Q. I’m a lawyer who’s never taken to the legal profession. Can I look forward to other career options?

A. What your question does not tell me is if you’ve “gone off” the law entirely, or simply don’t want to work in a law firm, where you have to bill in excess of 2,000 hours a year and never see your family.

Question. I’m a recent grad who has not yet found work. I’m looking for an event management position in New York, and employers seem interested, but I don’t get called back after the interview. What am I doing wrong?

Question: I have been laid off from my mid-level management position, and have been offered outplacement assistance or an extra month of salary. Which should I take?

Question: I really want to go into finance when I graduate next year. I know the situation is bad, but there have to be some jobs available. How can I make myself more competitive?

Question: I work in management for a nonprofit, and am interested in a similar job in the private sector. My potential new employers want to know my current salary. Should I give it to them?

Question: I’m a recent grad who is actively seeking work. Over the past month, I’ve applied for over fifty jobs through on-line job posting sites. To date, I haven’t received any interviews, let alone job offers. Should I try a different strategy?