How big of a deal is it to be looking for a job without a job? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 12 answers
I don't want to be a salesman! Can anyone help a recent grad find a sane, non-sales job in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 9 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
Through a weird wormhole of coincidence, I'm meeting up with a person who is leaving her job at a magazine. I happen to be good friends with a guy who just passed the first round of interviews to replace her, and I know he wants this position badly. Is there anything I can do to take advantage of this coincidence on my friend's behalf? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 14 answers
What strategy should I adopt to clarify and hopefully increase this job offer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 2 answers
I'm looking for practical, first-person, inspirational stories of how to launch/bootstrap entrepreneurial ideas with little or no resources. The more specific and detailed, the better. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 6 answers
Should I move from an unsatisfying job at a stable company, to a better job at a company that might soon be sold?
I'm not happy at my current job, and have just been offered a better position elsewhere. The problem is, the company that's trying to hire me is on the auction block, and will probably be sold in less than a year. [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 9 answers
Yet another jobfilter question: any advice for a 22 year old with a graduate degree looking for one year of 'productive' employment? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 10 answers
I got invited to a group interview for a job. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers 
Applying for a new job. Previous employer arrested for fraud. What to do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 19 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 on Mar 28, 2008 - 19 answers
I would like to be a tour guide this summer before starting law school, ideally in Charleston. How difficult will it be to find a job, and how should I go about it? Is it at least break-even, financially speaking? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 2 answers
Please help me determine the best way to ask for feedback from a company that I'm very interested in, but doesn't seem to be interested in me. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 13 answers
What's a job that's easy to get that requires a bachelor's degree? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 21 answers
Why give someone a raise and annoy them simultaneously? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 10 answers
What is the job market like in Santa Fe, NM? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 13 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 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 on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers
I’ve been at my current job – as a temp – for over a year. I want and need a more permanent job, but I’m concerned that my temp status might look bad to prospective employers. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 20 answers
I have just been offered a staff position at a large University of California campus. Given that my current job is with a small (employees<15) consulting company in the technology field, and given the current national (and global) economic situation; is a UC job more likely to be stable in the next 5 years when compared to one in a small tech company? Also, what's it like to work at a UC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 16 answers
How do I determine what my salary should be and prepare for salary negotiation in a job interview? [more inside]
posted 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 on Jan 4, 2008 - 5 answers
Help my Japanese friend find a job in the US! [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 6 answers
Seeking advice for interviewing for an internal position... [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 8 answers
What do you do to stay positive and sane while job searching? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 13 answers
In follow up to my highly unsuccessful question from last week (which btw you are still very welcome to answer), what do you actually do when you work in "consulting" and how do you get there? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 9 answers
I have a Masters in Library Science. I received it a year and a bit back. In that time, I have been applying for a job in the public library sector as a reference librarian. I am not getting anywhere though I am following professional protocol in regards to a sound cover letter and solid resume. I got a 3.6 GPA in the program which is decent but not perfect. Decent, though. I have recently been broadening my search to places outside of my home state of Indiana (and Indianapolis). If you have any recommendations for the best job site areas to review on a regular basis, I am interested. [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 19 answers
Should I send a personal/friendly email to this potential employer in addition to the cover letter? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 9 answers
I'm thinking of applying for another position inside my company that would basically be a parallel move -- same position, different group. How should I structure my resume? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 1 answers
Since I posted my resume online, I keep receiving employment offers that don't seem to have anything to do with my field. However, since I'm not finding anything in my field, I'm tempted to take something else. How do I know if these offers are legit? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 8 answers
Currently working two jobs and wondering if I should settle for a dead-end job? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 7 answers
CollegeJobFilter: I have recently left one college job on less than friendly terms with my employer, but not necessarily of my own fault. How can I reconcile this with my resume? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 10 answers
I need advice on a thorny job interview problem. Do I mention that I have a nemesis? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 12 answers
What kind of job can I get that involves working on the telephone from home and that is challenging in some way? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2007 - 15 answers
I applied for a promotion that I did not get, but my company still wants to keep me in that position's "training program," which has the same responsibilities as the position, but without the pay raise. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 21 answers
