Is there a website that tracks information about companies that have offshored information technology jobs? [more inside]
posted by cosmic.osmo on Nov 26, 2009 - 0 answers

I've found a great potential job, given them references, and know the references will be contacted on Monday. To what extent is it typical to let your references know beforehand they will be contacted by my potential employer? [more inside]
posted by diode on Nov 21, 2009 - 17 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? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the protocol regarding asking for academic recommendations? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Nov 17, 2009 - 20 answers

Serious mistakes made months ago at work have been uncovered. Facing possible discipline (even termination), I'm wondering how (or if) I should disclose mental health issues that likely contributed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 18 answers

I’ve worked for the same company for fifteen years and I recently started realizing I need to get out if I’m to maintain sanity. Problem is, I have no idea where to start, I feel like I’m trapped and my skills have atrophied to the point where it seems this is the only job I could possibly get. This is a multi-part question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 16 answers

My son's 14, and wants to get a job. For instance, the local grocery stores employ kids his age--but they are not hiring at the moment. And state law says he can't operate a fryolater, among other reasonable restrictions listed here. So, who hires 14-year-olds? [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Nov 10, 2009 - 42 answers

Ex-pat filter: How do I get a job in Western Europe without a Master's degree? Is it even possible, or should I suck it up and go to grad school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I get volunteer editing experience in the Portland, OR area, or via the internet? [more inside]
posted by Caduceus on Nov 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I hate coding. I like conceiving of what the code could do . Work please? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Can I, as a supervisor, call an employee's doctor to verify that said employee was actually seen on a certain date? [more inside]
posted by Shohn on Oct 28, 2009 - 47 answers

I was 'let go' from my job last week, but I'm not sure it was entirely legal. YANML, but please lend me your ear... (warning, long) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 33 answers

Someone I know wants to find a job as the person who is portrays themselves as seeking housing or employment, and is either preferred or discriminated against because of their race, sex, age, etc. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Oct 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Out of work law school grad thinking about looking into another career...looking for suggestions....how about a stock broker trainee...? [more inside]
posted by xspot on Oct 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 12, 2009 - 23 answers

Am I being fired? I was recently converted from a full-time employee at a $5 billion multi-national company to a contractor working at the same company. Now, my contractor boss has called me in for meetings with the contracting company's HR rep for "issues". Oh yeah, I'm pregnant too. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2009 - 14 answers

I remember reading about some weightloss study where they explicitly paid people to lose weight on a per pound basis, to moderate success (I think they averaged just over 10 pounds lost among participants). That led me to wonder if there have been any studies done regarding jobs that require a certain level of physical fitness as a condition of employment, such as modeling, acting, dancing, sports, military service, etc. Anyone know of any? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Oct 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Do I need a Master's Degree in order to teach ESL to adults in the US? [more inside]
posted by patheral on Oct 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Good places to network for helping finding a job in Boston area? (Especially marketing, events, media and technology) [more inside]
posted by IzzeYum on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Talented, creative, experienced (but mostly non-German-speaking) Canadian digital artist looking for postproduction/retouching work in Berlin. Got any leads or advice for my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Oct 5, 2009 - 0 answers

At 35, if I made the effort to acquire the skills, could I get a web developer job? [more inside]
posted by wyn on Oct 3, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I find legitimate work online or work-from-home opportunities? Are there any? Want to hear your experiences, too. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by threeturtles on Oct 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm interested in becoming a travel agent. How do I become one and find a job? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 1, 2009 - 2 answers

Is there anyway to make up for a major mistake made almost a year ago to people I'll never see again? How to get over it and move forward positively? [more inside]
posted by droplet on Sep 27, 2009 - 28 answers

How can I transition from a public-sector web job to a private-sector job and get a good private-sector salary? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Let's say your a male and you've made a horrible mistake: you didn't sign up for Selective Service while you still had time. Is there any way to fix this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 15 answers

What are the best strategies for my current work situation? Question relates to disability, unemployment, and illegal activities (not mine). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2009 - 17 answers

