Tag Archives: employer

Would you hire me if you were blindfolded?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by msw blog

As a child, having your name mispronounced hurts. But what happens as an adult, when your name hurts your chances of earning a fair living? “We may think we don’t discriminate, but many of us are guided by our unconscious … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged birth name, blind recruitment, discriminate, diversity, Diya khanna, educational background, employer, employment, employment opportunities, equity, experience, Future, gender, goals, National Bureau of Economic Research, racisim, resume, sterotypes, unconscious biases | 2 Comments

Trap for Prying Eyes

Posted on September 16, 2019 by msw blog

I’m pretty sure my employer is spying on me by reading my work email, because I’m highly valuable. I am thinking about writing a resignation letter, postdated a couple months from now, signing and scanning it, and emailing it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged adultish, advice column, career objectives, email, employer, employment, entiltement, experince, faith, karma, letter of reference, mindfulness, noisy boss, payback, privacy, realationships, resignation letter, serendipity, spying, strangers, success | 2 Comments

How to Move Past An On-The-Job Mistake.

Posted on September 12, 2019 by msw blog

Q: I made a mistake at work that cost my company some money and embarrassed some executives. Yet everyone seems to be moving on but me; I can’t seem to let go and no longer trust my own judgment. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged behavior, Career Advancement, confidence, Coworker, decision making, determination, emotions, employer, employment, employment opportunities, encouragement, first impression, goals, judgement, leadership, mantra, mindfulness, personality, productivity, purpose, qualifications, What would you do ?, Workload | 5 Comments

Small Business

Posted on May 4, 2019 by msw blog

Were in a tight labor market, and entrepreneurs must be smart about what they offer new employees. New hires want to know: How is this company helping me plan for my future, helping with my wellness? These questions don’t just … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged business, career goals, community, employees, employer, entrepreneur, faith, flexibility, freebies, Future, goals, health and wellness, inspiration, learning opportunity, mentors, purpose, skills, small business, strength, tight labor market, training, weaknesses, work perks | Leave a comment

Recruiting

Posted on December 5, 2018 by msw blog

Companies have gotten very good at providing creature comforts to developers- they have candy, free lattes, free massages- but if you ask developers what they want, it’s a quiet place to work, with a door that closes, and more flexibility … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Ani Dash, career goals, community, employer, employers, entrepreneur, flexibility, freebies, goals, How did you get here, introductions, mentorship, Networking, Technology | Leave a comment

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