? Change quitting MORE
A reader writes: A colleague asked me to recommend her for a job with a company I used to work for. Based on my recommendation, she got the job. A few weeks later, she said she was quitting to go to grad school, and had only wanted the job because it paid more and she wanted to save up before she left. I work hard to maintain a good relationship with them, and I know they will not be happy I recommended someone who lied to them. MORE
Chances are you’ve thought about how to quit your job and travel the world at one point or another. This is how to quit your job and travel the world today. Quitting Your Job. If you’re planning on quitting your job, make sure you do not burn any bridges on your way out. MORE
The folks at the Employment Insurance office agreed with me that I had not been fired for a just cause and recommended that I might want to pursue this issue with the Human Rights Commission. I was recently terminated from an employer because they had claimed that I had provided false and inaccurate information on my employment application which I dispute. In particular, there was a question asking if "I had ever been convicted for a crime in which a pardon has not been granted?". MORE
The post How To Ask For A Letter of Recommendation appeared first on Ms. Do you have a letter of recommendation already? Having a letter of recommendation can provide your character backing and/or academic accomplishments to help a future boss understand what a superstar your are. MORE
How I Quit My Job. They quit their job or worse they continued being unproductive stealing from your organization either with time or in other ways. I quit my job and submitted my two weeks notice with the scenario not playing out like I had dreamt. MORE
The new employee today asked me if she should quit, and had a wide range of grievances – no training, being given busy work, not understanding why she is doing what she is doing, not doing what she was hired for. Someone who works for you had such strong concerns after three weeks that she was listing grievances and considering quitting. If the fit just isn’t right, I’d rather we figure that out now rather than having you stay unhappy and quit later on.” MORE
About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager 3 things I learned by quitting my job in a recession April 4, 2011 Last spring, I quit my job to go to work for myself. But as a result, when I wanted to quit my job and work for myself, people actually wanted to hire me. MORE
Other examples of what I view to be permissible “resume omission” are the (i) precise reasons for resignations if the real reason is required to be kept confidential by confidentiality agreement, and (ii) precise reason for employment gaps that happened in order to recuperate from an illness if the nature of the illness may be embarrassing or quite personal. Interviews, Job Offers and Promotions Q & A References and Recommendations Resume – Related Uncategorized MORE
Have you noticed just how many sites allow users to leave recommendations or reviews online? 10 reviews for this, 5 people recommend that, and this trend is becoming ever more popular. I’m sure you can think of other valuable uses for recommendations to promote your brand! MORE
If you’ve received an endorsement or a recommendation from a former supervisor or boss, include it on your LinkedIn profile. Your resume and LinkedIn profile should never be one and the same! Professional Resume Services can show you a better way to use LinkedIn. MORE
We’ve all had those days when we want to yell at our boss, quit, and storm out of the office. This shouldn’t be a regular occurrence, but if you know you would probably quit or explode at your boss if you go to work, you’re probably better off staying home. MORE
The new employee today asked me if she should quit, and had a wide range of grievances – no training, being given busy work, not understanding why she is doing what she is doing, not doing what she was hired for. Someone who works for you had such strong concerns after three weeks that she was listing grievances and considering quitting. If the fit just isn’t right, I’d rather we figure that out now rather than having you stay unhappy and quit later on.” MORE
Quitting a job does not mean what it used to. Trashing your organization during the exit interview is not recommended. The world isn’t dying to hear why you have been wanting to quit and what issues you have. MORE
How to quit a job I just started. If the situation arises where I am putting in my notice, but my vacation starts before my two weeks are done, how would you recommend I handle that? It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. How can I resign from my new job after a short time? I was able to get a new job with better pay and a really short commute, and I thought my skill set would transfer, but it is not at all what I thought it would be. MORE
It’s not quite as exciting, with a longer commute. Once I am gone, working in the department is likely going to change quite a lot, and move this job to a 6/10 or even lower. Recommending a former coworker who left on bad terms. I have a question about recommending friends/former colleagues to my current company. I really want to recommend her, but I’m not sure what to do about the situation with our previous employer. It’s five answers to five questions. MORE
For most of 2015, I’ve made a weekly book recommendation when kicking off the weekend open thread. I first read this when I was 9 or 10 but it’s a fully formed novel, not just a short kids’ story, and I’ve read it repeatedly as an adult because it is quite awesome. I’m currently halfway through this darkly hilarious tale of academic politics and quite amused. MORE
The job that should have yielded my best Letter of Recommendation, but instead became a black place in my heart. Bonus Track Work "Rayanne Thorn" @Ray_anne blogging4jobs career leaving a job letter of recommendation mentor quitting quitting with class RayanneThorn resignation MORE
Could a guy I’ve talked to a bit on Twitter recommend me for a job? It’s not about going around HR or causing more work, but just about the fact that this guy doesn’t have any real basis for recommending you. If you had had long, substantive discussions, then possibly — but Twitter conversations probably don’t rise to the level that would start getting you into recommendation territory. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
Should I recommend my boyfriend for a job at my company? I have a question for you regarding recommending my boyfriend for a position at my company. Can I recommend him? So should I quit, talk to my boss or the coworker? Do I have to repay my relocation expenses since I’m quitting? should I recommend my boyfriend for a job at my company, how to respond to homophobic remarks at work, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. MORE
Receive automatic recommendations and notifications based on job searches. The process is actually quite simple. Search for Recommended Jobs. Jobs recommend to you are based, in part, on information listed in your profile, and the preferences you set here. MORE
Career Realism
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Just how important are LinkedIn recommendations? If there is any chance at all that recommendations can shape a recruiter’s or hiring executive’s opinion of your candidacy, then they are worth pursuing in a strategic way. Review the recommendation when it’s received.
