What have they done to become a corporate executive? [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Oct 13, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a qualification that will (relatively speaking) "recession-proof" a career in the arts industry? For example, a management qualification? [more inside]
posted by Weng on May 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Rentalfilter: Would you rent to me? I'm not a complete deadbeat, but I am paranoid about looking for a new place to live in the coming months. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 30, 2009 - 8 answers

What is the right course/night class/learning path, to take right now? [more inside]
posted by Neonshock on Jan 12, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me translate my (lack of) qualifications when I emigrate to the US. [more inside]
posted by tallus on Sep 2, 2008 - 7 answers

How closely do job requirements in a want ad typically match what a company is actually willing to accept? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Will academic journals generally publish book reviews written by people who are not academics, but who have applicable experience and knowledge? [more inside]
posted by midatlanticwanderer on May 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Specialised question I hope someone can answer: American in UK with UK qualifications....chances of my finding a decent job in the US? [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Apr 5, 2007 - 6 answers

In order to inspire my pupils, and demonstrate to them that studying science does not mean you have to become a scientist, I'm trying to compile a list of famous people with science-related qualifications (bachelors degrees and better, preferably). I'm specifically interested in those with physics, chemistry or biology qualifications (or variations thereof, e.g. biochemistry, astrophysics) but if it turns out that Orlando Bloom has a degree in geology or Christina Aguilera is an expert neuroscientist then I'll take them too. [more inside]
posted by alby on Jul 24, 2006 - 70 answers

At the grand old age of 37, I've suddenly been hit by the realization that I'm in the wrong career and it's corroding by soul. I want to work in something to do with the surveying and production of maps (I love maps). Does anyone work in this field and have advice on what qualifications I'll need and be able to tell me what sort of stuff they do?
posted by DZ-015 on May 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Today at a job interview for a marketing position at a law firm, the lady interviewing me expressed her concern that I would find the job boring because I am overqualified for it. My question has two parts: how do you respond when an interviewer tells you something like that? And, if I'm so overqualified for this marketing job, what kind of job should I be looking for? [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Jun 6, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm returning to college this summer to finish a degree and have come to a crossroads as to what degree to go for. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by ttrendel on Apr 8, 2004 - 12 answers