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3. “Have a great day!” in email signatures. A few people who report to me use an email signature that includes the words “have a good day” or “thank you and have a great day!” before their signature. Emails may include external or internal customer support, as well as day-to-day internal emails. I find this off-putting.
8 workplace rights you might not know you have — Ask a Manager
Oct 29, 2012 · None of those things are illegal … but you do have some rights at work that you might not know about. 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.
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 …
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.
all your interview questions answered - Ask a Manager
byAlison GreenonApril 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.
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.
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.
how do I recover from a huge, fireable mistake at work?
Nov 6, 2014 · Make it clear that you understand what a huge mistake this was, what the potential impact could be, and how serious the situation is. Say that you’re mortified that it happened. Explain — briefly, and not defensively — where you went wrong and what steps you’re taking to avoid it ever happening again. Then see what your manager says.
my favorite posts of all time - Ask a Manager
Oct 5, 2017 · an employee is putting magic curses on her coworkers. my coworker wants us to call her boyfriend her “master”. a coworker stole my spicy food, got sick, and is blaming me (and the update) my coworker has started faking a British accent.
how to handle a coworker who doesn’t respect your authority
Aug 6, 2015 · 3. Address the issue head-on. If the issue is chronic and your colleague’s resistance is impeding your work, be transparent with the person about what you’re seeing. For example, you might say: “I’m noticing that you’ve disagreed with most of the decisions I’ve made on this project. I’m interested in hearing input, but after a ...