About five weeks ago, I applied for what seemed to be a great job at the university from which I recently graduated. (It's not a teaching/faculty position.) I applied about a week before the deadline and I think I'm a good candidate for it. The website, which is updated daily during the week, says that it has yet to be filled, that the selection is still in progress. However, I just saw a new job posting go up with the same title with a few small differences. I haven't been notified one way or the other as to the first job. How do I navigate applying for the newly-posted job? More specific information inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2013 -
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How do I search for a job in Toronto that fits my special snowflake(but relatively modest[I hope]) requirements?
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posted by Gin and Comics
on Jan 11, 2013 -
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How do I talk about being fired in future job interviews? Advice and encouragement needed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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Calling all Mefites who are good at composing emails! I am struggling with verbiage in an email I am sending to someone regarding a potential employment opportunity. Please help this nervous going-on-3 months-unemployed job seeker not screw this up. Tasty plate of beans inside.
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posted by thereemix
on Dec 27, 2012 -
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Asking for a friend: just out of college and looking for a job. I've gotten as far as I can through Googling and my personal network, but browsing through endless generic online job sites hasn't brought results. I can move anywhere, commit to any length of time, and don't much care about the pay. How do I narrow it down?
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posted by Pwoink
on Aug 18, 2012 -
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Does anyone have experience jobhunting as an Anglophone in Montreal? Where should I be looking for English jobs, should I just forget finding one and learn French ASAP, and is this going to be as big a problem as I fear? Et aussi une grand plaque de fèves.
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posted by snorkmaiden
on Aug 3, 2012 -
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How do I design a personal website/web portfolio that will dazzle, amaze, or at least intrigue everyone from professional web developers to non-technical senior level types outside the field and convince them that I do indeed, have the skills to pay the bills.
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in digital media, and I'm certified in Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X and Final Cut Pro 7 (level 1 and 2). What types of jobs should I look for/would I be qualified for?
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posted by timsneezed
on Jun 15, 2012 -
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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 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 -
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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 -
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is it common to get invited for a job interview when the organization has already hired someone for the position?
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posted by fromageball
on Feb 2, 2012 -
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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 -
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Applying for university administrative jobs in another city that I will be moving to in 4 months. Is it worth it to begin applying for positions I'm qualified for when I'm 4 months out from moving there? Could it hurt my chances of landing a job at the new university in any way?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2011 -
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Is it okay to call ahead to get details about a job posting before I submit a resume?
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posted by Tehhund
on Dec 6, 2011 -
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I think I'm interested in a job as a "field consultant" with a specific franchise tutoring company. Is my plan feasible/reasonable?
This is the first job posting I've seen in months that has gotten me excited.
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posted by bilabial
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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Internship filter: I've recently started a several-month internship. There is really no work for me yet-- I've been told that in the next few weeks, it will pick up, but as of now I'm basically being given busy-work that doesn't need to be done. How can I deal with this situation? Can I leave for a better job?
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posted by lockstitch
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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How bad is this situation? I'm applying for a job at a company that I previously worked at for only four months.
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posted by trillian
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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I have a Master's in math, and would like to get a job in the tech industry or a laboratory, but my resume is very teaching-oriented. I would like tips on retooling it to make myself more attractive. I also have several months to improve my skills.
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Apr 4, 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 -
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Does anyone have experience working for the
FDM group? A friend of mine is considering entering their training program in the states, which would mean a two year commitment to them as a company. I'm not certain if I should be encouraging my friend or warning them off.
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posted by Maastrictian
on Nov 20, 2010 -
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When do I look for non-academic jobs if I'm trying to transition out of academia, and which jobs do I look for? (I have a math PhD.)
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posted by madcaptenor
on Nov 20, 2010 -
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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 -
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I think networking is the missing element to my rather unsuccessful job search effort. Any suggestions as to how I could grow my network usefully? How much about "networking" is hype?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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I recently started a new job, and it's swiftly becoming clear that it's not the right job for me. I'd like some suggestions about how to identify other careers, and advice about how to handle my present situation.
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posted by odayoday
on Feb 22, 2010 -
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I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this?
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posted by cotesdurhone
on Nov 19, 2009 -
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[BigLawFilter] Just been no-offered at Nor Cal law firm, on campus interviewing is essentially dead for 3Ls. What to do? This is going to be long I think but I am on the edge of a panic attack.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2009 -
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How confidential is confidential when applying for a job with a small pool of colleagues?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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18 year old Australian introverted indoorsy uni drop-out seeks employment in recession. No qualifications (a business cert from school), no drivers license, no skills (maybe typing), no experience, no references, limited public transport. What now?
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posted by b33j
on Jul 30, 2009 -
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When looking for new job opportunities, what is the best way to get my resume in the hands of potential employers?
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posted by little_c
on Jul 28, 2009 -
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I'm applying for an adjunct teaching position at a community college, but I only have experience with teaching elementary school students.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2009 -
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If potential employees find my Flickr page and find out I have pink hair, will it hurt my chances at getting a job?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on May 22, 2009 -
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This time next year I want to move to Chicago and get a job. Like, a real job. What do I need to do NOW to set things in motion?
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posted by showbiz_liz
on May 16, 2009 -
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How do I get references for a second job (one I'd leave my current job for, not a concurrent one)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2009 -
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I am out of work and have decided try something new in my job search. I have started cold-calling potential employers in my industry. Now, the thing is . . I'm pretty shy, not a salesman type at all. Calling up strangers in order to promote myself is
not something that comes naturally to me. How can I make cold-calling work for me?
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posted by jason's_planet
on Nov 18, 2008 -
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I recently got a job in a pre-sales position, and I'm a bit worried that it isn't going to work out. What else can I do with my English degree and skills, especially in this economy that does *not* involve going back to school?
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posted by SansPoint
on Nov 11, 2008 -
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I could use people's advice as to finding out the most likely future of our economy, how to come out of a period of unemployment proud as to how I used my time, and how to best prepare for the worst.
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posted by WCityMike
on Nov 2, 2008 -
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