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What is a “write-up” at work? A write-up at work, also called a corrective action plan or progressive discipline, is an effort to help an employee get back on track. Does it always feel that way? No. Is it always done by the manager with the right intention? Probably...
Everyone’s work day is different. Some people have jobs that stay pretty much the same day to day, while others can honestly say “There’s no such thing as a typical day.” Either way, it’s important to stay organized at work. Like many of you, I have one of those jobs...
The official job interview definition: a meeting in which an employer asks the person applying for a job questions to see whether they would be the right person to do that job. So what does that mean? It means your application resume/cover letter and/or application...
As a hiring manager for over thirty years, I’ve developed quite a wish list. We all want the same thing. Applicants want fulfilling jobs. I want to fill fulfilling jobs with good applicants. Here are some things that would make my job easier and, more importantly,...
Falsifying documents in the workplace sounds ominous, and it is. It could get you immediately fired, so you want to be very clear as to what it is and how to avoid it. Falsifying documents means putting on paper anything that is not true. Here are some examples:...
First of all, congratulations on getting the interview. That means you have the basic requirements for the job and you represented yourself well enough in your resume and/or application. So now you’ve had the interview and you’re not sure how it went. You answered the...
While criticism is always going to be part of every aspect of our lives, it is particularly important to learn how to handle criticism at work. Maybe you’ve had an experience like this: You have worked long and hard on a project. It could be anything: writing a...
How to Deal with Difficult People at Work You’ve finished high school. Maybe you’ve also gotten a Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s, or even a PhD. All great, but getting out of high school… that’s where all the nonsense occurred. The bullies, the fake people, the...
First off, I would like to thank you for asking. I have seen too many people just not show up for an interview without any communication at all. So, thank you for wanting to do the right thing. How to Cancel a Job Interview If you have accepted another job, you should...
Congratulations! You’ve been invited for a second interview That means the employer liked you enough to invite you back. This is definitely a good sign. Does a second interview mean I got the job? No, it’s another interview. But you’re going in with a WIN behind you....