Careers & Employment - March 2007

How much can a previous employer say about performance, why you left, and your position? I understand for most companies maintain the policy or the theory to get as much information as you can when inquiring about somebody, but give as little as possible when somebody calls to ask about a previous employee. What are the parameters of what they are allowed to say legally and in regards to liability? Does anyone in a Human Resource role know and how much gray area can occur?

2007-03-22 18:27:03 · 4 answers · asked by Inquisitive 4

i have been a carpenter for 20 years, i need a change for the next 10 years..

2007-03-22 18:22:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

how did u decide what you wanted to be when you grew up? I'm trying to decide or atleast get an idea. I'm thinking about being a doctor if you are a doctor would you tell me how you chose this and what it takes? Thanks to everyone

2007-03-22 18:19:35 · 2 answers · asked by quiksilverdude123 2

Hello everyone,

I live in Thailand and I wanna be a Hollywood Actor, Film director/Screenwriter. I'm not rich but I've talents, I don't have enough money to spend for Acting or Film Making School in the U.S.A., where is the best and biggest Film Industry in the world.

It's much more harder to have the dreams that don't mesh with what my parents want. They won't afford me for it so I've to try by myself. Why don't I find a job? It's impossible to get enough money from PT job in developing country. That's why I've to apply for university.

Applying for Acting or Film in university here is a waste of time. Some said I'd better to try something else that give me more chances to find job in the U.S.A., then start my dreams.

Is it a good way? If it is, so what should I study in university that will give me more chances to work in the U.S.A. or Canada? I also have talented in writing and learning language. Should I apply for B.A. Russian? If you have any idea please let me know

2007-03-22 18:15:06 · 3 answers · asked by Joop 1

I work for my cousin in a small (25-30 employees) pest control firm. I find that a lot of ppl in general don't trust us, think we're lying, think we don't spray when we say we do, all kinds of things. I'm not talking about our customers, they know we do right by them. I'm speaking of the reputation pest control has in general not our company specifically. when ppl first call us, that is their attitude, that they will not be treated fairly. my dad was in this business and taught my cousin and i , we want to do right. What can we do to redreate this misconception and do you think that your pest control company takes care of you?

2007-03-22 18:12:57 · 7 answers · asked by tamboz 3

Im going to apply at chuck e cheese and i have a mohawk, i was wondering if they would care about my hair and tell me to cut it off...cause i would like to keep my hair

2007-03-22 18:12:09 · 5 answers · asked by Nathaniel L 1

Several months ago, I left a company I had been working at for over 4 years. It was a very good paying job and I felt I had always been a dependable, hardworking and dedicated employee. My year end reviews were good and my work performance was decent as well. However things started to go badly as a new VP took over and many folks were fired, let go, or bullied in to quitting. During this time I had a misunderstanding with a supervisor that didn't go well, and was basically asked to quit or be fired, so of course I quit. They made it very clear I was deemed "not eligible for re-hire" and I'm sure they are not going to give me a favorable review if potential employers contact them. Since leaving I started my own small e-commerce business, but need to go back to work to make sure I don't drain all of my savings and can continue to pay the bills. My question is, what do I do if I'm not eligible for re-hire by my previous employer and a potential employer calls them and relays this info?

2007-03-22 18:08:46 · 6 answers · asked by cezanne sun 2

Work Experience: Libreria Christiana Impacto (Christian Bookstore) - San Juan, PR(October2006-December2006)
Manager
•Opened and renovated the closed store.
• Everyday started with counting the petty cash and placing it inside the cash registers.
• Greeted every customer and helped them with anything they needed.
• Always on my feet, putting items, cleaning glass surfaces, sweeping and mopping the floors, and would constantly be restocking.
• Kept my employees in check, always busy, made sure they were following the constant daily routine.
• Set up business proposals, and executed with the authority of my superiors.
• Sales experience.
• Constantly travelled to wholesale stores and purchase goods for the store.
• Closed shop every night, counted profits, made the deposit to the finance office and finished the evening paper work.

2007-03-22 18:07:33 · 5 answers · asked by jrivera_e17 2

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2007-03-22 18:05:24 · 6 answers · asked by dylanboy58 1

2007-03-22 17:59:10 · 5 answers · asked by salvador m 5

Any sites other than monster, hotjobs, indeed, npo.net, careerbuilder, craigslist, and socialservice.com. I am trying to find work in the Chicagoland area mainly but I am willing the relocate if the opportunity is within reason.

2007-03-22 17:57:03 · 2 answers · asked by Ms. F 1

I was just wondering how much money I could make if I was to fix (reformat, defrag, remove viruses, etc) an average Joe's (that don't know much about computers) computer?

I was thinking $50-$60 for a reformat (and install all software needed) or $20 an hour for defragging, etc.

The details haven't been worked out yet, but I was just wondering how desperate some people are for a "faster" computer.

