How can I best describe "light industrial" (assembly line) work to a potential employer? and other questions [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2009 - 4 answers

What books can I read that will give me some idea of what it might take for me to make my living as a writer or journalist? [more inside]
posted by AAAA on Nov 3, 2009 - 19 answers

Nearing the end of grad school (one hopes) and am trying to figure out what I can actually DO with this degree. Need interesting job suggestions outside of academia for Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience PhD. [more inside]
posted by katers890 on Nov 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Do-Gooder Needs Help With Amusing Slackronym! [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Nov 1, 2009 - 21 answers

Can anyone suggest interesting careers for a physicist hoping to make a good impact on society? [more inside]
posted by qmechanic on Oct 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I hate coding. I like conceiving of what the code could do . Work please? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

I have a friend attending school in China (studying traditional Tibetan medicine) who needs something to do in mid-December to mid-February when the campus shuts down. He can't work in China, but he would like to earn money somewhere, somehow. But how? and where? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Oct 27, 2009 - 4 answers

What's the best way to inform your employer that you're looking / have found new employment? [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Oct 27, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm changing jobs here in a few weeks, but the new one occasionally takes up much less of my time. Thus I need an extremely flexible second job to fill the time! What's out there? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 on Oct 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a nanny for a woman who's been unemployed for 2.5 months and is now depressed. The means she is a) home ALL THE TIME, and b) driving me absolutely crazy. What, if anything, can I say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 24 answers

What do I need to know about starting a dogwalking/sitting service? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Oct 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Which job should I pick? I'm in the happy position of being able to choose between two jobs. I'll get two offers by the end of the week, and I need help deciding. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2009 - 28 answers

InterviewPrepFilter: I need to brush up on my numerical reasoning. I'm looking for ways to master things like word/story problems (probability, work-rate, distance), and some math review. I have good logic skills, but basic math can be confusing for me, esp. under pressure. Tutoring is not really an option and anything that is cram-friendly is also good. Any books, resources, tips, general guidance from math-y people ?
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 22, 2009 - 4 answers

What's required to become a real estate agent? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I hate my job, and as long as I'm still in the job it's hard for me to look for a new one. But should I stick it out or just take my chances? I know similar questions have been asked, but the details differ enough that I hope the hive mind will not mind my asking and be able to offer some perspective. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2009 - 10 answers

Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 12, 2009 - 23 answers

Yet another question about moving to Japan. [more inside]
posted by dubitable on Oct 11, 2009 - 18 answers

Good places to network for helping finding a job in Boston area? (Especially marketing, events, media and technology) [more inside]
posted by IzzeYum on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for suggestions of good ways to keep telecommuting software developers fully involved in the team. Recommendations for technical solutions or morale-related ones are equally welcome. [more inside]
posted by SomePerlGeek on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

CareerFilter: Do I jump ship now or wait it out while finishing my (2nd) degree? I have never seen myself on a career path and could never envision one for myself. Now I do. Should I run with it? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Talented, creative, experienced (but mostly non-German-speaking) Canadian digital artist looking for postproduction/retouching work in Berlin. Got any leads or advice for my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Oct 5, 2009 - 0 answers

Are the NGO executive job listings in the Economist real or is it just some sort of legal requirement that they must advertise? How about the science jobs listed in New Scientist? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Just graduated from a top business school in the United States (H/S/W/K/M, etc.). I am $130k in debt, with payments of $1200 per month staring at me from 6 months away. I'm still not sure what I want to do with my life. Help! [more inside]
posted by alternateuniverse on Oct 5, 2009 - 15 answers

My coworker/friend/crush has just broken up with her long-term SO. Can I help her? [more inside]
posted by wayofthedodo on Oct 2, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I clearly list the 2 jobs I'm concurrently doing for the same program on my resume? I am "Acting Director" right now in addition to "Program Manager" and I don't quite know how to make this work on my resume. [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Oct 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm interested in becoming a travel agent. How do I become one and find a job? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 1, 2009 - 2 answers

Do I give in to wanderlust? Or go back to school for a grad degree in Comp. Engr with an eye to robotics? [more inside]
posted by Rubbstone on Sep 30, 2009 - 10 answers

What are best forums/websites where people post about their work experiences and about the pros and cons of various employers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

I applied for a job that I had absolutely the right criteria for, but I've been rejected before the interview stage. Is it worth following it up, and trying to get an interview, or should I just let it go? [more inside]
posted by hnnrs on Sep 23, 2009 - 21 answers

Unemployment. Am I doing something wrong, and how do I stay sane while it continues? [more inside]
posted by rosethorn on Sep 21, 2009 - 25 answers

