Careers & Employment - March 2007

I am applying for the administrative assistant position in an art museum which requires bachelor degree. It is a very desirable position for liberal studies studet like me, what can I do to make myself stand out? If I just send out the resume, I'm sure I won't hear anything from them at all. Besides, it is a pretty big and well funded museum and the job I am applying for is a full time position, what salary would I expect to ge paid?

2007-03-23 07:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by Frances 2

ok, my dad owns a store, and for some reason i HAVE to work there. i really hate my job, and want to quit, but i'm "not allowed" also, i've been working here for 3yrs, and only get paid $8 per hour!!!!! when i ask for a raise he gets angry with me. i REALLY want a new job, but no matter what, he won't let me get one....please help!!!

2007-03-23 07:50:03 · 3 answers · asked by hannah h 2

next week.The meeting is being held by someone who is not my immediate manager but is a manager.A colleague who has pretty much made my life hell has put in an informal grievance against me because i think she has been tipped off that i visited the staff counsellor.

How can i get my point across professionally without looking like a trouble maker or making anymore unecessary enemies.

2007-03-23 07:48:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 16 years old and work at a restaraunt as a dishwasher - I keep telling myself that this is only temporary until I become a host at said restaraunt, but I get the feeling that due to sexism with those kind of positions, that a girl will get the job before me.

Anyhow, I work from 5:00 p.m. well into the night, usually not getting off until 12:30 or even 1:00 in the morning. I work only 2 nights a week but these nights seem to go by so ridiculously slow.

How can I make these 8-hour nights go by faster? It's so hard for a 16-year-old to go to school all day and then have to come to work and scrub dishes for such a long period of time. What can I do to get through these nights, and how can I make them go by miraculously fast?

Also, how can I make the days I'm NOT working go by really slow?

2007-03-23 07:39:51 · 5 answers · asked by outlander5790 3

I'm thinking of getting into cruise ship photography to save up, but I hear it's slave work. How's the work like? The life? And I'm a girl, so does that make it harder for me?

2007-03-23 07:35:34 · 1 answers · asked by nikongirl 2

I would like to work in Western Europe or Brazil, I have considered teaching english in either place until I can find a more stable job, any ideas for good stable fun jobs working abroad?

2007-03-23 07:32:23 · 4 answers · asked by Leela 4

2007-03-23 07:29:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does something happen to you when your written up?

2007-03-23 07:24:11 · 5 answers · asked by Looney978 2

Female H.R.are attracted to me too much in the beginning. Then, I guess they dont want to get hurt emotionally or something, because other guys have hurt them like that. So, they dig to try to find faults with me. Im just a normal guy. People have told me im good looking. Should I try to look "unattractive" for interviews?

2007-03-23 07:18:11 · 9 answers · asked by buttnut 1

I have applied for a couple of jobs lately that have required some personality test or another. I took the AMPM test online, which was very similar to the ones the employees gave, and it said I was a "non-conformist."

Am I unemployable outside of academics?

2007-03-23 07:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by zodmail 1

I`m now working in education and enjoying my job. Two years ago I got a new boss and he`s a revelation a bit of a showman but deadly honest and unafraid to show his true colours. In the past I`ve experienced the dregs of management the little tin gods who think they are it .
Get your own back lets hear some of your horror stories of bosses you`ve crossed swords with ?

2007-03-23 07:10:22 · 5 answers · asked by oobedoo 1

I've worked there for about 2 months and they only have me working on the weekend FRI, SAT, SUN....plus they're only paying me minimum wage....that's like 6.66and hour not only all these things put together but i'm very depressed working there, they make me do just about everything in the damn place; get carts, carry outs for people, stock, put away returns, carry stuff up stairs like huge boxes, carrys stuff down the damn stairs, i'm like everyones personal *****....the call me over the intercom at least 30 times a damn night.....i try to get my work done but they just want too much for the pay i recieve....i'm thinking about going to wal-mart where at least i'll be treated better ...my mom works there and she makes 9.05 an hour starting out......and all she does is stock shelves. so what should i do.....?

2007-03-23 07:09:56 · 7 answers · asked by bluevelvetcamaro 2

I am only 19 and have achieved more than I could imagine within the past few years. I graduated with a very low 1.8gpa from high school, never went to college yet im a Project Lead of one of the top 3 oil and gas companies. I feel great! How about you?

2007-03-23 07:08:15 · 1 answers · asked by chase.casey 3

Is it just a cash con? Anyone found work through them?

2007-03-23 07:02:48 · 1 answers · asked by Ronni 1

i've been to dozens of job interviews and some seemed to go really great but for some reason I end up not getting the job. What do you think goes wrong????

