How does one get a career in sales in the military industrial complex?

I’ve spent a couple of years in my current position doing entry-level nonprofit program coordination. It turns out it's not my ideal career field, so I am in search of a new and different challenge. What kinds of positions might I qualify for that would...

Hello, Metafilter! Long time lurker (10 years), first time poster. To sum it up- after a failed stint as an AmeriCorps VISTA (6 months) following graduation from the University of South Carolina with a degree in International Studies and a minor in Economics...

I am 25 and I have completed my medical graduation.During my third year I realized that I am not suitable for this field.Fine arts/performing arts is more my type.But it constantly bugs to make a career change at 25,when everybody around me is working...

The item in question was a "bottle cap" promotion. You know look under the cap it says "Buy one get one free". After reading the fine print on the product label, it says "You pay sales tax" but it doesn't specify if that...

I wonder which pays better? Which makes the best use of a MBA degree? In Catering Sales, can I start a Catering business one day? What does it need to be successful in each of ...show more

I am an IT Professional with 9 years of experiance. I had worked as a Project Manager till November 2008 and thereafter taken a career break due to personal reasons. My techical skill set includes .NET/J2EE. I have worked with MNCs like Infosys technologies...

AdviceFilter: Help a 34 year old high school dropout start his education/career over. I apologize in advance if this is long and lacking a true narrative line. I’m in a long-term relationship with a woman who wants to eventually be...

I have been working in sales in some shape or another for years. And have been told by many that I should look into something in technology sales, as I out geek most computer techs on ...show more

I am going to Orlando and am considering staying at Wyndham where I would get a severley discounted room and free sea world tickets. However, the ad states that I will need to attend a 90 sales pitch on timeshares. There's no way I would ever buy one...