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WEBThis is letting your manager know about a major reason for your slipping work performance. It sounds like your choices are to do that or risk getting fired for low performance, and it’s not reasonable for your coworker to expect you to do the latter. – 2018. Read an update to this letter here. 4.
8 workplace rights you might not know you have — Ask a Manager
WEBOct 29, 2012 · 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.
how to write the perfect out-of-office message — Ask a Manager
WEBJun 25, 2019 · Here’s how to do it — and how not do it. 1. Cover the basics. Your message should explain that you’re out, when you’ll be back, and how reachable you are (if at all). In many cases, something like this is all you need: I’m out of the office until July 5. I won’t be checking email during that time, but will get back to you as soon as ...
how to list the dates of your current job on your resume
WEBJan 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.
how can you convince your employer to hire additional staff?
WEBNov 26, 2013 · 3. Put this all on a single page, two maximum, ideally in bullet points. Make it easy to skim and digest. Don’t assume anyone will read a long memo. This is the business case for making the new hire. 4. Then go and talk to your boss about it. If you have a reasonable boss and you’ve laid out a compelling case, you have a decent chance of ...
here’s a real-life example of a fantastic cover letter
WEBApr 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. I’ve worked in some level of ...
when should you go to HR — and when should you not? - Ask a …
WEBSep 22, 2021 · That’s 100 percent true! But that doesn’t mean that HR is inherently untrustworthy or that you should expect them to be adversarial if you go to them with a problem. It just means that HR’s function is to serve the needs of the company. In many cases, serving the needs of the company also means …
how do I recover from a huge, fireable mistake at work?
WEBNov 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.
everything you need to know about job references - Ask a Manager
WEBJan 30, 2017 · It’s very normal to ask a reference-checker not to contact your current boss because most people don’t let their employer know they’re job-searching. If an employer is insisting on a reference from your current manager, it’s reasonable to push back. You can point out that you can’t jeopardize your job by letting your manager know that ...
I’m not a recent grad — can I still intern? - Ask a Manager
WEBJJ * July 2, 2020 at 5:50 pm. If you’re just looking to build up a better portfolio – you could volunteer at a nonprofit to avoid the intern requirements. I often have recent grads who come on as volunteers at the nonprofit I work at, because in order to do an internship, they would have to enroll in college that semester to receive course credit for it to be legal.