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

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

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

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

When do you become professionally typecast? [more inside]
posted by po822000 on May 18, 2009 - 3 answers

I need a list of careers which do not necessarily require a University degree or formal training. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

How can two Seattle residents best go about looking for jobs in London? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 10 answers

What's an unbiased resource for checking out the value of credentials obtained through an online degree or distance learning program? [more inside]
posted by gm2007 on Dec 28, 2008 - 6 answers

I am likely to soon get a job offer from Company A. Yesterday, Company B called to schedule an interview for a few weeks from now. I would prefer to work at Company B, but if I didn't get the job, I would want to work at Company A. How do I handle this delicate situation, seeing as we're talking about almost a month until I would have an answer from Company B? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Nov 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I am out of work and have decided try something new in my job search. I have started cold-calling potential employers in my industry. Now, the thing is . . I'm pretty shy, not a salesman type at all. Calling up strangers in order to promote myself is not something that comes naturally to me. How can I make cold-calling work for me? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 18, 2008 - 20 answers

Interviewing at new employer... how to determine salary and compensation requirements? [more inside]
posted by valannc on Nov 5, 2008 - 4 answers

"We're going to have to let you go." What do you do before leaving your boss's office? [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd on Sep 23, 2008 - 23 answers

I've done some soul-searching, and I've come up with some ideas for new jobs or careers for myself, but I know there are other possibilities out there that I just haven't thought of yet. Based on my skills and interests, can you think of a great job or career for me? [more inside]
posted by springo on Sep 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there an occupation easy to get into, self contained in regard to expectations, and sufficient? [more inside]
posted by Vague_Blur on Sep 10, 2008 - 11 answers

How are entry level jobs in your career field (US) faring right now? [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Aug 25, 2008 - 7 answers

My head needs hunting...how do I find the hunters in my field? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Aug 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm a general geek. I.e. I can do basic HTML, CSS, JScript, PHP, etc. I'm proficient in Photoshop, but by no means an expert. I'm the hardware troubleshooting guy for my family, and a few others (oy). What kind of job am I looking for? There is, of course, more to this... [more inside]
posted by aleahey on Mar 28, 2008 - 19 answers

What are some good job search websites/engines for Europe? I'm interested in jobs in international affairs, public relations, business and finance, advertising and marketing. I'm mostly looking for resources for Germany, Belgium, France and the UK, but pan-European websites are good too.
posted by barrakuda on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers

I find myself in the novel situation, upon being laid off, of having a large number of potential job opportunities. I'm in the tech space, so most organizations work through recruiters, and I'm getting over a dozen calls and emails a day since posting my resume. Many of the job descriptions look like a good fit, so I know I can have my pick of location, type of organization, benefits, salary, etc. It's quite early in my job hunt, and I have the leisure of about 2 months to do it in. I'm looking for tips about how to keep organized and be in control of the situation. [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I determine what my salary should be and prepare for salary negotiation in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by gm2007 on Jan 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Is it possible to make a decent, relatively steady living in (liberal to center left) politics in Raleigh NC? If so what job(s) should I start looking for? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jan 4, 2008 - 5 answers

What do you do to stay positive and sane while job searching? [more inside]
posted by onoclea on Nov 14, 2007 - 13 answers

How do I tell someone that's actively recruiting me I have social anxiety and other problems that may make it hard for me to do my job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2007 - 44 answers

CareerObjective: I think I have pronounced strengths in almost every area that would benefit a Television Pundit/Talking Head—as well as the strong desire to make a living at same. I also have at least one glaring drawback (hint: I’m a convicted felon) there's a lot more info inside. Feel free to skim if you'd like. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2007 - 14 answers

So just how do ya become a Scenario Planner? I've read about and I'm interested in making it a career. [more inside]
posted by badger11 on Feb 11, 2007 - 7 answers

My friend seeks a job as a web developer in NYC. He's gotten the impression that no one will interview him if he's not already a resident of the Big Apple. Is this accurate? [more inside]
posted by Clay201 on Nov 22, 2006 - 10 answers

What types of jobs have awesome perks/benefits? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Nov 15, 2006 - 49 answers

My boyfriend's fresh out of college, and is having a really hard time finding work in his field (graphic design). [more inside]
posted by Teevee's Bella on Nov 13, 2006 - 24 answers

I've been with my present employer for nearly four years. Of those four years, the first three were spent as a Web Development Intern and the last was spent as the Lead Web Developer. What goes on my resume? [more inside]
posted by csimpkins on Nov 13, 2006 - 8 answers

If you stick my career and educational experience in a blender, what do you get? [more inside]
posted by nightengine on Oct 28, 2006 - 3 answers

In search of temporaryish legal career opportunities in Wichita, Kansas. [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Aug 2, 2006 - 3 answers

My fiance is returning to school, which means I must relocate (from Virginia) to the new city (Oklahoma City) where I have very few contacts. Are there any tips or tricks for finding a job in a specific location?
posted by boring_prophet on Jun 13, 2006 - 8 answers

RSS feeds for search/query results in the "careers/open jobs" section of various company websites? More inside: [more inside]
posted by Soulbee on Jun 12, 2006 - 7 answers

Interesting summer work for a technology/IT enthusiast soon to be graduate [more inside]
posted by dance on May 13, 2006 - 4 answers

Are there effective employment counseling services for people interested in a career change? [more inside]
posted by melissa may on Mar 25, 2006 - 6 answers

BurnoutFilter: Were you an IT / Help Desk / Computer Support Tech in your past and successfully switched to a different career? If so, please tell me about your career switch story. Successful and unsuccessful stories welcome! [more inside]
posted by smallerdemon on Mar 7, 2006 - 16 answers

My wife and I may be relocating to the Orlando area so that I can start a new job. She currently has a great job (start of long career) as a system analyst at a top-notch company. She earns more money than I do, and probably always will. This year she gets 4 weeks of vacation. She is concerned that if we move to Orlando she will not find a job she likes for the same pay and with the same benefits (e.g. vacation). I had been told (once upon a time) that if you move to another company, you move up in pay, not down. What is the more likely scenario? [more inside]
posted by achmorrison on Feb 13, 2006 - 14 answers

If you had the following skills and job experiences and were an incredibly quick study, talented problem solver, organized, smart, almost 30 (trust me, this is not about me...), what kind of work would you do? Any specific ideas? I'm trying to help a friend. (more...) [more inside]
posted by lois1950 on Jan 16, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm a new mom, and I have a full-time job as an office manager for a mid-sized IT firm. I like my job in general, but I feel stuck. I need some creative, real-life guidance. [more inside]
posted by Emperor Yamamoto's Eggs on Jan 1, 2006 - 15 answers

How can I decide if I'm management material? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2005 - 17 answers

What can I write in the personal statement on my CV that makes me sound interesting and funny yet responsible and sensible, and like someone who would be an asset to the company that would take me on (without being boring)? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Sep 21, 2005 - 20 answers

I signed a contract to work for six months with a local company. That job starts in mid September. Now, another company wants to interview me that pays more and is closer to home. [more inside]
posted by PHINC on Aug 30, 2005 - 12 answers

"Where do you want to be in 5 years?" How do you answer this question when it is asked of you in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by suchatreat on Apr 26, 2005 - 25 answers

I've been unemployed for a few months, and have been actively looking for work, with no luck. All I have to go on are classified ads and limited online resources. I have two sneaking suspicions: 1) there are lots of jobs that don't show up in those venues, so how do I find them? and 2) HR departments are generally an impediment to getting a foot in the door, so how do I get past them? [more inside]
posted by yesster on Feb 28, 2005 - 20 answers

How did you decide what you wanted to do with your life? [+] [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Feb 6, 2005 - 33 answers

What are some good temp agencies in New York City? [MI] [more inside]
posted by Stynxno on Nov 23, 2004 - 4 answers

Portable careers?

There was a comment the other day in one of the threads about portable careers and I'm very interested in breaking out of the corporate structure and becoming more mobile again.

What are the best resources for making the jump? What are the best career paths to follow to make the move? Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted by fenriq on Nov 4, 2004 - 8 answers