The 6 Gotchas of Goodbye
In the February 17, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, we discuss how HR can make your exit tricky — and how to protect yourself. The last word on leaving your job When you leave a job, HR is often...
View ArticleShould I take a big counter-offer?
In the March 3, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a reader considers a big, fat counter-offer not to leave a job she hates for one she really wants. Question I work in the financial services...
View ArticleHow to fix a bad reference the hard way
In the March 17, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a reader needs to deal with an old boss who’s probably also a bad reference. Question I just had an interview where I followed your advice in...
View ArticleHow to deal with a micro-manager
In the May 5, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a happy employee becomes unhappy when the new boss gets overbearing. Question After four months of working very independently and successfully in my...
View ArticleUCLA Anderson Webinar: Parting Company – How to leave your job on your own terms
This is a Q&A overflow area for attendees of today’s webinar Parting Company: How to leave your job on your own terms, presented to UCLA’s Anderson School of Management — students, alumni and...
View ArticleThe HR Gantlet: How to leave your job without getting hurt
In the June 30, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a reader is faced with the HR gantlet on his way out the door. Question I’m leaving my company and HR is asking me to sign all sorts of forms and...
View ArticleShould I ask for a raise one more time?
In the July 28, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a reader has been waiting eight years for a raise while doing loads more work. Question I’m a gigantic fan who recommends Ask The Headhunter to...
View ArticleNaive young grad blows it
In the August 25, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a new grad ignores the line between life and job. Question I’ve gotten myself into a bit of a situation and need your advice. I’m taking my boss to...
View ArticleIs it time to quit my job?
In the October 6, 2015 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a reader seems to have landed in the wrong place — and wants out. Question I accepted what seemed to be a great job. Nine weeks later, the smoke...
View ArticleProtect yourself from exploding job offers
I don’t know where they’re all coming from: bogus job offers extended by employers, then withdrawn after the job applicant has relied on the offer and quit their old job. In the January 19, 2016 Ask...
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