DC-Resident wonders: Is the job market this bad, or is it really me? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 14 answers
If you give two weeks notice and your employer asks you to leave immediately, are you eligible for unemployment in Oregon? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 16 answers
What should I be doing to find a job in Calgary's supposedly "hot" economy? I just finished a Master's degree in the social sciences (interdisciplinary, but focused mostly on anthropology of science) and my job hunt has been terribly unsuccessful so far. Are there career opportunities I'm not seeing? Am I out of luck unless I'm an IT person or petroleum engineer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 11 answers
JobFilter: What is your best advice to a teenager who is jobhunting, in regards to the actual interview? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 31 answers
Does it look bad to have a convicted felon as my last employer with regards to getting a job in the federal government (US)? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 6 answers
I know what I enjoy doing - but my profession doesn't reflect it. Can you help me identify my best profession match, based on what gives me gratification? (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 5 answers
How long should I wait to hear back on a job offer before giving up? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 8 answers
What summer job should I get in Austin, TX with this new mixed bag of construction and maintenance skills? And how on earth do I go about getting it? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2007 - 2 answers
How to handle giving personal references... when you don't know anyone? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 14 answers
How to deal with hiring new employees when you yourself are no longer satisfied with the company/thinking seriously of quitting? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 15 answers
So I'm in love. In another city and I just changed my flight for an extended week. What do I tell my boss? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 25 answers
Job offer timing--is this normal? Are they trying to screw me over? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 17 answers
How do I apply for an ideal job whose application deadline has *just* passed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2007 - 9 answers
Will budgeting help? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 22 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 on Apr 6, 2007 - 14 answers
What are common "under the table" jobs and how do employers and potential employees find each other? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 34 answers
We're looking for workers in the Ft. Lauderdale area. Where should we place job ads? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 8 answers
Where do the misanthropists work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 38 answers
i've been offered a job doing what i love. however, there are a few downsides. i'm trying to figure out if these downsides really matter. please help me decide between the job i have now and the job i could have. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 16 answers
I'm looking for work that I can do that will earn a living and leave my brain free to pursue my real work, which doesn't pay. [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 14 answers
How do I figure out if I should go along with my company's acquisition? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2007 - 17 answers
What can you tell me about "internal temps" or "floaters" at large companies? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 13 answers
I failed an "integrity test" when applying for a sales job at a popular retailer. What does this mean? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 32 answers
How do I schedule interviews for a new job while I'm employed full-time? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 11 answers
How do you know when you're ready to go back to work after a nervous breakdown? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2006 - 6 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 on Nov 22, 2006 - 10 answers
I recently had a terrific first interview for a position at a very nice four-star hotel. I'm scheduled for a follow-up phone interview in a few days during which I will be asked a few "general business questions about my background". What sort of questions should I expect? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 10 answers
What types of jobs have awesome perks/benefits? [more inside]
posted 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 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 on Nov 13, 2006 - 8 answers
I may have an opportunity to move out west from my native New Jersey to California. A friend of my father's may offer me a position with his company in supply chain out there where I could but my Information Science/Management degree to good use. It's a scary proposition to pick up and move out...has anyone out there done this? More details inside. [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2006 - 24 answers
Where can public relations/communications job postings be found? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2006 - 11 answers
How can having bad credit keep you from getting a job?
I heard an ad from a credit counselor on the radio which said: "Don't let your bad credit rating keep you from getting a job." Just fyi, I live in the U.S. [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2006 - 16 answers
I have no problems with my job. In fact, I'm happy with it. But a few months ago I realized I don't want to be doing it forever. So after saving up some money, I've decided to quit, move back home with my parents and go back to school in a field unrelated to my job in January. [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 12 answers
How can I be more confident in my job interview this week?
[more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2006 - 17 answers
I've recently become aware that my boss only sees value in a small part of what I do. [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 12 answers
How much notice do I need to give to leave a full-time job in Scotland? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2006 - 5 answers
I am an experienced software engineer and was laid off recently. I'm currently applying for positions. My ideal would be a telecommuting gig, which is the type of position I had most recently. A certain job mailing list I subscribe to has a lot of promising positions, but many of them are marked "onsite".
Here's my question: shall I apply for some of these "onsite" positions in the hope that my qualifications will impress the hiring person enough to consider hiring me as a telecommuter? Or would this just be a waste of time for everyone concerned? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 7 answers
How should I handle this sticky job situation? I was offered a job, declined, have worked as a consultant, and now they hired an executive and charged him with tasks I would have been doing had I taken the job. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 10 answers
I'm having a difficult time finding a tech job two thirds of the way across the US from where I am now. I'm wondering if it’s because my age is showing through, or if it's something else. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 5 answers
How do I successfully fail a pre-employment drug test? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 12 answers
Please help me figure out how much to charge for two potential jobs! (Both are database related) [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 8 answers
Should a job interview faux pas be addressed in a thank you email? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2006 - 18 answers
I am 25, I have a good degree, I am charming and I am ready to get a career started. I live in DC but where are the jobs for me? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 23 answers
I need advice on temping in Atlanta. I relocated to Atlanta from Boston a week ago and would like to start working as soon as possible. I've been sending out resumes, but haven't had any bites yet. I have a lot of professional administrative experience and have previously worked for colleges and public television. I've had experience with less than great temp offices (Office Team) and would like to know if anyone could suggest a good place to try. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2006 - 4 answers
My employment agreement specifies a mutual notice-giving of 30 days between myself and an employer should either of us wish me to move on, but Virginia is an at-will state. How enforceable is the agreement from either direction? I fear that my employer is putting me at a disadvantage with respect to my moving on (It's hard to find potential future employers who will accept 30 days' delay on the start date) that it might end up they won't be held accountable to if they should decide to give me the air. How do I find out if this agreement is at all enforceable? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2006 - 14 answers
How, under Equal Employment Opportunity, can a prospective employer ask you to sign a HIPAA waiver? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 8 answers
Are there effective employment counseling services for people interested in a career change? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 6 answers
Would it be considered fraud or providing false information if I were to leave my doctorate off of my resume? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 27 answers
I'm at the one year anniversary of my current job and have been grappling with a decision for most of that year... [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2006 - 18 answers
Has anyone applied for a job at Trader Joe's? Please help me with the application... [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 20 answers
How does one get a tenure-track job as a studio art professor? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 14 answers
Can my boss NOT let me resign my position at his organization? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2005 - 11 answers
I need to hire a web developer type person. [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2005 - 15 answers
If a salary is listed in a US job posting is that a hidden signal that the job is actually intended for a non-citizen and that I, as a US citizen, shouldn’t bother applying? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2005 - 10 answers
How important is job satisfaction toward overall fulfillment? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2005 - 25 answers
So I've been going through recruiting agencies for some time now and something always strikes me as strange with these people. [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2005 - 9 answers
My boss is the classic PHB (pointy-haired boss). He knows little about what I do every day and comes up with random and often dumb tasks for us to work on. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 16 answers
How can I decide if I'm management material? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 17 answers
Sending in a resume today and they are asking for salary requirements. How do I word salary requirements in the cover letter? Is there any standard language used or convention to follow?
posted on Jun 22, 2005 - 17 answers
Anyone here ever kicked off their "back to the world of employment adventure" by using a temp agency? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2005 - 23 answers
Are there any agencies or organizations that hire Canadians to do IT work in Antarctica?
posted on Apr 24, 2005 - 5 answers
Where can I look for an entry-level non-profit/NGO job? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2005 - 11 answers
What is the best format for a resume? I realize this is subjective and often based on field of employment. [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 9 answers
How did you decide what you wanted to do with your life? [+]
posted on Feb 6, 2005 - 34 answers
So I want to retool the look of my resume… [MI]
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 7 answers
So you're self-employed, and you sign a contract for a moderate-sized, long-term gig (worth $5,000 or so/year), and...you lose your copy of the contract. Your relations with this company over the years have been overwhelmingly friendly and positive. What do you do? Just ask them nicely for a copy?
posted on Jan 22, 2005 - 12 answers
What are the best jobs for a new graduate with a BS/MS in biochemistry? Looking for $$$, creative input, least-evil corporations. [+]
posted on Jan 13, 2005 - 11 answers
I'm a public school music teacher. I'm thinking about moving to another part of the country. How do I go about finding a position teaching at a private school? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 4 answers
Lies and the lying employers who tell them. Many workers at my small company were given written assurance at the time of our last pay review that we would be enrolled in a health insurance plan on a stated date. Six months later, the promised benefits have not materialized. Do we have any legal recourse?
posted on Dec 15, 2004 - 6 answers
My manager is resigning. Her position, by all rights, should be mine. I have recommendations from all the various people I work with on a daily basis, and at least two managers (my own, soon-to-be-gone, and another in a related department). The CFO doesn't think I'm ready, however, and is currently trying to head hunt....apparently with some success.
