Starting fall 2010, I'll be going to grad school (Master's) in a pretty esoteric field (studying texts from late antiquity, written in an obscure language). If I decide not to go on to the PhD, what can I do now and during my Master's to maximize my job opportunities when I get out? Are there any skills you would really strongly recommend that I pick up? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Nov 29, 2009 - 13 answers

What can I do to get a researcher position? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Where are some places that a social scientist with a PhD can go to work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

How realistic is it for me to find a job before the end of the year? I am calculating my risk of resigning now. [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses on Nov 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Is moving to Houston without a job lined up a terrible idea given the state of the economy? [more inside]
posted by Attackpanda on Oct 28, 2008 - 15 answers

ApplyingForAJobFilter: I am applying for a job for the first time in a decade (I currently work for myself) and am a bit confused. Some specific questions inside. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on Jul 24, 2006 - 11 answers

Should I do an Engineering Internship in order to preserve my chances of getting a backup job that I may never do, instead pursuing a career in music? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Nov 12, 2005 - 9 answers