Help with salary negotiations? The standard wisdom -- which I've been trying to follow -- is that you aren’t supposed to talk about salary until after you get a job offer. But the organization began talking about it when they called to schedule the first interview. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 12 answers
I loved "Gig," and I'd like recommendations for more books to help with the "inside view" of various jobs. Bonus points for books that might also help me gauge what I'm good at. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers 
I've come to understand from co-workers as well as things that have gone on this past week, that I will be getting fired on Monday. How should I handle it?
Much more after the jump. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 43 answers
Upcoming interview for a technical Dream Job. Problem is, I've been working in a similar-ish industry, but don't have any professional experience directly related. How can I better emphasize my broad technical background, autodidact tendencies and passion for the industry to help assuage concerns the interviewer may have? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 3 answers
I've just accepted a full time (telecommuting, FWIW) position with a Fortune 50 company. What are some must-read business books? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 6 answers
What do you wish you knew when you started working? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 46 answers
Can I request to be laid off? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 10 answers
Should I attend this party? Or rather, how can I justify not going. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 27 answers
I don't want to be a salesman! Can anyone help a recent grad find a sane, non-sales job in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 9 answers
What's a good introduction activity for a group of 30 people? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 15 answers
Working with my father is a nightmare. Should I quit? How do I deal with the repercussions? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 47 answers
'Office Outings' and 'Team Building' ideas in the Seattle area. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 11 answers
I've accepted a new job and I'm giving notice tomorrow. I may have low-balled myself, salary-wise. If my current employer counter-offers, can I ask my new employer to match? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 10 answers
JobFilter: My boss gets busier every day; I still report to him but expecting guidance/supervision/mentoring has become a joke due to his insane workload. Should I move to another department? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 17 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 - 28 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
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
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
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
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
New Job Etiquette: Did I do the right thing? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 12 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
What are good ways of finding temporary non-retail jobs in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 5 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
Please help me determine the best way to ask for feedback from a company that I'm very interested in, but doesn't seem to be interested in me. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 13 answers
Looking for books about the absurdity of life in an office or corporate environment [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 32 answers
How do I tell if I really liked the job or the people? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 4 answers
What are safe jobs a 16-year old girl could do if she lacked proof of legal work eligibility? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 14 answers
I am a new college graduate (last June), a typical overachiever, and I landed one of those high-paying, high-stress, high hours analyst jobs at an investment bank in New York City. I am now seven/eight months in and struggling with some pretty serious depression. [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 22 answers
What are some good job search websites/engines for Europe? I'm interested in jobs in international affairs, public relations, business and finance, advertising and marketing. I'm mostly looking for resources for Germany, Belgium, France and the UK, but pan-European websites are good too.
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers
I find myself in the novel situation, upon being laid off, of having a large number of potential job opportunities. I'm in the tech space, so most organizations work through recruiters, and I'm getting over a dozen calls and emails a day since posting my resume. Many of the job descriptions look like a good fit, so I know I can have my pick of location, type of organization, benefits, salary, etc. It's quite early in my job hunt, and I have the leisure of about 2 months to do it in. I'm looking for tips about how to keep organized and be in control of the situation. [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers
Would getting certification help in finding a more rewarding job while I'm working on the major? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers
I have just been offered a staff position at a large University of California campus. Given that my current job is with a small (employees<15) consulting company in the technology field, and given the current national (and global) economic situation; is a UC job more likely to be stable in the next 5 years when compared to one in a small tech company? Also, what's it like to work at a UC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 16 answers
Corporate trainers, I need your help. I need to train some colleagues on the capabilities of an software package to prepare them for designing some upgraded features. However, they are not users of the software, so my standard new-user training is not going to cut it. Do you have any tips on how to do this kind of training/education? Any suggestions of training books or websites that can help? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 4 answers
I have a nice job at a nice company, however my work is completely irrelevant. What to do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 5 answers
After a short encounter with my boss today I have reason to believe that I will be fired tomorrow. In this particular situation, would it be better to quit or be fired? (sorry, kids - semi-lengthy post!) [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 24 answers
How long is the wait list to start working at William Morris or CAA? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2007 - 16 answers
I have to share an office with a "percussionist." He drums on his desk, taps his foot, etc. It drives me crazy, and I feel like my head is about to explode. Is it rude for me to ask him to stop? If so, what else can I do? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 56 answers