2007-03-22 17:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by limezor 2

My job application wants my past supervisors phone number, but the place went out of business and the number is no longer valid. What do I write in the space on the application? Should I just put the old phone number and let the people figure it out when they try to call it?

2007-03-22 17:50:36 · 1 answers · asked by Jason 5

2007-03-22 17:47:53 · 2 answers · asked by LILY 1

2007-03-22 17:41:41 · 4 answers · asked by Geribean 2

I requested more than a month ago spring break off and made all necessary arrangements for the trip and the day before my new boss that I didnt know I had calls me and tells me that I need to cancel my plans. I explained to her that I had already given notification and she says you go youre fired or you can cancel youre trip. Keep in mind that Ive spent about 850+ dlls on this trip.

2007-03-22 17:41:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a job on Monday 12. Go-staff its a recruiting company, will i get in trouble if i stop going to work? what could happen besides the obvious?, they cant make me put my 2 weeks notice or can they?

2007-03-22 17:40:33 · 1 answers · asked by MagicSea® 1

I was on my break at my desk and i was telling something to my co worker and this manager came up to me and thumped my head and yelled to stop talking? This manager is most of the time very unprofessional especially if shes in the bad mood. do you think i would be able to file a complaint on this? where?

2007-03-22 17:39:38 · 23 answers · asked by caila 2

well, I have some questions to aks him, but you know, it is hardly to find a star of business. He is a retiree chairman of GE. I think he would travel all around the world to help every leader to achieve goal by using his strategies. So I need you guys helps about his email address>>>thank you

2007-03-22 17:21:10 · 2 answers · asked by Dark Angel 5

Hi everybody,



I will be interviewing with a firm at the end of April and just have a few questions.



First of all, I am 22 years old, a very hard worker and will do whatever it takes to make it. I have just got into investments and the market over the last 9months and decided that this is the career for me. However, in college I got myself into some financial trouble. Living off of credit cards, young and stupid, I ended up having to declaire bankruptcy a month ago. The firm (a major one at that) I am speaking with does not know this but I am going to tell them during the interview if all goes well. Kind of drop a bomb I guess. Any suggestions on how I should give the news? Will the firm even consider me with BK? Or are my dreams shot?

Also, can anyone give any advice for someone coming into the field? I have read many articles on the subject but it seems that every article I read is a 'cut and paste' from somewhere else.

2007-03-22 17:18:39 · 3 answers · asked by ibfa7 2

i would also like to know what type qualifications do i need? And what is the average pay?

2007-03-22 17:15:52 · 1 answers · asked by junior 1

i have worked for the same company as a skilled tech. but havent gotten a raise yet...ive been lied to on 5 occasions about getting a raise..to date
is it time to put it all on the line and tell them give me more money or fire me?...what should i do/what would you do?

2007-03-22 17:13:35 · 10 answers · asked by bluesharpman_642000 3

Lets say that I was your friend and I gave you information about an opening at my job and I tell you to apply. Would you go to the job and apply first then wait and see if you got the job and then tell your cousin that they are hiring or tell them to come with you. Because that is what my friend did. He brought his cousin and she got the job and he didnt. I was kind of upset because I was trying to help him out. I feel to get a job is competition and he added on to his competition even though it was his cousoin. I understand he was trying to help her get a job but I feel like I in a way wasted my time because after when he didnt get it he said he didnt really feel bad because he has a job and etc. I feel like I wasted my time telling him because he wanted to leave his job. I tried to explain how I felt so since he "claim" to be a model-Isn't it the same situation as if you were a model and your agent was to tell you she has a job for you? Would you tell your cousin or go to the job?

2007-03-22 17:09:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

im just inerested

2007-03-22 17:07:40 · 4 answers · asked by Jimmy C 1

2007-03-22 17:01:16 · 2 answers · asked by djn35632000 1

I accepted a summer internship from Goldman Sachs for the summer internship (2007) three days ago but now today Morgan Stanley has also called me with an offer. I want to Morgan and want to call quits on Goldman.

What is the professional way of doing this? What are the important things to add in the email letter informing this to Goldman??

Any comments and suggestions will be helpful
Thanks...

2007-03-22 16:59:13 · 8 answers · asked by blu3zz 2

the difference between SALARY and WAGE : can we say that the former is for monthly, and the latter is for hourly rate?
thank you.

2007-03-22 16:53:13 · 3 answers · asked by for2000 3

ok I live in the city called the meth capitol of the U.S. now this is per cappita the town I live in is relitivly safe conidering its got around fifty thousand people. but we have no womans self defence programs outside of the collage. I want to strart one but have not the funds to do so. First is it possible and seond how if it is

2007-03-22 16:50:53 · 2 answers · asked by Ash 6

I did not go into work last Saturday, and now they are docking me one vacation day.

2007-03-22 16:48:38 · 18 answers · asked by dks 1

2007-03-22 16:42:09 · 6 answers · asked by sree k 1