Q. The firm I’m interviewing with doesn’t have a job description. They did once I utilized, however now it’s mainly a clean sheet — they are saying the job is what I make of it. But shouldn’t I do know what the job is about? When I ask them, they discuss in regards to the firm perks and stuff, however not the job itself. Help!
A. Run, don’t stroll, away from this firm. They’re obscure with you now, so I can’t even think about what the job can be like. Considering that they had a job description and it’s now utterly turned into everything-yet-nothing, that additionally seems like a bait-and-switch state of affairs. Be grateful this obtrusive pink flag emerged sooner moderately than later.
Companies ought to all the time have a job description and the flexibility to speak articulately in regards to the job. If you don’t even know what the function is you’re interviewing for and in the end probably working in, how would they be capable of decide what your annual wage enhance ought to be? And the promotion path? This has enormous implications about the whole lot else on your profession, not solely the job, on this firm. Thank you, subsequent!
Q. My boss simply promoted me and whereas I ought to be pleased, my two colleagues who had been friends are continuously making snide remarks. I handle them now. How ought to I deal with this case? I kinda really feel unhealthy about my promotion.
A. First, enormous congrats in your promotion! That’s fairly an accomplishment and sorry to listen to you are feeling unhealthy about it. It looks like the envious former colleagues may be attributed to that.
As for them, it’s possible you’ll wish to sit down with them individually and point out the connection has modified because you’re now their boss, however since you have already got rapport with them, you hope having an open door may be useful. If they’re star performers, maybe additionally define the trail to promotion so that they see it’s attainable for them, too.
Resentment and work relationships can get difficult although and I’m glad you requested this query for our expensive reader who could also be experiencing one thing comparable — if you used to eat lunch together with your work besties and now you’re conducting their efficiency opinions. Keep your composure and professionalism — you earned that promotion!
Vicki Salemi is a profession professional, former company recruiter, creator, advisor, speaker, and profession coach. Send your inquiries to hiy[email protected]. For extra data and to subscribe to Vicki’s e-newsletter, go to www.vickisalemi.com and comply with her on Twitter and Instagram @vickisalemi./Tribune News Service
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