What kind of job could have a physics graduate willing to travel? I have recently graduated and I'd like to move and work in another country for an undetermined time.
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posted by Fillus
on Aug 26, 2011 -
4 answers
Internship filter: I've recently started a several-month internship. There is really no work for me yet-- I've been told that in the next few weeks, it will pick up, but as of now I'm basically being given busy-work that doesn't need to be done. How can I deal with this situation? Can I leave for a better job?
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posted by lockstitch
on Aug 24, 2011 -
20 answers
I'm good at programming computers. But I don't want to be a software developer. What can I do for a career and what should I be doing now to make it possible?
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jul 25, 2011 -
19 answers
Have to get a job within a few months. Crippled by depression and an awful work history. What's the best way to attack this?
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posted by wanderingchord
on Jul 10, 2011 -
23 answers
How bad is this situation? I'm applying for a job at a company that I previously worked at for only four months.
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posted by trillian
on Jul 7, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm having trouble juggling two different job offers. Need advice on handling negotiation and making the best choice.
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posted by pluot
on Jun 27, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm worried my brother might be making the wrong decision about his degree. He has a fellowship and is well on the way to getting a phd, but he is thinking of stopping at a masters so he can get a job. The reasons he gives seem naive to me, but I don't know anything about this field. I'm worried he's going to end up being bored and unfulfilled because he's focused on short term goals.
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posted by bleary
on Jun 23, 2011 -
46 answers
Am I crazy to quit a government job in this economy to go to grad school full time?
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posted by Amistad
on Jun 10, 2011 -
16 answers
I have an interview coming up with a startup and was advised not to dress up and that "polished business casual is just fine." What should I wear?
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posted by mrbob14
on Jun 7, 2011 -
24 answers
I'm completing a preliminary job interview form, and one of the questions asked is to describe the funniest situation that's ever happened at work. I know a lot of the tricks of these type of questions (when asked about your weaknesses, also explain how you compensate; when asked about your worst boss, briefly explain how you successfully managed the situation; etc.), but this one is stumping me.
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posted by tempest in a teapot
on Jun 6, 2011 -
19 answers
I have an interview at a market research company next week! Which is great, except that I've been in school for physics for the last 7 years and I know next to nothing about the field. Can you give me resources, tips or tricks to prepare for this interview?
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posted by auto-correct
on May 27, 2011 -
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Posting for a friend. Job-change-filter: currently I'm a Biology Research Associate working in a lab in a medium sized bio-tech company. This job has been fun while it lasted but I need to move on. Ideally I'd like to get into medical/science writing, but I have no experience in the field.
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posted by pyro979
on May 25, 2011 -
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I have a new job offer with a company that will pay a bit better than I manage now. The new company is likely to be a better working environment as well. However, the new job would be a step down from a manager/supervisor role into more of a coordinator role.
How highly should I esteem my current manager title/responsibilities? Enough to reconsider a move to a role that feels like a better fit in most other ways?
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posted by owls
on May 23, 2011 -
6 answers
A friend recently got a job offer, yay! When she spoke with the hiring manager at the time of the initial offer, she was told she'd receive a certain amount of money, with a percentage raise after the first year. But when she received the formal offer letter, the letter specifies only the first year salary, and says nothing about a raise. Should she say something to the hiring manager? Any suggestions on how she might phrase her concerns?
posted by lesli212
on May 17, 2011 -
11 answers
What is the hiring climate like in Boston for recent graduates with little to no teaching experience but with my qualifications?
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posted by methroach
on May 12, 2011 -
3 answers
I don't need a career counselor - I need a b.s. detector! Who do you go to for advice & guidance when you already know the general idea of your future job plans? My general direction will be working with the dying or elderly, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to get into the field, what I need to study, what types of jobs there are, etc. Help!
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posted by Waldo Jeffers
on May 10, 2011 -
6 answers
What should I know about french cultural conventions in the context of a job interview?
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posted by valdesm
on Apr 25, 2011 -
5 answers
JET (teaching English in Japan) vs AmeriCorps (cool community stuff in my city). Or, how do you decide between two paths that seem comparably engaging/difficult/unknown?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Apr 21, 2011 -
17 answers
Career: New job, rapidly discovering I don't like the way the place works, but need to stick it out. How to adjust my expectations in order to survive?
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posted by Franny26
on Apr 16, 2011 -
22 answers
I promised something I couldn't deliver on. If I break my promise, I could lose all my other work. Please advise on how to approach this..
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posted by audio
on Apr 5, 2011 -
10 answers
After a rather disappointing year on the academic job market, I've been contacted for a phone interview at Big Government Laboratory for a position in Research Area of My Expertise. What to expect? How to prepare?
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posted by logicpunk
on Apr 4, 2011 -
8 answers
I am having the darnedest time translating my personality into a winning cover letter to my dream job. Help!
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posted by patronuscharms
on Mar 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Putting together an application packet, mostly text and images but includes 1 mp3, 1 short avi. How do I do this in an elegant, interesting way? Details below.
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posted by nerdfish
on Mar 26, 2011 -
7 answers
Long story short: great job, great experience, great skillsets gained, have to quit after only 5 months of employment for medical reasons. I want to keep job info on my resume. Can I?
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Mar 22, 2011 -
10 answers
I'll be jetlagged for the first day (and week) at my new job. Help me deal with this gracefully in my new workplace.
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posted by paindemie
on Mar 21, 2011 -
11 answers
How do we create jobs? I am interested in learning about how jobs are created on various levels- city level, state level and the national level. What are strategies that governments and community based initiatives use to create jobs on the small and large scale? What are the barriers to mobilizing a community or national job creation strategy? I am interested in hearing research, experience or your opinions on this issue. Thank you!
posted by tessalations999
on Mar 18, 2011 -
16 answers
I have a job interview tomorrow via Skype; it was supposed to be via the company's own internal system, but alas, we have to fall back on Skype. Tips for making me look good?
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posted by digitalprimate
on Mar 15, 2011 -
25 answers
What are some forms of alternative compensation I could ask for from a very small business in lieu of a raise that will cause us to loose our kids' health insurance due to making too much $$$?
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posted by djpuddings
on Mar 11, 2011 -
15 answers
[job filter] Should I bother to / How can I fight to keep a job that I love now that the higher-ups have decided that my girlfriend and I can't work together?
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posted by sarastro
on Feb 2, 2011 -
26 answers
How and When should I negotiate the expected salary with the staffing agent/recruiter?
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posted by kktony
on Jan 25, 2011 -
8 answers
Job hunting filter: I’ve been at the same job, in a leadership position for 9 years. I think I’m finally ready to move on and have found a job available at a university that I might be qualified for and am planning to apply for. The application is somewhat extensive and at one point it asks if I have ever been fired from a job. Unfortunately, the answer is yes.
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posted by parkerposey
on Jan 5, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm about to quit the great job I've had for the past 6 years for personal reasons. I'm in charge of a lot of projects and I'm stressed about the transition with my future successor. I'm looking for advice on how to handle this situation.
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posted by kag
on Dec 22, 2010 -
15 answers
What programming skills are expected from a typical IT business analyst? What else should I learn?
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posted by uaudio
on Dec 8, 2010 -
6 answers
Please help me leave my job and get a new one. The last straw was being forced to work Thanksgiving. I am so outta here. But I'm not actually sure how to look for a job.
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posted by Bottlecap
on Nov 29, 2010 -
9 answers
Does anyone have experience working for the
FDM group? A friend of mine is considering entering their training program in the states, which would mean a two year commitment to them as a company. I'm not certain if I should be encouraging my friend or warning them off.
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posted by Maastrictian
on Nov 20, 2010 -
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