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New job new supervisor new culture I need to let them know I need an accommodation for my own medical thing but I’m quite literally petrified to say anything because of well just because.. should I te… more

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I need to earn some money online. I feel almost impossible. How to earn money online fast? I need money to come back to the USA. Thank you

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Ample experience but no related job title:

I have a BA and previous work as an “admin assistant” at a top tier law firm.

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I have a Bachelors Degree in Business and Social Science, but I want to pivot into Data Analytics. I have Excel and SQL experience. How can I get an entry level position ?

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I am at a bit of a loss on where to go, but I need a change. I'm currently working as a plano associate and I hate retail life, I've done it a bunch in the past but I need to get out of it. I … more

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Hi all, new to the group, I'm really burnt out in my current medical billing job, I've been in the medical field for 15yrs as an MA, Call Center representative and now a medical biller and I w… more

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Looking for WFH sales or customer success roles ! Willing to do hybrid ,currently live in NJ

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In need of advice, hopefully this is the right place. I am beyond burned out been in DC Operations for 6 years and every workday feels alike I’m working with a 500 lb barbell on my chest. Previously… more

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Just recently pivoted from the health/fitness/wellness field into the IT field, specifically with Cybersecurity. I took a year long cybersecurity program in college and am currently working on getting my Comptia … more

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Looking to make a move to something more stable but unsure of which direction to head in. Any mortgage loan officers here that have made a move elsewhere?

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I developed an app (JOBSVUE) that changes the traditional way of finding jobs. The app offers:

* Today’s jobs only - every day, directly from hiring companies’ career sites.
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Hi everyone. I own a small Appliance Repair Services company in Greater Seattle area and my wife is running a small house cleaning company.
We wanted to service short term rentals in the area as well (… more

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While waiting to hear from potential employers I was going to apply for temporary positions...but I REALLY don't want to. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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I run my own little company, which specializes in RV maintenance. It's doing okay, as this is its first year. Does anyone have some financial advice they did or maybe wish they had?

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Start small: Begin with easy tasks to build your profile and gain experience.
Be patient: It may take time to find consistent work.
Be reliable and honest: Build a strong reputation to attract more clients.
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Is it too late to change careers? What age did you change careers and what career move did you make.

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Any good sites or helpful people here for reviewing resumes and cover letters? I took a huge pay decrease to move across the country and now am job searching again. I have a bachelors degree, manageme… more

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I want a job of medical representative in any pharma company of europe.
I have already experince of this field.
I am area sales manager in renowned pharma company in pakistan.
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anyone open to review my resume? recently laid off and need to find work ASAP 📝

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I don't think tech careers are over, but demand for tech professionals will shrink. Not because of AI mind you, but because there are fewer things left to build and the financial market conditions of 2012-202… more

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Can i do DevOps work on Macbook? Or can i use all Microsoft apps seamlessly on Macbook??

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Has anyone here transitioned from managing software engineering teams to leading data science teams? I currently manage two software engineering teams and am looking to pivot into data science managem… more

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Question for those that left a corporate job for a hospitality (or similar) job—if you were required to send a resume, how did you structure it? I’m debating about including a cover letter stating why… more

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Effective supply chain managers leverage their operational excellence (OpEx) tools to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance responsiveness across the entire supply chain. By applying methodolo… more

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I’ve been toiling and digging to get out of my current role. It’s not my bag. Has anyone been able to successfully pivot THIS year?

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I have an MBA, and a CISA. Considering getting a PMP. Is there another cert that might give me more career mobility? I feel like in my current role I keep getting passed over for men. My last two boss… more

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As a career truck driver for many years it started affecting my mental health. Went to the VA and asked for help finding a new career,"What you wanna quit making moneeyy'" quote from th… more

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My whole career has been in media (15 yrs), and it's absolutely draining me in every way. Lately, it's gone beyond exhaustion to contempt. I'm very good at what I do but the enviro… more

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I’m a data analyst working at a mid sized retail bank in NYC. I’ve got 5 YOE in the field of internal audit / analytics. I’m interested in making a transition to Investment Banking (Goldman, Morgan St… more

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Does anyone have any advice for joining the UN for careers? I’m most interested in working for the UNESCO org under the UN but would love to stay in NYC region. I’m currently in consulting (more Tech/… more

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Does anyone have advice for underemployment? I have graduated with my bachelors but I've been seemingly stuck in jobs that underpay me and don't use the best of my abilities.

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Trying to pin down a role that a recruiter can unfortunately not refer me for since they got me my current role, so I'm trying to figure out who they are and apply direct. Anyone know of any Diagn… more

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I interviewed at Ropes & Gray in Los Angeles. It was the most overtly ageist interview I've had. The office manager, a woman appearing to be over 50, asked what year I graduated.

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Can anyone share any experience they have working as a Foster Care Specialist for Youth Villages? I am interviewing for them next week and would like to know if there are any opinions from those who h… more

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