Careers & Employment - January 2007

I recently saw an excellent position on a job website. The problem is that I don't have the experience they are looking for.

They are looking for someone who can just walk in and do the job, while I'm someone who has the basic skills, but will need some supervision and mentoring.

I did some reasearch and have discovered the name of the hiring manager.

I applied for the job online, but I'm guessing that I'll be screened out by HR as under-qualified

I'm thinking of snail mailing the hiring manager a letter in which I tell him that I'd like to work in his department, go over my qualifications, and tell him that I'd like to "grow into" the role that is being offered and or fill another position in his department. Of course, I'll include my resume.

What do you think? Would you write a similar letter if you were in my position?

2007-01-10 12:25:31 · 7 answers · asked by steven 3

what do you think I should be a hairstylist,school teacher, or work at the mall or somthing? If you can give me some idea!!a furture job (to young to get a job)Sorry can't spell

2007-01-10 12:23:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 12:23:27 · 3 answers · asked by gary p 1

2007-01-10 12:22:33 · 5 answers · asked by chu-e 1

what do oyu think I should be a hairstylist,school teacher, or work at the mall or somthing? If you can give me some idea (to young to get a job)

2007-01-10 12:21:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 12:17:41 · 1 answers · asked by Tiffany B 2

I am applying for an internship in the conservation field. Most of the internships i have looked at involve educating about the environment, researching, backpacking...etc
As i was filling out the application a question was - Have you taken courses or have extensive experience with Biology, Botany, Geology...etc I am a sophomore in collage and have only taken one Bio course, so I can’t mark anything.
Also it had a skills section where asked -Do you have experience with or skills with camping, backpacking, identifying plants etc...I have experience with camping but only family things, so I really don’t have much experience at all. I was hoping to use this intern to gain experience; do you think they will even consider me?
-Thank you

2007-01-10 12:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you work for a fire department and do you like working along side firefighters? Would you prefer to work for a private company or province or city?

2007-01-10 12:11:43 · 2 answers · asked by BCMEDIC 3

2007-01-10 12:07:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have months of sick pay that has accrued over the last ten years and am being told that if I quit ,it is lost

2007-01-10 12:05:26 · 14 answers · asked by brian d 3

Hey gang, red stick here, so i'm writing to get some help. I am miserable at my job. right now i work in a hotel. my true passion is making movies, music videos... u know the entertainment industry; however, i have to work to afford the cameras, the lights, the microphones and i just CANNOT find a job that's related to the stuff i like! so the only places that'll hire are offices, retail stores and hotels and restaurants and i am miserable there! please help, i know i came to Earth to consciously live my passion of music and movies. what do i do? the equipment costs thousands of dollars. please help; i'm 23. thank you.

2007-01-10 11:59:10 · 3 answers · asked by la virgen 2

develop a scenario
give me any article that supports it

2007-01-10 11:58:38 · 1 answers · asked by Ap 1

I've just finished interviewing 6 people & I have about 25 more to go, between today & Friday. I'm exhausted. What are some simple easy questions I can ask to get a feel for their personality & skills?

I'm hiring for a Admin Assistant in a construction office.

Also when someone calls about the position (that is customer service oriented) and exhibit very poor phone skills & professionalism. What is the best way to tell them there is no way I'd hire them? (I don't like to lie, but I would also rather not hurt some strangers feelings if I can avoid it.)

2007-01-10 11:33:43 · 2 answers · asked by Marie 3

2007-01-10 11:33:24 · 1 answers · asked by Mike M 1

Hi friends. I have heard it from my friend that Reliance(chennai) is offering training in SAP-ABAP with certification and providing a job for a fees of 6000 Aus $. app 2 laks. is that true or is it a roumer?

