There is a laud/noisy colleague in the cubicle farm office. Any suggestions how to deal with the situation? [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Oct 29, 2009 - 15 answers

A friend of mine is reworking her resume. It includes a brief period (less than 3 months) in which she was temporarily running her father's (small) business after he suddenly became incapacitated by illness. After this, her elder sister took over. Apart from the obvious point of listing the actual tasks performed + skills required, what is an HR-friendly way of describing this situation? [more inside]
posted by No-sword on Sep 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me gather Keywords for the "Accounting/Finance/Insurance" industry. [more inside]
posted by ckohrman on Sep 3, 2009 - 1 answer

What timeframe do you need to consider and respond to an employment offer (in the US)? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial on Jul 14, 2009 - 12 answers

In my middle management position at a non-profit, I get to see a good amount of resumes pass over my desk for various positions in my department. Why is it so common for job applicants to place "References Upon Request" at the bottom of the resume? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Mar 29, 2009 - 22 answers

How can a person with no HR experience get a job in Human Resources? [more inside]
posted by Piscean on Feb 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Can a US employer require a job seeker to disclose race and gender before granting an interview? [more inside]
posted by bumblebeat on Oct 7, 2008 - 15 answers