the head of the nonprofit I volunteer for doesn’t know what a budget is — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I’ve been doing some remote volunteer grant writing as part of a long-term plan to break out of my current job family (also nonprofit-centric). The nonprofit I’m currently working with is only a few years old, in another state, and very small, with no paid staff. My main contact is the executive […]
5 Key Things To Ask In Your Next Job Interview
“Do you have any questions for me?” This is typically the final question you will be asked in a job interview. Ask the wrong questions, and you might look like a bad fit. Ask no questions, and you might look indifferent, inexperienced, or uneducated about the position. Asking the right questions—aside from proving yourself to […]
potential employer wants me to disclose any medical conditions, including migraines, depression, eczema, and more — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I recently interviewed for an admin role, essentially front reception, for a private hospital. The job is entirely non-clinical. After the interview, the hiring manager emailed me to say that they would like to progress my application to the next stage. In the email they included a link for me to complete […]
drunk coworker’s aggressive behavior outside of work, a retroactive pay cut, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I report my coworker’s drunken, racist aggression outside of work? This past weekend, after a Saturday work event, a coworker invited me out for lunch and a few drinks to celebrate a job well done. We made a call to another coworker who lived […]
when someone tells you you’re too sick to be at work (but you’re not) — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: How should I respond when someone tells me that I am too sick to be at work and I should be at home? The context here, one of my directs popped her head into my doorway and said, “You should really be at home today.” I am recovering from a cold/flu and […]
4 Ways To Clean Up & Improve Your Job Search
Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your entire approach. In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning […]
my interviewer wants a reference from my current boss — Ask a Manager
my interviewer wants a reference from my current boss by Alison Green on April 1, 2025 A reader writes: I recently interviewed for a new job that I was really excited: it’s exactly what I want to be doing next in my career, at a company I’ve heard good things about, and with a salary […]
can my resume list a different title than my real one? — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: For some reason — largely due to how bad the job market currently is for replaceable lifelong individual contributors — I’ve been following one of those quasi-influencer recruiter types on LinkedIn for a little while. Some of his advice is decent, and at the very least he pokes fun of all the […]
old boss told potential new boss my salary, people who just say “hi” in messages, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How to get someone to say what they want on Teams chat, not just say “hi” I’m looking for a polite script to nip a problem in the bud. I started a new job today, and a colleague with whom I’ll be working closely just […]
Why White-Collar Professionals Struggle To Get Noticed
A career resolution is exactly what it sounds like: a resolution for your career intended to help you grow into a better professional. At Work It DAILY, we believe that you need to work on your career every day (yes, you do, in fact, need to “work it daily”). So, everyone should make a career […]