Evil HR Lady
JULY 29, 2015
Or should I quit now because I’m totally over it and a little concerned how future employers will see it. To read the answer, click here: 6 Recommendations for Dealing with a PIP I was previously on a performance improvement plan (PIP) and just yesterday was given 90 days to improve or be fired. Honestly, I love my work however my boss has a low perception of me and I don’t feel the situation is mendable.
Professional Resume Services
OCTOBER 25, 2016
If you’ve received an endorsement or a recommendation from a former supervisor or boss, include it on your LinkedIn profile. Your resume and LinkedIn profile should never be one and the same! Professional Resume Services can show you a better way to use LinkedIn.
Jobacle
APRIL 25, 2017
Chances are you’ve thought about how to quit your job and travel the world at one point or another. This is how to quit your job and travel the world today. Quitting Your Job. If you’re planning on quitting your job, make sure you do not burn any bridges on your way out.
Ms. Career Girl
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
The post How To Ask For A Letter of Recommendation appeared first on Ms. Do you have a letter of recommendation already? Having a letter of recommendation can provide your character backing and/or academic accomplishments to help a future boss understand what a superstar your are.
Career Realism
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
That was the day I quit my good job at a Fortune 10 Telecom. Related: 5 Things To Consider Before Quitting Your Job. So, why did I quit? When I decided to quit my job, I spent a few weeks thinking about it and I spent a year and a half financially preparing for it.
Ask A Manager
DECEMBER 18, 2015
For most of 2015, I’ve made a weekly book recommendation when kicking off the weekend open thread. I first read this when I was 9 or 10 but it’s a fully formed novel, not just a short kids’ story, and I’ve read it repeatedly as an adult because it is quite awesome. I’m currently halfway through this darkly hilarious tale of academic politics and quite amused.
Hiring Technical People
JULY 19, 2011
I also don’t participate in recommendations for pay. I do participate in recommendations for people with whom I’ve worked in the past and appreciated their work. If I think you’ve done something nice for me, I write you a recommendation on LinkedIn. Recommendations, referrals, and references are all different. Recommendations are helpful. Referrals, when they are not for pay, are quite useful.
Career Realism
APRIL 17, 2013
It’s time to quit your job. Quitting isn’t about running away, it’s about moving forward. Many of us get to a breaking point before we truly make the decision to quit. There’s no need to rush the process just because the decision to quit has been made.
Blogging4jobs
DECEMBER 4, 2012
How I Quit My Job. They quit their job or worse they continued being unproductive stealing from your organization either with time or in other ways. I quit my job and submitted my two weeks notice with the scenario not playing out like I had dreamt.
Career Alley
JANUARY 28, 2014
Quitting a job does not mean what it used to. Trashing your organization during the exit interview is not recommended. The world isn’t dying to hear why you have been wanting to quit and what issues you have.
The Undercover Recruiter
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
On the other hand, if you were to quit your job and open a business, you would not receive a steady paycheck, though would have the ability to make a significant income while enjoying creative freedom. Quitting Your Job to Start a Business – 10 Things You Need to Know.