A local vocational school is offering a 15-week program to train students to become independent insurance adjusters and hopefully pass the Texas All Lines Adjuster exam. I'm sure the 15-week training program is insanely expensive, but supposedly the independent insurance adjuster gig is considered pretty lucrative--especially for someone like me without a college degree. Anyone have any advice for someone stuck in dead end job and considering plunking down the money and time to become an independent insurance adjuster? Can a guy make a living as licensed independent insurance adjuster?
posted by buzzbash on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm 37, Male, College Degree in Business, Married with two kids in New Jersey. Spent the last 15 years working in an shrinking industry. I have decided to go back to school during the day to earn a degree in a different field where job prospects over the next decade will be in a higher demand. Looking for ways to bring in some money right now....(more after the jump).. [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I help my brother help himself? My brother is 40ish and has spent his adult life in and out of jail on various drug related charges. He is currently living with our mom in the Atlanta metro area, after getting out of jail earlier this year. I don't live anywhere near Atlanta. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 - 8 answers

My wife was working a temp/contract job earlier this year. Her contract ended in May and she was paid her final paycheck but was still owed about 60 hours of PTO. [more inside]
posted by tickettrader on Sep 12, 2009 - 2 answers

I am tired of staring at a computer screen all day. I think I want to work with my hands and definitely would like to be out of the office/cubicle most of the day. [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Sep 10, 2009 - 18 answers

Ideas for a young couple in a crux to figure out their future? [more inside]
posted by aesacus on Sep 8, 2009 - 22 answers

What are seasonal, part-time, telecommute-friendly, or otherwise flexible job options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2009 - 8 answers

How to apply for a job in the US? Please, help! [more inside]
posted by Tarumba on Sep 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Hi! I will soon graduate from a top computer science program with a PhD. I am interested to work in Iraq and Afghanistan for a year or two. Clearly, I prefer to work in the "green zone", but am willing to work alongside troops in the combat zone. I am quite versatile and can do alot of stuff, e.g., teaching, designing software, engineering work, testing, maintaining complex systems, etc. Does anyone know how I can go about this? I tried looking at KBR's and FLOUR's job postings for contractors. But they primarily list jobs that are in food service, transportation, warehousing, etc. I like to get a job that is intellectually fulfilling. Oh. One more thing. I am a foreign national from a country that is friendly to the US and the NATO countries. Thanks! :)
posted by jchaw on Sep 4, 2009 - 8 answers

how do I verify that I, indeed, registered for the Selective Service? [more inside]
posted by glenngulia on Sep 3, 2009 - 4 answers

What can I do to get jobs I am overqualified for? [more inside]
posted by mediocre on Sep 2, 2009 - 21 answers

Follow up to this question from last year. She has now passed both P and FM! However, she has not been able to get her foot in the door for an interview anywhere, be it phone or in-person. She constantly applies for jobs at actuarial firms and insurance companies, but always gets rejected. [more inside]
posted by dyno04 on Aug 31, 2009 - 3 answers

Was i fired? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Aug 27, 2009 - 27 answers

Is there anything similar to Mechanical Turk on the Internet? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Aug 25, 2009 - 5 answers

I have always really enjoyed baking, and have been making cakes, cookies, and candies for my friends and family for years. I have been a little disenchanted with my current job, lately, and have been wondering whether I could turn this hobby into something more. I don't have any sense of what it's actually like to do full time, though, so I was considering contacting one of my local bakeries (there are at least a half dozen) and volunteering my services. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2009 - 20 answers

I want to have a coffee with some potential employers, but they might think it is a job interview. How I can eloquently backstep this sticky situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Why can't I find a job with my biochemistry bachelor's degree in Seattle, WA (grad school is most certainly on the agenda, but not for another couple of years)? What other options should I explore, and how do I go about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2009 - 16 answers

I am a new librarian who is faced with a job search quandary. I applied very recently to Anonymous Library for a professional position. I really want to work there. I haven't heard anything back yet regarding my application. What to do about a current job offer elsewhere? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 12 answers

I would really like to know which NYC-based German agency is advertising this position on Craigslist:
Senior Systems Analyst
Anyone care to speculate?
posted by harlan on Aug 19, 2009 - 2 answers

LaTeX + pdf = employment fail? I am looking for a job and have been using LaTeX to generate my resume and cover-letter. At a recent job interview I was told that they weren't able to print my resume. It looked fine on their computer but when they printed it, it was as if most of the document had been whited-out: a couple of phrases appeared approximately where they should but, most of it was just missing. [more inside]
posted by geos on Aug 18, 2009 - 23 answers