Careers & Employment - August 2006

Anyone out there have some good advise on constructing eye popping cover letters. I am good at putting my resume together although, I feel they are looked past quite often because I am not very good at putting a cover letter together. I know the cover letter is a first impression in a sense. Any good tips to anyone, I don't want to exagerate and I don't want it to be to long. I want it straight to the point and eye catching.

Thanks for any good feedback.

2006-08-29 05:07:10 · 7 answers · asked by pattiof 4

I'm having some problems with ghost lines, and lines that are appearing around the edges - sides of the paper I'm scanning. Does anyone else have this problem? Where you work is it considered an error? Is it considered a scanner issue or is it looked upon as the normal functioning of the scanner?

2006-08-29 04:55:44 · 1 answers · asked by AlphaFemale 5

i have a job off the books being an photograhers assistant. during the week i edit pictures, put albums together and burn cd's with photo images on them and on the weekend i go to weddings, partys, high school reunions and etc. and i take a some flicks and whatever comes out good he uses and i help set up camrea lights and the photograhers equitpemnt. i am not a profesional photograher. i never went to school. i just got lucky with this job. untill he told me he only wants to pay me 5 dollars an hour where here in new york is minimum wage. but i gotta take the fact that this job is right upstairs from my house meaning no traveling is requied, just a flight of steps and that theres no taxes taken out. should i quite if he dosesnt want to give me minium wage which is 6.75 an hour?

2006-08-29 04:47:38 · 23 answers · asked by u lovee it ♥ 2

If you hated your job, and you could quit without any reprocussions whatsoever, and could say or do ANYTHING, how would you quit?

2006-08-29 04:45:02 · 17 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4

2006-08-29 04:44:06 · 12 answers · asked by dflp 1

He seems to think he will be making really good money.

2006-08-29 04:40:12 · 2 answers · asked by gabby5 2

this woman i work w/ has great ties wi/ every1 except 4 me & this other woman in the office. shes very 2 faced & i guess i could see it coming...but every chance she gets she turns a small problem into a big one, then tells our boss, then gets me in trouble. however these problems should have nothing to do with her & since shes been here longer & is older than me the bosses love her & actually go along w/ it. i find out because me & the other woman realized all this & created an alliance 2 see what she was saying when we werent around. another problem is me & the other woman are pretty much new and doing ALL the work . she literally sits @ her desk & emails & chats on the phone all day!! so of course when a problem happens its our fault because she doesnt do any of the work!! i cant go to the bosses because they would take her side over mine regardless of proof, and she would use every power to get rid of us if we tried confronting her. the sad part is she would prob succeed!ADVICE?

2006-08-29 04:39:52 · 12 answers · asked by toolate 3

2006-08-29 04:28:11 · 1 answers · asked by Mel E. 1

2006-08-29 04:12:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a law student who is currently on a undergraduate scholarship with a large waste company. The scholarship provides that I must work with the company for a minimum period of 4 years. However, I am thinking of terminating the scholarship as I feel that there is no career prospect for a law graduate in the waste field. I'm afraid that my law degree would subsequently become very unmarketable after 4 years in the waste company (and not actively practising law) and I might not be able to find any relevant job should I wish to change job. Instead, I have thoughts about working in a law firm when I start out, first, to gain the relevant experience in legal matters and secondly, for the good pay. However, the cost of terminating the scholarship would require around $60K and I'm not sure my family has the financial capability to support that. I'm really at a loss. What should I do?

2006-08-29 04:01:22 · 2 answers · asked by blackinkyellow 1

I have signed onto some agencies but no work has come my way this week. I'm thinking of going on the streets to beg soon.
I'm not joking about what I just said. I'm not lazy am a hard worker but can't stand on my feet for long periods of time.

2006-08-29 03:57:21 · 32 answers · asked by Sky 2

2006-08-29 03:49:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

On job applications, most companies ask for your Qualifications, what happens if you put something different down than what you got originally and do they actually find out your original Qualifications and how do they find out?????

2006-08-29 03:38:09 · 14 answers · asked by ELL 2

hi there, i have a 5 years of management exp,, in restaurant industry ,recently i moved to london,attending few interviews,but i am not selected for the first interview,i really like the job.my problem is i am very hands on in the job,i have proved my self in every challange i got before,but when it comes to interviews i havea feeling that my way of expressing is not good enough ,so i want some notes ,about talking to people in interviews also notes about people management skills,if any of you can help me ,it will be very appriciated.thank u for ur time.

2006-08-29 03:33:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

working in construction in east london and surrounding area including docklands(london)

2006-08-29 03:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 03:31:02 · 16 answers · asked by Miss Confused 2

I already have a job as an auditor in the federal government, but I'd really love to move into event planning/hotel management. My education background is in business and don't want to get a degree in hotel management until I know I would actually enjoy working in that field. I have some previous experience in working conferences and events, and worked as a caterer before. I don't even mind taking a part time job just to get my feet wet and earn some extra money on the side too.

2006-08-29 03:29:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

A couple years ago, I left my department of 10 years (which I managed) to go work in the IT Department of the company I work for. The guy who replaced me is now coming to IT, meaning my old job is open again. I’m wondering if I should go back to it.

PROS of going back:
I knew my job like the back of my hand.
I enjoyed managing people.
It was a quick pace, which I thrive under.
My old department was entry-level, meaning there were many younger people, which kept me energized.
It was a more visible position.

CONS of going back:
It will cause a dent in my paycheck.
Professionally, I would be moving backwards instead of forwards.
My ego might feel bruised, like admitting I made a mistake in leaving to begin with.
My old staff might interpret my actions in leaving and coming back as flaky, which is not the example I want to set for them.

I am certain that my current position is not a good fit for me, but other factors complicate the decision for me. Should I go back?

2006-08-29 02:54:57 · 17 answers · asked by theone 2

What is the salary of a college graduate when he first went to a job? US$, please!

2006-08-29 02:54:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 02:52:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please feel free to elaborate.

2006-08-29 02:44:52 · 6 answers · asked by Crazy William 1

my uncle is government employee in rajasthan(jaipur)...how can he get information about his general provident fund(GPF) account details....like how much money has been ther.....any site related 2 this (GPF) ......plzzzzz let me know

2006-08-29 02:31:20 · 1 answers · asked by sandy 2

i've beentrying for half an hour

2006-08-29 02:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by Linda N 1

Here is my resume, Do you see anything wrong? I didn't put my name address ect. to conceal my identity on this board:





Kenton Check Advance April 2004 - May 2005 Manager

Solely managed all aspects of check advance business.
Duties included:
Prepared budgets and cash flow statements Maintained records in compliance with state laws.
Implemented special advertising and publicity projects.
Managed customer service, payments, collections, research, accounting, and tax preparation


Family Check Advance March 2003 - April 2004 Assistant Manager

Oversaw monetary loan process on auto titles and check advances.
Duties included:
Managed collections and cash flow statements.
Maintained records in compliance with state and business laws, daily forms and contracts


Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company January 2001 - March 2003 Quality Control Tech.

Responsible for the entire operation process of tire machines.
Duties included:
Troubleshoot, set tires, service machines and mechanical equipment.
Tested tire components for quality.
Inspected finished products.
Prepared daily reports for management.
Partnered with builders to ensure quality plus high production.
Proficient on R1's, R2's, and R3 tire machines, hot tire processing molders, QS 9000 systems, familiar with six sigma quality system.


American Model Discovery September 1998 - December 2000 State Director

Secured venues for regional beauty pageants.
Purchased trophies and other prizes for contestants.
Promoted pageants.
Supervised the accounting and judging of pageants


Wilson Sporting Goods August 1994 - August 1998 Quality Control Inspector

Responsible for the inspection of golf balls for quality and durability using gauges and scales.
Cross-trained in finishing, buffing, paint room, material handling, packing, warehouse, and payroll.

2006-08-29 02:00:33 · 19 answers · asked by Shar 2

U.G in B.A(corp)

2006-08-29 01:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by balavino_84 1

2006-08-29 01:34:38 · 3 answers · asked by Donna4BW 1

i tendered my resignation last week after 12 years with the same organization. should i blast out my frustration in the exit interview by telling them the truth...that i want to beat the crap out of my boss who made my life a living hell? believe me, i have plenty to say...... but should i?

2006-08-29 01:34:26 · 8 answers · asked by gizzard 1

2006-08-29 01:25:19 · 6 answers · asked by ayka D 1

Wages are in direct relation to what we pay for goods and services, ie "When you buy and hamburger at a bar the price reflects what the owner has to pay the server, cook, and other staff." Also as wages go up we are loosing out on products to other countries. Wonder why General Motors are working in Mexico and Canada and why everything at Walmart is made in China or Tawian.

2006-08-29 01:21:39 · 4 answers · asked by Wildcat70546 1

I have had three interviews so far with a company. They sent me some paper work to fill out for a background check.
Thank you in advace for all people who answer.

2006-08-29 01:16:22 · 3 answers · asked by 4theluvofGod 2