Good Collaboration: Do you want me to follow directions, or are you open to exploring new ideas?

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Good collaboration how one question can improve all types of collaboration. Four hands holding intertwining gears

Choosing between giving direction or sharing ideas might not always be as binary as it seems, and that's precisely where the magic of collaboration comes into play. A 2021, Tweet from Dr. Paige Harden @kpd3k, shared how observing her children asking two questions could vastly improve collaborations. Collaboration is more than just working together. Good … Continue reading Good Collaboration: Do you want me to follow directions, or are you open to exploring new ideas?

How to Answer the Are You Interviewing Elsewhere Interview Question

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graphic of two people interviewing over a table with a resume and the word interview.

A friend recently shared his perspective on a recent interview experience. He was particularly unsure of how to correctly answer the question of, "are you interviewing with others and do you have any offers?" Used to gauge interest This question is theoretically trying to gauge your interest in the job, your competitiveness as a candidate … Continue reading How to Answer the Are You Interviewing Elsewhere Interview Question

Why Candidates Should Bill Organizations for Work Completed Before Hiring

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Image of a Red flag on a rocky beach indicating danger ahead and the words Red Flag Warning If the company doesn't value your time as a candidate, they are not going to value your time as an employee. by Aurora Meyer on Dispatches from the Castle

As friends and colleagues transition into new careers or into new positions, I have started to see more organizations asking for original work samples during the interview process. This is disturbing on multiple levels. To be very clear, not only would I, as a hiring manager or an interviewer, never ask for this, but I … Continue reading Why Candidates Should Bill Organizations for Work Completed Before Hiring

I’m a Hiring Manager, and I Always Read Cover Letters — 3 Reasons Why You Should Include Them (Guest Post on Fairy God Boss)

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Typeriter on pink background with the words Dear Hiring Manager,

As a hiring manager, if your resume and cover letter make it past the algorithm, I want to see that you can write. I want to learn more about why my organization over anywhere else is where you want to work. I want to see if your skills are a good fit beyond what your resume … Continue reading I’m a Hiring Manager, and I Always Read Cover Letters — 3 Reasons Why You Should Include Them (Guest Post on Fairy God Boss)

Emphasize Your Why in Cover Letters + template

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Cover Letter Advice by Aurora Meyer on Dispatches from the Castle

There are more than 6,560,000,000 search results for "cover letter template." Nearly all of the results recommend starting with the standard, "I am [adjective] excited to submit my application for [job title] at [company]." Starting a cover letter this way practically ensures the recipient will skim the opening and the rest of your letter.In the … Continue reading Emphasize Your Why in Cover Letters + template