Any advice for what I should do when the inevitable happens, and I am informed I did not get this promotion? How can I prevent losing faith in everything job related if this is how things work around here? [more inside]
posted by Quincy on May 8, 2012 - 9 answers

I have been with Company for 4 years. As my career has grown, everything about my workday has changed dramatically. I feel that most of the changes are positive. However, some of the things that made my original job a great fit for me are gone. Can you share any insights, suggestions, tools, exercises, or books to make this career growth work for me? [more inside]
posted by calcetinporfavor on Mar 6, 2012 - 3 answers

What can you do with 2 hours a night to advance in your career? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Mar 4, 2012 - 7 answers

I’m seeking new opportunities at my company, and two very different departments have expressed interest. Neither department knows I’m talking to the other. Need some advice on navigating this… [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 20, 2012 - 4 answers

Should I ask for a demotion? Or keep sucking it up while I look for the next big thing? I'm a newspaper editor who hates her job and would like to be a reporter again. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Dec 7, 2011 - 13 answers

I've been learning new skills at my company that are far outside of my current job description. I've long ago realized that there's going to be a need for someone to take on these responsibilities beyond the one person we have now. And the time seems to be approaching! Please help me work through this and nail the salary re-negotiations. [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Nov 30, 2011 - 13 answers

Where in DC can I find good training course series about managing a department within a non-profit? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Sep 5, 2011 - 6 answers

I agreed to move across the country, at my own expense, for a "promotion" that was supposed to give me a lot more money and a lot of valuable experience. It's now too late to back out and the rug has been pulled out from under me, how do I handle this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2011 - 17 answers

I've been offered a promotion, yay! But would taking it be a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by socksister on Jan 5, 2011 - 16 answers

Boss gave notice. I want the job. How to apply for it when the body isn't even cold yet? [more inside]
posted by stormpooper on Jul 27, 2010 - 19 answers

What blogs / sites make you say "I want to hire this guy!". What is it about those sites that makes you say this? If and when my next employment search comes up, I would like to have a web presence that gives prospective employers a window into my work, thoughts, outlook, etc. I am looking for blogs that do a great job at selling the author to potential employers. I am interested in content but also the sites presentation and functionality. I am more interested in business related blogs rather than designer / portfolio types sites, but will take all comers. Blogs that incorporate photos of the author would be a bonus. Help me find examples of great personal salesmanship on the web.
posted by jasondigitized on Apr 9, 2010 - 13 answers

Just got a call from HR for a "chat" about an administrative position I applied for with my current employer. The "chat" is tomorrow. How might this "chat" go, and other than the usual interview preparations, what else should I be prepared for? [more inside]
posted by zizzle on Jan 28, 2010 - 9 answers

I was recently received an internal promotion in my current team from a junior level to senior level title. This promotion is due to experience and performance: I will continue to work on the same projects as before in the same role. How should I express this promotion on my resume? [more inside]
posted by cosmic.osmo on Dec 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Would you apply for a job you felt underqualified for, even if it meant essentially skipping a step up the promotion ladder? Pros & cons inside. [On preview, wow, it's a day for job application questions!] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 16, 2009 - 14 answers

Do I deserve a raise and what should I be asking for? Are there any resources other than salary.com type places that can help me with this decision? I know this is asked all the time but each situation seems different. [more inside]
posted by Anthony84 on Feb 19, 2008 - 9 answers

What's worse, being at a job for too long or not long enough? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Oct 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Currently working two jobs and wondering if I should settle for a dead-end job? [more inside]
posted by sperose on Oct 8, 2007 - 7 answers

I applied for a promotion that I did not get, but my company still wants to keep me in that position's "training program," which has the same responsibilities as the position, but without the pay raise. [more inside]
posted by srrh on Aug 6, 2007 - 21 answers

My boss may be promoting me. Or not. Or he may be waiting for me to ask for it. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by gaiamark on Jul 13, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm looking for some sort of template for requesting a promotion at work. [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Nov 30, 2005 - 5 answers