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Post interview etiquette
I've had 3 interviews with a company applying to replace a lead developer of a team of 7 that specializes in making tumblr themes. The first Interview was a casual sit down, which at the end of they ...
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0answers
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Using almost the same company name as a competitor
I'm a freelancer who is trying to transition toward a heading a small consultancy for the first time. I'm doing this so that I can focus on using my high-value skills to solve interesting problems ...
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6answers
219 views
How do I bring up being misled about my job role during the interview period?
After interviewing for a job in a new technology that has great long term prospects, I joined the company despite relatively low pay. After joining the company, I was assigned to different technology ...
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0answers
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Is it okay to ask for feedback after an interview [duplicate]
I recently went through the process of a phone interview, a personality test, and then a skills assessment test. All of these are common, I know and understand. My question is, is it reasonable, when ...
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1answer
101 views
How to ask for appraisal to be moved forward
I've been at my current job as a software developer for nearly two years (22.5 months, to be exact). I'm due an appraisal every year, so my next one should be in July, when I reach my two year ...
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1answer
200 views
How can I evaluate an offer of equity in a company?
The last few months at my company have made me worried. I work for a small software development company, there were 5 of us: 2 techy's, 2 developers and my boss. 1 tech left leaving me to cover her ...
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2answers
149 views
After a job interview, is it inappropriate if I want to talk to an employee in private?
I would possibly ask if they are happy about working for the company and maybe a few more questions about the corporate culture.
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2answers
180 views
What do I need to know to properly use a noise generator in a cube farm?
I work in a noisy cube farm that is often distracting. I've been unable to correct the noise problems at their sources and I don't want to wear headphones or earplugs, so it appears that using a ...
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3answers
286 views
How can I effectively request to reduce the number of Hours I work per week
I am employed as a software developer with a software company in India. I have 5 years work experience.
I have a baby whom I leave at a daycare for 6 hours. I would like to get back home 2 hours ...
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2answers
180 views
Writing a letter asking for a job that's not advertised
I'm in a position where I am about to write a company asking for a job, and basically describing my own job position. This company is aching for people and is looking for smart people, but at the same ...
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0answers
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What is the best job title for a generalist developer? [closed]
I recently was asked what the best job title would be for a generalist who works over a wide range of disciplines.
The job would be a mixture of development (say 70%) and working directly with ...
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0answers
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Leaving teaching - options for career change [closed]
I hope all are well.
I have been a high school teacher for 14 years, teaching Science, Maths and Physics. Even though it is still a good job, I am looking for a change. I am also completing my PhD ...
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7answers
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How can we motivate employees to complete IT certificates?
Our company is an IT service provider which develops software for other companies. To attract customers, we encourage our employees to complete and maintain IT certifications (like Java certificates ...
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3answers
212 views
What should I disclose about second jobs or additional sources of income when my employer asks?
My employer is requiring me to fill out a "Disclosure Form" which provides them with information such as additional sources of income (such as investments) and other employment.
I feel this is a ...
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3answers
245 views
Is unused vacation time compensated when leaving a company? [closed]
I have given my notice at my current company but I realized that I have over a years worth unused vacation time.
Is it a standard practice for an employee to be compensated for unused vacation time ...
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4answers
989 views
Using vacation days before leaving a company
I received a job offer from another company and I plan to take it. I have 7 vacation days saved at my current company, the last engineer was not credited for his unused vacation days on his final ...
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2answers
80 views
Need help with my title [closed]
I'm negotiating a new job and need some advice on titles. I'm normally a senior-level software engineer (about 9 years exp), but this new role will be non-coding. The company doesn't have an ...
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0answers
57 views
What should i do in such a position? [closed]
I am currently working for a start-up company and I believe I work hard (at least as hard as a fresher can).
My boss who also happens to be a close relative which I am grateful for the job he has ...
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8answers
22k views
Job offer contingent on background check: when to give notice?
I have recently accepted a job offer from an employer (a relatively large one with big HR dept). Basically everything went fine: salary/benefits negotiated, start-date determined, etc. I got the ...
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1answer
192 views
How do I prepare for a meeting with a senior manager about a conflict with my manager?
I have spent all my professional life working as developer (not very long, like 5 years) and during that time I have been a hard working person (or at least I consider myself). My previous boss and I ...
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7answers
3k views
Is having no references necessarily a bad thing?
I understand what the purpose of references is, but the problem I'm having is that I just don't have any reference. I don't really interact with people outside of a work context. I've only ever had ...
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5answers
2k views
Why is it important to gain “visibility” in the workplace?
My boss has recently been pushing me to take up stuff and try to gain visibility across the organization.
I just do not understand the idea behind this.
Why is it important to gain visibility? If I ...
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5answers
1k views
How do I get a coworker to stop chit chatting?
I am a software developer and I have an older coworker (60+ years old) that comes to me every time he has a question about anything involved with computers. Most of the time I am busy and I have no ...
5
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1answer
189 views
Great CEO with horrible management style
I'm a relatively inexperienced HR professional. I've been with my organization for 1 year and have a situation that I feel very positive about, but am unclear about my next steps.
Here is a little ...
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3answers
192 views
Can an employer require me to work a different shift to cover an employee on vacation?
I work a standard day shift schedule, 8 AM to 5 PM. My employer has mandated that, once a week, I shift my schedule ahead four hours (NOON to 9 PM) to cover for employees that are on vacation. This is ...
5
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1answer
175 views
In an interview how can I explain the short duration of my last job? [closed]
I was at my first job after graduating from university for 6 months. It was close to my dream job, but I met with issues that made me really confused in the workplace and found it difficult to work ...
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3answers
431 views
Protocol for interviewing own replacement
I've been with my current company for slightly over a year. I've never been reprimanded, written up, or heard any displeasure with my work. Yet a couple weeks ago, I started hearing rumors of my being ...
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4answers
270 views
How to effectively deal with interview rejection? [closed]
I am asking here so I can know of how most professionals deal with this. If there is no substantial Dunning–Kruger effect and one knows he is good at what he does (may not be the best, but better than ...
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0answers
121 views
Management are demanding a commitment I cannot give. How can I handle it? [closed]
I have been working for an Indian outsourcing organization for more than 5 years. My aspiration is to work in the USA. I have valid work permit to work in USA which will expire after 6 months. I have ...
5
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8answers
551 views
What is LinkedIn etiquette before an interview?
When applying for a job at a new company if you know the name of the person interviewing should you look at their linkedIn profiles?
How would you feel if the candidate you were interviewing appeared ...
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3answers
209 views
What is the best way to make extended laptop use ergonomic?
Everyone at our place of work uses laptops rather than desktops because of their portability. Recently a few employees have taken to using a combo of laptop stand, keyboard and mouse, citing ergonomic ...
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1answer
190 views
How does vesting in equity generally work?
When I joined a start-up 8 months ago, I was offered a 2.5% equity along with a fixed remuneration. I trusted the founder and didn't bother to ask for equity docs. After 6 months, there were some ...
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2answers
387 views
How to deal with an annoying personal quirk
I have been working with a very intelligent fellow (my grad-school classmate, we got hired around the same time). We are both very technical (electrical engineering design) and while I have been ...
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4answers
242 views
Should I include images / icons in my resume?
I recently updated my online profile to make it more "visually appealing" (as in not just huge blocks of text) by adding small images / icons that encompass what each part of it is talking about (such ...
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3answers
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Is there a bigger gap to bridge when moving from contracting to permanent positions or vice versa
This will probably largely depend on the organization, but in general is it a bigger hurdle to overcome when you move from a permanent to contract position with the same company or the other way ...
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19answers
4k views
How can I reduce the size of a long resume without hiding all my skills and experience?
I'm in the US and have 30 years of experience with a bunch of different companies, working in high-tech and the software industry. I have a lot of links, skills, and education which has pushed my ...
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0answers
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Am I eligible for MNC companies? [closed]
I have a strange feeling that I won't get interview calls or job in any of the top software companies due to a long gap in my career.
I have done my BE from 2002 to 2006 and was doing Java/J2EE and ...
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Employment vs Sole Trading - UK [closed]
In the UK, is it possible to be in full time employment and be a sole trader at the same time?
i.e. Work a full time job as an employee. Do contract work as a sole trader on evenings and weekends.
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2answers
102 views
How can I know when to accept a not ideal job opportunity, or turn it down and keep looking? [closed]
I recently switched careers (into IT from a non-IT job) and completed a certification/internship program. I live in Tampa and I've been actively interviewing for roughly a month, with a couple of ...
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0answers
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LinkedIn: Deceased removed: Are your connections affected? [closed]
Does a person who dies and has their LinkedIn account closed, affect the connections you have through them? If a person dies, and the LinkedIn account is not yet closed, what steps should you take to ...
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3answers
219 views
How to test candidates for ability to deal with the sales people?
I am leaving my current company to go to something better within my current company's parent organization and will very shortly be tasked with interviewing my replacement. The company is extremely ...
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0answers
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Will I be too old to be hired? Thesis? (Software Industry) [closed]
So I have a few disorders which have kind of made it hard to be consistent with my education/work endeavors. I am 26 and will be 27 soon.
1) I have a (2nd Honors)B.S. in Applied Math and 2 B.A.s in ...
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2answers
135 views
Is it standard practice to give the client an editable copy of my documentation?
A client of mine has requested the original format of my documentation. I've never been asked this before and so I don't really have a policy yet in this regard.
I don't really want the client to be ...
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10answers
13k views
When is it appropriate to take sick leave due to work stress/fear of burnout?
If you're in a job which is draining your energy and is even inducing physical symptoms, at what point is it appropriate to take sick leave? I'm trying to find a balance between:
taking sick leave ...
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4answers
466 views
How do I survive a failed project?
There is a great question on programmers that dealt specifically with the programmer aspects.
Many of us end up on projects that we can tell are doomed for failure long before they are cancelled. ...
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5answers
362 views
I'm not getting enough work assigned from my supervisor. Should I try to find more work or leave the company?
I recently (6 months ago) got my first job as a Software Developer (before I spent 2.5 years as tech support with some programming/software support). About 20% of the time I don't have any work to do. ...
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3answers
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Including an academic reference for a job in the industry?
Would it be beneficial to include an academic reference for a job in the industry? What if that reference is a senior like the head of a department or a principal? When I talk about an academic ...
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3answers
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How do you manage a mass chair purchase?
We are currently investigating new chairs for everyone in our office. We are all heavy laptop users. Most of the advice I've found about chair selection seems aimed at individuals, and highlights ...
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3answers
347 views
How to deal with a colleague who's trying to piggyback on my work for a presentation?
I am an entry level developer, I and a senior colleague are working on a project. We are part of a much larger team (30 people) that are working on other projects.
I have been asked by my manager to ...
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3answers
156 views
Including independent projects before professional projects if independent projects are more relevant to the new company?
Lets say I am working on technology x in my current company.I want to work for a company working in technology y. I am really passionate about technology y.In order to get a job at this new company,I ...
