Green, Alison
Articles by Green, Alison
Showing up really early for an interview isn't a deal breaker, but it sure is annoying.
Taking the time to personalize the cover letter will put you on the top of the pile.
Managers can dread these as much as their employees.
Alison Green looks at four reasons managers shy away from cutting poor performers.
When job-seekers send recommendation letters, they can appear naive or silly.
Sometimes, after an arduous interview, you wait and wait, and you never hear anything.
If your application looks scattershot, then you need to explain your broad career interests.
This kind of persistence won't get you the job. How to know if you've crossed the line.
You think it's a great fit, but you're not hired. Here's how to ask for feedback from a hiring manager.
If you're fresh out of college, you may be making one of these on-the-job errors.
