Keith from Milford, CT, asks, “I’ve been trying to do everything myself for long enough, and I’ve finally accepted that I need to learn to delegate certain tasks. How can I make sure the person does a good job?”
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Joe from San Francisco, CA, asks, "I just got a new job and will be taking the bus to work. When the bus is supposed to show up and actually shows up are completely different — it can be really unpredictable, and I'm worried I may be late occasionally. How should I address this with my boss?"
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Meredith from Orlando, FL, asks, “I’m willing to move for a job but am afraid I’m being weeded out simply because my address isn’t local. What can I do to increase my chances of success?”
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Sarah from Providence, RI, asks, “I’m moving to a new state next month and have been applying for jobs there in advance. One place invited me to do a virtual interview using my computer and webcam—this is a first for me. Any tips on how to make sure it goes well?”
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Brendon from Denver, CO, asks, “I have a good educational background and strong work experience on my résumé, but higher-level jobs are too hard to come by in my field. I’m applying to positions that are a step down from my previous role as a last resort. I really just need a job. How do I handle the fact that I’m overqualified during the application and interview process?”
Tami from Long Beach, CA, asks, "I'm going to be a senior in high school and am feeling a lot of pressure to decide what I want to do with my life. I don't want to waste my time by picking a career field that has no jobs. How can I make a good decision?"
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Tami from Long Beach, CA, asks, "I'm going to be a senior in high school and am feeling a lot of pressure to decide what I want to do with my life. I don't want to waste my time by picking a career field that has no jobs. How can I make a good decision?"
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Mark from Missoula, MT, asks, "I've been unemployed for two months -- it's getting harder and harder to get up each day and look for work. I don’t know how I'm going to be able to keep this up. Any tips would be greatly appreciated."
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Shelley from Little Rock, AR, asks, “I found a new job and recently gave my two weeks’ notice. My current human resources department would like me to participate in an exit interview before I leave, but I’m nervous about what I should and shouldn’t say. Help!”
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James from Seattle, WA, asks, “My team loves meetings … but we tend not to accomplish a whole lot and sometimes I hardly have time to do my regular job. How can I convince everyone that not every decision requires a meeting?"
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James from Seattle, WA, asks, “My team loves meetings … but we tend not to accomplish a whole lot and sometimes I hardly have time to do my regular job. How can I convince everyone that not every decision requires a meeting?"
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Zadie from Tyler, TX, asks, “Sometimes, I can sense that the people I work with are getting frustrated with me, but I’m not sure why or what I’m doing wrong. I’m feeling pretty indecisive about how to handle these situations.”
