When Gabrielle Juliano-Villani opened her Etsy shop selling digital templates, her first two sales came from friends she’d asked for feedback. Now, she earns over $10,000 a year from the same shop, with her best-selling progress note template helping private practice therapists tackle everyday challenges with ease. As a licensed clinical social worker, … Read more

Any job seeker familiar with the recruitment process understands the frustration of not hearing from employers after a job interview. The waiting period can be tense and filled with a mix of hope and anxiety. While the hiring process might seem out of your control, sending a follow-up email after the interview can help you … Read more

It’s “where are you now?” 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 four updates from past letter-writers. 1. How do I tell coworkers I’m married when they don’t think I am? (#2 at the link) Your advice was … Read more

As we approach 2025, a transformative shift is unfolding in the job market. The idea that every professional is a “business-of-one” is not new, but its significance is gaining traction like never before. Here’s what this means and why it’s poised to reshape careers in the coming year and beyond. The Rise of the “Business-of-One” … Read more

Hiring managers interview many candidates for each job, so they want to hear what makes you unique from the other candidates. Lacking an impressive, confident answer can cost you the opportunity. Drawing from my recruiting experience and insights from seasoned career coaches, this guide offers clear strategies and real-life sample answers to help you articulate … Read more

. by Chris Durst       Dec. 2, 2024 As we write, this job listing is online and applications appear to be open. But jobs can fill at any time, so apply or share quickly if you’re interested! Sorry, but we have no role in the HR processes of other companies. If you encounter difficulties in the … Read more

update: should I tell an employee I had a dream predicting his death? by Alison Green on December 2, 2024 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this … Read more

It’s the ultimate elevator pitch request: “Describe yourself in one word.” If you’re asked this in a job interview, how can you boil down everything you can bring to this role in one single word? The key is to choose a word that not only highlights one of your core strengths but also aligns with … Read more

This guide provides practical tools and examples of how to answer ʼ tell me about yourself ʼ job interview question and build your narrative confidently and clearly. Ah, the good-old interview classic that sends shivers down every professional spine – ‘Tell me about yourself.’ It’s the question we all know is coming, ready to pounce with … Read more

This is day 30 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a day, links to previous articles follow this article Congratulations on making it to Day 30! You’ve dedicated a month to making small, meaningful changes, and today’s challenge may be one … Read more