How does one best go about negotiating a raise when one is not inclined to use resigning as a negotiating tool? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 15 answers
How to deal with two offers in the same department and ensure there's no hard feelings afterward? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 6 answers
how to explain the lack of... uhm work... at work? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 14 answers
What do you do to stay positive and sane while job searching? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 13 answers
In follow up to my highly unsuccessful question from last week (which btw you are still very welcome to answer), what do you actually do when you work in "consulting" and how do you get there? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 9 answers
How can I get organized at work? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers
How big a deal should I be? Do I deserve my own work-related web page? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 10 answers
Should I seek an entry level job at a gym as an alternative to a short and brutish legal career? Would it be any better? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 6 answers
Since I posted my resume online, I keep receiving employment offers that don't seem to have anything to do with my field. However, since I'm not finding anything in my field, I'm tempted to take something else. How do I know if these offers are legit? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 8 answers
Help me with my job problems! [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 18 answers
I want to find work as a film editor in the UK. Would it be better to find a permanent job, or freelance? Would I need an agent? If so, do you have any recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 2 answers
I'm looking for personal anecdotes and advice from the hive mind to deal with quitting a job at a company I helped build, with friends who I hope to remain close to. (Slightly long post inside) [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 4 answers
In Northern Virginia, for temporary office work through an agency, how much should I ask the agency for, per hour, in USD? How much will I actually reasonably get? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers
I took a temporary night job that I thought would be easy. I worked 2 nights, but quickly found it is horrible. Specifically it involves a lot of manual labor that I wasn't expecting and I am in pain and too exhausted to work my day job. I want to quit now and save my body, rather than give my two weeks. I don't care about the reference, but will I see a paycheck in the mail? [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 10 answers
How should I go about applying for two jobs at the same company? Should I write two cover letters sent a few days apart, or one? And should I express more interest in the job that looks more challenging, even though I'd be perfectly happy in either? Unfortunately, there isn't time to wait for a response from the first, and it's too small a job market to ignore one.
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 6 answers
[JobFilter] I've been through two interviews, they've contacted my references, and now the "last step" in the application process is for them to contact my current employers -- who don't know I want to leave. How normal is this? What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 29 answers
First day of work at new job, tips please... [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 17 answers
I want to work in China - yes, I speak Chinese, and no, I don't want to teach English. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 10 answers
JobFilter: Should I return to my high-paying summer job next summer? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2007 - 23 answers
How to handle a relationship with my boss that has deteriorated beyond salvage? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 17 answers
What kind of job can I get that involves working on the telephone from home and that is challenging in some way? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2007 - 15 answers
Should I take a job that pays more but isn't as fulfilling, or stick with my current job that I like, but can't get more money out of? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 27 answers
I applied for a promotion that I did not get, but my company still wants to keep me in that position's "training program," which has the same responsibilities as the position, but without the pay raise. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 21 answers
How do I improve work performance of a staff member with ADHD? He needs a lot of coaching and support, which does help him get the basics done. But he doesn't seem to be improving. Can anyone suggest resources to help me help him strengthen his skills and the quality of his work? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 16 answers
I need help figuring out how to shift my career into something I will love. Right now I am a technical writer, but after some deep thought I have realized that there are a few specific things that make me unsatisfied with this work. [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2007 - 15 answers
My wife is dusting off her resume and getting ready to stop by a few local businesses. But there's one job interview question she's not sure how to handle: "Why are you looking to leave your current job?" [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 16 answers
I am going cold hunting for a job and need some advice. The story is... [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 16 answers
If you give two weeks notice and your employer asks you to leave immediately, are you eligible for unemployment in Oregon? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 16 answers
I am planning on leaving my job soon, because I work in a "toxic" environment with a miserable and mean boss. When asked in an interview why I left this job, how am I supposed to respond? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2007 - 19 answers
My boss may be promoting me. Or not. Or he may be waiting for me to ask for it. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 22 answers
How important on a long-term basis is choosing an airline to work for? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers
Do I have to let my boss talk to my doctor? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2007 - 16 answers
My boss asked me what job title I want on my business cards. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 41 answers
How can I prepare myself for the transition from self-employment to regular employment? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 5 answers
I just accepted a new job and I start in 2 weeks... and I have plane tickets for a vacation in November that was planned months ago. How soon should I tell my new boss? (And should I have already?)
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 11 answers
I applied for a job a couple of years, and didn't get it. I just saw another posting for the same job. How can I get it this time? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 8 answers
How do I work as little and as flexibly as possible, and yet earn enough money to live? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 27 answers
I'm about to resign from my job. The problem is I only started two months ago. How do I break the news? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 13 answers
I desperately want to quit my job. Right now. Unfortunately, this is complicated by the fact that my boss is going to be out of the country for more than a month... [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 21 answers
How to weigh an appealing job offer against an unappealing organizational culture? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers
To where shall I move? Can you recommend a good place for me to live? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2007 - 10 answers
What summer job should I get in Austin, TX with this new mixed bag of construction and maintenance skills? And how on earth do I go about getting it? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2007 - 2 answers
Is there any sort of part time work that I can do from home in my spare time that I can actually make money at? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2007 - 17 answers
How can I capitalize on a job offer I received but won't accept? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 18 answers
Tell me about being a junior programmer at a hedge fund. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 6 answers
Everybody hates QA? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2007 - 35 answers
I've been "mentoring" a kid with Asperger's Syndrome for years. He's about to graduate from High School and he needs a Summer job. I need recommendations on how to make this as smooth as possible for him. [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 14 answers
Please help me figure out a career. And help me move in that direction, before I finish my degree. ...alternately, help me find a job that would will look good on a resume in a few years! [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 16 answers
I am going back to school after a 3 year break. Help me think out of the box in terms of employment opportunities (while I am in college) that have working hours between 4:30 pmish and 1 amish. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 19 answers
Job application ethics question. A job I started last month isn't working out, so I recently interviewed for a job at another firm. The prospective employer wants me to submit an application form in which I list my current employer (including my current supervisor's name and contact info). It would save me a lot of angst if I could leave my 2-month-old current job off this form entirely. Is it OK if I do that? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 8 answers
Help me say this to my boss more professionally and strategically: "It sounds like you're about to hire someone to do the cool projects I thought were soon going to be part of my job." [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 13 answers
I am seriously considering moving out of the US for a year. I really want to see a new part of the world, but I don't know where to go, or how to support myself while I'm there. Much [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 15 answers
Help me help a friend - wrongful termination? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 15 answers
Should I try to leave the job I just started? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 15 answers
What do you do when you've hit the wall career-wise? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 13 answers
How to handle an unexpected termination in a job interview? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 20 answers
I just started a great new job. My dream company just called to offer an interview. I have no idea how I should handle all this. [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 28 answers
[I got a master's degree for this?] Filter. I just got a job offer for a barely-livable amount of money. Other applications are pending. Please tell me whether my expectations are insane, and how to plot my next move.
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posted on Feb 20, 2007 - 48 answers
Help my wife consider her career change options. As always there's [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2007 - 9 answers
I hear that sometimes businesses and other institutions hire "ethics consultants". Does anyone know anything about getting into ethics consulting or the actual day-to-day activities in ethics consulting? If not, has anyone seen an ethics consultant in action at a company? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 4 answers
Any tips for transitioning into management in I.T.? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 8 answers
Given the following choices, which would you say is the one that takes the least effort & time to complete, but still has a significant benefit to someone looking for a job? I suppose that any of these would satisfy my curiosity, but I'm looking to satisfy the above requirements I've listed too.
1) CPA
2) CFA
3) MBA
4) JD
5) MA (assume a 36 credit program)
6) Certificate in "X"
- examples
Graduate Certificate in Real Estate
Certificate in Financial Analysis
Certificate in Accounting [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2007 - 11 answers
How do I become more involved with my world? (Volunteering, etc) [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2007 - 15 answers
Inbox privacy at work. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 19 answers
Dream job in the wrong place at the wrong time. Previously on FlamingBore's questions: You'll remember I was looking at relocating to Portland, OR for a lucrative job being tailor made for me. Then it fell through.
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posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 13 answers
I've always been a late-blooming underachiever. Is it time to get off my butt and get out of my lousy part-time job, or should I keep my lousy part-time job because it gives me time to work on my book (I'm writing a novel)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 10 answers
I'm 23 and working as a sales assistant/helpdesk support/office admin/web designer/receptionist in my hometown. How do I go about getting a paying job as a writer, without formal qualifications? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 10 answers
Help me reduce the stress before I melt! [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2006 - 11 answers
My friend seeks a job as a web developer in NYC. He's gotten the impression that no one will interview him if he's not already a resident of the Big Apple. Is this accurate? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 10 answers
What can I do over winter break to make some extra money? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2006 - 7 answers
My boyfriend's fresh out of college, and is having a really hard time finding work in his field (graphic design). [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2006 - 24 answers
How can I find a job at a ski resort in Japan? I have lots of customer service experience, but I don't speak Japanese. [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2006 - 6 answers
How do I get relevant/fulfilling work experience while in grad school for my dream job? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - 14 answers
How do i get my partner to get a job? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 9 answers
I currently make $800/week ($41,600/year) as a freelancer where I work. I've worked there for over a year and am now being offered a chance to work there fulltime with benefits. The benefits package is very generous but when it came time to discuss salary, they offered me $36,000/year, the rationale being that the benefits more than make up for the lower pay. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 42 answers
How can I be more confident in my job interview this week?
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posted on Oct 8, 2006 - 17 answers
Starting over filter: how do I find out what I'm wired to do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 14 answers
How should I present my resume? Paper with a paper clip, staples, some kind of binder? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 19 answers
UKJobFilter: Techie/System Admin at heart, CV filled with Helpdesk experience. How do I get into techie work again? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 3 answers
There's a job I really want and I think I have a good shot of getting hired for it. The problem? They're looking for someone permanent and I know I'll only be able to stay for 10 weeks. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2006 - 31 answers
Dressing for the interview with a twist or two. I am flying to an interview with an Internet company in less than two weeks. I received the agenda just now and the recruiter notes "I would recommend professional attire." Help... [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2006 - 51 answers
WORKFILTER: Input needed on what I should do with my future, immediately (next 5 weeks) and distantly (4 years)? (Long) [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 17 answers
I have always been very interested in education and wonder if I began teaching, if it would open up some interesting job opportunities later on that are different from being a teacher? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 18 answers
LondonRelocationFilter: Help me find a headhunter in London! [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 3 answers
How can I get a short-term job in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 5 answers
Should a job interview faux pas be addressed in a thank you email? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2006 - 18 answers
Eeeewfilter: What to do when boss in small office sends porn to employee? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2006 - 28 answers
Tomorrow I have a telephone interview for a job at a regional metro daily newspaper. What might they ask me? And, er, how should I answer? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 13 answers
Job ethics: I have decided to leave my job two months from now. Do I let them know now so they have more time to find a good replacement, or do I wait and just give my two weeks notice? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2006 - 35 answers
I am considering accepting a job offer from a law firm that considered merging with a larger law firm within the past few years. The law firm I am considering going to has a reputation for being a good place to work because of an emphasis on collegiality, balance, etc. Most other firms in the area, including those most likely to be discussed in a merger, don't. What questions should I be asking to ensure (to the extent that I can) that if I accept this job, I won't find myself at a very different type of firm in a few years, due to a merger? I mention that the industry is law only for clarity's sake-- I imagine this scenario is common in many industries, and I'm curious how others have handled the situation.
posted on Apr 21, 2006 - 13 answers
What's the best way for me to structure going from being a full-time, on site employee to a half-time, offsite one? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2006 - 3 answers
Any words of wisdom for someone about to start a job in a small office setting? I'm mildly nervous. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2006 - 22 answers
Have you aced an interview? How'd you do it?
posted on Mar 26, 2006 - 21 answers
I'm at the one year anniversary of my current job and have been grappling with a decision for most of that year... [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2006 - 18 answers
Career help needed - both short term and long term for an individual with a mixed background: international relations, IT support, and education that wants to get into international ICT content/project development. Two part question. [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 0 answers
Are there any real, decent, and legit jobs I could work from home on for some extra cash? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2006 - 7 answers
I've been put in charge of writing my company's Employee Handbook. Help me. [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 14 answers
Job title: editor to ____ ?
I work with an online publishing company and I started out as a editor/production editor. Recently, I've started to learn Flash and more HTML, and basically the goal is to add more multimedia/design to my role. They want to create a new job title/position for me. (I work on a team of SMEs and instructional designers, and there's one multimedia developer that works with us a few times a year.) What job title should I recommend/ask for? If you can't tell, my boss isn't particularly tech-savvy or that knowledgable about the field.
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 3 answers
So. I quit my job. What do I tell people? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2005 - 20 answers
What are some fun (independent/small, socially responsible, quirky) companies based in Chicago? My girlfriend is looking for a good place to work. [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2005 - 4 answers
How important is job satisfaction toward overall fulfillment? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2005 - 25 answers
What should I write about in my cover letter if there is no specific job description? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 6 answers
How can I decide if I'm management material? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 17 answers
What should I wear to work in a higher education student services setting? Interview attire is one thing - I'm all set with that. But once I get the job, what should I wear to work? I want to build up my professional wardrobe and I want to do it right. [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 15 answers
At this very moment I am losing sleep over my work situation. My employer has repeatedly asked me to relocate to the home office. I've been putting this decision off for a few reasons until about a month ago. Then discussions were put on hold a couple weeks ago. [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2005 - 10 answers
I was recently let go from an IT support job that i have worked for the last 2 years, and now I'm looking for new work (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2005 - 16 answers
Help me come up with a new job title. [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2005 - 23 answers
Please help me better align my values with my career. [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 11 answers
I asked for too little during the job interview. How do I push for more if I get an offer? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 20 answers
Help me find a new job. [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2005 - 6 answers
On June 26th I will be leaving the US for Japan and I hope to stay there for a long time. I am not worried about the language (I have been studying it at university for about 3 years and when I get to Japan I will be taking summer school courses for 6 weeks) or finding a place to live (I'm going to look into the "gaijin houses" or geshuku). My biggest concern is finding a job. I've already taught English at one of the big eikaiwas and I did not like it. Plus, teaching/speaking English for 8 hours a day does not help my Japanese. What I really want is a job where I can use my Japanese so that I can improve it. Does anyone have any general advice for finding a job like this in Japan (places to look, tests to take, etc)?
