Careers & Employment - January 2007

Over my life, I have had 5 jobs and only one came via a job interview (and that was at toys-r-us!!!). I think I must have failed at about twenty interviews in my life.

I dress well, speak appropriately, have a shower beforehand and prepare answers for potential questions. What am I doing wrong?

It has now destroyed my confidence for any interview? How can I get this back?

What do you need to do at the interview to impress?

Is there a good book or course that I can go on?

2007-01-18 19:52:03 · 11 answers · asked by Andrew 2

2007-01-18 19:51:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 19:37:13 · 18 answers · asked by dedahed75 1

2007-01-18 19:17:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

not much thing to do
cant learn anything new
low pay! ...........wat can i DO!

2007-01-18 19:16:53 · 9 answers · asked by Giselle 1

I just applied at Sears online. After 30 minutes of answering questions, etc, the online application asked me when I am available for interview? Does this happen a lot? This is what I got:

"You are about to schedule an interview on 1/22/2007 at 11:30 AM. Please confirm. When you come back for your interview, you should go to HR office!"

Do they usually give interview dates that soon?

2007-01-18 19:12:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please show me sample answers.

2007-01-18 19:07:57 · 9 answers · asked by Mark Francis 1

i am 22 ,will turn 23 this summer i always wanted to become a doctorDo you think that the whole process of having higher education will take all my youth and energy or it will give me a better life than all?i'm very studious but think a lot about it.

2007-01-18 19:04:30 · 7 answers · asked by alpenliebe 1

i am 22 ,will turn 23 this summer i always wanted to become a doctorDo you think that the whole process of having higher education will take all my youth and energy or it will give me a better life than all?i'm very studious but think a lot about it.

2007-01-18 19:01:37 · 9 answers · asked by alpenliebe 1

i am currently looking for jobs or volunteer camps. preferbly during the mid yr or end of year. i mean like being an instructor or something. that leads the group to their next destination and complete their activities and all those stuff.hope that someone can recommend on where such jobs/volunteery based jobs could be found.

2007-01-18 18:51:22 · 1 answers · asked by vaination 1

Hi,

My query might sound a bit philosophical to some. I have always been an above average person in most spheres of life and am currently looking for a job change. Happened to look at career opportunities on the website of a renowned international organization which offers really exciting career opportunities. But the literature (particularly the adjectives) on their website seems to suggest that they want nothing but the best…now the demons in my mind have begun to hold me back…I know I am a decent performer and can work hard if the situation/condition demands but never been the best in any one thing at anytime in my life.

Secondly I don’t meet the EXACT requirements of any particular profile but have some knowledge and desire to work in some areas.. should I even try ? Is it wrong for an above average person to dream big ?

2007-01-18 18:50:11 · 3 answers · asked by Cheshirecat 1

I'm a student. I work at Panera and make decent money for a student but I would like to make some easy money? Does anyone know how I can make good money?

2007-01-18 18:42:40 · 10 answers · asked by Gus O 1

2007-01-18 18:25:21 · 1 answers · asked by Narayan 1

I really need an online job. It is so stressful for me to go to work. My blood pressure has gone up from 147/90 to 168/109. I have to work but everytime I get a job there is always "someone" that gives me a hard time, or I should say "hates me". I can't deal with the ridiculousness of "office politics". I am a good worker, always on time, I don't fool around, very dependable, which I have been told in almost every job I have ever had.
But for some reason because of the "bulliness" of the so called "office routine", or better known as "office politics" I am just not getting anywhere.
I am just so stressed out. It seems like there is always someone looking for every little, tiny, mistake or flaw I may have to bully me.
I don't know what to do, I have to work, but the office "bulliness" is going to kill me.
Does anyone know of an online job that does not deal with selling. Medical transcription or appointment setting.
Please help me. Please.

2007-01-18 17:57:50 · 17 answers · asked by pixles 3

I interviewed with a company today and the interview went so well that they almost instantly decided to ask me back for a 2nd interview on Tuesday.

I'm working on a thank you letter to the hiring manager and I'm planning to address the manager by her first name (in the letter).

My reasoning for using her first name is that they are on a first name basis in the office.

What do you think? Should I be using her first name in the letter or her last name?