2007-03-23 07:01:43 · 8 answers · asked by Sammie 1

I applied for a job with a specific company about three days ago. Just now, I was continuing with my job search on Monster.com as I do everyday, and the exact job that I applied to through the company website is posted there. Now, I am on monster.com everyday and I've never seen the company post there. Ever. So should I apply again? Or would that be redundant? Any advice please, thanks.

2007-03-23 06:54:21 · 6 answers · asked by leavemealonestalker 6

2007-03-23 06:53:01 · 1 answers · asked by Schumi 2

2007-03-23 06:50:22 · 11 answers · asked by thesunshineking 2

I would like to work on an Alaskan fishing boat but don't know how to go about getting into the business. I'm a hard worker and have worked in an industry where i was on call 24hrs a day for 6-7 days a week for the past 7 years. I would like to know if there is a way to get information or contacts to get into the commercial fishing industry in Alaska.

2007-03-23 06:49:18 · 5 answers · asked by RockstarR 3

has anybody ever filled in an application form to be a trainee probation officer? its blagging my head and its the simple questions that are the worse ie ability ti relate to others, what can i possibly put to that? ive tried saying that i work with special needs people that are travelling on hoilday, but someone told me that i was judging and saying they were different. I just dont no how to word it!!

2007-03-23 06:45:23 · 6 answers · asked by rascal 2

I have to write my aspirations for my job and I dont know what to write! I want to write something meaningful... but my muse is gone.. Can anyone help me? These are the questions:

1. Describe your short and long-term career aspirations, including timing if applicable. Consider possible positions, experiences, activities, and any interest in cross-divisional, cross-functional, or international assignments.

2. Write your Key Strengths. They are the competencies, skills and behaviors that have contributed to your positive impact on the business.

3. Write your Key Development Needs. They are the critical skills and behaviors that enhance your performance and foster growth for current and/or future roles. Key Experiences Needed are those guided on-the-job developmental experiences (and other experiences such as task forces) that are needed to accelerate your development and help you reach your long-term potential.

2007-03-23 06:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by cookieeee 2

I really REALLY hate my job. My boss is the biggest jerk on the planet. I have been looking around for something else and have a follow up interview at this one place next week. So...my boss just completely insulted me (AGAIN). I don't deserve to be treated like this and I can't take it anymore. I am seriously considering just leaving. What the heck should I do??

2007-03-23 06:40:55 · 11 answers · asked by Salt 2

I am looking round for another job, but there don't seem to be many out there in my field. It's certainly gonna take a while to find another one, and I can't afford to just up and leave or go and take agency work.

How can I keep my sanity in the meantime? Anyone got any tips on how to make the hours I spend there more bearable?

2007-03-23 06:40:09 · 6 answers · asked by pinksparklybirdy 2

I'm a recent graduate, and I'm interested in working in an entry-level position in the entertainment industry (specifically marketing or advertising). I have work experience in marketing, and I've sent out resumes and cover letters to postings found on websites ... but so far I've only received one response.

Is it better to mail/fax my resume directly to the HR department of companies? I'm afraid my resume isn't even read if I send it by email or submit it through their company website.

2007-03-23 06:36:35 · 5 answers · asked by raefatima 1

Am I legally required to provide prior pay information to a potential employer? I don't think so but want to know for sure, and think this is probably the reason I get low-balled on each job offer. I would rather negotiate the pay-rate.

2007-03-23 06:36:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boss is really starting to piss me off. Everytime I send her an email that benefits her, she responds within the day. But when I send her an email about some issues more about me like money problems, and how will taking a certain program affect my pay she chooses to ignore my email and not respond directly to my question. It really ticks me off. Does your boss do the same thing?

2007-03-23 06:35:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 20 years old and im obsessed with the playboy bunny logo. My room is themed on that logo. One day my friends asked me if i was ever gonna pose for them....im pretty enough i thought. So i do i get in touch with playboy to have a shot at it. im confident enough so im wondering if it was possible....

2007-03-23 06:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs.Durossndamaken 4

I am looking for a manager for a limousine company in NY/NJ. Is there a specific publication or web site to search or place an ad?

Thank you

2007-03-23 06:29:24 · 1 answers · asked by laurent A 1

im wondering if there is a national difference in what we are paid, just our basic hourly rate as im now starting with a third and the difference ive experienced is quite alot??? im only comparing shop based, not call centres or airports
so im asking what is your hourly rate, who do you work for and where are you based?

2007-03-23 06:26:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am the only one that runs the store where i work because the other guy quit without giving me any notice....I have been working 9am-7pm m-f...so yes i have a bunch of overtime...The owner called me and told me that he was mad about my over time and doesnt want to pay me for it cause i didnt authorize it through him first...But he knew i was working all those hours and now he is mad....what should i do? should i tell him not to pay me over time?

2007-03-23 06:23:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous