Careers & Employment - March 2007

I work full time and am on a tight budget. I'm too tired to get a second job and thinking about seeling avon. any ideas?

2007-03-19 09:51:59 · 14 answers · asked by anonymous 3

I had an interview this afternoon which I think went pretty well. I am a student and the position was for 30 hours per week. The woman I interview with said she wouldn't want to see me drop down to part time in school, and she might be able to work something out so that I could work just weekends (16 hrs). She asked if that was something I might be interested and I told her I definitely was. She had me meet some one other employee (who is in the same position I applied for) and then at the end of the interview she told me to give her a call in a couple of days if I was interested in the weekend position. My questions are: should I wait 2 days, or just call her tomorrow and should I send her a thank you email? If I send her the email should I also call her, or just do one or the other?

2007-03-19 09:47:30 · 2 answers · asked by NJ 4

I am going to Canada as a dependent,is it difficult to get a work permit?and can some one tell how can i get it.

2007-03-19 09:46:12 · 2 answers · asked by naz 3

2007-03-19 09:43:34 · 5 answers · asked by wisdom 3

Does anyone know where you can go for a job search? I've used careerbuilder, monster, and hotjobs

2007-03-19 09:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been with my current employer for eight years. In those eight years my boss has been very good to me and helped me out when I got into jams financially. I can't imagine any other company possibly doing what this company has done for me. But at the same time, I work with a woman that is almost unbearable at times to put up with. She's moody and is a germaphobe that drives me nuts. She is the largest part of the reason I am looking around for another job.

Recently I found an ad in the local newspaper that matches my experience and skills. It's in my home town and would be closer to my son's school.

What I struggle with now is do I move on because of one coworker that makes my life in the office miserable? I've begun to stand up for myself more often when it comes to dealing with her but should I allow myself to be run off by her? What factors do you suggest I consider in leaving my current job?

2007-03-19 09:40:46 · 3 answers · asked by Just a Girl 2

I have a last miniute interview this week that came as quite a surprise and booking a day off is out of the question. Do I
A: tell the truth about the intervew to get out of work?
or B: Lie in some way shape or form, and if so what would I say to my current employer?

2007-03-19 09:32:38 · 37 answers · asked by Zippy 1

I have looked in all the top job finder sites plus all the local papers! I am having a really tough time cause I'm either over qualified or under -- and I have no money to go to school!

2007-03-19 09:31:55 · 4 answers · asked by Okaydokay21 4

2007-03-19 09:23:28 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel B 1

I have a career project were I have to interview a person in the career field I am interested in. I need to interview a book writer or journalist or any one having to do with writing.

2007-03-19 09:22:57 · 2 answers · asked by Babygurl78 3

OBJECTIVE To apply my quantitative and organizational skills to a
Personal Banker of a commercial bank.

2007-03-19 09:21:01 · 13 answers · asked by bonefish 1

i have a high school diploma... i live in Orange County California. i have a misdemeenor for disturbing the peace... can i still become police officer?... that is my dream. i dont know what to do?.. if i can still becoma a cop.. does anyone know what my first step would be?

2007-03-19 09:19:54 · 2 answers · asked by ct_runs_it 2

I'm doing a paper for Developmental Physchology and I need nurses, LPNs, and other medical personel to answer the following:
1. Name (Make one up if you like)
2. Occupation
3. Why did you choose this field?
4. What agees are you working with?
5. How did your traing prepare you for position?
6. What aspects do you find stressful?
7. What aspects do you find gratifying?
8. If you could start over, would pick the same field? Why?
9. What are your goals for the rest of your career?

If you prefer privacy, feel free to e-mail me. Thanks for your help!

2007-03-19 09:19:47 · 1 answers · asked by Mel 4

2007-03-19 09:19:39 · 4 answers · asked by mochajava 1

Does your P45 show that you claimed benefits?

I'm going for an interview tomorrow, and there is a gap on my CV that I know I'm going to get asked about, and wondered if I can lie, rather than tell the truth!?

The gap is during my pregnancy, when I didn't work because I found it hard to get a job being pregnant, so I claimed jobseekers allowance, and then Income Support until my partner and I moved in together, when my son was a year old. I would rather lie and say that I didn't work because my partner supported me, but I wouldn't want to lie and get found out.

2007-03-19 09:19:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anon 4

I am looking to change fields because I have hit a dead end in my career. I have about 1.5 years with Enterprise-Rent-A-Car and about 2 years in recruiting where I have recruited for Admin, IT, Engineers, Telecommunications, Accounting and Finance positions. Anyone know what field/industry/job that I could change to with my background?

