Recent biochemistry graduate wants to change direction and pursue engineering, specifically aerospace (but I'd settle for mechanical) engineering. Is this possible? And if so, how the heck do I plan to get from here to there, hopefully without bankrupting myself? I'll take any advice I can get.
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posted by escapist53211
on May 23, 2012 -
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For my job: I told a customer I'd try my best to find a specific pair of sunglasses, model/brand, but I'm having trouble doing that. What sunglasses does Agent Coulson wear in 'The Avengers'? Picture link inside
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posted by JamesBlakeAV
on May 21, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm 26 year old guy recently returned from teaching in Japan, out of a job, and looking for a new adventure.
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posted by Kamelot123
on May 18, 2012 -
10 answers
I haven't gotten an offer yet, but if I do, would it be a bad idea to pass it up for something with less benefits?
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posted by dean_deen
on May 17, 2012 -
11 answers
I just landed a dream internship (part time, unpaid) that will probably last about 6-8 months. Please help me avoid self sabotage so I can turn it into a job/career.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm a PhD student, and I'd like to do more academic networking over email. How does this work, and what should the emails sound like?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2012 -
14 answers
Asking for my 22 year old daughter who would like to spend the summer (or longer) working at music festivals. She has service industry experience, including restaurant work, and she's been to several festivals over the past few years, so she's familiar with and comfortable with the living conditions. She's going to a Summer Camp (Chillicothe, IL) in a couple of weeks and will talk to vendors there. In the meantime, where should she be looking?
posted by she's not there
on May 15, 2012 -
6 answers
I accepted a job offer last August that turned out to be completely inadequate for me. I have to live with the consequences of that choice until next December. Help me figure out the best way to cope with this.
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posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2012 -
13 answers
(UK-based) I've started applying for new jobs and as I'm now getting along in the process, I'm wondering about 1) signing a contract before leaving my current job and 2) taking notes during a job interview.
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2012 -
5 answers
CFA worth it for a role in Real Estate Investment? I was wondering if the CFA will be useful to me if I want to work in Real Estate Investment – starting probably with a Commercial Brokerage firm in their asset management department, which would involve buying and holding investment properties for their income as well as possible capital appreciation. Ultimately perhaps work for some kind of REIT.
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posted by web74
on May 12, 2012 -
6 answers
I am a web developer. I am not your web developer (yet.) Do you want to see a picture of me on my web site?
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posted by davejay
on May 10, 2012 -
19 answers
Any advice for what I should do when the inevitable happens, and I am informed I did not get this promotion? How can I prevent losing faith in everything job related if this is how things work around here?
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posted by Quincy
on May 8, 2012 -
9 answers
Can I fast track myself into a freelance IT career in a week? (I don't work in IT, nor have I any experience.)
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posted by popcassady
on May 7, 2012 -
24 answers
I am in my 7th year of a science Ph.D. at MIT and I need to graduate. I have invested an incredible amount of time and energy in this process, and I definitely have a Ph.D. level of skills and knowledge by now. 7 years is not outside the norm for my department. The problem is that a number of circumstances occurring in a row have lead to a bad/toxic relationship with my advisor and slow performance on my part.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2012 -
10 answers
How much is the ability to work from home, anywhere in the world with an internet connection worth? Other job related questions.
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posted by zephyr_words
on Apr 29, 2012 -
6 answers
I got a summer job interview over Skype! Tell me what to expect. The twist: it's in American Sign Language.
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posted by Conspire
on Apr 24, 2012 -
7 answers
What do I write on my resume when I'm looking for a new job after being at my current employer a short period of time (a month)?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2012 -
8 answers
I would like to get a new job in Chicago. What are some things I can do over the summer to maximize my odds at finding employment in the windy city? My field is software engineering.
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posted by Green With You
on Apr 23, 2012 -
8 answers
I feel like something just snapped in my head. Alternatively I'm being a baby and a drama queen, but a tiny voice is telling me something isn't right and I need to ask for help. I'm not sure if the site is really for this, but I would really appreciate a reality check and for someone to tell me what to do now.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2012 -
40 answers
Let's go do this life thing. Point the way and boot me up the nethers, mefites.
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posted by Fen
on Apr 20, 2012 -
6 answers
In the past three weeks I've gone from working 23 hours a week to 53 hours a week, and having 2-3 days off a week to having maybe one day off every 3 weeks if I'm lucky. How do I handle the resulting stress?
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posted by Autumn
on Apr 20, 2012 -
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I currently work 20 hrs./week at a local nonprofit in field "XYZ." My husband works full time (8-6, usually), and we have a 2-year-old son who goes to my parents' house while I'm at work (3 days a week). However, yesterday I was contacted about a full-time job that's very appealing, and I don't know whether to pursue it.
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posted by trillian
on Apr 20, 2012 -
17 answers
Job posting copy/pasted resume/LinkedIn profile. What to do?
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posted by k8t
on Apr 16, 2012 -
9 answers
The people I work with are great but I've now missed multiple paychecks. Has anyone been in this situation before? What is your advice on how to best deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2012 -
33 answers
Please help me raise my concerns yet not dig myself into a hole. How do I word my annual job review?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 10, 2012 -
7 answers
I have been unmotivated to do pretty much anything outside of work for a several months now. Help me get back on the horse.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2012 -
7 answers
Explain finding a career to me like I'm five, I mean, as if five-year-olds had to find jobs.
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posted by pullayup
on Apr 1, 2012 -
34 answers
Does it make sense to block off a few months to develop the skills needed to pursue a modest career/business developing indie games and mobile apps for Android, or am I better off just getting an entry-level job at a call center and make a
decent amount of money doing sales or tech support?
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posted by porcupine
on Mar 28, 2012 -
15 answers
I just hit the two month mark at my new job. I am miserable, due primarily to doing the work of about 3 people and the company culture (it's a small, family run business, and the two sons who are taking over the company in the next 2 years ran down the public hallway cursing each other out and hitting one another yesterday, to the point that one of them left with his face bleeding and we had to talk a tenant down the hall out of calling the cops). I've decided to leave, despite not having another job lined up. a) What's the best way to do this, and b) How do I spin it to potential employers?
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posted by firei
on Mar 27, 2012 -
21 answers
Precedents/ideas for molding agriculture, food/cooking, health, and psychology together into a meaningful, practical career?
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posted by trampoliningisfun
on Mar 26, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm relocating in 2 months and currently doing the job search. How do I handle current job postings which do not specify a start date: apply anyway and state my arrival time (or don't mention it)? Is there anything I can do in the application/interview process to increase the likelihood that an employer might hold a position for me, or how do I broach the subject? Is it worth applying to a job that has a start date earlier than my arrival "just in case"?
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posted by dahliachewswell
on Mar 24, 2012 -
10 answers
How hard will it be for me to find work in New York City in an Art Direction role with a boutique design firm or major news-media organization?
(Looking for a fresh 2012 / Canadian to NYC / Design approach, if possible)
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posted by mistertoronto
on Mar 21, 2012 -
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