Careers & Employment - April 2007

I'm about out of college and I will have a degree in Finance and a minor in Real Estate.. I have no clue what I want to do.. just something maybe with real estate or banking, but I dont want to work a commission job... I'm pretty good at things except public speaking.. and i'm not a good salesman... can anyone give me ideas about what to do...thanks!

2007-04-15 20:44:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm filling out a job application that asks "have you ever been..." to each of the terms above. I have been downsized, but I can't tell the difference between all these euphemisms for dismissal. Anyone know which is which? Thanks!

2007-04-15 20:11:48 · 2 answers · asked by Pdoxfalls 2

Well I'm opening a dnace studio in a small town in louisiana in august and i have an insturctor who is comeing aboard with me . we are excepting about 50-100 kids and we are charging $20 a month per student. i was trying to figure out. how much i should pay the instructor? per hour? per class? any suggestions?

2007-04-15 20:08:00 · 2 answers · asked by dolphin_gurl_10 2

Recently I e-mailed someone thanking them for considering me for an interview for an internship. The problem is I think I was too casual about it, and I'm so nervous that it will hurt my chances for getting the interview. My hope is that this person will consider the fact that I'm in college and young and just excuse it. I'm not good at writing the really formal stuff. Do you think it will hurt my chances of receiving a callback? And what tips do you have for me in the future---how can I work on using formal language? If I don't end up getting it, is it appropriate to ask her what was wrong?

2007-04-15 18:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by Not You, Me 2

Like walking around holding a clipboard or looking like your thinking about something? I need some new ideas to make it more believable.

2007-04-15 18:34:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I have a leagle right to bring charges on a past employer that more less slander me to a possible employer and out right lied about what happen at a past job. What can I do? The person that said this acted as a manager when she told the other job this, when she is only a supervisior.

2007-04-15 18:31:41 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-04-15 18:10:50 · 5 answers · asked by Thinking Guy 1

Thanks in advance
Oh yeah I already know Snagajob.com

2007-04-15 16:59:41 · 4 answers · asked by Tytus 1

i was reading the local newspaper in my home town the other day and the unemployment rate was said to be i 8% based on people who have worked at least 1 day per week. 1 DAY??!! so anyway the question, Is this how the government determines the unemployment rate? and do they really believe that someone that averages one day a week for the year is gainfully employed?

also what is the real current unemployment rate in this country? I mean based on people who have had at least 32 hours a week. or maybe your counted as unemployed if you made less than 10,000 dollars or something like that. I believe that the unemployment rate is a huge lie and is probably more like 20% or more in some places.

2007-04-15 16:48:47 · 2 answers · asked by bigdee_x 4

2007-04-15 16:47:11 · 1 answers · asked by Tony G 1

I am located in MD and soon be moving to IL, I want to send out my resume, already to that I can secure my self with a position prior to the move, but I dont no how to do that, If I say that I haven't moved out yet then I wont get any replies, they only usually reply to people that are ready for interview, now I can set that interview up if they give me at least a week, but I still dont want them to know that I live in MD and haven't moved yet, it lowers my opportunity. How should I post and what should I say ????

2007-04-15 16:24:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-15 16:14:13 · 1 answers · asked by T G 1

my firm has 3 staff (excluding bosses and receptionist). & most of the time, all 3 of us don't have time to even go to the loo!! We have so much work to do. & the receptionist would sometimes go MIA. if not, she will chat with her frens on the phone and ignore other incoming calls. or she will 'act' busy like typing on her PC and will only answer after like 10rings. but she will not do all these if our bosses are around. i can ignore the calls but my other colleagues will answer them. & i feel bad that they hv to answer the calls on their own so i end up helping to take calls if the recep is 'acting'. i dont want to sound snobbish but my work is mostly urgent stuff and my desk is full of files to complete. Might as well she give me her salary if i keep doing her job for her right. i can be patient but i think i'm gonna explode and scream at her one day. i just wish i hv some magic powers to scare her into doing her job properly..do u guys hv any suggesstions?

