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Ask a Manager Contents: - [how can I find a job in another state without moving there first?](#mctoc1) - [should you turn on an out-of-office message when you’re away for a few hours?](#mctoc2) - [religious whataboutism, coworker’s side job is causing problems, and more](#mctoc3) - [here’s a template to make writing cover letters easier](#mctoc4) [][][] how can I find a job in another state without moving there first? Apr 19, 2022 12:29 pm This post, [how can I find a job in another state without moving there first?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I got my master’s degree last year and have been fully immersed in job searching since then. I desperately want to move out of my state and am sending resumes and cover letters all over the country. I have stated clearly on both my resume and cover letter that I am willing […] You may also like: - [should I call out this company that jerked me around during a long-distance interview?]( - [how early should I tell an employer about my long-distance marriage?]( - [why should employers care about my long commute?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] should you turn on an out-of-office message when you’re away for a few hours? Apr 19, 2022 10:59 am This post, [should you turn on an out-of-office message when you’re away for a few hours?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I work for a medium-sized office, managing a small team; this team interacts with other internal staffers, primarily on non-urgent matters. Right now, leadership is brainstorming how and when it is most appropriate to use an out-of-office message. Our external-facing colleagues use out-of-office email messages when they’re away for an afternoon, and […] You may also like: - [my boss has 10,000 unread emails]( - [my coworkers come by my desk to check on emails right after sending them]( - [do internal candidates have a better chance at the job?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] religious whataboutism, coworker’s side job is causing problems, and more Apr 19, 2022 12:03 am This post, [religious whataboutism, coworker’s side job is causing problems, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. “But what about MY religious holiday?” I am a student at a public institution. Earlier in April, a faculty member who heads up our department’s diversity efforts sent an email to the department regarding Ramadan. It wished those celebrating a blessed Ramadan, and encouraged observant […] You may also like: - [do I really need a side gig?]( - [coworkers hold daily prayer sessions, employee might be working a side gig during work hours, and more]( - [is it OK to put up a Christmas tree at work?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] here’s a template to make writing cover letters easier Apr 18, 2022 01:59 pm This post, [here’s a template to make writing cover letters easier]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. I recently received this letter from a reader: I wanted to add another chorus to the thank you’s for your straightforward cover letter advice. I am a reasonably strong and fast writer, but for some reason always used to get futzed over a cover letter. Now I can bang out a high quality one in an hour, or even […] You may also like: - [end your doubts about cover letters, all ye who enter here]( - [this is why you need a good cover letter]( - [these are bad ways to start your cover letter]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( Getting too many emails? [Switch to a weekly version instead](. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. Copyright © 2022 Ask A Manager, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for my email list at askamanager.org. Our mailing address is: Ask A Manager askamanager.orgWashington, DC 20002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](