Archive for February, 2009

Does anyone else find job hunting depressing?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

superSymmetric asked: I'm not sure what it is about it - maybe the impossibly difficult technical interviews that leave me feeling like an idiot - but it seems that every time I have been hunting for a new development position, I get depressed, and start doubting my abilities. Has anyone ...

I need help finding a job in the industrial area of Houston?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

... asked: I'm looking for a job in the industrial part of Houston. I think many of those jobs pay over $30,000 per year and don't require any college, but they train you on the job. Can someone please tell me where I can find a job like this? and ...

Job hunting: is it a turn off for employers to call you if your area code is from another state?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

maybmai asked: I just moved to another state but i like to keep my old phone number. Is it a turn off for employers to reply to your resume if the area code doesn't match the job location?Kansieo.com

Serious question about finding a job?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

the cool.. asked: I tried posting this ealier but all I got was spam answers. I'm having a hard time finding a job because I have a felony on my record. I'm a 26 year old male, live in Chicago, and currently attending college. Does anybody have any suggestions on ...

Can being too educated make job hunting more difficult?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

E_L_P asked: I have three degrees (BA in Communications, BFA in Creative Writing, and a MA in English Education). I cannot, for the life of me, seem to find any sort of job outside of the education field (which I no longer wish to pursue). Can putting all ...

Need advice, I think my nervousness and anxiety caused me to answer job interview questions incorrectly?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

hrcdrc asked: Ok, so I had my second job interview today which was a paid internship position with a graphic design company in downtown. This position also has flexible scheduling depending on what kind of work comes up and availability. From the way the interviewer was talking to ...

How can I improve my job hunting tips website?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Dan Rudd asked: I created the website with the intention of sharing with others everything and anything I can regarding the full time job of looking for a job. I welcome comments and I hope to finish it soon. www.needajobnowdammit.comWebsite content

High school student needs help finding a job / internship related to mechanical engineering?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Mickey asked: I am a senior in high school in bear, DE; and i am in search for a better job. I'm looking for a job or an internship that is related to mechanical engineering. I'm trying to be prepared a little more for college and am also ...

Finding a job in engineering, can I choose the city?

Monday, February 9th, 2009

to the beat in my head asked: My girlfriend(future wife) is planning on going to vet school at Colorado State University in Fort Collins after we have received our bachelor's degrees, which is in two years. Being separated for four years while she gets her degree seems less than ideal. ...

How many Professional References do you have for job hunting?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Conversation asked: A friend of mine who is looking for a new job is having a hard time with professional references. He has worked in the same job for the last 4 years and has had the same boss for the whole time. This is the only prossional job he ...