2007-04-15 15:52:35 · 2 answers · asked by Sv2 1

I've been working for the same company for about 3 years and I decided to switch from one division of the company to another division. In the process of looking for jobs within the company, I applied to a few of the best employers in the area and I may receive an offer that would be a dream job - or close to it. I just started working in the new division and got the job through a friend, who I don't want to alienate by leaving a few weeks later. Is it appropriate to move so soon after I start? I don't dislike where I work, but it would be hard to pass up this new opportunity.

2007-04-15 15:37:31 · 3 answers · asked by Motikem 2

How much do SUCCESSFUL real estate agents make?

2007-04-15 15:37:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a website (or something) that can give me an idea of states or regions in the U.S. that employ certain occupations more than other states. For example, which states employ the most counselors/mental health professionals, or lawyers, or CEOs or whatever. Which states have the greatest need/demand/opportunity for which occupations-something like that! Thanks for your help!

2007-04-15 15:18:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was browsing through a table and the score one requires to enroll into accountacy and law have a higher cut off point or GPA than their engineering counterpart.
However,upon graduation,these engineering students received a higher pay than those who graduate from accountancy or law.
what do u think are the reasons for these?

2007-04-15 15:09:33 · 2 answers · asked by Evans 1

So i've been late to work several times within the past few months, and my job asked me to write a letter of apology to go about getting my job back, but i don't know where to start or how to begin the letter, HELP!
Is there a website that i can go to and find a sample letter?

2007-04-15 15:00:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-15 14:24:07 · 2 answers · asked by FoudaFaFa 5

I overall like and respect the people at my job, including my boss, and they've been good to me...but it's time to move on. How do I quit nicely? What should I write on the letter of resignation? Should I tell the truth about why I am quitting? (I am just tired of working there).

2007-04-15 13:42:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm interesting in becomming a chacha guide. If you are one, could you PLEASE invite me? I would be so very most grateful. Let me know you are one and I will give you my email info. Thanks!

Crystal Kuld

2007-04-15 13:41:55 · 2 answers · asked by Crystal B 3

basically right now im just turned 19. i work as a dispatcher making about $1,400 a month and will be attending college next semester FULL TIME. BUT this job just came up as a dispatcher for 9-1-1 making $64,000/yr thats about 4,500/mo. should i do that and go to school part time? oh im going to school for nursing but will be doing just my pre-req/general ed next semester.

what should i do and what do you think the pro and cons on it would be? thank you serious answers plz


i quilify for this job 100% and at my current job its a slow independent company where i have all the time in the world to study where being a 9-1-1 dispatcher is probally busy with little down time.

2007-04-15 13:37:51 · 6 answers · asked by pisces_dreamer06 2

I am 16 and have job interview at local grocery store and the e-mail says that it is essential that you wear "appropriate interview attire" and will be participating in team activities. My first interview and i have no idea what to wear... HELP?!?!

2007-04-15 13:32:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-15 13:14:57 · 1 answers · asked by link it together 3

I am searching for a job. And I want to work in a department store (I am almost 18). I need a job that fits my already busy schedule. So when they say that the job has flexible hours, or do I have to make some compromises?

2007-04-15 12:51:34 · 3 answers · asked by College Kid 5

Weekly? Monthly? Yearly? Cite your source, please.

2007-04-15 11:47:35 · 1 answers · asked by Jessica S 1

I am graduating college in one year with a public relations/advertising major. Any tips concerning how to prepare for the job market?

2007-04-15 11:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by marcus K 3

Today's Parade magazine listed this job as one that doesn't require a college diploma. I assume they have some kind of 2 year program or something, right?

2007-04-15 10:54:44 · 1 answers · asked by ? 6

Specifically "AccountTemps". I am thinking about taking on a position as "Division Director". It is sales, and I am not used to aggressive sales jobs.

2007-04-15 10:08:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recived a job offer letter, and its says, This position is considered a salaried-exempth position for the purposes of federal wage-hour law, which means that you will be eligilbe for overtime pay at the hourly rate of $13.50 for hours actually worked in excess of 40 in a given week.

2007-04-15 09:30:01 · 6 answers · asked by Alisha 2