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?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2008 -
12 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?
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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?
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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.
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posted by WCityMike
on Nov 2, 2008 -
6 answers
Asking for a friend: How might she go about finding gainful employment in Chicago? She's two years out of college, graphics design major, working for a printer in middle America, and wants the bright lights, big city. Marketing would be the dream job for her. Any advice? Recruiting agencies? Pounding the pavement? The Internet hasn't worked so well for her.
posted by cameradv
on Oct 26, 2008 -
9 answers
Another JobFilter question.
I have had a couple emails worth of contact with a person who is looking for a bookstore manager position
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posted by highfidelity
on Sep 4, 2008 -
4 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?
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posted by Richard Daly
on Jul 21, 2008 -
29 answers
Looking for advice on finding a job in Austin, TX for my boyfriend. He's a very-soon-to-be new grad with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
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posted by marble
on Jul 13, 2008 -
9 answers
Jobsearch question: Should I send a brief, professional email in this scenario, or would that seem desperate?
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posted by CitizenD
on Jun 25, 2008 -
11 answers
Let's say you are a mission-critical player for your company, but for a number of reasons, it's time to move on... and of course, you don't intend to broadcast your decision to management
while you're hunting. How would you pursue new opportunities while treating your current employer ethically?
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posted by cockwaffle
on May 29, 2008 -
8 answers
Help me market myself as a secondary math teacher. I am one year out of college with Econ and Finance degrees, have minor classroom experience, and have had jobs irrelevant to education.
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posted by yoyoceramic
on May 14, 2008 -
11 answers
What is the next step in my search for a job as an editor/ copy writer? I’ve been searching Craig’s List, Monster, etc. and I’ve submitted applications through some network contacts. I’ve yet to hear back from anyone and I’m wondering what to do next.
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posted by shesbookish
on Apr 22, 2008 -
11 answers
Computer Jobs filter: My friend recently graduated with a BS in Information Systems (after a long hiatus away from school). He has pre-college experience in database architecture using MS Access, but his other skills (MySQL, pHp) are learned on his own. He wants to find a job as a DBA or a web developer, but doesn't have the 3+ years of professional experience everyone wants. Even if he's able to learn Oracle, Python, Ruby, etc. on his own, how can he prove he knows them without resume experience to back him up?
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posted by cereselle
on Apr 8, 2008 -
17 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?
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posted by QueSeraSera
on Apr 2, 2008 -
7 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2008 -
1 answer
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?
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posted by andeles
on Feb 26, 2008 -
17 answers
I am starting a new career in a profession that is in demand, and I am just beginning the interview process. I feel confident in my skills, and I am aware that my resume looks pretty good. But prior to grad school, I only worked entry-level positions where the central issue in the interview process was "Pleasepleaseplease hire me!" I need advice from MeFites who have better job selection and salary negotiation skills than me.
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posted by jennyjenny
on Feb 18, 2008 -
7 answers
I am a soon-to-be graduate of a small liberal arts college that no one has ever heard of. Looking for job search advice.
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posted by whataboutben
on Feb 12, 2008 -
14 answers
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.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2008 -
7 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
Austin, Tx help! What jobs are available for and/or which companies would be interested in a person with a current job that's variously described as creative, educational, social, entertaining, games-, media- and/or tech-related?
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posted by lhall
on Jan 14, 2008 -
8 answers
Question within about a request from a potential employer for additional references that I can't provide (not because they're bad, just due to circumstances), and how to handle the process of saying "no, sorry" to them.
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posted by anastasiav
on Dec 10, 2007 -
11 answers
I'm a post-Ph.D. (not computer science, alas, but history) and have decided to seek my fortune outside academia. I have lots of experience organizing and researching and analyzing and presenting and teaching all sorts of things in all sorts of contexts, and have made my CV into a resume that shows I'm not just another egghead. Unfortunately, I'm coming up empty handed after several months of a full-court press, and I'm thinking it's time to contact headhunting/recruiting agencies that might be interested in someone like me. I'd love your thoughts and suggestions on which firms to contact in the New York area.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Nov 14, 2007 -
9 answers
How do you tailor a resume without lying? I'm branching my job search into other fields, and my most recent education/experience isn't relevant at all. So how do I leave it off (or do I) without looking like I'm lying?
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posted by desjardins
on Oct 17, 2007 -
19 answers
Are there different expectations for academic job applications in Norway vs. the United States?
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posted by umbú
on Oct 4, 2007 -
4 answers
How can I assist my girlfriend in finding a decent job in a difficult college town job market?
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posted by Anthony84
on Sep 11, 2007 -
16 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.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2007 -
6 answers
Can you help me find a high-quality Headhunter/executive recruiter in Atlanta? Been disappointed with the two that I have contacted to date.
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posted by dyerfr
on Jul 29, 2007 -
3 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.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2007 -
4 answers
A recruiter who has an opportunity for me has asked me to fill-out the Arnold S. Daniels "Predictive Index..."
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posted by ZenMasterThis
on May 4, 2007 -
3 answers
Did my dream job pass on my application? Is there any way for me to ask them to reconsider?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2007 -
10 answers
I'm looking for a new job, but my current employer doesn't know it. What's a good line to put in my cover letter to prospective employers that basically says "My employer doesn't know I'm leaving - please don't contact them," while not sounding sketchy or rude?
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posted by elquien
on Apr 15, 2007 -
10 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?
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posted by nivekraz
on Jan 30, 2007 -
18 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
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.
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posted by barrakuda
on Dec 4, 2006 -
6 answers
