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I don’t want to stock the kitchen anymore, asking why the friend I recommended wasn’t hired, and more

Alison Green

Between the recession and Covid, I’ve had to change careers a couple times, but I’ve always received good feedback on my work and often comments from supervisors that I should be promoted in some way. The promotions have never really materialized for one reason or another, but not because of my performance.

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it’s your Friday good news

Alison Green

. “I’ve been a religious reader of your blog since I finished my PhD and stumbled into the ‘real’ world more than a decade ago. Problem was/is, I’m in a tricky spot in my career where I don’t have my license yet but I’m too experienced for entry level work.

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it’s your Friday good news

Alison Green

Having been a devoted AAM reader for years, I knew how to customize my resume and tailor cover letters for each application. This past summer, after I had inspected a llama facility, I received a call from the VP of llamas, asking when they would receive their llama approval certificate. I replied that I would be happy to. I am heard.

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updates: I’m too good at interviewing, suggesting an interviewer hire my friend, and more

Alison Green

month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. In my mind, if I had such success with interviewing and getting jobs in this field, why should I change anything? Maybe…but also maybe not.

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26 Talent Acquisition Specialist Interview Questions

AIHR

If you’re motivated to help others achieve their career goals, you might enjoy a career in talent acquisition. Why this matters: This will reveal how you ended up on this career path and what drives you daily. Contents What is a talent acquisition specialist? What is a talent acquisition specialist?

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it’s your Friday good news

Alison Green

My resume was “okay” and I mostly applied to LinkedIn “Easy Apply” jobs so I wouldn’t have to customize a cover letter. This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 1. “I’ve been reading your column for years. You should feel lucky!”).

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What Is Human Resources?

AIHR

As a function, HR covers the processes, practices, and strategies to attract, develop, and retain employees who contribute to the company’s overall success. Human Resources is both a function and a department within an organization. Or implement various employee engagement strategies to motivate employees so they perform better.