2007-03-19 09:14:27 · 7 answers · asked by jase0708 1

2007-03-19 09:08:00 · 3 answers · asked by garnes d 2

I am a manager at a dealership. One of my fellow managers, and friend, was laid off for poor job performance. He didn't do anything flagrantly wrong, but he just was unable to do the job that we needed here. He was given two weeks severence. He worked her for just under two years.

Our owner is fighting his claim for unemployment. If you are laid off for doing something like sexual harrassment or not showing up on time repeatedly, I could see fighting it because I believe the employer can be end up paying for unemployment for this in PA, but not if he is let go because of job performance.

It just doesn't seem like the right thing to do. I don't think I would if I were in the owner's position - wouldn't feel right.

I could also see if the ex-employee was looking to live off unemployment for a year

2007-03-19 09:00:55 · 10 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2

what is the best way to find out what career you should study?
I know your supposed to do something you love, but i'm not sure where it all fits in. For example, i love to read write and draw and i'm always anylizing things. but i know i don't want to become a journalist and i can't make a living out of painting and drawing.
I also love/like kids so i thought i should become a neonatel nurse, but now i'm rethinking the idea.
what should i do?
i don't have much time and i need to find out what career is best sutited fro me.
HELP!!!

2007-03-19 08:57:14 · 4 answers · asked by jade101 2

Have you ever heard of people in society who kept saying stuff like "c'mon , whatever you do/choose, just DON'T become a musician, or artist. Why? Because these jobs are very unstable, especially with so many musicians/artists newcomers these days, the 'cycle' will end soon,...and that's it! You're gonna be BROKE, ..so artist/musician is NOT LONG-term profitable job/career! " , and thus kept recommend you to do the 'conformist' "Office/factory" rat-race job/career!

I don't know,..but I personally have a serious problem with that mainstream's notion.
Because I've seen that MANY artists/bands who have 'ended' his/her/their cycle, ...usually can STILL make profits, from Solo album/projects, or composing songs for Other artists, or goes into movie-industry,...or even by their "famous-ity" , can EASILY venture-out doing some 'artistic' business that they LIKE.
i mean, these artists aren't just gonna "go back to office / factory-settings" , after their "fame-periods", am I right?

2007-03-19 08:56:58 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

Is it alright to email an employer about a possible summer job?

2007-03-19 08:50:04 · 7 answers · asked by Kyle H 1

I try to read a book or catch up on news.. boring but my boss sits right behind me in her office.. what do you do? Or what else could you reccommend for me to do?

2007-03-19 08:37:19 · 23 answers · asked by Tammy N 2

I called in sick at work today in order to do homework. I hardly got any done. My guilt is killing me! I'm not scheduled to work again until Friday (I go to school T and TH). I feel even worse when I think of the money I'm losing. And next week I'm taking days off because my brother and his family are coming down from N.D. to visit.
I'm a good worker and doubt I will be reprimanded about the matter, or even fired. But I can't stop thinking that I should have gone to work!
And soon my mom will be home wondering why I'm not at work!
Has anyone ever been in this predicament? Any advice.

P.S. Sorry to rant, but thanks to those who have listened and responded. And yes, I am about to write the ENGL paper I stayed home to work on.

2007-03-19 08:35:15 · 8 answers · asked by Pixie D 4

I have no experience in HR but assisted with recruiting a interviewing as a Manager. I am trying to find a new job that will allow me to utilize my AS in Business Adminsitration and get hands on training in a HR support role since I have apporx. 11/2 till I get my degree. Most companies want you to have experience or a BA. Any suggestions?

2007-03-19 08:26:49 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifert 1

My fiance and I have been working at a resturaunt in the "front line" since March (him the 1st) and I the 2nd. We are not getting payed until March 26th.

2007-03-19 08:26:46 · 4 answers · asked by track_64 1

I'm a mainframe programmer, and I've always been a full-time employee, so I know nothing about being a consultant. If you accept a contract to work in another city, is it your responsibility to find somewhere to live or does the contracting company provide housing? Do contractors typically live out of a hotel room during the week and drive home on the weekends? The whole housing/travel thing sounds like a real hassle.

2007-03-19 08:25:46 · 4 answers · asked by lambert_58 1

I'm looking to work at home doing support for web sites (maintenance or updates) or to gather data or something similar like that, through the internet. Is there an industry for this type of work? I'm mostly online so I'm thinking I might as well get a job and get paid while at it. Thanks!

2007-03-19 08:18:51 · 6 answers · asked by homebound 1

2007-03-19 08:18:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-19 08:10:55 · 17 answers · asked by rjhamuk 2

Right now I'm taking a semester off from college due to financial reasons but I'm going back this fall. I'm trying to apply for a job as receptionist I don't have much experience except filing. Since I'm taking a semester off and plan on going back to school how can I put this on my resume for education? Thanks.

2007-03-19 08:08:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous