Careers & Employment - April 2007

So I am a 21 yr old college student studying Communications and minoring in Business. I have worked at a Blockbuster since June 2003 until earlier this year, leaving as an Assistant Manager/Sales Manager. Now I am a waiter at Chili's.I left Blockbuster because I had to relocate, and there isn't a corporate one located here. I have approximately 66 more credit hours to earn before I can graduate.

I recently applied to a Starbucks in hope to become an Assistant and make a career out of it. After 3 weeks of interviews, HR paperwork, and waiting, I've been turned down.

I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to do once I graduate. I am highly willing to relocate to any large city. I just don't have a clue what I could do with a Comm major (I'm majoring in it because I enjoy it).

Anyone have any ideas what I could do? My dream was to run my own coffee shop, but it looks like that door closed.

2007-04-23 08:30:31 · 3 answers · asked by MrPodpechan 1

2007-04-23 08:29:21 · 9 answers · asked by jj_knickerbocker 2

Hi,
Im looking into the field of pharmaceutical or medical sales rep. I dont have any sales experience but I do have work experience. Does anyone have any advice for me on what I should do to prepare or how I can better my chances of getting hired in this field?
Thank you!

2007-04-23 08:23:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-23 08:17:12 · 1 answers · asked by ilcrzguy 1

I want a job but not one that takes all of my time since I want to keep my focus in school, something simple like dog walking. Is that a good job? Are there other recomendations for jobs? I just want a job where i can get some money so i wont have to be bugging my parents a lot for money.

thanks

2007-04-23 08:07:59 · 2 answers · asked by FishyFace 4

I'm looking for a roustabout job in a offshore oil field. I have experience and I am a very hard worker. If anyone is in this field or know of a hiring company I would be very grateful. Thanks

2007-04-23 07:40:35 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

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I am applying for the _____ position you recently posted on The Washington Post online. This position is of great interest as it compares well with my education, experience and career interests.
As your position requirement describes, I would be competent in designing and producing presentation graphics. As well as creating, editing and proofreading documents, correspondence and reports. I consider myself competent in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines as necessary. I currently hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Studies and an Associate of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. I have worked with the programs: Adobe CS, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Office. I consider myself a fast learner and a team player. For your convenience I have current work samples online at www._____.com. My enclosed résumé provides more details on my qualifications.

2007-04-23 07:28:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

that "you just aren't working out". Does it mean you aren't doing your job right? Does it mean that they don't like you as a person or what? This was told to me after I'd been at my place of employment for less than a month.

2007-04-23 06:53:28 · 10 answers · asked by sweetbabykitty 3

2007-04-23 06:25:55 · 16 answers · asked by carolinexx 2

I am doing my MBA (majoring in Management) now and very much interested to become a Management Consultant in my near future. I have wide working experience in various fields even though my undergraduate was from IT background. Currently I am administering in an Examination Division in a private University. To achieve my aim, I have decided to involve my self in the corporate training and development field to gain more knowledge and experience mainly in the sector of management. Will this help me to reach my goal? What I could like to know is, how shall I go about to achieve my goal and aim to become a successful Management consultant? What are the areas that I should focus on? And also may I know, what are a Management Consultant’s actual duties or job functions are? I am seeking for a good guider to guide me to achieve my goal?

2007-04-23 06:18:18 · 1 answers · asked by DD3 1

I'm currently acting as an office manager but I have a long time passion for horses but no experience. I live in the orlando area but have noticed there aren't jobs listed for this. I'd be happy as a stable hand, groomer, ANYTHING and would work for little money or in exchange for lessons or experience. Im 24 by the way and would do anything to get my foot in the door. Any advice?

2007-04-23 06:17:02 · 2 answers · asked by 123456 1

I work for a company called grand discovery, it is a travel company. I am actually a telemarketer for them, working in a seperate building. they do not take taxes out of our paychecks, and gave us w-9 tax forms to fill out when i started.

a major issue also is they get massive amounts of complaints about their bussiness, such as the customer stating that they never got to go on vacation and never got what was promised without paying massive amounts of money. they ARE a part of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and also they are a memeber of the Chamber Of Commerce. Im a seceptical about working here at all now, i make great money, but i am scared i am going to get personal law suit filed against me for telling the customers something that is untrue, but is required of me to say. or even that i am going to get in trouble with the irs for them not taking my taxes out. please give me some guidance as to weather or not i should be working here.

2007-04-23 05:58:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to find an online data entry job that is legitimate and not a scam. I am presently confined to home, and I need to make an income for myself. I do not want to be burden on my family.

I have tried to find information about online surveys, etc., but many of the survey companies charge $49 before they give you access to the companies that do surveys. Meanwhile, many of the survey companies that supposedly pay the better money, only operate in the U.S. The remaining survey companies pay $1 a survey IF you match a "profile". I decided that I need to find real work.

If anyone knows of a real company that pays cash (preferably using PayPal) for a good data entry operator, or even for medical transcription online, I would really appreciate the help. I can do medical transcription quite well, but the medical transcription companies want people that work at home to have special transcription equipment. Not an option for me at the present because I am strapped for cash.

