I have a tricky job-application scenario: basically, I can do all the requirements that were
advertised, but I have excellent reason to believe they expect the person in the position to semi-regularly do something my health prevents me from doing at all. How do I handle this in the application/resume process?
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posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman!
on Apr 23, 2013 -
10 answers
My employer requires me to travel to a meeting 20 miles away once a week. They do not pay gas or mileage for this and as of today, are refusing to compensate for travel time as well. Is this legal?
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posted by youandiandaflame
on Mar 15, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm a UI/UX designer who is flat broke and unemployed. I'm independently interviewing for 2 positions at the moment and have 3-4 other positions that I have or am about to interview for through a recruiter. Some are temporary, some are temp-to-perm, and some are permanent. Some are also more interesting to me than others, including one that I'm most interested in which I've been waiting to hear back from for the past week or so. However, the temporary positions (2-4 weeks) have more immediate needs and are more likely to lay something on the table in the next few days if they end up giving me an offer.
My question is: If I get a call that says "We'd like to offer you the position", how do I respond without an immediate yes and still be in consideration?
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posted by gregoryg
on Feb 26, 2013 -
6 answers
I recently began my first job six months ago at a creative agency. Now, I'm unsure if I should continue.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 6, 2013 -
11 answers
I have a pretty decent job but don't enjoy it and have started underperforming - how can I motivate myself to work harder again?
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posted by sock of ages
on Jan 20, 2013 -
13 answers
How do I search for a job in Toronto that fits my special snowflake(but relatively modest[I hope]) requirements?
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posted by Gin and Comics
on Jan 11, 2013 -
6 answers
I'm looking for part-time work that doesn't interfere with my schedule (M-F 9-5) is either a)temporary, b)occasional/intermittent, or c)a low # of hours? - any suggestions for fields?
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posted by aka_anon
on Dec 2, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm a young Australian, and I want to work in Asia. How do I make that happen?
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posted by mxc
on Sep 22, 2012 -
8 answers
What can I do to help prevent an employee I supervise from having to reimburse a ton of money due to an error in my supervisor's office?
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posted by Joey Michaels
on Sep 21, 2012 -
39 answers
I was recently let go ("cost cutting") from my job as a web developer, one that I've held for well over a decade at the same employer. After they gave me the news, they mentioned the possibility of me doing work for them in the future on a contract basis and asked what I would charge them. How much is a fair amount to charge them while making sure it's worth my while?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2012 -
26 answers
For those who made the switch from temp to permanent work, what factors did you consider, what helped you decide?
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posted by glache
on Sep 13, 2012 -
8 answers
What are the best practices for getting steady temp work through an agency? What can I be doing now to get more consistent and varied jobs?
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posted by ActionPopulated
on Sep 8, 2012 -
8 answers
How does the idea of a civilian review board for previewing the firing and disciplinary actions of federal managers against civilian employees sound?
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Sep 7, 2012 -
7 answers
My employer seems to be pushing me toward filing an EEOC complaint or resigning my job. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm applying for a union (CUPE) job that I am almost 100% sure I am going to be offered. I think I am worth more than the union mandated payscale. What extras can I request/negotiate?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2012 -
8 answers
So, I'm trans, have a really horrible job where I can't reveal it and I need to get a new one. There's one issue that I've been struggling with: All of my legal documentation is still under my old name, which means I'm going to have to disclose my trans status at some point. But how and when?
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posted by Toby Dammit X
on Aug 4, 2012 -
18 answers
Which countries value free time, low working hours, and vacations? Which value living life and not just working?
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posted by Mr. Papagiorgio
on Jul 31, 2012 -
13 answers
Japan Visa/Work Problems, Cont.: Living in Japan, scored a job as an ALT in Japan that starts in a little over a month; already signed the contract and got my work visa renewed. Just got an offer from a much better paying job that would employ me right away (and would sponsor me). What to do?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Jul 23, 2012 -
3 answers
My girlfriend and I live in the Bay area, and she's looking for graphic design work. She'd prefer a full-time job, but would be happy with contract work for now. She's new to the industry, and would like your advice on finding work. Any tips or resources would be welcome.
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posted by apostate street preacher
on Jul 16, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm in between the end of a graduate degree and the start of a PhD. The internship positions I applied for over the summer all fell through. I'm able to stay with family in the interim, but really want to get a job to put money towards current loans, save a little bit, and pay for stuff around the house while I'm living here. What are your tips for finding a ~3 month gig? Specific details about my work history inside.
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posted by codacorolla
on Jun 4, 2012 -
8 answers
You live in City X. You want to move to City Y and are looking for a job there. Do employers care if your resume says you live in City X or City Y?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Apr 23, 2012 -
16 answers
Can I- a college student- work for the Obama campaign (in dc, in chicago, in a swing state) this summer and not starve? Or are there other wacky, do-it-while-you're-young-live-out-of-your-car summer experiences Askmefi would suggest?
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posted by 221bbs
on Apr 16, 2012 -
14 answers
Explain finding a career to me like I'm five, I mean, as if five-year-olds had to find jobs.
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posted by pullayup
on Apr 1, 2012 -
35 answers
We have a close friend who needs a job solely for the benefits. The catch: he has been out of the work force for five years and isn't particularly social or skilled. Any thoughts?
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posted by Madamina
on Mar 20, 2012 -
13 answers
Is there such a thing as seasonal tech (programming, project management, ...) work?
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posted by rr
on Mar 10, 2012 -
8 answers
I need to figure out if my coworkers and I are owed overtime pay. I'm getting conflicting information everywhere I go, and if I need to refer to a lawyer in the end so be it. Maybe you guys can help though... We're salaried video game artists in California.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2012 -
18 answers
My references have been checked after attending a second round job interview. Do you think there is an offer on the way if my references check out? Would they bother otherwise?
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posted by ariyadhana
on Feb 7, 2012 -
14 answers
On the whole, I like my job. It pays well and has good benefits. It really rankles me, though, that there are employees in my department who are much better paid than me, who don’t deserve to be. How can I get past this so I’m not ticked off every day at work?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2012 -
15 answers
What resources would I need to move to New York? I've been offered (unofficially by the boss of my boss) to change jobs within my company and move 400 miles away to the head office in NYC. The ball is in my court to figure out what I would need to make this happen, but I am at a loss as to where to begin the negotiation!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2012 -
14 answers
How common (or uncommon) is it for an employer to ask for employees to work extra, uncompensated time?
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posted by garlic
on Jan 5, 2012 -
19 answers
I was just fired from my job because I didn't meet performance expectations. It's a terrible feeling. How can I best learn from this experience and attack the future?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2011 -
19 answers
After spending most of the past year working on a cool project in a two-person team of contractors where we didn't have specified positions, what would be an appropriate job title to put on a resume?
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posted by andrewmarc
on Nov 23, 2011 -
5 answers
Work is ending next week, nothing lined up to follow. Should I go on EI or is that too shameful/irresponsible for someone of an upper middle class background?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2011 -
19 answers
My brother will work for food. He's coming from a tough situation to visit me in LA for just a few weeks at most, and he needs to find some immediate work, even if it's just a few dollars a day. Are there any options for him?
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posted by brenton
on Oct 31, 2011 -
25 answers
On my resume, I fudged the end date for my last job by six weeks, to cover up a bad situation where I was not at fault. A new company has given me an offer, checked my references, and sent me all the new hire paperwork. I'm supposed to start in two weeks. Only problem? I had to consent to a background check. Now I'm concerned that my lie will be uncovered. What do I do?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Sep 30, 2011 -
20 answers
How can I make time to interview for new jobs after just taking a job that I don't like? And, how do I explain to new companies why my availability to interview is so limited?
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posted by daveindc
on Aug 13, 2011 -
8 answers
Will a suspended driver's license with extenuating circumstances disqualify my fiance for a position that requires him to drive a company car?
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posted by powerbumpkin
on Aug 3, 2011 -
8 answers
