What are some LESS obvious things that can disqualify someone from obtaning a job, car, or an apartment? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Sep 2, 2008 - 27 answers

OK. Hiring questions. Is it legal to ask whether an employee can stand for long periods of time if the job demands it? [more inside]
posted by bdizzy on Apr 29, 2008 - 29 answers

Looking for help breaking into academe - fellow academic Mefites, what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by LN on Aug 29, 2007 - 24 answers

A software development specific question regarding the age old experience vs. education argument. [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Jul 4, 2007 - 16 answers

I currently work for the government and recently applied for another job in a different location (still with the government). The new job description sounds like it was written for me. I am currently doing the exact same job and more at the same pay grade. I am extremely well qualified and went to one of the best schools in the country for this field. The problem is – I didn’t even get past the first hurdle to be considered for an interview. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2007 - 12 answers

Do you include travel on your resume? Is it a good idea to include it, or pointless filler? [more inside]
posted by Brian James on Feb 26, 2006 - 31 answers

Any templates/examples of visualizing org structure changes and/or company growth and hiring. [more inside]
posted by jbradley on Oct 12, 2005 - 3 answers