What kind of job is good for someone who really likes applying to jobs? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres on Sep 12, 2009 - 18 answers

Where does one proactively look for software (specifically Flex) jobs these days? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

I'd like some advice on giving an academic job talk. [more inside]
posted by jonesor on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

I just jumped through a lot of hoops (including references, projects, whatnot) to apply for a really good job I'm increasingly sure I don't actually want. The hiring manager wants to meet with me again Friday -- likely to make an offer. How do I handle this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Got a job in London. Great! My start date was two weeks ago and Im still in Oakland. Not so great. [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Sep 1, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm thinking of using a shell company to hire my Mexican girlfriend, so that she can enter to Canada and be with me. What's the catch? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2009 - 12 answers

AskingForMyDad Filter: Should he seek a lawyer or are there any other options after he was fired from Buy 'n' Large? [more inside]
posted by fireoyster on Aug 28, 2009 - 25 answers

What's the typical pay difference when going from contract to perm? [more inside]
posted by mgarnhum on Aug 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Why can't I find a job with my biochemistry bachelor's degree in Seattle, WA (grad school is most certainly on the agenda, but not for another couple of years)? What other options should I explore, and how do I go about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2009 - 16 answers

LaTeX + pdf = employment fail? I am looking for a job and have been using LaTeX to generate my resume and cover-letter. At a recent job interview I was told that they weren't able to print my resume. It looked fine on their computer but when they printed it, it was as if most of the document had been whited-out: a couple of phrases appeared approximately where they should but, most of it was just missing. [more inside]
posted by geos on Aug 18, 2009 - 23 answers

Like a lot of people at the moment I am unemployed and finding the job hunt to be a bit more difficult than usual. I'm a 3d animator, I was thinking about what my options are and hoping metafilter could offer some advice. People often talk of taking a career change to do something more fullfilling, I think I am the opposite, I want to become more employable. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I quantify (in dollars) my worth to my company so that I can get raises and perks? [more inside]
posted by amanda on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Language in a background check release form – what’s reasonable, and what is… less so? [more inside]
posted by bmarkey on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Following up on a second job interview: they said the selection process would be "very quick." It's now been two weeks without hearing back from them. Do I follow up? I'd be happy to be patient, but there's a twist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Discrimination filter: Must a company which has both an english and a spanish version of its website have job postings in both languages? Details follow. [more inside]
posted by Aleen on Aug 10, 2009 - 7 answers

[LawFilter]Should I not indicate to employers that I'm interested in Intellectual property? [more inside]
posted by Kifer85 on Aug 9, 2009 - 8 answers

The higher-ups want us to cut a worker's hours by 12 (28 hours a week). No amount of reasoning will change their mind, so how do we handle this situation? [more inside]
posted by artisticastronaut on Aug 9, 2009 - 15 answers

You-are-not-my-lawyer-filter: Minimum wage went up, and my paycheck didn't. Why not? [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley on Aug 8, 2009 - 8 answers

How to learn to be a better mentor/supervisor to teenagers? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Aug 7, 2009 - 20 answers

Are contractors and salaried workers being affected differently by the slow economy, specifically in the IT industry? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Aug 6, 2009 - 11 answers

18 year old Australian introverted indoorsy uni drop-out seeks employment in recession. No qualifications (a business cert from school), no drivers license, no skills (maybe typing), no experience, no references, limited public transport. What now? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Jul 30, 2009 - 30 answers

When looking for new job opportunities, what is the best way to get my resume in the hands of potential employers? [more inside]
posted by little_c on Jul 28, 2009 - 11 answers

Where do you want to be in 3 months/ 6 months/ 1 yr/ 3 yrs within the company? My boss asked me to write a response to this when I challenged him about my lack of career direction. Obviously I have my own thoughts, but beyond that, what specifically is *he* wanting to read when I turn this in? What will help convince him to put me on the fast-track to where I want to be?
posted by forallmankind on Jul 25, 2009 - 15 answers