What questions do you have about hiring and firing?

Have you ever wondered what employers do with the elaborate proposals they request for job applications? Do they end up using your ideas even if you don't get the job? Been stymied as to why your company seems to favor external candidates to internal ones? Curious about why some laid off workers get escorted out the door while others get two weeks to wrap up their affairs?

Whether you're unemployed or hoping for a promotion, you probably find yourself scratching your head from time to time about how employers make their decisions.

MPR News wants to know your burning questions about the job market and workplace. Let us know what's on your mind. Also, raise your hand if you've got expertise in an employment related area so that we can tap you to answer some of the questions that arise.