What fields and jobs/careers, outside of academia and national labs, do PhD experimental and theoretical particle physicists go into? Regarding experimental physicists, I mean ones that didn't specialize in working on hardware in grad school. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 39 answers

I am a library director who definitely needs a change of job (possibly a change of career) but I am stumped as to how to convince employers outside the library world that I am willing, able and sometimes more than qualified to do a job that doesn't necessarily involve books/libraries/IT maintenance. Can anyone share examples of how to convince employers you are qualified for something different? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 7 answers

I love counterfeiting. Especially counterfeit toys and clothes, cars and other crazy items! I LOVE counterfeiting. I want to explore the possibility of a career in intellectual property law or other careers that have to do with counterfeiting (like: becoming a counterfeiter!) [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the next step, career-wise, for an experienced PCB Designer in the SF Bay Area who is finding numerous dead-ends on his current job search? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me figure out what to do as a part-time secondary job, in addition to writing. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 6 answers

In which careers can one can get the most experience doing complex negotiations early on -- and make good (or great) money at it?
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 4 answers

I want to take my resume to a career counselor/life coach-type person and talk about improving it. Will they really help me? And how do I find a good one? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find which quantitative/technical skills are hot, and which ones aren't? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Does doing anything sex-industry-related (from taking a nude photo to actually working as a prostitute or exotic dancer) actually damn you from ever living a successful life in another area? Has anyone ever managed to be known and respected in their field without falling into "OMG SHE POSED NUDE" controversy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 49 answers

My employer wants to fire me, but I've got a little time. How do I land on my feet before I'm thrown to the street? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 17 answers

So I accepted this compliance job in the life insurance/annuities industry. I'm happy I've done it but I want to know about my expected career trajectory. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Help me converse intelligently with computer guys at cocktail parties. [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 33 answers

Another chapter in the ongoing saga of "what should notjustfoxybrown do with her law degree since she really, really doesn't want to retake the bar exam but feels societal pressure to do so." [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2008 - 18 answers

Master's Degree in Urban Planning: now, later, or never? I'm in my third year of law school, and I've realized (after taking on a pile of debt) that I don't really want to practice law. I think urban planning is the right field for me. Should I rush to get applications in now to start a program next fall, or should I enter the workplace and try to apply next year? Or should I skip the urban planning degree and start applying for planning jobs with my JD? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 15 answers

Be my guidance counselor. Help me figure out my dream career. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Should I leave my cozy cubicle and go get a teaching degree? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 20 answers

HFIDFilter: What sort of career options are available in the Human Factors field these days that have to do with the video game industry?
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Career change, midstream, to the technology field - can I have your suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 10 answers

Socially conscious business ideas for a funky media-savvy single mother? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 7 answers

Resume Help: Production Assistant for Film and Television? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 6 answers

I want to map out every possible profession / career. How would I start? [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2007 - 11 answers

Career Filter: Should I move to a marketing agency or a large company with a strong internal marketing team? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 6 answers

My boyfriend loves movies, but doesn't want to make them. What careers should he investigate? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 15 answers

How to stop obsessing about the perfect career? Trying to choose between becoming a librarian or speech pathologist. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me choose between two totally different jobs, my brain is going to explode! Even worse, perhans I'm an odd person, but I'm going to feel terrible telling either of these companies "No" and it's stressing me out a lot. I hate disappointing people. This emotional aspect is making it really hard for me to just quit stressing and think clearly about which makes more sense. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a good memory. What are some careers that involve memorization? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 28 answers

What should I do with my life (career-wise)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 18 answers

I am deeply interested in education - not teaching, but in student life and welfare, as well as alternative/non-traditional education. How do I learn more about those issues? Which people are prominent in the field? What resources do I have? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I negotiate (tomorrow!) a decent salary for working part-time as a creative services manager for a successful bakery where the company wants to leverage the coolness factor of the environment and I want to leverage my years of varied experience? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 12 answers

What kind of job/career-change should a semi-miserable lawyer look for? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 24 answers

Overcoming fear of success. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Career in the social services, but my heart isn't in it. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 12 answers

How do you start a new life with nothing except money in the bank? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 12 answers

What do you like most and least about being an elementary school teacher? I'm changing careers and want the lowdown. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 13 answers

What is the best way to get in on the ground floor of international banking/economics firms? (explanation inside) [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 3 answers

Considering doing an MSc in Library and Information Studies, and would appreciate people's views. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm a former (er, trying to be former, at least) graphic designer and web idiot, now attending school to become a registered nurse. What I'd really like to do, tho, is eventually work somehow in the area of criminal justice, whether it's directly with victims of crime (and that would be preferable) or not. Help? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 8 answers

What do people DO with graduate degrees (masters or doctoral) in philosophy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2007 - 33 answers

Looking for work ideas that utilizes a fresh MBA that can be done from home. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 5 answers

I would very much like to locate a list of most (if not all) careers in health and medicine that correlates the required level of education, years and study focus, as well as expected income levels.
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 1 answers

Any suggestions for a DC agency for temporary legal work? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2006 - 6 answers

Where can I find advice on conducting and performing constructive career choice or career exploration exercises for small groups? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2006 - 2 answers

I recently left my comfortable position in a safe, nonprofit enclave to try the big bad corporate world and see if I could make a go of it. Three months in, the fit is pretty lousy. Ah, but I think I know what I really want to do. And yet, should I give the new place more time to see if things improve? What's that? Yes, or course, there's ... [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Social security numbers on job applications. I have a library user who is applying for hourly-level jobs at places that only accept online applications. A surprising number of the application sites ask for a social security number, and are set up so that unless you put nine digits in the SSN field you can't proceed to the rest of the application. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 15 answers

How do I convince a prospective employer that I really do want the job... [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - 13 answers

After only a week or so of job search, I've been offered a software development position at a little startup that does almost exactly what I want to do. Seriously, I cannot imagine a more ideal group to work for. I'm supposed to contact them next week to discuss terms and salary. However, during the interview, some of the statements seemed to imply that they didn't have the budget to satisfy my requested salary. I really want to work for these folks, but don't want to sell myself short. Can you think of creative suggestions I might make during negotiations to make up the difference? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 19 answers

How can I switch into a more high-tech career? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2006 - 7 answers

I want to design museum exhibits. What is the recommended course of action to make this into a career? What schools offer such a program? Are there many jobs available in this field? Anyone have any experience with this? I know that this is my calling, please help me get started.
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 21 answers

Should I switch into a career in human resources? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 9 answers