[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

What can I do with an EE degree (either as an engineer or in another field) in and around New York City? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 8 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

The research director at an institution where I applied for an entry-level research position happens to be an alumnus of my university (same school, too, except four decades earlier). In our alumni career center, he has indicated that he would not mind being contacted. Should I contact him? How? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm applying for post-grad school jobs. One of them, a bit of a long shot, is within my close-knit current office. Others are elsewhere in and outside of the organization. Difficulty: my two best references are not only in this office but running the first job search. How in the world do I manage this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

I am a lawyer who has spent my entire career (10 years) in solo general practice, mostly family and criminal law. Now, due to one of my kids' ongoing medical needs, we need to move to a larger city with a major medical center, preferably Seattle. Never having gone through the job search process before, I am at a loss as to how to proceed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 16, 2009 - 10 answers

I recently got turned down for a job I thought was a slam dunk, and am now really concerned about the quality of my references. Going forward, is there any way to check the quality of what people would say about me, or negotiate to improve whatever negative opinions they might have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 16, 2009 - 9 answers

How can two Seattle residents best go about looking for jobs in London? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 10 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

Four days ago I filed a complaint with the department of labor against my current employer due to unpaid overtime. Today, I was fired. Should I disclose this to future potential employers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 - 12 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

From time to time, I help my liberal arts type friends with resume writing, job hunting and interview coaching. I've now had a scientist ask me for help. How can I help her best? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 - 1 answer

Lawyers: I spent the first part of my law career self-employed, so have never been through the interview process. Now I'm looking for a "real" job. Please hold my hand. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2008 - 7 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

I am looking for a new job and would like to make a slight career change. Right now, I have a full time job and a side business. While I am qualified for my "ideal job," in order to demonstrate this on paper, I will have to emphasize my side business. How do I list both my side business and full time job on my resume without giving off the impression that I am a distracted or disloyal employee. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2007 - 4 answers

Did my dream job pass on my application? Is there any way for me to ask them to reconsider? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 29, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm employed, but looking for a new job. I'd like to apply for a job with a cool company, but my current company has a content partnership with them. Someone I work closely with manages this business relationship, and I fear it might get back to him somehow if I were to apply. Can I discreetly apply for this position without risking anyone at my current job finding out?
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2006 - 16 answers

When to mention migraines, if at all, during job interview? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2006 - 17 answers