Job Applications and Interviews

A manager who has spent the past four years supervising a hiring and staffing group finds that her team still questions her authority. Although she has led recruiting operations at multiple firms, she has never performed the day‑to‑day duties of a recruiter, focusing instead on interview processes, metrics, and overall workflow. Her direct...

When a supervisor repeatedly says, “I know you know this,” to an employee who struggles with short‑term memory, the comment can feel more like a reminder of a shortcoming than encouragement. The employee, who has disclosed a disability that affects memory, has tried various organizational tricks but still relies heavily on undocumented...

Looking back at the topics discussed on the popular advice column Ask a Manager over the last several years, a pattern emerges that goes beyond isolated anecdotes. From rumors about senior leadership’s personal lives to employees feeling pressured to conceal health concerns, the stories illustrate how off‑stage dynamics can seep into the...

A professional who recently lost a remote position at a major tech firm has been focusing on completing a part‑time doctoral dissertation. After months of job searching, a recruiter contacted them about a senior‑level role at a company that is currently being sold to a venture‑capital portfolio. The candidate has already completed three...

Getting shortlisted for a job interview can feel like a major achievement, especially after sending out numerous applications. But being invited for an interview is only the beginning. What you say, how you behave, and how you present yourself during the interview can determine whether you move to the next stage or receive a rejection. For many...