Q. The agency I’m interviewing with doesn’t have a job description. They did as soon as I utilized, nonetheless now it’s primarily a clear sheet — they’re saying the job is what I make of it. However shouldn’t I do know what the job is about? After I ask them, they focus on regarding the agency perks and stuff, nonetheless not the job itself. Assist!
A. Run, don’t stroll, away from this agency. They’re obscure with you now, so I can’t even take into consideration what the job might be like. Contemplating that that they had a job description and it’s now completely was everything-yet-nothing, that moreover looks as if a bait-and-switch state of affairs. Be grateful this obtrusive pink flag emerged sooner reasonably than later.
Firms should on a regular basis have a job description and the pliability to talk articulately regarding the job. If you happen to don’t even know what the operate is you’re interviewing for and ultimately most likely working in, how would they be able to resolve what your annual wage improve should be? And the promotion path? This has monumental implications about the whole thing else in your career, not solely the job, on this agency. Thanks, subsequent!
Q. My boss merely promoted me and whereas I should be happy, my two colleagues who had been pals are repeatedly making snide remarks. I deal with them now. How should I take care of this case? I kinda actually really feel unhealthy about my promotion.
A. First, monumental congrats in your promotion! That’s pretty an accomplishment and sorry to take heed to you’re feeling unhealthy about it. It appears to be like just like the envious former colleagues could also be attributed to that.
As for them, it’s attainable you’ll want to sit down with them individually and level out the connection has modified since you’re now their boss, nonetheless since you already have rapport with them, you hope having an open door could also be helpful. In the event that they’re star performers, perhaps moreover outline the path to promotion in order that they see it’s attainable for them, too.
Resentment and work relationships can get troublesome though and I’m glad you requested this question for our costly reader who is also experiencing one factor comparable — if you happen to used to eat lunch collectively along with your work besties and now you’re conducting their effectivity opinions. Preserve your composure and professionalism — you earned that promotion!
Vicki Salemi is a career skilled, former firm recruiter, creator, advisor, speaker, and career coach. Ship your inquiries to [email protected] For additional knowledge and to subscribe to Vicki’s e-newsletter, go to www.vickisalemi.com and comply along with her on Twitter and Instagram @vickisalemi./Tribune Information Service