Careers & Employment - June 2007

I accepted a job thru a staffing firm and I was to start last Friday. The job was for an accounting position. The whole day I was stuck answering the phones and had nothing to do. My boss decides to hire and then leaves to go on vacation for 2 weeks. I wasn't sure why I was hired if she was going to leave. I think it was the staffing company wanting to take me out of the job market so I wouldn't look for another job. She indicated in our interview that she wanted to rearrange the office and totally train my position. I was ok, but I had no idea she was leaving for two weeks.
So of course I go in to day and ask can I assist anyone and all said no, and basically I was stuck answering the phone again. I made up an excuse and left early because I REFUSED to sit there and look at the wall.
They called the staffing firm and basically said they did not want me back.
I don't get these staffing companies? Why do they do this crap? Wasted my time.

2007-06-25 12:31:55 · 6 answers · asked by KB 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

has anyone ever applied at a regular store in the mall and didnt get a call back than called them back and got the job or an interview...and if i applied at a store and got an interview but didnt get the job shuld i apply again?

2007-06-25 12:00:04 · 2 answers · asked by me 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-06-25 11:41:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I told a co-worker something I should not have. This co-worker in turn told someone else. I am now being confronted about it by my boss, and I denied it. What do I need to do now?

2007-06-25 10:43:07 · 33 answers · asked by ACE Tx 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

This well known high tech company conducted my background check last Week and confirmed that they have recieved the processed background check which turned out to be clean.

I was also wondering:

a) If an approachment of an offer is now obvious?

b) If so, how long will it take the company to approach with an offer?

More Information:

a) I have had appromiately 12 technical interviews with different ppl from the company for an entrl level (NCG) position in this company.

b) They told me over the phone that were interested in "moving forward", but they didnt give it to me in writing. They recruiter however left me a voicemail saying so.

c) After the processed background check (completed on Thursday June 21-2007), they havnet contacted me since.

Please advise.

Thanks

2007-06-25 10:31:06 · 5 answers · asked by Gunmann 1 in Technology

i want to get a job there and im 14 anybody no?

2007-06-25 10:25:07 · 2 answers · asked by DeathComesFirst The Juggalo 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Anybody else frustrated at work???

My boss thinks he knows it all, yet he doesn't even know my job role!!
I am surpassing targets and yet he thinks I can do more and loads more responsibilities on to me!!
Any advice other than to get a new job!!!??

2007-06-25 09:39:27 · 14 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok here goes, I worked for a company for close to a year. I was seeing some things that were questionable, the environment was really laid back. In my third month working there I noticed one of the employees being unethical such as taking credit/sales that weren't his, coming in late, missing work alot, even taking inappropriate pics during company hours. I decided to put my two weeks in but was asked to stay and work another position, ONLY because I thought there would be change, I worked for close to another two months there and decided to finally just leave without giving my two weeks because each day was getting worse. I have always been taught to work honestly and hard for my money so when I didn't see anything being done AFTER my concerns were raised I left. Sometimes I wonder if I did the right thing. It feels almost like a breakup is there a reason that my old coworkers don't Keep in touch with me? I honestly thought I was doing the right thing.

2007-06-25 09:19:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I am taking a year off from school before applying to law school and want to get some relevant experience.
I guess my question is what sort of position can someone with only a bachelor’s degree get within a large firm, and is it paid work as opposed to internships? I am hoping to move into a city to do this and would have to support my lifestyle.
Also any resources, websites, where I could look for a job would also be helpful. I found a few from an old question.

2007-06-25 09:07:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

hi my husband has worked in sales for 12yrs and we would love to live/work in america, i know you need a company that offer visas to go does anyone know of any companies that offer the visa job please. thanks

2007-06-25 09:04:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I applied for a job, but I want to wait for a little while to see if a better offer becomes available.

2007-06-25 09:03:32 · 7 answers · asked by Roxy 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

if u go to a local community college, then law school , both with very low gpa , ur still better than someone working at mcdonalds ,right?, but whats ur income going to be , starting out? and the later climax or peaking piont ?

2007-06-25 08:53:49 · 6 answers · asked by king_art_thegreat 2 in Law & Legal

The real reasons for leaving are chronic understaffing, boss with a hot head (prone to explosions of profanity), not to mention that they made a major change in health insurance plans a month after hiring me. Now...what is the best way to answer the "why are you leaving?" interview question, especially since it's only been seven months.

2007-06-25 08:41:14 · 8 answers · asked by 4532 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I did not commit to the job yet. They wanted me too, but I asked if I could get back to them in two days. After speaking with people, I feel I should have asked for more money. I did not accept the position yet. Could I ask for more money at this point?

2007-06-25 08:16:06 · 7 answers · asked by creativity1 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

If your cpa give you bad advice which costs you 25,000.00 do you have any recourse, to obtain that 25,000.00

2007-06-25 08:11:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

i want to be an aviator, but i have to wear glasses.

2007-06-25 08:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

My hubby has been asked to work ten days without a day off. He works in sales. I thought you had to work seven maximum. Does anyone know if this is legal?

2007-06-25 07:22:14 · 15 answers · asked by Kay B 1 in Law & Legal

My job title is assistant key holder. But I was told by a colleage that HR staff/ hiring people don't like to see the word "keyholder" on a resume or cover letter because:
1. it doesn't look as important as manager
2. they may have no idea what a keyholder is

Are these true?

Secondly, he says I should drop the "assistant" and just put something along the lines of "store manager". What is your take on this? Should I listen to him, or just write Assistant Keyholder in my resume and cover letter?

Mind, this is for an Administrative position(Admin Asst, Receptionist, etc.)

2007-06-25 07:18:39 · 11 answers · asked by Ciespi 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-06-25 07:11:46 · 5 answers · asked by LiseAnne D 1 in Health Care

2007-06-25 05:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by xcura 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

anyone here a flight attendant or know someone that is? how do you/they like it? it seems interesting but the thought of the plane ever crashing freaks me out, it's a risky job. I'm 16 now, where do I go to study flight attendant, do colleges have the course or does it have a special school for itself? should i become one? what's the best airline to get hired by?

2007-06-25 05:16:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have recently been fired unjustifiably. I definitely want to protect myself, and also want to expose the company for what they did. Will someone please give me a 1-2-3 steps process of what I should do..what my rights are? Thank you...

2007-06-25 05:01:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Ok im confused, split up with my girl and we chat on the phone. somedays she wont call me but other days she will send me 1 text or 2 and a call. do you think she still likes me or what? she sometimes ignores my text or call but when i ask her she says she has been busy? too bust to send a text, takes 3 mins? I dont get it surely if she didnt like me or want anything she would ignore me completely?

2007-06-25 05:00:38 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-06-25 04:39:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have a bachelors in business, and an A+ cert also, what else training do I need to get my foot in the door, and additional certs ?

2007-06-25 04:34:52 · 3 answers · asked by help on this one 1 in Technology

I am trying to decide whether business courses or science courses would be more relevant to take for my elective courses. Thank you for your input.

2007-06-25 04:18:59 · 1 answers · asked by keithsfca84kg 3 in Technology

for example.....im a marketing consultant, or a health care consultant, or design consultant......what really is their job.....? these people always seemed to be overpaid for something that one can do for themselves

2007-06-25 04:12:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

I worked within the civil service both full time and as a temp for many years and was fully security cleared. I am now at university and would love to go back to the civil service - if possible within the prison sector but I have been diagnosed with Bipolar. Will this affect my chances?

I passed all the admin tests and had advanced pay for typing/audio skills when I was working before.

2007-06-25 04:10:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

2007-06-25 03:31:16 · 3 answers · asked by gpburdell 1 in Law & Legal

In the context of finance related careers???

2007-06-25 03:26:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Services