Business & Finance - 16 August 2006

I think most people who work have a degree in business have heard of an Interpersonal Relationships course. It was a 3 day course and everyone who worked at the offices had to take it. I recently went to a job interview, and I included that course as one of the Courses Taken. The guy asked if I was sent to that course becuase with problems with co-workers, I said no, then he started asking me if I've ever had problems with human resources and if people had ever reported me, and I said no. He kept quiet, and told me he couldn't risk hiring someone who would be a liability because of his attiude problems.

This guy is stupid, doesn't he know that's a course lot of company like their employees to have? How does he get the idea I have attitude problems because of me taking that course that everyone else took?

2006-08-16 05:43:32 · 5 answers · asked by Document Guy 2 in Careers & Employment

i have experience working as a manager in an interior design firm for the past 15 yrs. i've grown in experience and designation during this period. i'm keen on entering australia for job opportunities with my kinda experience.

2006-08-16 05:39:11 · 1 answers · asked by Krishna K 1 in Careers & Employment

I have an interview today and i want to be prepared as i possibly can.

2006-08-16 05:38:43 · 2 answers · asked by Jaime 1 in Careers & Employment

Prefer answers from those experienced in real estate sales or mortgages. Thanks!

We just bought our first home recently, but I am just curious how people manage the transaction of selling one home and buying their next home.

Do you have to buy first getting a mortgage based on your current income and whatever cash you have available to put down?

Do people sell first, moving their stuff into temporary storage and live in a temporary place so that they can use the cash from the sale of their first home in applying for the mortgage for their second?

Or does the mortgage company take into consideration that you are selling a home, so they assume you will come up with x dollars for down payment?

I kind of assume it is a combination of things...but what is best, in your opinion?

2006-08-16 05:37:37 · 6 answers · asked by powhound 7 in Renting & Real Estate

Anyone know where I can get one easily.

2006-08-16 05:35:34 · 6 answers · asked by dahamu_626 1 in Credit

2006-08-16 05:34:56 · 8 answers · asked by e_rod382@sbcglobal.net 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-16 05:34:07 · 4 answers · asked by robert_stefan2002 1 in Small Business

What exactly do they do?
How do you become one?
what kind of studies do you need? college??
How much earning?

2006-08-16 05:30:41 · 7 answers · asked by axon3_2001 3 in Careers & Employment

Unfortunately and unbeleiveably my boyfriend has been searching for a job since he graduated from college in December of 2004.

In May, he was hired at a company, only to be layed off at his 90 day review along with 6 other people.

So my questions are

1. Should he put the one job he was layed off from on his resume at all? He does not want to and is not planning on it. I'm just wondering if that is okay.

2. He read that when an employer sees a gap in a resume they automatically dismiss the resume without even asking for an explaination, presumably because they figure the person is hiding something or was fired. So the gap should be explained in a cover letter.
Is that true? Should it be brought up in the cover letter? Should he say he was unemployed for that period of time?

All help and ideas welcome.

Thanks!!!

2006-08-16 05:24:54 · 141 answers · asked by Ann 4 in Careers & Employment

If I spend 1/4 my wages getting to and from work would it be better to itemize?

2006-08-16 05:24:51 · 7 answers · asked by position28 4 in United States

2006-08-16 05:24:00 · 4 answers · asked by ashabri1929 2 in Advertising & Marketing

2006-08-16 05:23:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2006-08-16 05:22:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

just for Curiosity (IM buying a house and i'd like to compare)
how much are you paying for rent/mortgage payments?
and in what state?

2006-08-16 05:22:34 · 10 answers · asked by CALI GIRL 3 in Personal Finance

Currently I play in the Automotive Paint Sector and own a company called Brushless Colors. I am in the process of selling off the company, not the name, and am merging over into the Web Design sector for a career.

Currently I have Blue Ice Studio as a business name but just don't seem like I get much enthusiasm over the name when I say it to others.

Which do you like better for a Web Design Company name?

- Blue Ice Studio

- Brushless Colors


Some are just telling me to keep my original name cause it fits the web design part as well. Maybe you have another name that you think might work better....mention it if you would.

