MD said he would talk to me about a graduate position opening up this year. Haven't heard anything yet and I do not want to let this one slip through my fingers. How communicative should I be, and by what means?
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posted by fearnothing
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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Hi There. I am currently working in Idaho state as a PSR Worker. I do skills training in the public school system and with kids in the community. I enjoy working with children tremendously. I would do PSR forever, but it pays very little and there are no benefits (I work for a private agency) and I would like to find a career path that offers better pay, health insurance and a retirement plan. It would be a plus for a broad field. I am not disagreeable to the idea of pursuing additional education. Any suggestions for occupations with similar skills and duties that pay decently? (30K/year starting is totally acceptable) Thanks for reading this post and have a great day.
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posted by neanderloid
on Jan 5, 2013 -
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I just met with a grad prof and want to send her a note to thank her. I am not sure how long it should be or how much detail to go into. I really want to impress her so that I can get an assistantship with her.
posted by TRUELOTUS
on Nov 25, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm in my final year of study an have been unsuccessful at interviewing for all the graduate jobs I've applied for. I would appreciate advice from fellow New Zealanders regarding what the correct etiquette is in these situations and how I can best represent myself in interviews.
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posted by mataboy
on Nov 1, 2012 -
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I just moved to a big city after graduating college in August. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do, and I'm not the most ambitious or confident person, to say the least. I have a somewhat untreated case of ADD, but I don't take my meds anymore; I'm finding coffee and exercise are much better.
Anyways, I have gotten two different pieces of negative feedback on my phone behavior with people who had the potential to give me a job; they both basically said I sounded unenthusiastic. What is a good way to remedy this?
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posted by bluelights
on Oct 19, 2012 -
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Applying for graduate school (PhD) in applied maths. Questions about personal statement. Relevant details within.
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posted by dragonfruit
on Jun 16, 2012 -
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My girlfriend has been going through undergrad half-time. Adviser keeps telling her that grad schools will not look upon this favorably. True?
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posted by wires
on Apr 8, 2012 -
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I graduated from college a few months ago with an IT degree, but my heart is not in it. I also just got a certification to teach English overseas. Should I work in IT or travel overseas?
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posted by deeba
on Feb 2, 2012 -
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Hello MetaFilter, I am a marine sciences graduate student in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I will be moving to Morehead City next Fall for the second half of my masters program, and will need a car. I am not sure how I will be able to do this. (more inside)
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posted by oceanjesse
on Nov 27, 2011 -
10 answers
Can anyone give me some straight talk on Sciences Po, otherwise known as l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris? It's quite expensive and I don't know that I could get in, but on the other hand, it could be an awesome opportunity.
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posted by peakes
on Nov 7, 2011 -
8 answers
Has anyone gone to a graduate program in graphic design? What was the experience like? And were you able to get a job that would pay off the cost of going into one?
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posted by mando
on Oct 15, 2011 -
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Can I get into UC Berkeley graduate school after a mediocre undergraduate career by applying myself most strenuously to my teaching credential program?
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posted by Peregrin5
on Aug 8, 2011 -
27 answers
Is backing out of a degree program after you’ve committed and sent the deposit in a common practice, or am I screwing someone else out of the chance for an education?
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posted by Rewind
on Jan 24, 2011 -
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Is there any graduate program that emphasizes writing skills (in English) while providing a rigorous education in grammar, literature, and related languages (i.e. Latin), without focusing on literary criticism, but rather on writing itself? More after the jump.
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posted by Nebula
on Jan 8, 2011 -
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What should I be doing to position myself for grad school? I'm a freshman biology undergrad and my long-term goal is to earn a doctorate and start a career in research, either private or academic. What should I be doing now and over the next few years to open doors and set myself up for success?
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posted by Scientist
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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I'm in a hole, and I keep digging. I'm behind on numerous things, and I just bury my head until problems become unbearable. Help me pull some dirt into this hole (without me in it) and lay down some concrete so this doesn't happen again.
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posted by SNWidget
on Aug 2, 2010 -
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To what extent is it acceptable to "shop around" for graduate programs in the basic sciences (as far as initiating contact with potential labs goes)? In particular, is it ethical to contact more than one PI at the same institution?
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posted by halogen
on Jul 2, 2010 -
9 answers
Now that I'm about to graduate in 6 months,where should I move to in the Southwestern U.S. and how might I find an IT job there?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2010 -
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I may have an opportunity to take out an educational loan that I don't need. It is a federal 6.55% unsubsidized loan. Would it be worth it to take the loan out to start a Roth IRA?
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posted by NeoLeo
on Apr 9, 2010 -
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Are my skills employable in Canada? My wife is considering a Ph.D. program in Toronto, and I don't know if my experience as a paralegal and journalist would allow me to find employment. Help!
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posted by salsamander
on Dec 1, 2009 -
11 answers
I'm trying to find a prep course for the Literature Subject Test of the GRE (which is not the same as the general GRE) in NYC.
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posted by miss-lapin
on May 27, 2009 -
6 answers
What do graduate students in the humanities do for summer jobs? I am a first year grad student in a philosophy program in the New York SUNY school system. I'm trying to start looking for summer jobs but I'm not really sure what I should be looking for as a grad student in the humanities.
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posted by coolguy#1
on Jan 14, 2009 -
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I'm 21 years old, about to graduate college, and the recession is freaking me out. I know there's no right or wrong answer to which course my life should take, but I need help focusing on realistic skills and places to live that I should be considering.
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posted by Muffpub
on Jan 7, 2009 -
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I'm graduating from college in May and will be entering the real world. I need a job, but how early should I start applying?
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posted by firei
on Dec 26, 2008 -
21 answers
I always knew I'd go back to grad school to get my PhD in English, but have I shot myself in the foot by picking 2009, aka the year of financial armageddon and joblessness, to apply to top-notch programs?
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posted by zoomorphic
on Nov 25, 2008 -
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At the very last minute, I'm applying to grad school to get my PhD in English. Hooray! Except that I'm
abysmal at math. How much will that hurt my chance at top PhD programs in English? Because I've got two weeks to A) teach myself basic algebra for the GRE, and B) stop psyching myself out to the point of panic attacks.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Oct 28, 2008 -
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Recent Graduate: Work towards 2nd Bachelors, Masters, or take a lower paying position I hope will lead to the job I want?
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on Jul 21, 2008 -
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