2007-04-23 05:27:54 · 8 answers · asked by Emitrav 1

I am 32 years old, and i have never worked in my life. My husband always took care of me, and now that my little girl is little bit bigger, i find myself being bored to death while she is in school and hybby is working.
I applied to whole bunch of stores for a part time position, most of the applications i filled online, but no one ever called. My husband told me i need to actually call those places and inquire about application, proving them that i care. Could that be a reason no one called me?
I just need 4 hours a day, to kill the boredoom, and so far i haven`t been able to find anything. Worst thing of all is that little box on the application where you need to put your work history, and i need to leave entire box empty, becayse i don`t have any. On the other hand, what`s up with all the kids working at the stores? It`s not like they had working history before.
Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-04-23 04:55:09 · 15 answers · asked by bluegpchick 2

i was wanting to become a playboy bunny but i dont know how to start out and become one! how do you get the job to become one? i hope you understand my question! =/

2007-04-23 04:49:08 · 8 answers · asked by Pink 6

Their business license has expired.

2007-04-23 04:47:06 · 5 answers · asked by ZD 1

2007-04-23 04:41:10 · 6 answers · asked by Dan M 2

Before I came back to Taiwan, I worked as an administrative assistant in a trading company for one and half years. We focused on exploring fresh and frozen seafood to Asia and other countries as well. It is a small firm that I have chance to understand and assistant people in different departments. My main duties involved logistic (airlines, steam lines, and trucking) and administrative activities. It is our responsibility to help every shipment move smoothly. I was required to preparing documentations before or after shipment, arrange logistic process at the right time and with the right cost, notify customers related information, solve different problems, track financial issues, and etc. The biggest lessons that I learned are being on-time, resisting compression, and being flexible and functional.

2007-04-23 04:10:50 · 5 answers · asked by wen 5

For that matter all forms of cons,schemes, rip-offs or scams not just in the desperate job seekers, all predatory seekers lurking on the innocent. Phony Mortgage lending/loan skarking etc etc. I know this watch where you sign your name on paper, for there are lots of BAD contract deals out there!

2007-04-23 04:08:28 · 5 answers · asked by bulabate 6

I am looking for an extra income. I decided to look for work from home in the internet, I have found a lot offering work from home but I would like to know if this is not a scam. They are asking for a one time fee and I would like to join but I'm just scared to give my credit card details.

Your opinion is highly appreciated. Thank you....

2007-04-23 03:29:32 · 11 answers · asked by danich 1

I know you can purchase prescriptions pre-tax, but is there any other benefits? It seems to me that it would take more time estimating what you'll spend per year than it's worth because of the "use it or lose it" policy.

2007-04-23 03:14:26 · 3 answers · asked by dullerd 2

of any websites or books that could help me. I just need a bit of career guidance without going to agencies.

Thanks

2007-04-23 00:48:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

His permanent secretary gave me a mini-handover and she seemed a little bit frazzled. Just as I was going to leave her office she said, "Make sure you keep your head down while you're working here, he's a good looking man". Do you know what she might have meant by this? I have never met him before until today and no, he's not very nice looking.

2007-04-23 00:36:35 · 5 answers · asked by The way I are 1

2007-04-23 00:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by alexa 1

I am a Junior at the state university working on my BA in International Business. I would like to get my MA right after I am done here. After that I would like to travel to new countries every week/month. What types of jobs are out there for me?

2007-04-23 00:15:21 · 4 answers · asked by Smarty Bean 3

drowning in debt, i'm only in my first year at university and i'm turning 21 in june and to be honest i'm not doing so well at uni. My work is in late/rushed and my rent for my first houseshare is late and travel is a joke. I sent off for the student discount only when i got it back they for got to add the discount and i couldnt be asked to send off the student discount form alongside the £5 AGAIN after it took 5weeks to come the first time. I always have to spend so much money out with friends as they live so far from me and usually end up asking me for money/pay for the drinks(ok the pay for the drinks 2)i got into a new relationship and he just wants to get me pregs but i'm letting him knw i'm not ready. I really need a car but can't afford the lesson and unlike most uni students i don't have GCSEs to fall back on as i went down the diploma route but i really getting broke and part-time job is guna take up2 much time as ive bn doing this 4ever i nvr not had a job for long time.

2007-04-22 23:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by brownskinrose 1

Having heard that this can be an honorable profession and one that can be a permanent job if done right, please give your outlook and opinion on how to make this happen for a secure future, whether it be a local neighborhood bar or at a grand hotel or place.

2007-04-22 23:36:30 · 1 answers · asked by basport_2000 5

I am a finance graduate (bachelors degree in Italy + Master of Science in Finance in US) and I would love to work in the US.. How can I do it? How can I get the opportunity to be interviewed for a job in the US?
I am currently a junior interest rate swap trader in Italy.

2007-04-22 21:44:51 · 3 answers · asked by giovanni_tundo 2

I had advertise for job oppoturnity in the web and plenty of them applies, and I do call many of them to come for interview. But why nowadays people just didn't care and just ignore the invitation, why do they bother to apply it then?

2007-04-22 21:24:59 · 4 answers · asked by Yan 1

I am learning at home in my spare time that I have, while working 8-10 hour shifts, days, lates, nights, then I get tired after the shifts. I only have myself with income coming in. I was considering droping my shifts, but I feel I can't cope with less money as there is too many bills throughout the year and everything is going up in prices..

2007-04-22 20:49:43 · 12 answers · asked by kitty 2