Is it possible to apply for a new job in the nonprofit world without my current job finding out? There must be some kind of protocol or professional courtesy about this kind of thing, right?
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posted by jrichards
on Apr 15, 2013 -
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Three years ago, I graduated with a Physics degree. Since then, I've been working in a soul-crushing IT job. Realistically, what are my options to push my career forward? Help me find my passion. Lots of snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2013 -
11 answers
How do I search for a job in Toronto that fits my special snowflake(but relatively modest[I hope]) requirements?
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posted by Gin and Comics
on Jan 11, 2013 -
6 answers
How do I talk about being fired in future job interviews? Advice and encouragement needed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 7, 2013 -
16 answers
I am looking for a job and am starting to work with some external recruiting firms. Do you have any suggestions/advice/wisdom for me?
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posted by radioamy
on Oct 29, 2012 -
6 answers
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
Just how tough is the minimum wages and/or temping jobs market? If I were to move to Chicago tomorrow, how long would it take me to get some sort (any sort) of employment?
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posted by geegollygosh
on Oct 7, 2012 -
11 answers
Which would look better: a four year post-grad gap on my resume, or having worked those four years in a supermarket? Also, ideas for picking up relevant experience?
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posted by seraph9
on Aug 20, 2012 -
13 answers
Does anyone have experience jobhunting as an Anglophone in Montreal? Where should I be looking for English jobs, should I just forget finding one and learn French ASAP, and is this going to be as big a problem as I fear? Et aussi une grand plaque de fèves.
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posted by snorkmaiden
on Aug 3, 2012 -
8 answers
Resumé filter: how do you tailor your resumé when you're applying to a job in which you have relevant (self-taught) skills, but no prior work experience in the field?
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posted by patnasty
on Jun 1, 2012 -
8 answers
You live in City X. You want to move to City Y and are looking for a job there. Do employers care if your resume says you live in City X or City Y?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Apr 23, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm in community college for I.T. (associate's degree focused on network/sysadmin work, mostly). I have a valuable, but incomplete set of marketable skills at the moment. I have a good handle on how to market myself, but no clue as to who I should be directing my attention to job-search wise . What businesses would be interested in someone who is still in school, but has proven himself capable at an internship and is willing to work for cheap?
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posted by UrbanEye
on Apr 9, 2012 -
7 answers
London UK Job Search Help: I'm 36 and after 11 years service for a single company in the financial sector I"m looking for a new job. I've also just taken a 6 month 'sabbatical'. So how exactly do I approach finding a new job in London? A couple of key questions:
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posted by mary8nne
on Mar 29, 2012 -
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I'm a graduate school dropout after a single semester. What is the best way to phrase this on my resume now that I am back on the job market?
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posted by halogen
on Jan 6, 2012 -
10 answers
Recruiters and hiring managers: do you ever tell unsuccessful job applicants that despite not being a right fit for the job, they're a right fit for the company and you want to look for a way to place them?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2011 -
9 answers
I think I'm interested in a job as a "field consultant" with a specific franchise tutoring company. Is my plan feasible/reasonable?
This is the first job posting I've seen in months that has gotten me excited.
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posted by bilabial
on Sep 29, 2011 -
6 answers
How do I get back into a more rewarding, less soul-sucking line of work after I've been away from it for so long?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 26, 2011 -
2 answers
I'll be graduating with my Master of Library Science in the spring of 2012. My focus has been with diverse populations and technology training. I want to work in a public library when I graduate, but I'm a little daunted by the public sector job market (and just the general job market). What should I be doing to increase my chances for employment as much as possible, and what can I do to make possible unemployed job searching as painless as possible.
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posted by codacorolla
on Sep 13, 2011 -
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UK jobsearching: I'm 26, and having a tough time finding any job in London - let alone one that's a good career prospect. Do you have any pointers, and in particular, advice on how to get reliable, short-term work to cover the gaps?
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posted by Drexen
on Apr 28, 2011 -
12 answers
What, if anything, can I do now to have a productive - and hopefully successful - job search six months from now?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 7, 2011 -
4 answers
How can I identify what companies are located within a certain, targeted geography? Looking for work and would like to be specific with respect to industry, size, and location, down to the level of specific areas of town/suburbs. Live in Atlanta.
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posted by dyerfr
on Mar 16, 2011 -
8 answers
How do people find jobs these days, anyway? My beloved husband was fired yesterday from the job he's held for ten years as a full-time employee and for four years prior to that as a contractor (after his first bad review, not that I'm bitter).
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posted by KathrynT
on Aug 26, 2010 -
25 answers
I am about to do a second-round interview tomorrow at a place I'd like to work and seems like a good match for me. However, I'm not eligible for rehire at my previous employer, and I'm worried how to nip this inevitable discovery in the bud.
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posted by juniperesque
on Aug 16, 2010 -
13 answers
An aquaintance of mine needs to find a job - any job at all that he can do. Aside from the poor economy, obstacles include lack of experience, and anxiety disorder. Details inside.
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posted by Vorteks
on Jul 6, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm going job hunting next week. I'll be applying for retail, restaurant, and fast food positions. My experience consists of one year at McDonalds (fired), and a one month temp job.
In my last job search, I noticed that my sole call-back was from when I left McDonalds entirely off the application. However, I wasn't hired due to lack of experience.
Would it be better to leave McDonalds on my applications and take the risk, or take the risk of not being hired due to lack of experience?
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posted by biochemist
on Feb 6, 2010 -
10 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?
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posted by cotesdurhone
on Nov 19, 2009 -
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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?
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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?
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posted by little_c
on Jul 28, 2009 -
11 answers
I wish to apply for a job that is advertised as full-time. At which stage should I mention that I would prefer a part-time job?
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posted by ask me please
on Jun 24, 2009 -
10 answers
If potential employees find my Flickr page and find out I have pink hair, will it hurt my chances at getting a job?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on May 22, 2009 -
43 answers
I recently got turned down for a job I thought was a slam dunk, and am now really concerned about the quality of my references. Going forward, is there any way to check the quality of what people would say about me, or negotiate to improve whatever negative opinions they might have?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 16, 2009 -
9 answers
Four days ago I filed a complaint with the department of labor against my current employer due to unpaid overtime. Today, I was fired. Should I disclose this to future potential employers?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2008 -
12 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?
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posted by jason's_planet
on Nov 18, 2008 -
20 answers
I could use people's advice as to finding out the most likely future of our economy, how to come out of a period of unemployment proud as to how I used my time, and how to best prepare for the worst.
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posted by WCityMike
on Nov 2, 2008 -
6 answers
Asking for a friend: How might she go about finding gainful employment in Chicago? She's two years out of college, graphics design major, working for a printer in middle America, and wants the bright lights, big city. Marketing would be the dream job for her. Any advice? Recruiting agencies? Pounding the pavement? The Internet hasn't worked so well for her.
posted by cameradv
on Oct 26, 2008 -
9 answers
Jobsearch question: Should I send a brief, professional email in this scenario, or would that seem desperate?
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posted by CitizenD
on Jun 25, 2008 -
11 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
Austin, Tx help! What jobs are available for and/or which companies would be interested in a person with a current job that's variously described as creative, educational, social, entertaining, games-, media- and/or tech-related?
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posted by lhall
on Jan 14, 2008 -
8 answers
Question within about a request from a potential employer for additional references that I can't provide (not because they're bad, just due to circumstances), and how to handle the process of saying "no, sorry" to them.
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posted by anastasiav
on Dec 10, 2007 -
11 answers
I'm a post-Ph.D. (not computer science, alas, but history) and have decided to seek my fortune outside academia. I have lots of experience organizing and researching and analyzing and presenting and teaching all sorts of things in all sorts of contexts, and have made my CV into a resume that shows I'm not just another egghead. Unfortunately, I'm coming up empty handed after several months of a full-court press, and I'm thinking it's time to contact headhunting/recruiting agencies that might be interested in someone like me. I'd love your thoughts and suggestions on which firms to contact in the New York area.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Nov 14, 2007 -
9 answers
How can I assist my girlfriend in finding a decent job in a difficult college town job market?
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posted by Anthony84
on Sep 11, 2007 -
16 answers