2007-01-18 17:53:48 · 5 answers · asked by steven 3

2007-01-18 17:47:01 · 2 answers · asked by JERAMYandMary 1

When I was considering doing a PhD all the people I consulted (careers advisers, my professor, friends and family) said it was a fantastic opportunity. The money was much better than I would have been offered as a graduate engineer in research and development….so who would have said no.

After much hard work and some prizing winning research, I completed my PhD two years ago. However, I am still yet to find a decent job. On a weekly basis, I search the internet for relevant jobs and approach every relevant company I can but no luck. I don’t want to stop hunting as it means I have wasted 5 years of my life on research and a further 2 years searching for a job.

How long is too long to continue searching? If I stop looking what can do I do next? Is there a place for all those people who couldn’t find a career after their PhD?

2007-01-18 17:40:22 · 8 answers · asked by Andrew 2

2007-01-18 17:11:33 · 9 answers · asked by Maheswaran R 1

Can anyone tell me the quickest, easiest, cheapest way to get a CDL "A"?

2007-01-18 17:04:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, so I decided to not go to college RIGHT NOW. (I will a little later.) But I work at Hallmark, making minimum wage. I need a full time job... but I have no ideas. I don't want anything in food service. I was hoping someone could suggest a few job ideas to search for. Thanks!

2007-01-18 16:46:17 · 11 answers · asked by Brittany 1

Basically, she has it in for me, she is sleeping with the boss & gets away with murder. She has been bitching to all my workmates about me & has tried to get me into trouble for things I didn't do. My boss's boss knows they have a "relationship" going & hasn't done anything to stop it. It is not fair that she gets certain "privelidges" when the rest of us don't. I didn't initially have a problem with her "relationship" but it is affecting me now. I have never done anything to make her not like me (and she really doesn't!) but if this keeps up, then sooner or later I will be out of a job.
I have tried being nice to her (& she is usually as nice as pie back, in a fake kind of way) but she still really has it in for me.
What do I do? Any suggestions?

2007-01-18 16:45:55 · 8 answers · asked by Cori 4

For instance, starting rumors with co-workers, superiors, friends, neighbors, or whatever that a person is a drug addict, a pedophile, a criminal, a homosexual, or any nasty thing he or she can create out of their own imagination.

2007-01-18 16:42:34 · 6 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4

Well I figured I'm good at cleaning so I mise well get paid for it, the problem is that I dont know many people around me to get clientel,I thought about posting my name and number but I dont want to attract a freak or something!Can anyone help me I am honest and hard working,I have plenty of reffrences.?????

2007-01-18 16:40:58 · 4 answers · asked by shinelikethesun23 1

have recently turned 17 and have always planned to get a good education and have a rewarding job in some business industry (parent expectation). At 13 yrs old i started listening to rap & hiphop music and immediatly to a liking to it, becoming influenced by the music and its artists. Turning 16 i started to take rapping into a consideration for a career as i started rapping at home and friends houses.I know of the complications and difficulties of getting into the hip hop industry and becoming a rapper, but still want to pursue the career cause of the passion and skill i have for the music. is it worth contuining at 17?

2007-01-18 16:39:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 16:19:29 · 4 answers · asked by sonic j 1

Does anyone work for or know someone that works for a large company or even a small one or if you are your won boss...that could help me out to get a foot in the door to get donations for a non-profit, tax-deductable organization??? please this all for a very good cause please let me know who to contact...please contact me at echoangel00@yahoo.com

2007-01-18 16:01:04 · 5 answers · asked by echoangel00 1

i have tried everything. But still I am an average student. How can i become at the top of my class? I can't seem to exactly concentrate on on thing can you please tell me how to do it?

2007-01-18 15:59:21 · 4 answers · asked by salil747 1

Tomorrow I have an interview and I was wondering if it iis ok to wear a cream sweater with a blank pants and a black boots? DO you think it is an acceptable professional way of dressing? Especially the cream sweater!!!

Please Help

2007-01-18 15:50:12 · 9 answers · asked by grenadianjewel 2

could i get some cabincrew's job interview answer
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2007-01-18 15:36:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 15:32:48 · 11 answers · asked by bebe 1