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? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

[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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 10 answers

How confidential is confidential when applying for a job with a small pool of colleagues? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 5 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Jul 30, 2009 - 30 answers

When looking for new job opportunities, what is the best way to get my resume in the hands of potential employers? [more inside]
posted by little_c on Jul 28, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm applying for an adjunct teaching position at a community college, but I only have experience with teaching elementary school students. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2009 - 6 answers

If potential employees find my Flickr page and find out I have pink hair, will it hurt my chances at getting a job? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on May 22, 2009 - 43 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on May 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Help an ISFJ brother out. [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on May 4, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I get references for a second job (one I'd leave my current job for, not a concurrent one)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2009 - 4 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 18, 2008 - 20 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Nov 11, 2008 - 12 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Nov 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Is a pre-interview questionnaire normal? Never seen such a thing before. [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Oct 7, 2008 - 10 answers

I have been applying for entry-level graphic design jobs from Philadelphia craigslist for two months and haven't received even the slightest nibble of interest. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by Richard Daly on Jul 21, 2008 - 29 answers

So, how does one usually go from their first job to their second one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 9, 2008 - 8 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? [more inside]
posted by QueSeraSera on Apr 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Post-collegefilter: I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, and have decided I want to try to break into the publishing industry. Are certificate programs the way to go? [more inside]
posted by andeles on Feb 26, 2008 - 17 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 by barrakuda on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers

Juggling job offers? (wordy, follow-up) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2007 - 6 answers

Returning to the job market after a hiatus, what can I expect? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 5, 2007 - 6 answers

Semi-recent law grad having an unusually hard time finding a job, possibly due to circumstances described within. I'm running out of ideas (and money), so I turn to you, AskMe. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2007 - 6 answers

DC-Resident wonders: Is the job market this bad, or is it really me? [more inside]
posted by atayah on Jul 30, 2007 - 14 answers

To where shall I move? Can you recommend a good place for me to live? [more inside]
posted by amethysts on May 27, 2007 - 10 answers

JobSearchFilter: What are creative ways to get an "in" at a company? [more inside]
posted by scarlet on Mar 15, 2007 - 9 answers

I am interviewing for a network engineering position. They like me and my knowledge base. However, I have never worked with the actual model of equipment they use. I have experience with similar products and I am a very quick learner. They would like me to come in for a day to see how I work and how quickly I can pick up things. What is a good way to show them how quickly I learn? [more inside]
posted by nivekraz on Jan 30, 2007 - 18 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Dec 4, 2006 - 6 answers

What would be the best way for a job searcher to outsource/delegate the job hunting process for an IT job? [more inside]
posted by Sharcho on Oct 10, 2006 - 7 answers

It's very possible I'll be fired from my job next Wednesday. Should I resign before then? What should I tell prospective employers? [more inside]
posted by hamster on Jun 15, 2006 - 38 answers

Where can I look for an entry-level non-profit/NGO job? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Apr 5, 2005 - 11 answers