How do I survive my last 3 months at work? I work in a dungeon with no windows, and lots of crazy people. More below. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 20 answers

What programs are offered in your field for a college graduate with little to no relevant experience who's nevertheless decided she wants to pursue a career in it? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 12 answers

What should my fifty-something husband wear to a creative advertising interview at a hip, west coast company? It's a senior creative position in the advertising wing of the company, which markets high-tech products in proprietary retail outlets. [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 17 answers

Hello, cat-herding, project management expert mefites! Please help me figure out the most streamlined and effective way to use Sharepoint to track and manage events. [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 3 answers

I think I'm in a bit over my head in a new job. Any good resources for learning to plan/execute successful marketing initiatives? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Mac OS X (Leopard): at(1) replacement? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 19 answers

20-something INTP, bored to death in his corporate gig, asks: What should I do with my life? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 27 answers

Help me recover from my faux pas! I am applying for a new job (within the agency I currently work for) and I asked about the salary before the interview, which the supervisor did not like. How can I handle this so I don't completely blow my chance at this job? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 17 answers

Help me think of a new business or career that can be started by one person with a small start-up budget? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 14 answers

How do the uneducated make a living? What jobs are available to those who don't have degrees, but can easily fool you into thinking they do? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 34 answers

Writing a resignation letter and quitting gracefully in a slightly slippery situation [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm interviewing for jobs. I've stated that I can work immediately (which is true), but I have a week-long trip at the end of May. Should I disclose this at my interviews? Does my going on a trip lessen my chance of getting the job if I do say something?
posted on May 2, 2008 - 16 answers

At what point in the job interview process is it appropriate to inquire what the salary might look like? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm thinking about a career change, and I think my long time interest in anything electrical needs to be acted on. Any electricians out there want to tell me about your day to day duties? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 5 answers

UK Based question A company have offered me a job, want references to prove I used to be self employed. They have asked to speak to my accountant. This is a problem, because my accountant is a family relative who does them as a favour and has only been working on the accounts for the last 6 months. I used to be a sole trader ship, but when the IT contracting laws changed in 2007 I had to create an LTD. Before then I used a Managed service company for my contracts instead, so its a little complicated. Does anyone know what sort of questions or evidence a Companies HR department is likely to ask of my accountant?
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 5 answers

Yet another jobfilter question: any advice for a 22 year old with a graduate degree looking for one year of 'productive' employment? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 10 answers

I am taking the Praxix II - Elementary Education (0014) this Saturday. Needless to say, I'm a bit behind in studying. The good news is that I am on vacation this week and have some time to dedicate to the cause. Also, I took my Praxis I in November and scored very well, I am looking for guidance on how to study for the inevitable history, science and theory questions that I have not thought about in the 13 years since I graduated college. I did purchase the REA book, have completed 2 practice tests and am copying the answers I got wrong onto notecards. Does it sound like I am on the right track?
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Career-filter: I have gotten myself mired in the temp/admin world, and I want to get out! What kind of positions should I be applying for to gain experience, set myself up for grad school and get started on a meaningful career? Please help me take the next step in moving my life forward! [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 13 answers

My (soon to be former) employer wants me to repay a portion of my continuing education budget. What are my options? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 30 answers

I got invited to a group interview for a job. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers

I graduated in 2004 from a fairly good university, and since then, I've held a few jobs in the retail/merchandising field. Right now, I'm an associate buyer/merchandiser for a specialty retailer. There isn't any room for advancement right now, I'm bored, and the job is totally unstimulating at this point. I live in the Boston area, where there are very few fashion retail buyer jobs. Can you help me with a career change? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a site where I can find someone to make me a computer program or small script? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 8 answers

I was turned down for a job. The reason given was that they couldn't match the salary range that I could get from other jobs. Is this a common "polite lie" among employers or is this the actual reason for me not getting hired? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm a third year Visual Communications major looking for graphic design internships in the S.F./Sac/or inbetween area. Where can I find more places to apply? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 3 answers

I know there are paying content writing jobs on the internet because I've done some commissioned articles for eHow.com and I've applied to about.com. I'd love to find more sites like these to apply to, but it's tough, because searching for "online writing jobs" generally yields a bunch of spammy pyramid schemes and so on. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I am currently a freelance film/video editor slash motion graphic designer. One of the companies I freelance for is in the process of making me a job offer. I'm trying to figure out what a fair salary/wage is compared to what I pull in as freelance. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 4 answers

invited to "Mac Specialist Seminar".... what should i know? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 4 answers

I just found out that I have an phone interview for a faculty (assistant professor) position (biology) at a liberal-arts college this Wednesday afternoon. Yay! But I've never actually had a formal interview before. Help! Also, I'm pregnant. Questions and advice requests inside. [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm an American living in the U.S. and searching for a job in the Netherlands (with the intention of moving there permanently). My chances for success are slim, I know. What can I do to improve them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 16 answers

Applying for a new job. Previous employer arrested for fraud. What to do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 19 answers

What would be the best city for me to move to for a job as a Computer Programmer in Canada? The best city would be defined as potential for advancement and suitable for my skillset. [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Help my bf's sister get a real job, so she can be as independent as she wants--and he doesn't have to worry about her as much. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I deal with the stress and pressure of being an internal candidate for my own job? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me pick a professional domain name for email. All reasonable combinations of my name are already taken (the same goes for GoogleMail addresses). I'd like to avoid firstnamelastnameUK01321@googlemail.com if I can. I'm going to be using it mainly on CVs. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 16 answers

New Job Etiquette: Did I do the right thing? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 12 answers

I have a vague plan for long-term career satisfaction. Since it's vague, I've decided to make a much smaller short-term job change to just make me a little bit happier about working. I'm not quite sure I'm doing this in the most super effective way, though. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Help my friend not be misperceived so that she can get a job! My friend is super smart, very industrious, a wonderful team member but... makes faces and has a certain demeanor that makes people think that she has, as one person put it, "an attitude problem." This label is TOTALLY NOT deserved, but I do understand why people might get this impression. What can she do to ensure that she comes off as more "likable" in a job interview? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I say 'Thanks, no really!' after an unsuccessful job interview, without looking like the needy girl whose long-time crush has blown her out after one date? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 14 answers

My first interview is tomorrow. Do you have actual, useful advice? How can I stay calm? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 21 answers

How do I avoid my previous workplace ruining my job prospects? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Job hunting from across the ocean: in a foreign country, looking to move back to home country. Which is better? Apply and interview from here, or quit current job and search from there? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 7 answers

I have been working steadily and consistently for the last three years but not at jobs that show growth or project development (which everyone seems to want to know about). How do I find a new (better) job now? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 1 answers

PayFilter: I'm trying to get the "going rate" for a salaried senior PHP developer or similar web development position in the Boulder/Denver area. Bonus Question: Can I ask for a signing bonus or for them to cover my COBRA expense in the process of switching jobs? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 3 answers

I was offered a job four weeks ago, and declined it mostly due to overwhelming anxiety that stopped my brain from thinking logically. I think I made a mistake. What's the protocol for calling and asking if the job is still available and if they would consider me again? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 12 answers

What are good ways of finding temporary non-retail jobs in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm a general geek. I.e. I can do basic HTML, CSS, JScript, PHP, etc. I'm proficient in Photoshop, but by no means an expert. I'm the hardware troubleshooting guy for my family, and a few others (oy). What kind of job am I looking for? There is, of course, more to this... [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 19 answers

Generally speaking, what can I do in the first day/week/month of a new job to make sure I get off on the right foot? Specifically speaking, how can I present myself as a smart interesting capable professional, and not a shy nervous slacker? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 16 answers

So is applying for a particular job really worth it? Applied for a job a few years back, might have gotten "played" by HR, now the job is up for grabs again. Do I re-apply or would I be comprimising my pride? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 21 answers

Are there any Photography Studios/Companies/Newspapers in the New York City area that an amateur photo could get an internship or a summer job with? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 5 answers

What is the job market like in Pittsburgh, PA for new engineering grads? Where should we be looking? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 5 answers