Business Etiquette | Career | Names | Networking | Success
Professional Name Change Fun… After Divorce
A reader wondered: what is the best way to change your professional name after divorce?
Dear Sir: The Problem with Gender Neutral Names
Reader M has a question about gender-neutral names… I am a new practicing attorney with a gender-neutral name. I’ve been in practice since October (4 months) and have already received at least 10 correspondences addressed to “Mr. Last Name.” Aside from making a phone call to the offending party and changing the footer in my…
Perfume at the Office: Why You Shouldn’t Wear Much Perfume at Work
I know readers have discussed this a bunch in the comments, but I don’t think we’ve ever had a full post on perfume at the office, so let’s discuss! Reader S’s question is about perfume at work: I take a lot of care in selecting my clothing/hairstyle/makeup, and making sure that they are office appropriate….
Business Etiquette | Career | Changing Careers | Internships/Summer Jobs | Interviewing | Just Starting Out | Networking | School | Transitions | Unemployed
When The Job Hunt Drags On…
Reader S, a recent graduate, has a question that, unfortunately, I think a lot of people will be interested in: what should you do when the job hunt drags on (and on)? May I suggest a post on attorneys who, despite trying everything feasible, cannot find sustainable employment? I understand the whole “work for free”…
Open Thread: Thoughts on Bathing
2018 Update: We still think this is a fascinating conversation about thoughts on bathing — you may also want to check out our more recent post where we asked the readers how often they wash their hair. A few days ago the NYT had an interesting article about people who don’t shower regularly. Reading it,…
