How can I get a new job in IT with limited experience, no relevant education, and an unusual employment history?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm in the middle of treatment for breast cancer (chemo and radiation) and am unsure how to handle sharing this information (if I should at all) during my job interviews. What is my legal obligation? What is my moral obligation? What makes the most sense for everyone involved?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 31, 2012 -
17 answers
Eight months into a one-year contract, I'm aggressively searching for a new job because of a horrible boss. How should I explain my short stay at the company to recruiters and potential employers?
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posted by anonymous
on May 29, 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 -
21 answers
Need a Job Filter: Need help with recommendations for some jobs I can look into soon, with the degree(s) I have, and the work experience I have. Some fun and snowflakey details await you!
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posted by PeppahCat
on Jan 29, 2012 -
6 answers
How do I land a job in the Bay Area when I'm currently living overseas? Or should I throw caution to the wind and move there first?
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posted by The Shiny Thing
on Oct 24, 2011 -
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Pardon my naiveté, but what's the best way to go about job searching for an entry-level/retail job for a person who doesn't have a degree beyond high school? They never taught me this in school.
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Jan 21, 2011 -
24 answers
I need to get a new job, as soon as possible. I’m planning to get back into IT, specifically Web Programming and need advice on how to get my skills back up to speed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2011 -
5 answers
An aquaintance of mine needs to find a job - any job at all that he can do. Aside from the poor economy, obstacles include lack of experience, and anxiety disorder. Details inside.
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posted by Vorteks
on Jul 6, 2010 -
6 answers
How do I distinguish my email application from the unwashed masses who also email applications to Craigslist jobs?
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posted by santojulieta
on Jun 26, 2010 -
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A wildland firefighter/fire ecologist, I have a rather unique skillset. I know most of the websites appropriate jobs are posted, but few of them have email alerts or rss feeds. Is there any way to stay abreast of new postings without going to each site every week?
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posted by RachelSmith
on Nov 19, 2009 -
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I need a new job, and I need one by the end of the year, because I'm very close to walking out of the one I have now. Help me, hive mind, as I'm at my wits end. What the hell can I do that's in Philadelphia, doesn't require a car, isn't sales, and pays around $30k?
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posted by SansPoint
on Oct 20, 2009 -
22 answers
Career / resume / job hunting advice for moving to a big city and looking for an engineering / government job.
Looking for advice to help me squeeze every bit of juice out of my first job which I consider to be a very rare job for someone of my background, age, and experience.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jul 14, 2008 -
5 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?
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posted by QueSeraSera
on Apr 2, 2008 -
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I’ve been at my current job – as a temp – for over a year. I want and need a more permanent job, but I’m concerned that my temp status might look bad to prospective employers.
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jan 23, 2008 -
20 answers
Any advice on moving to a new, far away city, renting an apartment, getting a job, and perhaps attending a college?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2007 -
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I'm a computer programmer looking for a new job. What are some tips for writing the best resume and cover letter possible?
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posted by Battlecat
on Mar 14, 2007 -
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I decided to move back to Europe, however I will need a job. I have about 3 years of work experience (all of which in the US) and have no idea what the job market looks like in Europe.
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posted by barrakuda
on Dec 4, 2006 -
6 answers
I’m almost graduated, in the process of applying for a position as a junior consultant with a number of different IT-consultancy companies. I have my own ideas about who to choose, but since these companies are international I thought I could get some information from the smart people here at MeFi.
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posted by bering
on Jun 22, 2006 -
12 answers
