Careers & Employment - June 2007

Im told most resumes are only glanced at for a few seconds and must catch a interviewers eye within that time. Is adding a little humor a good idea?

2007-06-24 07:36:13 · 6 answers · asked by ChaosEmpire 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Why are so many people so negative towards the new employee? If they make a mistake, instead of saying something positive like "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it.", they say something like "What are you? Retarded?". If they're not doing something fast enough, instead of saying "We try to get things done in a quick pace", they say "You're a slow worker.". Why is this? Can't they understand that "new" means exactly that: NEW. The new person has to "get their hands dirty" before they can fluently move from one thing to the next. They don't know where everything is. They haven't been trained on everything yet. I wish these people would realize that having a bad attitude towards the new person is actually WORSE in the long run. I also believe that a lot of people nowadays are not qualified to train other people. They always show them the most basic way of doing something, not the optimum way that the company looks for. It seems a lot of details are skipped in the training process. Why?

2007-06-24 07:30:15 · 8 answers · asked by Terry 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been doing the job for 18 months, but find it hard to sell myself, as I just organise naturally. The team was global, about 30 people. IT application, numrerous releases from design through release. I just seem to have complete writers block

Even if you only have one liner it would help

Thanks

2007-06-24 07:28:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i dont no wat careerto choose

my hobbies r:

acting
debating
playing with little kids
shopping
ice skating
and
writing

also can u tell me wer i can get a free career test that doesnt latr require you to buy somethin


thank you!!!!!

2007-06-24 07:08:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to become an ultrasound technician but I'm having trouble finding a program in my area. I'm in Syracuse NY but EVERY program I've found so far is in New York City. That isn't an option for me... anybody know of any in my area?

2007-06-24 07:06:23 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health Care

i want to be a lawyer and im only 12 how can i practice now without joining the debate club because of the summer


thank you!!!

2007-06-24 07:04:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Like at the concession stand or as a clerk?

2007-06-24 07:03:50 · 6 answers · asked by SloBoMo 5 in Government & Non-Profit

2007-06-24 07:01:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I want to be a fireman, but i need a job that has enough pay and benefit to protect a family. Is it a good enough job to support a family by itself? Does it come with health benefits and like insurance and pension and all that stuff that will cover me and my family? If it varies by city, i live in Los Angeles or more specificly, San Gabriel Valley. I want to make a difference in people's lives, but my family comes first, so does it pay enough to support a family? And what kinds of benefits does it give me? In general, will it give me enough to live a comfortable life, including retirement?

2007-06-24 06:43:19 · 2 answers · asked by Stanski 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

On some resumes, Career counselors recommend putting professional organizations and union in which a person belongs to or assoicated with on their resume; does that include the following; NAMBLA, PPFA, ACLU, among others?

2007-06-24 06:11:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

HI there,

I'm 22 years old, and currently in a dead end job, i left college because the last thing i wanted was to spend the rest of my life fixing computers.

So I’m wondering if anyone out there knows what good, stable careers are, I’m a little scatter brained about this, every day I think of something new to be, recruitment consultant, mortgage advisor, financial advisor, management… I have no idea what I really want to do! All I know is, I want to have a safe and secure future, and I’m willing to study for it.

I was going to be a freelance photographer but my eyes are starting to go, so this has put me into a bit of a frenzy to find a new career, if anyone has any good idea’s I’d love to hear them!

I’ve also heard about lists that predict good careers for the future, if anyone has any of those that’d be great.

Cheers!

2007-06-24 05:59:58 · 10 answers · asked by adam m 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

There's allways been seperate bins for oil when working in the industry , what happens to this oil?

2007-06-24 04:54:14 · 9 answers · asked by Joe H 1 in Food Service

with out filling in hundreds of cvs

2007-06-24 04:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by a 2 in Health Care

i keep applying for different positions and 2 weeks later a new person is there at the same place i applied. help

2007-06-24 04:14:05 · 3 answers · asked by Madmen22 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i'm bored out of my skull and i was wondering if you need a permit to work in Florida if you're under 16?

2007-06-24 03:06:58 · 6 answers · asked by energizerbunny 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Is this against the law? small factory ,no hr department,i hear the boss /owner does it as well,so i assume he wouldn't care if i reported this...I have been self employed for most of my life..is this common in the blue collar workforce.....any advice? thanks

2007-06-24 03:00:31 · 3 answers · asked by sowhatyathinken 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am looking for a sales management software. I am a heating and cooling sales manager. need the software too.
Distribute leads to salesman by category and %
Track lead, close rates, & missed opportunities

Thanks
Ken

2007-06-24 02:51:41 · 2 answers · asked by krk5500 1 in Marketing & Sales

i wanted to go on trial for a new job but do not wish to resign from my current job until everything is confirm for the other job.

2007-06-24 02:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by burp_eer 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok I will try and tell the story quickly… Here’s the deal… I went for training to become a Head Cashier, I am on the schedule 2-3 days out of the week as a Head Cashier. But I am not a Head Cashier according to my HR & I won’t be receiving a raise. Also, to top that off I am only PT, and was told they can’t give me full time. I asked for 3 days off now keep in mind I’m part time. They told me no because that week they needed me for 40 hours. So I am working 40 hours, 8 hours a day, Full Flex but they can’t give me FT. Why should I let them do this to me? What should I do? Should I quit? SHOULD I CHANGE MY AVAILABILITY SINCE Im NOT GETTING FULL TIME? SHOULD I TELL HIM NOT TO PUT ME ON THE SCHEDULE FOR HEAD CASHIER UNTIL I GET A RAISE?

To read my entire story… the unshortened version read my blog on the website below:
http://bulletin.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&messageID=3780157147&MyToken=5a215d89-8831-4a92-8899-014b3b74d73e
Please give me advice

2007-06-24 01:52:00 · 4 answers · asked by kit-kat 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i was made redundant 7 weeks ago, living off benefits now, i am prepared to do any kind of work just to get back into employment, i have applied for over 40 jobs, which i never got, the main feedback i got is that i am over qualified for positions, i just want to work, do i have to lie on my cv and say i have no qualifications, just to get a job!!
i am registered with employment agency's but nothing seems to be happening with them
i just want to work..

2007-06-24 00:09:23 · 18 answers · asked by loyal_rangers 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-06-23 22:47:14 · 3 answers · asked by B 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

I mean, if you worked at Hooter's where guys tip alot just because of the way the waitresses are dressed, they would make alot of money. But, at other restaurants, wouldn't they only make alot of money during the rushes. It seems to me alot of hard work, especially if they are being paid under the minimum wage. Look at all the crap they deal with. Dirty dishes, rudeness and in the end, most people don't tip the minimum! Why be a waiter or waitress?

2007-06-23 21:44:49 · 6 answers · asked by venicedrowningme 2 in Food Service

I am not sure what else to do to make myself a great applicant for the hotels. I will do what ever it takes. Please tell me what else I can do. Thanks....

2007-06-23 19:38:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have an interview this monday, and i wanted to know what questions they ask. Any advice? Thanks

2007-06-23 19:03:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i have started working at target and had to stay two hours after my shift ended to clean up am i going to be paid for those extra hours i don't mind as long as i am paid.

2007-06-23 18:24:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

name as much 200k+ /year salaries as u can

2007-06-23 17:59:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

What cities in the U.S. have the most available jobs across the board. I'm talking about the most job oportunities in general. Thanks.

2007-06-23 17:19:29 · 5 answers · asked by pilsung_shopper 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Your comments should on 60 to 70 words.

2007-06-23 16:11:04 · 4 answers · asked by zubair y 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I recently got a job waitressing and I like it a lot. The only thing is, when the restaurant gets busy I get a little overwhelmed and mess up an order here and there, leave tables unbussed or neglect/ forget a table in order to cater to a bigger table. Can anyone offer me any advice on juggling tables for busy nights?

One of my managers in particular has not been too pleased with me, despite the fact that I'm new and I am trying. In fact, it bothers her so much that I've been scheduled for only one shift next week. I dread going in to work because I'm afraid she's going to be the manager on for my shift. I *hate* being in the doghouse but unless she starts to see some improvement I won't see anymore shifts, moreorless the shifts I want. I just wish to do my job--do it right--and get her off my back.

Can anyone offer me any advice on handling my manager as well?

I *refuse* to give her the satisfaction of me resigning. I know I can do better.

2007-06-23 15:49:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I"m working for a temp agency. The assignment i'm on has a very good shot of going perm. If it does can I be legally liable if I should quit the temp agency and go direct to new job as full time and not have them get their fee for sending me there?

2007-06-23 15:34:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal