Lately I've been exploring books along the lines of "career advice for women," specifically to explore why I've been having trouble making myself heard effectively in my current work environment. I've found a couple of books that made me go "wow, I wish someone had given me this advice when I was 20" and now I'm wondering what else I'm missing.
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posted by sldownard
on Mar 22, 2013 -
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I have a semi-stable dead-end job that I'm not very satisfied with and no specific career goals, and it feels like a huge void. I don't want to (and realistically can't) do what I'm doing indefinitely. Given my likes and dislikes, help me identify a field I might enjoy and the next steps to take.
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posted by Nomyte
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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I've landed in a dead-end job, but it's hard for me to overcome my anxiety about retraining or changing the direction of my career. How should I perform an objective, reasonable risk-reward analysis in the face of imperfect options and information?
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posted by pullayup
on Oct 28, 2012 -
16 answers
How does one transition out of a career in advertising (non-creative part)? What am I qualified to do?
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posted by windbox
on Sep 12, 2012 -
5 answers
When given two job offers, do you go for the job you field you want at a lower tier company or a placed job at a top tier company?
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posted by sleazy_e
on Jun 9, 2012 -
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I've been offered a position at another company. Should I leave my current comfortable job at a lowly-regarded company for a scary new one at a more well-respected company? Will you help me weigh the pros and cons?
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posted by windbox
on Apr 26, 2012 -
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27 years old and in a bit of a career crisis. I've been drifting between dead-end jobs and I want to steer myself into a more satisfying position. I'm especially interested in getting into a creative industry and/or web development/design, or something else that will play to my (self-perceived) strengths of creativity and technical aptitude.
I need advice. So much advice. Perhaps some of you kind folks can help! [NB - This gets pretty long. Also, I'm in London, UK.]
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posted by Drexen
on Mar 5, 2012 -
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CareerSwitchFilter: I'm a miserable lawyer, with a bunch of hobbies and skills, but no other kind of professional experience. What career(s)/job(s) should I consider switching to?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2011 -
23 answers
Help me decide whether or not to go to library school.
What is it like to search for jobs and work as a (special) librarian?
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posted by equivocator
on Mar 28, 2011 -
20 answers
Librarians -- rain on my parade! What didn't they tell you in school? What are the worst parts of your job? What do you regret about your schooling/early career?
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posted by Rock Steady
on May 7, 2007 -
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What should the next step be in my career? I'm a techie who has moved into business for purposes of upward career mobility. I've excelled here, but I'm ready for the next step, and I'm not sure what I should be looking for.
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posted by twiggy
on Apr 2, 2007 -
6 answers