Blogging4jobs
MARCH 5, 2014
The job that should have yielded my best Letter of Recommendation, but instead became a black place in my heart. Bonus Track Work "Rayanne Thorn" @Ray_anne blogging4jobs career leaving a job letter of recommendation mentor quitting quitting with class RayanneThorn resignation
Ask A Manager
APRIL 4, 2011
About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager 3 things I learned by quitting my job in a recession April 4, 2011 Last spring, I quit my job to go to work for myself. But as a result, when I wanted to quit my job and work for myself, people actually wanted to hire me.
Ask A Manager
MAY 11, 2011
In this case, it made the candidate seem … a little off, more focused on marketing herself than on speaking to the needs of the job, and not quite thoughtful about either. Here’s something that happened recently when I was hiring for an open position: A candidate emailed her resume and cover letter to me.
Ask A Manager
DECEMBER 16, 2016
All year long, I’ve made a weekly book recommendation when kicking off the weekend open thread. Here’s the complete list of what I’ve recommended this year (maybe in time for holiday gift-shopping!). It’s quite enjoyable. I read it after someone here recommended it a few months ago, and it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys mocking modern workplaces, especially of the west coast tech variety.
Ask A Manager
JANUARY 16, 2017
It’s not quite as exciting, with a longer commute. Once I am gone, working in the department is likely going to change quite a lot, and move this job to a 6/10 or even lower. Recommending a former coworker who left on bad terms. I have a question about recommending friends/former colleagues to my current company. I really want to recommend her, but I’m not sure what to do about the situation with our previous employer. It’s five answers to five questions.
Ask A Manager
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
My employee quit on the spot after her request for a therapy referral was shared. One of the employees in the division I manage recently quit on the spot without providing notice. She quit because another manager disclosed her request for a referral to a counselor under our employee assistance program. Another former employee who had heard about what happened ran into her after she quit, and he said she denied ever seeing a counselor (even though she truly was seeing one).
Ask A Manager
AUGUST 6, 2011
After all, the interview process is a business discussion, and you could argue that this shouldn’t be much different from telling a vendor, “Hey, your product is good but not quite right for us because we need a product that can also do X and Y — do you know of anything we might look at?&# (And most smart vendors are happy to make suggestions in that situation, in large part because of principles similar to #1 above.).
Ask A Manager
JUNE 1, 2012
At first, I just ignored it, but now he’s sent several follow-up emails asking why I haven’t sent him something, and explaining he’s looking for a new job, and as the company was quite small and he didn’t have a lot of experience before working with me, he really needed my endorsement for his future employers. Hell no, you don’t owe you him a recommendation. That right there warrants a mediocre recommendation at best.
Ask A Manager
JULY 15, 2016
Could a guy I’ve talked to a bit on Twitter recommend me for a job? It’s not about going around HR or causing more work, but just about the fact that this guy doesn’t have any real basis for recommending you. If you had had long, substantive discussions, then possibly — but Twitter conversations probably don’t rise to the level that would start getting you into recommendation territory. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
Ask A Manager
MAY 28, 2013
How to quit a job you like. I have only quit jobs when I was unhappy, and in those cases you suggested resigning by saying something like: “I want to let you know that after four years with Chocolate Teapots Inc., ” But how do you quit when you like your job? I have been invited to apply for a new job that I’m pretty excited about (my closest friend recommended me for a job with her company, and it’s a great fit).
Ask A Manager
MAY 30, 2014
The new employee today asked me if she should quit, and had a wide range of grievances – no training, being given busy work, not understanding why she is doing what she is doing, not doing what she was hired for. Someone who works for you had such strong concerns after three weeks that she was listing grievances and considering quitting. If the fit just isn’t right, I’d rather we figure that out now rather than having you stay unhappy and quit later on.”
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 24, 2009
Do you have any etiquette recommendations on giving my two weeks by phone or email? Although, I will admit that I once quit via e-mail. My boss was in a different office and I kept calling and getting his voice mail and I certainly didn't want to leave a message saying, "I quit!" People are frequently afraid to tell their bosses that they are planning to quit in the near future. When I quit my last job, I told my boss as soon as my husband had a verbal job offer.
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 24, 2009
Do you have any etiquette recommendations on giving my two weeks by phone or email? Although, I will admit that I once quit via e-mail. My boss was in a different office and I kept calling and getting his voice mail and I certainly didn't want to leave a message saying, "I quit!" People are frequently afraid to tell their bosses that they are planning to quit in the near future. When I quit my last job, I told my boss as soon as my husband had a verbal job offer.
Ask A Manager
JANUARY 24, 2017
How to quit a job I just started. If the situation arises where I am putting in my notice, but my vacation starts before my two weeks are done, how would you recommend I handle that? It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. How can I resign from my new job after a short time? I was able to get a new job with better pay and a really short commute, and I thought my skill set would transfer, but it is not at all what I thought it would be.
Ask A Manager
NOVEMBER 23, 2013
Is it better to quit or get fired? It’s hard to recommend particular jobs without knowing anything about your skill set, but in general, it’s much easier to negotiate for telecommuting after you’ve worked somewhere for a while and have proven yourself. It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go…. I don’t want to be associated with a difficult client.
Ask A Manager
AUGUST 18, 2014
Too legit to quit… trying to get an interview.” My wife doesn’t want to quit (but I stand behind her if she chooses to do so). ” I was quite surprised and I asked why he thought that. How to turn down a thinly-veiled request for a LinkedIn recommendation. I believe that references should be honest, and tailoring a recommendation would not be honest. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
Evil HR Lady
JANUARY 30, 2008
The folks at the Employment Insurance office agreed with me that I had not been fired for a just cause and recommended that I might want to pursue this issue with the Human Rights Commission. I was recently terminated from an employer because they had claimed that I had provided false and inaccurate information on my employment application which I dispute. In particular, there was a question asking if "I had ever been convicted for a crime in which a pardon has not been granted?".
Ms. Career Girl
JULY 2, 2014
Nothing is more disrespectful to your boss than going around the rest of the office threatening to quit and bragging about how your next job is going to be better than where you’re at now. Resigning from a position can be difficult no matter the situation.
Personal Excellence Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2012
That said, I do have some good books to recommend, half of which I read years ago. This book teaches you when to stick and when to quit in your goals. Quite inspiring, especially if you are in a funk. If you read books and you have books to recommend, please share them.
Personal Excellence Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2014
While our task is called “drink 8 glasses of water,” it’s just a placeholder recommendation to “drink the right amount of water needed for your body.” For the soda drinkers, read this: 5 Reasons To Quit Drinking Soda Drinks (And How To Do It).).
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Have you noticed just how many sites allow users to leave recommendations or reviews online? 10 reviews for this, 5 people recommend that, and this trend is becoming ever more popular. I’m sure you can think of other valuable uses for recommendations to promote your brand!
Ask A Manager
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Should I recommend my boyfriend for a job at my company? I have a question for you regarding recommending my boyfriend for a position at my company. Can I recommend him? So should I quit, talk to my boss or the coworker? Do I have to repay my relocation expenses since I’m quitting? should I recommend my boyfriend for a job at my company, how to respond to homophobic remarks at work, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.
Sklover Working Wisdom
MAY 12, 2012
Other examples of what I view to be permissible “resume omission” are the (i) precise reasons for resignations if the real reason is required to be kept confidential by confidentiality agreement, and (ii) precise reason for employment gaps that happened in order to recuperate from an illness if the nature of the illness may be embarrassing or quite personal. Interviews, Job Offers and Promotions Q & A References and Recommendations Resume – Related Uncategorized
Ask A Manager
JULY 13, 2012
A reader writes: A colleague asked me to recommend her for a job with a company I used to work for. Based on my recommendation, she got the job. A few weeks later, she said she was quitting to go to grad school, and had only wanted the job because it paid more and she wanted to save up before she left. I work hard to maintain a good relationship with them, and I know they will not be happy I recommended someone who lied to them.
Ask A Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2011
The new employee today asked me if she should quit, and had a wide range of grievances – no training, being given busy work, not understanding why she is doing what she is doing, not doing what she was hired for. Someone who works for you had such strong concerns after three weeks that she was listing grievances and considering quitting. If the fit just isn’t right, I’d rather we figure that out now rather than having you stay unhappy and quit later on.”
Tim's Strategy
JUNE 13, 2013
We’ve all had those days when we want to yell at our boss, quit, and storm out of the office. This shouldn’t be a regular occurrence, but if you know you would probably quit or explode at your boss if you go to work, you’re probably better off staying home.
Ask A Manager
MARCH 8, 2011
About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager being overweight in an office that’s obsessed with weight March 8, 2011 A reader writes: Recently, one of my co-workers quit after only a few months of employment. will people think its irresponsible that I quit my job?
Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
Receive automatic recommendations and notifications based on job searches. The process is actually quite simple. Search for Recommended Jobs. Jobs recommend to you are based, in part, on information listed in your profile, and the preferences you set here.
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