2007-01-10 11:00:06 · 1 answers · asked by niftyguy 1

~~~I love what I do for my job, customer relations,,,,have to talk to alot of Drs everyday,,,,but my boss is 'constantly' riding me, with "why did you do that, why did you do this' ,,all day long brow beating me,,,my job is to make our Drs happy,,,they are our clients,,and I will do anything to keep them as a client because I look at it as "they" are important,and if it wasnt for them, I would not have a pay check,,,,but my boss is alllllllllllways yelling, putting me down for doing my job,,,,I grew up with "respect your elders and your boss" so I cant back talk her. I dont have her respect I know that for sure,,,,how do I handle a boss that is constantly questioning every breath I take,,,,???? any advice?? ohh,,I have tried asking her "why?" and she says "cause I said so",,and I have seen her make little mistakes that we all make, and I never confront her because I respect her,,,,how come I dont get the same respect back? Really need advice,,,,,

2007-01-10 10:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by ~~Penny~~ 5

im 16 and i am a male and i wanna baby sit but i cant land a definate job even if it is just with one paticular family!!!!!! i just wanna baby sit..im good with kids and i am a good person but i want a job i love not just standing in a grease kitchen...teens should not be dorced to work in fast food only

2007-01-10 10:45:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

and if so is there a government regulation to cover this statement?

2007-01-10 10:43:36 · 2 answers · asked by name3_us 1

2007-01-10 10:33:03 · 25 answers · asked by michael r 2

I own a small business with 25 workers, last year was slow and we cut some hours no overtime. I purchased a 165,000.00 Ford GT with my own money. I have not told anyone at the company because I am worried about the shop talking. Things like times are tough and the boss buys that car ect. How should I handle it? the word will get out, one of my workers is a friend and I hid the car when he came out, cause I know he would spread the word in the shop. I know it's my money and I would't care if someone bought one, I would be happy for them, Today my General manager came in my office and saw my GT screen saver and said you should buy one of those. I almost told him but couldn't Looking for the best advise

2007-01-10 10:31:41 · 14 answers · asked by belize91 3

whats a good way to make money...besides having a good job?

2007-01-10 10:26:27 · 8 answers · asked by misyid 2

I am fast approaching the end of my BA hons Accounting degree. I have only 3 months to go but am currently working in a graduate finance role exactly in my field. I can only work here for 2 weeks since i signed on as a temp and have to go back to university to finish my degree and was thinking that this experience has been worthwhile but its not been long enough - even though i have had 2 and a half weeks experience here. Will this actually look good when future employers look at this and my cv?

2007-01-10 10:26:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The federal minimum wage is going up to 7.25 per hour. What effect, if any, is there to those of us who already make more than 7.25 per hour?

2007-01-10 10:24:47 · 4 answers · asked by BMW BFD 5

im a mother to my one year old son, my partner works full time 6am til 2pm then i work 4pm til 8 sunday til thursday altho we both work were still stugginling for money to pay off our debts, i noticed a job in the paper working night shifts sat and sunday its £8.50 an hour only prob is it means i wont get any sleep on a sunday night as my bf works early next morning so il have to look after my son, we really need the money should i sacafice one nights sleep for better security???

2007-01-10 10:18:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I worked for my brother for a week and he refuses to pay me. His company is owned by 4 men himself included. My brother drove me from Washington to California when the week was up and he refuses to pay me because he said that the gas alone was over the wages I was supposed to receive. Im wondering if there is anything I can do to get my money. I did not sign a w-2, as an employee I wasnt given one to sign. Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me get the money I worked hard for?

2007-01-10 10:18:47 · 14 answers · asked by blcksheepmel 1

I have a coworker who tells lies about my quality of work to our boss. It's my word against hers. I avoid talking to her unless absolutely necessary and have to keep my voice low because it "bothers" her. She stabs everyone in the back that she works with, she's proven it time and again. I am not the only one she picks on, but I become her target quite often and don't even know what it was I did most of the time, if anything!
My boss seems to understand this woman's personality and our issues with each other, but never does anything about it- don't know there would be anything to do anyway?
My leaving is not an option right now, and I doubt she will either.
Any ideas on how to save my reputation around this woman?
Thanks!

2007-01-10 10:07:34 · 4 answers · asked by just me 1

i've got interview at harrods as a wiater, pls has any one have idea about what the inertview is like?

2007-01-10 09:58:25 · 20 answers · asked by cremejessy 1

I am now 51 and currently work as a medical secretary to a surgeon. I would like to find a residential job. I would a job where I get to give more hands on care and practice my social and interactive skills. I have done some teaching of basic skills to special needs and autistic adults in the past.

I enjoy working with people and am used to having to liaise with a wide spectrum of people and organise meetings.

I have a degree in literature and social studies. My children have grown up . My one downfall is that I do not have a driving licence. I would like a decent salary. Has anyone got any suggestions. My only other criterion is that it would have to be somewhere I felt safe!

2007-01-10 09:55:32 · 7 answers · asked by ocean1 1

Who did you use & what was your experience?
Were you hired by a company?
TIA

2007-01-10 09:33:13 · 2 answers · asked by Deadra 2

My office is implementing several changes... scheduling, client database management, follow-thru check-ups, etc.

As much as I want (and will) implement these things, I know people will be slow to respond to these changes.

I need to come up with some type of punishment for the people who don't follow the plan. I could do the pay-a-quarter jar, but that's not a big enough cost. I need something inventive that isn't too harmful (I can't dock pay or vacation time), but something that gets the point across. Perhaps something that divides the office into teams (we have thirteen people on staff) that pushes the team... or maybe a prize at the end for the person who does best (as voted by the staff).

If anyone has any ideas to motivate people to follow the plan, that would be great as well!

Please, serious responses only. No dirty talk!

2007-01-10 09:21:15 · 21 answers · asked by Jim I 5