I'm applying for post-grad school jobs. One of them, a bit of a long shot, is within my close-knit current office. Others are elsewhere in and outside of the organization. Difficulty: my two best references are not only in this office but running the first job search. How in the world do I manage this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

How to bail on a Job Interview due to bad reference for the employer (doing the hiring) without stepping on toes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 8, 2008 - 8 answers

I need advice on a thorny job interview problem. Do I mention that I have a nemesis? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2007 - 12 answers

Tomorrow I have my annual appraisal with the deputy head of the department at the Uni. where I work. This is not my first time, as I been in this job for several years, but this time I am looking for advice on how to make this into a meaningful and useful meeting instead of the usual box-ticking exercise. Also, what is the best way to answer the standard questions they ask such as: "What were your most significant achievements since the last interview?" [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers