Careers & Employment - November 2006

Like many others, my private $30K a year University has a motto "our students after graduation lead an extraordinary life". I graduated 1.5 years ago, and I ended up with 1) no life 2) huge loans to be paid off and 3) no no job in my Field (2 majors : Psych, Crmnj). Only 1 person from the Career Center after tons of emails, have decided to EDIT my resume, which I must admit was extremely helpful. Despite the fact that I have already 5 years of Customer Service experience & administration + degree I was often offered $10 per hour. Doesn't this look as exploatation? I worked for 2 seasons PT in retail and fashion and I loved it. I applied and have been interviewed today for FT job with an idea to go lower & work it up step by step! I came early 45 min, dressed for success, 2 managers interviewed me for over an hour. I was told they are interested & will contact me in 2 weeks (after background check). Are those good signs???? Do you think I'll get it? It's a well known retail. Thanks!

2006-11-06 10:46:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-06 10:40:43 · 8 answers · asked by J.r. 3

Find the % of decrease. Round to the nearest tenth of a %.

2006-11-06 10:31:50 · 1 answers · asked by jacqueswht 1

Accounting student trying to decide where to go in the public accounting world, tax or audit.

2006-11-06 10:29:42 · 1 answers · asked by undecided 1

my husband is working at a burger place for extra money he gets paid weekly at 8.50 per hr and at first his checks weekly was 400. and over the past 2 months the checks is lowering and lowering today he got paid 197 and last week was 216 but hes working the same amount of hours every week. which is 45 hours. he told his manager about the problem and he refuses to fix it. i was wondering what should we do???? im so confused he work 2 jobs but i dont want this one to screw him over

2006-11-06 10:28:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work at a Movie Theatre, and my co-workers are mainly male. Well, being teenage boys and all, they tend to be a bit immature, which is understandable. They are constantly giving me a hard time though, teasing me, poking my sides, grabbing me and scaring me, sexual inuendos, etc. My guy friend that works there said several "like" me and told him I was "beautiful" and "hot" which of course I don't believe. I just don't understand why they are constantly giving me a hard time, I just laugh it off with a smile knowing they are just having a good time, but why do they act this way with me? I'm always smiling and laughing so I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but it makes me wonder if they even like me if they are constantly teasing me, I always thought if a guy liked a girl he'd try to be as sweet as possible.

Thanks for any help!! :)

Guys-if you do this why? Guys, if you do tease girls, do you tease all the girls you know, or just a specifc few?

I'm 17 by the way!

2006-11-06 10:17:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm planning on getting a bachelor's in psychology, and from there I'd like to go into graduate school, and eventually become a licensed therapist. But because I have been told there are very few options for those with a bachelor's degree in psychology, I'm considering the associate's in mental health first, which will hopefully lead to a job that'll get me through the rest of school. The problem is, I can't find any information on what I can do with this degree, if I do go through with it. Does anybody out there have any suggestions?

2006-11-06 10:15:19 · 1 answers · asked by Dawn 2

2006-11-06 10:06:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I access job applications online at www.starbucks.com/careers?

2006-11-06 10:01:33 · 2 answers · asked by g_jarellano@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-11-06 10:01:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have taken a new job and have given my current employer 6 weeks notice. I'm on salary and my boss wants to hold back some of my pay to make sure every thing is in order after i've left. My integrity has never been questioned before and i hold a position of authority. I've been with the company 9.5 years and feel i'm getting a raw deal.

2006-11-06 09:56:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
I am quitting my job in a week and my employeer owes me 2 months of salary, some travel expenses and comissions.
Today I was informed that they are going to pay me some amount, but not enough. They owe me more. What to do? How to proceed ? Where to report them? By the way, I am in CA.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ANY ADVICES!

2006-11-06 09:52:04 · 6 answers · asked by Nattel 1

2006-11-06 09:47:57 · 1 answers · asked by Celeste P 7

Ok, i know that there is this MCDONALDS HIRING down the strreet from my job that i work at and i was wondering what do you think the chances of me getting hired are..here's the status of my skills...I NEVER WORKED IN FAST FOOD BEFORE, ALL MY JOBS HAVE BEEN SECURITY RELATED AND, I WORKED IN A KITCHEN IN A NURSING HOME FOR LIKE 6 MONTHS, DO YOU THINK I WILL HAVE A CHANCE OF GETTING HIRED OR NOT?? They are 24 hrs open ,and they been having that hired sign up for months and months, so how long does it take to know if you get hired or not at a fast food (like mcdonalds) what do they look for?, Is it one of those jobs that your hired like in one day or does it tkae a while?? please help??? thanx!!

2006-11-06 09:39:56 · 5 answers · asked by yeah_wow_wow 1

While I putz around, I know I should learn some computer skills.

I want to learn Microsoft Office.
I can use Word and Excel and other programs, but I am not proficient. I would say that my skill level is somewhere between Intermediate and Beginner. I can get by, but I would like to have SERIOUS skills so that I can say, "YES. I know how to do that. No problem."

I need a tutor or a class. I want to learn to do all from beginning to end.

BTW Although I have a job, I feel that I need to make myself more marketable for the FUTURE. I won't always get away with just knowing a small amount. I happen to be employed by an undemanding person. I think i have to strike now. It seems that the iron is red-hot. THANK YOU TO ANYONE WITH ANY ADVICE.

2006-11-06 09:29:58 · 2 answers · asked by Jill M 1

OK, (SORRY ALL CAPS), SO LIKE I READ THOSE COMMENTS ABOUT MY OTHER QUESTION AND I THANK YOU FOR SOME INPUT..(YEAH, IT'S NOT WORTH LOSING A GOOD PAYING JOB FOR A 2ND PART-TIME JOB TEMPORARILY, BUT I DO HAVE A QUESTION THOUGH, HOW CAN I GET A JOB IN BEING A NURSE'S AID, BUT I DON'T HAVE MY CNA LICENSE YET...(HOW DO I GET THAT TO??) HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO FIND A NURSING HOME THAT HIRES NURSE'S AIDE WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATION??? (OH YEAH I DO HAVE EXPERIENCE, LIKE OVER 6 MONTHS, AND I NEED HELP) !!!

2006-11-06 09:26:47 · 1 answers · asked by yeah_wow_wow 1

The boss said he wanted to think about how much would be a good amount, and would get back to me.

Sometimes he's forgetful, so I'm wondering in what time frame I sould gently remind him to look into that if I don't hear anything about it. A week? Two weeks?

2006-11-06 09:25:50 · 3 answers · asked by daisyk 6

2006-11-06 09:18:37 · 9 answers · asked by kelsey 2

All of my bosses don't wake up and give me work until mid to late afternoon. When I tell them I've been here since 9:00 a.m., they look at me like I have two heads. They know I prefer to stay busy but it does no good to keep telling them year-after year. I would change my hours and work later but most offices like the 9-5 shift. I know some offices have flex hours but not my place. My luck, I would change my hours to work 3-11 if I could and they would still not bring me work until 10:30 p.m. What's wrong with these guys anyway? Is it a control thing or are they all just procrastinators?

2006-11-06 09:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by Me, Myself & I 4

they also want someone that "will fit into our relaxed but professional entrepreneurial culture" so im guessin i dont go 2 interview in suit so wot do i go in? and do i wear boots, shoes or trainers? its customer service and im a girl (23) if that helps. i need2 no by tues nite as its on weds morn thx :)

2006-11-06 09:15:42 · 8 answers · asked by sparkly little mermaid 2

I wanted to know, becuase I has looking into that profession
-and if you are an advertiser answering this question do you find your job exciting?

2006-11-06 09:13:42 · 3 answers · asked by Ghost 2

It is only a tiny stud and I've never taken it out in the 4 years I've had it. When I was hired they said I could keep it in. Now a year and 1/2 later they are changing the policy. Aren't I grandfathered in or something?

2006-11-06 09:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by Pirate Hooker 4

i need to get a job and am 14 wat do i need to do

2006-11-06 09:04:56 · 9 answers · asked by slugdoug11 1

... that He is asking more of you than he's paying you for. The last person who did my position did it for the same money, but I do it in less time and more accurately. But, rather than offer me a raise or think about reducing my hours because of this- my boss just keeps giving me more to do. He tells me how much he appreciates it... but frankly, I don't work for the appreciation.

He is a very high strung person and does not handle change well - so Im just not sure how to approach him and explain that I think he's taking advantage of the fact that I am better at this job than his last manager was.... and giving me more and more to do... without compensating me for it.

Suggestions?

2006-11-06 08:58:10 · 9 answers · asked by eliz_esc 6

2006-11-06 08:50:01 · 6 answers · asked by NoDoubt 1

2006-11-06 08:42:37 · 8 answers · asked by ANTONY M 2

Job profile,work place etc.

2006-11-06 08:41:24 · 2 answers · asked by Rythm 2

I am not referring to when you spend your profit on avon. I am thinking of selling. I am a stay at home mom just looking for something to do during the day. I don't need to make tons of money on it but I want to break even at least. I don't know how much the catalogs, bags, and samples are. If you have any answers, thanks.

2006-11-06 08:40:47 · 6 answers · asked by Trina419 2

OK, (SORRY ALL CAPS), SO I WORK MY FULLTIME JOB AS A SECURITY PERSON, AND IT SAYS THAT IN A COMPANY BOOK THAT WE CAN NOT WORK 2 SECURITY JOBS!!! WHAT DO THEY MEAN BUY THAT?? AND DO YOU THINK IF I WAS TO GET A SECOND JOB PART-TIME AS A SECURITY GUARD AGAIN DO YOU THINK THAT MY CURRENT EMPLOYER WOULD FIND OUT ABOUT IT?? (LIKE IF I WOULDN'T PUT THEM ON THE APPLICATION) AND THIS PLACE I KNOW IS HIRING AND IT'S ONE OF THOSE JOBS AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN THE DOOR YOUR HIRED, SO DO YOU THINK I HAVE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT??

2006-11-06 08:37:54 · 5 answers · asked by yeah_wow_wow 1

I have ten years experience in the engineering industry. A recruiter help give me an opportunity to land a good job at a reputable company. I even recieved a sign on bonus. She keep calling me and asking how is everything every week. She said she even called my engineering department and talked to my supervisor. After being there only two weeks, she indicated that they are very satisfied with my work, but to me that is to be expected. What is her deal and how is she getting paid? Does she get paid the same time I get paid or what? If you know anything about the recruiting stage, please enlighten me.

2006-11-06 08:36:52 · 2 answers · asked by Johnny C 2