Ask Ellie & Jill: Disclosing Medical Conditions While Job Hunting

Posted on September 30, 2021

Ellie and Jill are two anonymous ELGL members who answer your questions about HR and workplace issues. Submit your question for their attention at info@ELGL.org. Dear Ellie & Jill: I’ve just learned that I’ve been selected to interview for a leadership position in a new organization. I am also dealing with a chronic medical condition...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Toxic Work Environments

Posted on September 30, 2020

Ellie and Jill are two anonymous ELGL members who answer your questions about HR and workplace issues. Submit your question for their attention at info@ELGL.org. Dear Ellie and Jill - I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines about the toxic workplace at the “Ellen” show. I’d like to say I’m surprised (Ellen is so happy! There’s...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Butthead Bosses

Posted on July 7, 2020

Ellie and Jill (get it? EL and GL?) are two anonymous ELGL members who answer your most pressing and sensitive questions. Because everything is anonymous, you can rely on Ellie and Jill to tackle the issues you’ve always wanted to talk about but were too afraid to ask. Want to submit your own question for...

Standing Out in Second Round Interview

Posted on June 5, 2020

This is a periodic series where members can anonymously ask our two anonymous experts (code names: Ellie & Jill…) about tricky #localgov topics. Want to ask them your own question? Email info@elgl.org. Hello Jill & Ellie, I'm looking for thoughts on how to really stand out in the second round interview for a promotional position. I've...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Leaving a Job

Posted on September 24, 2019

This is a periodic series where members can anonymously ask our two anonymous experts (code names: Ellie & Jill...) about tricky #localgov topics. Want to ask them your own question? Email info@elgl.org. Dear Ellie & Jill--What are some overlooked tips that people have for leaving your job for a new one? Everything online is stuff...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with Unions for the First Time

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, What advice do you have for someone who is interviewing for a job that...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Community Events Overload

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I’m a rising mid-level manager in a City that hosts a *very important community...