I just had my first phone interview for a prospective software engineering job, which was a ten minute phone call with an in-house recruiter. I wasn't expecting the topic of salary to come up this early in the process, which I grant was maybe naïve, but they asked me and I gave a lowball offer. Now I'm wondering whether I've screwed myself here.
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posted by Two Stranger
on Apr 30, 2013 -
14 answers
I am unhappy with my professional life, but have no idea what I’d rather being doing. Does a person exist who can help me either figure out how to be happy with what I’m doing, or figure out what I really want instead? And if so, how do I find them?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
11 answers
I interviewed for a remote programming gig recently, and they requested a trial contract before making a final offer. I'd be hired as a long-term remote contractor (year+, 100% telecommuting), not an employee. I have some questions:
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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I'm looking for a professional careers coach in LA to give me advice about changing careers (especially ones who are good at talking with MBA grads who don't necessarily want a typical MBA-type job). The variety of coaches available out there is a bit confusing and some of them are expensive - can anyone personally recommend one? And what criteria should I be judging them on anyway?
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posted by zresearch
on Jan 30, 2013 -
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Because of a story in the newspaper, I discovered that a local nonprofit will soon have a job opening that sounds like a perfect fit for me. The job is not posted on their website yet, but I was thinking of emailing someone there anyway just to let them know how interested I am in the organization, the job, and the changes they've made to make the job possible. Will this result in them looking more favorably on me when the job is posted, or in them looking at me as over-eager and unprofessional?
posted by Clustercuss
on Jan 28, 2013 -
16 answers
My husband and I (both in our 30s) will graduate in May and then move to a completely new-to-us part of the country for a fresh start. During our last semester, we want to work together on defining and figuring out what our new career paths will be in the next phase of our lives. Please help us design a program to help us ask the right questions and do the right work to help us figure out what we want! More about our specific situation within.
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posted by pupstocks
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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A few days ago I went to see my local Career Advisor at school. She said I was miles ahead of every other humanities grad as I have 15 months of work experience. She told me to contact various guilds and organizations in my area...
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posted by GiveUpNed
on Jan 10, 2013 -
7 answers
How can I find a teaching job in Japan, with a Masters degree in TESOL and 17 years of teaching experience? I guess this isn't your usual "I want to teach in Japan" question, since I'm qualified enough to compete in the tough market, but how do I go about it?
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posted by smilingtiger
on Nov 13, 2012 -
11 answers
My supervisor/thesis advisor has dropped off the face of the earth as I'm applying for jobs, so I can't count on him as a reference. How bad does this look, should I explain it in writing somewhere, and how?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2012 -
12 answers
Ad agency/career filter: I'm 24. Sometimes I love my job, sometimes it stresses me out so much that I want to leave. An opportunity to move on has presented itself and now I'm panicking.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2012 -
8 answers
Living abroad and job searching in the USA (CA Bay Area, to be specific): what job-listing websites should I be browsing regularly, or where else should I look online to find job postings?
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posted by dahliachewswell
on Feb 26, 2012 -
6 answers
Need a Job Filter: Need help with recommendations for some jobs I can look into soon, with the degree(s) I have, and the work experience I have. Some fun and snowflakey details await you!
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posted by PeppahCat
on Jan 29, 2012 -
6 answers
In the last couple months I've come to realize that I am not alone. My personality is my problem and it is what has made this post-college thing so hard on me.
ENTPs are sort of visionaries who can be the best and innovate and succeed at anything we put our heart to but we get bored very easily if we aren't socially, creatively satisfied and doing some "analysis" or "innovation" or "problem solving". We also don't take well to being "told what to do".
(Sort of like a cross between Steve Jobs (visionary, creative, secretly self-obsessed) Calvin (from the comic), Jack Sparrow, The Joker, and Wile E. Coyote. )
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Jan 9, 2012 -
69 answers
Should I ask for a demotion? Or keep sucking it up while I look for the next big thing? I'm a newspaper editor who hates her job and would like to be a reporter again.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Dec 7, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm looking for software companies that do 1) aptitude-based hiring and 2) on-the-job training: "If you pass a (often language-agnostic) programming test, in addition to in-person interviews, maybe a code review, etc., we will train you for your job." What companies in the Chicago area follow this model?
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posted by zeek321
on Nov 5, 2011 -
1 answer
What's it like for a mid-career (35 years old) IT person to suddenly start working at a big 4 consulting firm?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 4, 2011 -
4 answers
How do I got about getting reference letters? I'm about to enter the professional world and I'm clueless about how to do this because I've only worked in academia.
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posted by garuda
on Jun 16, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm up for several jobs that have slightly longer hours than I'm used to, and I'm getting bummed out by the idea of potentially being a slave to the job. How do I get over this and not feel like my whole life revolves around my job?
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posted by gchucky
on May 21, 2011 -
24 answers
When coming from extended period at current job (3+ years), when should I start looking for other jobs after getting a second degree? (Library-related)
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2011 -
4 answers
I started a new job a month ago but it's turned out to be totally different than what I expected - and I want out. I'm within the three month probation period, but how hard is it going to be to find a new job? More questions inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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In a whirlwind of a week and a half, I submitted a resume, got a phone interview, and a job interview scheduled for Monday so have been cramming. My question though is on handling outcome. I am so anxious that I need to somehow convince myself that it doesn't matter what happens. There are pros and cons for uprooting if I get the job and the same if I stay at my current job. Pay is the same, just be starting over, but would be near my family. Any Jedi mind tricks when things are uncertain?
posted by snap_dragon
on Apr 8, 2011 -
7 answers
Interviewers/HR people: what's the best cover letter you've ever read, the one that made you want to hire that person on the spot?
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posted by T.D. Strange
on Mar 21, 2011 -
26 answers
How do we create jobs? I am interested in learning about how jobs are created on various levels- city level, state level and the national level. What are strategies that governments and community based initiatives use to create jobs on the small and large scale? What are the barriers to mobilizing a community or national job creation strategy? I am interested in hearing research, experience or your opinions on this issue. Thank you!
posted by tessalations999
on Mar 18, 2011 -
16 answers
It's been a week since I interviewed for a position, and I've not heard back yet. I need help drafting an email asking for an update, and also help on using one offer against another.
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posted by gchucky
on Feb 9, 2011 -
16 answers
Pardon my naiveté, but what's the best way to go about job searching for an entry-level/retail job for a person who doesn't have a degree beyond high school? They never taught me this in school.
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Jan 21, 2011 -
24 answers
What is a good way of finding out how to make a resume? For my past part time jobs, I have never handed in a resume.
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posted by RaDeuX
on Dec 19, 2010 -
6 answers
I just got hired at a psychology research lab at a very prestigious university. I have no background in academic research and very little academic background in this field. I have an associates degree in humanities, and psychology is a field that interests me greatly. What can I do to not mess this up?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Nov 23, 2010 -
12 answers
What's the best way to find a career in historical preservation/art restoration from where I am now?
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posted by billypilgrim
on Oct 22, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm lacking motivation to code outside of programming classes... I enjoy the classes a lot, but when it comes to coding outside of class, I get stuck on what I want to code or what kind of projects to contribute to.
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posted by RaDeuX
on Aug 19, 2010 -
11 answers
My future bride teaches in Dover, DE. And she's trapped in a job she hates. Please suggest alternative work that she might find within 45 min of philly…
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posted by Towelie
on Jul 20, 2010 -
2 answers
How do I go about searching for an "internet job?" Part of the problem is that I don't really know the term for it, but having asked around there may not be one. Basically, I'm looking for postings for anything from professional blogging to community management to content editing.
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posted by Kattullus
on Jun 21, 2010 -
10 answers
What blogs / sites make you say "I want to hire this guy!". What is it about those sites that makes you say this? If and when my next employment search comes up, I would like to have a web presence that gives prospective employers a window into my work, thoughts, outlook, etc. I am looking for blogs that do a great job at selling the author to potential employers. I am interested in content but also the sites presentation and functionality. I am more interested in business related blogs rather than designer / portfolio types sites, but will take all comers. Blogs that incorporate photos of the author would be a bonus. Help me find examples of great personal salesmanship on the web.
posted by jasondigitized
on Apr 9, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm dealing with feelings that I'm not ambitious enough and not enough of a hard worker, and I'd like some perspective on how hard is 'hard enough.'
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posted by Tehhund
on Apr 7, 2010 -
11 answers
I think networking is the missing element to my rather unsuccessful job search effort. Any suggestions as to how I could grow my network usefully? How much about "networking" is hype?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
12 answers
I am in the midst of applications for professional positions in my field. Often the people doing the hiring will fly interview candidates out to their location for a day-long interview process, which includes meals with people on the search committee. How can I gracefully request that they accommodate my vegan diet?
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posted by Fui Non Sum
on Mar 22, 2010 -
10 answers
I am currently applying for apprenticeships in a few fields, including carpentry and cement masonry. What can I expect from the process, and is there anything I can do to increase my chances?
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posted by Ortho
on Feb 25, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm applying for a programming job. I've had two steps of interviewing so far. What are they going to ask in the 3rd step?
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posted by beerbajay
on Nov 26, 2009 -
11 answers
I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this?
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posted by cotesdurhone
on Nov 19, 2009 -
6 answers
Another resume question. For the past 4 years I've been going back and forth between freelance grip work and a self-started videography business. Where do I place these on my resume?
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posted by MPnonot3
on Nov 13, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm changing jobs here in a few weeks, but the new one occasionally takes up much less of my time. Thus I need an extremely flexible second job to fill the time! What's out there?
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posted by Willie0248
on Oct 27, 2009 -
5 answers
