I'll try to make this brief. I recently turned 23, and due to a combination of drugs and depression since getting out of high school I have essentially no work experience. This makes responding to job postings very frustrating and humiliating as my resume feels like a complete joke.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 18, 2013 -
16 answers
I applied for a job requiring 18 months' experience and was rejected (at that point, I had 9 months' experience). I fitted all other criteria. The same job has popped up again, and I now have 15 months' experience. I still fit all other criteria (the requirements for both positions are exactly the same) Should I reapply?
posted by glache
on Sep 29, 2012 -
5 answers
Lots of life experience/education, not so much work experience. Help me get ready to get a job.
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posted by tokaidanshi
on Jul 5, 2012 -
3 answers
Need to do a simple analysis around pay and experience fairness.
Example:
Two project managers managing exactly same kind of projects and have similar performance levels:
PM 1 -> Pay $130,000 ; Experience 15 years;
PM2-> Pay $80,000 ; Experience 3 years;
I want a mathematical way of analyzing if the person getting paid $80,000 is being under payed.
Now I know there are industry standards and charts available. I want to do something that may not be perfect but gives a sense.
How much weight should be given to experience and can this be factored in mathematically?
Please dont get hung up on accuracy. I want a logical analysis method that does not need to be entirely accurate.
Also, where can I find industry charts comparing pay and experience
posted by r2d2
on Mar 3, 2012 -
12 answers
Interested in many things, experienced in none. I want to change my career, but how do I figure out which way to go?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Dec 30, 2011 -
10 answers
My brother will work for food. He's coming from a tough situation to visit me in LA for just a few weeks at most, and he needs to find some immediate work, even if it's just a few dollars a day. Are there any options for him?
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posted by brenton
on Oct 31, 2011 -
25 answers
I just got offered a Work Experience placement at a big publishing firm in London - but it starts on Monday, and I live in Derbyshire. I need two weeks' accommodation for ideally around £300 or less. Help!
posted by Fen
on Feb 10, 2011 -
9 answers
23-year-old shut-in with no work experience: how can I move to a place with jobs and gain employment?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2010 -
14 answers
I am applying to business school for an MBA at a top school. I only have experience working at a non-profit, and some social service experience. I have grad school experience in Social Work. Any suggestions/ ideas of how to market my experience? What are some tips for being a successful applicant? Thank you!
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posted by tessalations999
on Feb 4, 2008 -
5 answers
Would getting certification help in finding a more rewarding job while I'm working on the major?
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posted by isopropyl
on Jan 30, 2008 -
5 answers
I have just been fired. I now want to transition into creative brand management and marketing immediately.
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posted by parmanparman
on Dec 11, 2007 -
8 answers
Is an MBA worth getting? I've seen a lot of talk to the contrary lately, and most of the MBAs that I know don't seem to be doing work now that particularly requires an MBA, so I'm wondering if it's just a waste of time and money compared to just gaining more work experience? I was thinking of getting an MBA as a way to shift into less pure-IT related work, since I can't seem to get rehired as a developer after a long absence.
posted by Big Fat Tycoon
on Nov 15, 2004 -
7 answers