Also, I've been reading up on the Japanese work visa and I've come to the conclusion that the whole thing is a big pain. As far as I can tell there are 2 ways to get a work visa: 1) get a job before you enter Japan and have the company do all the paperwork. Then, when you do enter Japan you will have your visa. 2) Find a job in Japan, return to the US for 1~2 months so that the paperwork can be processed, then return to Japan with the visa.
It is a little late for #1, plus it's difficult for me to interview for jobs since I'm currently in the US. As for #2, what sort of company would hire someone who can't even start working for a month? I feel like the system is set up to deter people like me from coming and working in Japan.
Anyway, if anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it.
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 8 answers
As an intern in a software dev company whose desktop system is a 233MHz PII, I'm wondering if I should bring in my own PC to work on? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2005 - 17 answers
I recently(ish) became self employed as an IT contractor. From spending 8 hours a day in an office, I now work wherever and whenever I like. Is this legal? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2005 - 17 answers
Where can I look for an entry-level non-profit/NGO job? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2005 - 11 answers
I'm a public school music teacher. I'm thinking about moving to another part of the country. How do I go about finding a position teaching at a private school? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 4 answers
My manager is resigning. Her position, by all rights, should be mine. I have recommendations from all the various people I work with on a daily basis, and at least two managers (my own, soon-to-be-gone, and another in a related department). The CFO doesn't think I'm ready, however, and is currently trying to head hunt....apparently with some success.
Should I resign if he ignores all these folks and doesn't even at least discuss the issue with me? I think it shows pretty clearly I don't have a future with this company....I've been here for years and can do the job.
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 23 answers
Help me turn around my life. I'm caught in a trap. [mi]
posted on Aug 16, 2004 - 42 answers
Military Intelligence: I've thought about joining the military for about six years. Now it seems that it might become reality. I'd like to become an intelligence officer because it seems like I'd use a similar skill set to what I do now (I'm a journalist.) But what branch of the service should I check out? Army/Navy/Marines/Air Force/Coast Guard? What about the CIA or NSA? Anybody know people in any of these branches? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2004 - 31 answers
This idea about not-quite-working-from-home is great. The problem is that I don't live in cali, and I'm looking for the practical aspects rather than the lifestyle. I've seen other setups where small firms share an office space, a receptionist, etc. -- how can I get in on something like that?
posted on Jun 22, 2004 - 4 answers
A friend of mine from Madrid, who has been living in the States for 10 years, has been offered a promotion / transfer to Dubai UAE. Anyone lived in Dubai, know someone who has lived there, or have any interesting anecdotes to share??? Any info / leads / advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted on Jun 21, 2004 - 8 answers
I'll be graduating next August with a Computer Science degree and will be looking for an entry-level programming job. I am very comfortable with Java and reasonably comfortable with C++ and Visual Basic. I do not have any work experience in programming and won't have the chance to gain any before graduation(the unconventional schedule of my current job is what is allowing me to finish my degree in the first place). What can I do over the course of the next year to boost my employability? What other skills should I try to pick up over the next year?
posted on Jun 16, 2004 - 11 answers
What is the etiquette for putting future employment on your resume? I will be a summer associate for a law firm between May and August, but am circulating my resume to other employers in anticipation of the interview process next fall. Is it acceptable to put "[Law Firm] - Summer Associate, May 2004 - August 2004" on a resume that you are handing out today?
posted on Mar 10, 2004 - 15 answers
I work with people who have certain views that I find reprehensible, (not just disagree with, but find inimical,) but are otherwise decent people. How do I deal with them when they voice these views? I want to remain true to my principles, but not be combative. [More Inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2004 - 22 answers
Any journalists in the audience? I have managed to land myself a position where a journalism degree would be helpful...and yet, I don't have one! (more inside)
posted on Dec 23, 2003 - 14 answers
If a union challenges your previously non-union position and wins, now making your job the only union position in the immediate office, what can you do about it? Can you really be forced to work a union position if that's not how the job was presented to you 4 years ago when you took it?
posted on Dec 9, 2003 - 10 answers