Should I resign if he ignores all these folks and doesn't even at least discuss the issue with me? I think it shows pretty clearly I don't have a future with this company....I've been here for years and can do the job.
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 23 answers
I am unemployed. I recently applied for 2 jobs. I'm much, much more interested in Job A. I will find out if I got Job B on Monday, while the application process for Job A will drag on until early March. Would it be unacceptable for me to accept Job B, while holding out for the potential of Job A? Job B is a full-time, junior position at popular website with a small, close-knit staff.
posted on Dec 8, 2004 - 22 answers
How do I get the hell out of corporate America?
posted on Nov 12, 2004 - 13 answers
Since the cool jobs suck and pay badly, which less exciting jobs pay really well and have decent hours? Do you have to move to Nebraska? [please add comments so there will be more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2004 - 17 answers
How does one go about writing a really good cover letter without sounding like an utter wanker?
posted on Oct 27, 2004 - 20 answers
Conventional wisdom says that it's easier to find a job while you're currently employed. Why is this? [more within]
posted on Oct 4, 2004 - 17 answers
What's a good part-time job that doesn't suck? One that's flexible, pays more than minimum wage, and won't have you reaching for the cyanide pills after two weeks. [MI]
posted on Aug 26, 2004 - 17 answers
A job in hand... I graduated from Portland State University's School of Business a week ago, and I've had a healthy number of interviews since I graduated. I interviewed on Monday for a position I'm really interested in -- and unfortunately, they told me today that they wouldn't get back to me until after next week, since they're still talking to candidates as of today and the hiring manager is taking a vacation next week. In the meantime, I have accept/decline decisions that need to be in *before* then for other jobs that will pay just as much, but won't be as challenging, interesting, or use all of my skills. So, is a job offer in hand really worth two that are still off in the aether, or should I hold out for the one I really like?
posted on Jun 18, 2004 - 8 answers
I'll be graduating next August with a Computer Science degree and will be looking for an entry-level programming job. I am very comfortable with Java and reasonably comfortable with C++ and Visual Basic. I do not have any work experience in programming and won't have the chance to gain any before graduation(the unconventional schedule of my current job is what is allowing me to finish my degree in the first place). What can I do over the course of the next year to boost my employability? What other skills should I try to pick up over the next year?
posted on Jun 16, 2004 - 11 answers
What do I need to do in order to get a job? (more inside)
posted on Mar 24, 2004 - 25 answers
What is the etiquette for putting future employment on your resume? I will be a summer associate for a law firm between May and August, but am circulating my resume to other employers in anticipation of the interview process next fall. Is it acceptable to put "[Law Firm] - Summer Associate, May 2004 - August 2004" on a resume that you are handing out today?
posted on Mar 10, 2004 - 15 answers
I work with people who have certain views that I find reprehensible, (not just disagree with, but find inimical,) but are otherwise decent people. How do I deal with them when they voice these views? I want to remain true to my principles, but not be combative. [More Inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2004 - 22 answers
Okay, speaking of new jobs, I've got one ~
How do you research a potential employer, particularly if you don't know anyone who works there? After you learn all you can from their website, Googling their key players, stock analyst sites, and F*ed Company, where else do you look? I keep thinking there's gotta be a catch with my new potential employer, but nothing's turning up.
posted on Jan 10, 2004 - 7 answers
How do I find a law job? (more, natch)
posted on Jan 7, 2004 - 8 answers
Ok, so I'm going permanent at this place I've been freelancing for 3 years (it's been a regular gig--2-3 wks/month)--I negotiated a good salary, and an extra week of vacation for the permanent position, but I've never ever liked being permanent and have always felt trapped. Any tips and tricks to help make it psychologically more bearable and cushion the loss of my freedom? a little more inside
posted on Dec 13, 2003 - 19 answers