2006-08-16 05:21:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

Does anyone know the max personal loan amounts you can file in a BK?

2006-08-16 05:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by Carey L 3 in Personal Finance

and you are then forced to file BK, what are you suppose to claim as income - is it an average, or actual at the time of filing?

2006-08-16 05:16:47 · 2 answers · asked by Carey L 3 in Personal Finance

akron employment dept?

2006-08-16 05:15:48 · 1 answers · asked by donna-carpenter@sbcglobal.net 1 in Careers & Employment

I have heard various rumors about work in alaska for the pipeline shutdown, However I havnt been able to find anything on the internet. If anyone has any information I really appriciate it.

2006-08-16 05:14:06 · 1 answers · asked by welder_guy_99 1 in Careers & Employment

I'm a small business owner owed $10,000 by a publicly listed company. I provided consulting services; they billled and collected for these services. The debt is still fresh at 60 days outstanding.
Reviewing their Annual/Qrtly & 10-K reports shows they have serious financial problems including owing the IRS, Medical Providers for their self insured employee Health plan and other creditors. The IRS has temporarily subordinated outstanding debt to this company's Senior Creditors thereby permitting them to remain a going concern(for now).
GIven this scenario and many letters, emails and phone calls to the CEO who makes it seem like I may get paid any day, just not today.
What are the pros/cons and possible/likely of hiring a lawyer to pursue this out of state debt versus hiring a collection agency? How do collection agencies price their services? Will they buy the receivables from me at a discount or rather negotiate a % of collected amount. Overall recommendations?

2006-08-16 05:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Need2Know 1 in Credit

2006-08-16 05:13:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Please give me an estimate. I searched previous questions andanswers and they were mostly "who cares?" I'm not going to rob you or anything. Answer only if you're over the age of 18, please. I'm a poor college student, and I want to compare myself to adults in the real-world, and especially college students. How much do you spend per month on food (for yourself only please)? I want to live cheap. If my checking account is lower than the average college student, I will live off of samples at the grocery store.

Thanks!!

2006-08-16 05:09:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2006-08-16 05:08:22 · 4 answers · asked by starlight l 2 in Small Business

I know it is proper etiquette to send a thank you letter but does it matter if it is typed or hand written? Also, is it OK to send an e-mail to the interviewer or should I send a letter. I want it to get there as soon as possible.

2006-08-16 05:05:03 · 10 answers · asked by lawsonmc11 3 in Careers & Employment

I just took a physical exam and it's taking forever to get the results in. I really need to get my 2 weeks notice like today!! I know I passed background check and drug test. You think it's OK to quit my job now? I am just wondering what can the test say that will make the new company not hiring me? I am physically heathly, so the only thing I can think of is if I am dying of something (cancer?). Even then, they can;t deny me because of that, right? But if I am dying and I amquit my job, there will be no insurance!! Am I thinking too much?

2006-08-16 05:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by Ann H 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-16 05:02:56 · 7 answers · asked by katrina l 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am an HR practitioner

2006-08-16 05:02:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

We started a program with "Consumer Credit Counselors" This progarm has us pay the Consumer Credit Counselors, then they pay the credit cards every month. All they do is lower some of the interest rates. They don't negotiate amount owed. The payments are too high for us, so we looked into other alternatives. We found one company that will do it differently for less. They have you pay into an escrow account, and they pay off each credit card individually. They say they negotiate lower balances and interest rates. The payment would be lower and the payoff time cut in half. Does anyone know of any reason we shouldn't do this? Are there any other better ways? WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET CONSUMER DEBT RELIEF with no loans?

2006-08-16 05:02:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2006-08-16 05:01:50 · 9 answers · asked by Maj A 1 in Personal Finance

I need to find out if the name i selected for my business is taken and if not how do i copyright the name or do i even need to and the same way with the picture i selected for my business and does anyone have any helpful tips on starting a pet sitting business

2006-08-16 04:59:14 · 5 answers · asked by ellen k 1 in Advertising & Marketing