Careers & Employment - March 2007

We are in a small office of only a few rooms, with only four people. The interior doors stay open, and there is only one thermostat. Some like it very warm, and some like it a more moderate temperature. I came in this morning and the thermostat was set to 84 (F) degrees, with the heat going full blast. I'm trying to find out what a normal accepted temperature is. Any opinions?

2007-03-28 05:00:53 · 5 answers · asked by dkarlsenyh 3

At 22, I have graduated and am about to take on a position as an administrative assistant with a company with great room for advancement. In my current organization, I've noticed that all the people with this title are those without degrees. However, entry-level (ish) opportunities are hard to come by in the field of marketing/PR (my field) and I feel like an administrative role is all I'm going to get for right now until I build more experience. If I spent a year or two doing this, would this look bad to potential employers down the road?

2007-03-28 04:57:02 · 6 answers · asked by clarissa.explainsitall 1

basically I have 10 years of restaurant experience under my belt, but what professional company is going to look at that anyway.
I have 2 months of full-time reporting now that I graduated college and got a new job.

But I hate it. I hate chasing things down. My quality of life is horrible and I'm far away from my family.

I just don't see a reason to stay besides not looking like a quiter.

But this job is hard to do if you're not into it. It's hard to pay attention at meetings and that sort of stuff.

What should I do? I will have a response from a job I applied to before I got this one, but if it doesn't come through should I start actively seeking another position or just quit.

I have to drag myself there everyday. I guess I just chose the wrong job.

2007-03-28 04:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by min 1

I don't want to get in trouble. going to new position and will be doing similar work, and I just want to know if I can contact my current clients one time only to let them know where they can find me. Can I do this without getting sued? Please reference me, help.

2007-03-28 04:41:48 · 3 answers · asked by lindaweathersbysmith 1

i work in a supermarket and after long 7 years on the checkouts, i have decided that i want to apply for position at a bank.

the application forms asks:
1) What are your qualities that would make you a successful employee at RockBank?

2) Describe a time when you’ve gone out of your way to help someone?

3) What is your proudest achievement, and what were the qualities that enabled you to be successful?

any ideas as to what i should write?

2007-03-28 04:41:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 04:40:33 · 10 answers · asked by thekind91 1

Employers act like their some type of king in rule & control of who ever wants or needs a job? They have encourage a flood of illegal & legal immigration in the most Treasonous way! if you have a few minutes please check this out. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5871651411393887069

2007-03-28 04:35:11 · 1 answers · asked by bulabate 6

When I joined my current employer, I signed a job offer and returned a copy to them. I am desperate to leave and only want to give 1 week notice when the time comes. I've been here less than 6 months. Can they insist on me working 4 weeks notice. I have never received a formal contract. Is my job offer, my contract. All it stated was start date, holiday entitlement and salary.

2007-03-28 04:29:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive got a job interview tomorrow for working in a lab environment,at the minute i am the company office cleaner! i have done my cv but am worried about the interview, especially if they ask what qualities i would bring to the company or what they would gain by hiring me! the job is basicaly mine and the interview is a formality but i dont want to look stupid! any tips please?

2007-03-28 04:22:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to decide whether to enroll in FSA through my new employer. I understand the "use it or lose it" rule. But what happens if the opposite occurs?

2007-03-28 04:19:14 · 3 answers · asked by dullerd 2

Imagine a small town. Let's say that a factory is the only source of jobs. That gets taken away and the town has no purchasing power. The same thing is happening the the USA but on a much larger scale. JOBS get taken away and the USA has no purchasing power. The effect is going to be the same, sooner or later. Companies worldwide depend on USA consumers to buy most of their products. So if jobs are gone, where is the purchasing power?

2007-03-28 04:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by jacobimmugatu 2

2007-03-28 04:09:07 · 8 answers · asked by flying_bailey1 1

I am interested in union employment. How can I get hired as a union employee?

2007-03-28 03:58:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in need of automotive techs... where is the best place to post jobs? Where have you had the best luck finding good people? I'm looking for the best at a low cost... any help or advice greatly appreciated.

Thank You!

2007-03-28 03:56:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 03:53:20 · 8 answers · asked by annie12460 1

2007-03-28 03:53:09 · 7 answers · asked by evelyn s 1

Can you give me a list of different skills to learn better?

so far i have been working on the followings:
speed reading
mnemonics (memory skills)
shorthand

what else?

2007-03-28 03:52:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 03:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by achristian520 2

i really dunno how 2 answer this cus i am just in the first year of BMS and i hv no idea abt the different feilds in finance...i hv an interview tom for my internship...pls help..

2007-03-28 03:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dads a CNC programmer and works 60 hours every week but instead of getting 'time and a half and double time for the extra hours he works... they pay him what they call 'THE OLD TOOLROOM RATE' which is no way near as much as time and a half or double time... are they breakin the law?

Thanks

2007-03-28 03:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by Whispering Eye 3

I had a appointment this morning but it was cancelled at that last minute. It was a normal physical. This morning, however, I am not feeling well and actually have been feeling like this since Friday. My question is, will it make me look bad to leave when I had already an apointment that was cancelled?

2007-03-28 03:31:12 · 4 answers · asked by deviluscious13 1

My interview was about 2 weeks ago. I wanted to send them a thank-you but it completely slipped my mind. Is it too late to send one now? Should it be a card or is an email ok? (Also, I interviewed with the CEO. Should I email him or just the person who contacted me about the interview?)

2007-03-28 03:29:34 · 5 answers · asked by retzy 4

we all have been there before, but has anyone been all the way the HR?

2007-03-28 03:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 03:25:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Two of my three true passions!!!! lol.

2007-03-28 03:24:17 · 1 answers · asked by Miss Anthrope 6

I am a receptionist who didnt finish college. I get paid well considering (it helps that I dont pay rent, live at home). My boyfriend worked in the corporate world before deciding he cant sit around for 8 hours a day doing nothing with his life and became an NYC cop. I am very intelligent but I don't know what I want to do in life. My bf asks me "what do you want to be??" And I have no clue. Ppl tell me to finish college, but why? I dont want to be a teacher, doctor, lawyer, anything. I'm not career-oriented. Does this mean I have no meaning in life?? I'd like to have children and give them all my time one day, thats the most important job in my eyes, but does that mean I am a slacker who expects my husband to pay all the bills while I stay home??
BTW I'm happy at my job although i dont think I want to be a receptionist forever. I do love my bosses and everyone I work with. I am at an upscale law firm with great people surprisingly.

2007-03-28 03:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by Jukebox 5

2007-03-28 03:21:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 03:20:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 03:20:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much does it cost to build and own a hotel? What is a good business investment a restaurant, hotel, etc.?

2007-03-28 03:10:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous