Careers & Employment - October 2006

I have been currently job searching for 5 months. I am not having that much success..even though I have tried to prepare for all my interviews thoroughly. Basically, I am trying to re-enter the market research/analytics field I was once in before but now I am in a different field and its difficult to go back into it. Anyone have similar experience or tips? Thanks.

2006-10-18 07:26:04 · 2 answers · asked by Mav17 5

Personally I like technical better because you can tell whether a person is ready or not for the job than behavioral – there is no right or wrong answer for behavioral. I believe it encourages a discrimination of character if one got rejected just because he has a different character or point of views to react to certain things (or if he doesn’t look “energetic” enough or “smiley” enough). I just hate it when the best BS out there actually got the job – without even considering if he knows the actual stuff. As a fundamental analyst, I believe past behavior cannot predict the future behavior. You would never get a straight answer from behavioral interviews and there is no proof that it is true or not! I don’t understand when companies do not have technical interviews. It is like gambling in a casino – relying solely on your gut instinct of the person who is sitting across from you seducing you not intellectually – but … I don’t know… something!

2006-10-18 07:24:05 · 1 answers · asked by VAVAV 3

2006-10-18 07:20:46 · 5 answers · asked by sunitha rao 1

im 15 in year 11 and i have to start thinking about what i want to do for a-levels or if not what i want to do with my life and i have absolutely no idea and am really confused as to what i should do? i wanted to be a Masseuse but every one seems to relate that to sluts and i even if i did do that i wouldn't know where to start

2006-10-18 07:08:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 06:41:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just contacted by a prospective employer for an interview. She suggested we meet at a local (fairly pricey) Italian restaurant for lunch this Friday. Is it safe to assume that she will pick up the tab? Knowing that I am under-employed, is it fair for her to expect me to pay for my meal in a restaurant of her choice? How do I handle this and what will it say about me as a candidate? I know not to have a cocktail, but other than that, any suggestions on what I should or should not order?

2006-10-18 06:35:05 · 7 answers · asked by Michele L 3

I'm looking for a work from home position right now. & came across the Online Business System, it sounds really good but it doesn't say exactly what I would be doing except having my own business from home, there is a $39.95 + $9.95 S&H charge for a decision package with over 2 hours of deciding information to see if this is right for you & there is a 90 day money back gaurantee w/ it, I'm thinking about doing it but was wondering if anyone had ever heard about it or have gotton the package or have actually done it & were you successful? or not? Desperate for a work at home job making good money.

2006-10-18 06:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by Red 2

Among Datawarehousing,SAP,JAVA,C,C++ on unix, MQ Series which is the best one? and having more good opportunities?

2006-10-18 06:11:42 · 3 answers · asked by Chittu 1

im accounting graduate in my country philippines, now im here in Memphis Tenessee USA looking for job without local experience.

2006-10-18 06:01:26 · 5 answers · asked by regjen 1

i need money for bills and my job isnt enough lol

2006-10-18 05:56:13 · 7 answers · asked by GothicRevolution 2

I work in retail, and of course, I've had to deal with my fair share of B.S. from customers. And not too long ago, I met a woman who once worked at a bookstore. She told me that she had facial piercings at the time she worked there, and that one day, as she was serving an old woman, the old bag told her that she couldn't stand to look at her face! The old woman's behavior was clearly unacceptable and she should have been confronted by a store employee (a manager, perhaps). Being a retail employee doesn't make someone a human punching bag!

2006-10-18 05:44:49 · 12 answers · asked by tangerine 7

want to be 1

2006-10-18 05:36:18 · 6 answers · asked by missprincesse 1

in the top 1-2% of the country and would like to offer my skills to the right company. Pay commensurate with 'achievement' is specifically what I'm looking for; hourly wage is not something that I'd likely entertain. Always keeping my eyes open for the right opportunity!!!

2006-10-18 05:35:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't afford a car right, that is why i'm trying to find a job, and know what's to help me. I need some good advice!!!!!!!!

2006-10-18 05:33:37 · 6 answers · asked by Sandy 2

I graduated from college almost 3 yrs ago w/honors. However, my last "real" job on my resume was 5 yrs ago, since then I worked in nightclubs, in which I was paid mostly cash, but payroll checks as well. I absolutely do not want to include this in my work history.

I make good money, but I am very ready for a real job again. I am not interested in starting a job in the corporate world in an entry level, low paying position, therefore, I need to fill in this gap.

I have friends that own businesses that are willing to vouch for me and say I worked there, or I was considering saying that I worked freelance as a consultant, using my friends as references. I hate to lie, but I won't even get an interview for a decent job otherwise. I am worried that I would be found out during the background check. How deep do employers go into your employment history?

What other advice could you give someone in my situation?

2006-10-18 05:28:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Appraisal or insurance or propert inspections or mortgage industrys all use appraisers.

2006-10-18 05:22:29 · 2 answers · asked by christopher k 1

And wouldn't this send a strong message that you are going to be working for a paranoid phsycho??

2006-10-18 05:20:26 · 7 answers · asked by COblonde 3

2006-10-18 05:19:39 · 2 answers · asked by Solana 1

How about 3?

2006-10-18 05:15:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 05:08:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 04:53:06 · 5 answers · asked by durhkm 2

2006-10-18 04:32:44 · 11 answers · asked by Drew 2

I love helping people with their problems, giving advice, and learning about other cultures, and languages. I want to double major with a degree that would be worthwhile to my goals, along with a degree in german and a minor in spanish. Any suggestions?

2006-10-18 04:31:42 · 10 answers · asked by ck55 2

The man in charge of hiring me this year for my position came in and said, "I've recieved several emails about how much of a joy you are, and how you do a great job here!." I go, "Wow, thank you! That makes my day better. I told you I wouldn't let you down." And he goes, "Nope, you are not letting me down."

Score one for me. I knew I would be amazing at this job!!
I just wanted to brag a little! Comment, 2 points for you! Maybe 10 with the kindest words :)

P.s. I'm a school librarian.

2006-10-18 04:28:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

For example I went to interview yesterday for Bacardi Inc. in Miami Fl to interview for a position of accounts payable coordinator and according to the manager there they tell me I am not capable of performing the position by not hiring me. I have been an accounts payable supervisor for a fortune 500 company but I cant perform a job under what I am used to doing. Can anyone tell me if there is some kind of bias in this selection or is it just me and I am right in that companies here in Miami FL don't care about hiring candidates with degrees and prefer cheaper labor for the accounts payable position by hiring non degree candidates.

2006-10-18 04:26:38 · 5 answers · asked by anthony 1

work at home website processing rebates.

2006-10-18 04:24:03 · 6 answers · asked by lashundrah 1

also you don't fill out a w-4,or w-2 whatever it is,because they say the accountant will just fill it out themselves?how do they know how many dependants and what not?i am not an exempt employee from what i can find out. i work at a convenience store/gas station/sandwich shop. you can work 80 hrs a week but they said they will not pay time & a half just straight time.then want to alter your time card and not show the whole time you were there?

2006-10-18 04:22:32 · 14 answers · asked by ms_innocent24 1

2006-10-18 04:09:45 · 1 answers · asked by mahesh r 1

2006-10-18 03:42:17 · 4 answers · asked by c marie c 1

I love my job, but I am 20-years old, not going to school, living on my own and make less than $11,000/year. I love what I do. I work in an elementary school coordinating a program for volunteers to come weekly to read with students who are "at risk". I devote most my time to this job and stress over how I never have time to myself. It truely is rewarding and the money shouldn't matter. BUT IT DOES. It is so hard to pay my bills, and have ANY money or time for anything. I've been with this job for longer than a year...It has The Best health care benefits, and in the end I get about half what I make each year to go towards furthering my education in school.. and because of this I am unable to have another job.... I want more than anything to help the people I help and I don't mean to be selfish but ...

2006-10-18 03:23:12 · 10 answers · asked by anab113 2