Careers & Employment - July 2007

okay I need help. I am helping my mother in law create a resume, problem is I need HELP! LOL.
Her experience: apartment manager for 15 years. She does clean up around the building such as scrubbing the stairs, picking up trash, collecting rent. She has also cleaned offices, such as vaccuming taking out trash cleaning office bathrooms. My problem is how to get it together in a paragraph or with keywords that a company would use.

2007-07-23 16:56:15 · 3 answers · asked by Blujeenz♥ 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I need to write a resume for a job at the income support division or the welfare office. I have only worked as a Certified Nurses aide and private duty. I will grduate in May 2008 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Education. Can someone please help me with writing an awesome resume or give me examples that pertain to this field. Thanks

2007-07-23 16:51:10 · 2 answers · asked by curt 1 in Government & Non-Profit

Hey there - I am trying to write a list of the things that I accomplished at my current job - and the fact is, it hasn't been much. Not due to laziness, but lack of support (from the non-involved owner).
The "accomplishments" I feel would be strectching the truth. For example, I reduced staffing costs by 50% - however, this was not due to financial talent, but having to fire half my staff on a whim of the boss.....(I had to fire the ugly people basically)
Is that kind of truth strecthing considered unethical?
Is it likely to come back and bite me in the butt?

Let me know what you think
Thanks a bunch

2007-07-23 16:49:05 · 4 answers · asked by freshbliss 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok..well i'am 19 years old and i'am a guy. My dad is making me do this CNA course. This nursing assistant. today was my first day of traning and after today..i serously dont' want to do this job. It's too disturbing for me. If i can't do this in the traning , how will i manage to do this in the real job. Well i tried telling my dad that and he wants me to do it..so i have no choice..i'am seriously fedup with this. I want my own job, my own desriable thing. It's just not for me..I dont' know what i should do? shoudl i just move out and go on my own..just give me any advice you have becasue i seroiusly don't like this cna job thing.

2007-07-23 16:43:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My boss has put me to work for 6 days straight and then the following week 7 days and now I am going for the 8 days straight. So Exhausted!
Is this wrong?!Or against the law?!
Note: I did have two days off in between the extended weeks

2007-07-23 16:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

please i`ll do anything but it has to pay

2007-07-23 15:26:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have a full time job at a daycare and I really love my job. I do need to make more money though cuz as soon as I get my raise I will still only be making about $1040 a month. Part of the reason I have this job is because I don't have to work weekends so I don't want anything I have to do on the weekends. I was thinking of asking some of the parents if they need a babysitter 1 or 2 nights a week. I was also thinking of donating once or twice a week because thats $30 a time right there. So basically I need to know any side jobs I can do that aren't a commitment and that don't involve me working weekends. Even if it's only like $10 here and there. Any advice?

2007-07-23 15:24:12 · 10 answers · asked by babyblue 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have an interview tomorrow with Chase as a personal banker. I was referred by a friend and I did well on the assessment test. My problem...

The resume that I gave to my friend to give to recruiter has a mistake on it. I also filled an application with that resume. I need to correct dates from my past employment. Should i correct it? Or just leave it alone?

Also I want to eliminate one of my current jobs (its not relevant and its only weekends sometimes. And i want to add a job that is more significant that i worked 4 years ago. What Do I do?
Ill leave the Job change alone if anything but what about the dates??

I am a college graduate with no relevant work experience and I think they might be more concerned about me selling myself as a banker.

Thank you

2007-07-23 15:20:19 · 4 answers · asked by simaticoo 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

My resume is maybe 75% done, but I was wondering something.... would it be acceptable to mention something that I wouldn't want to do... such as cold calling (a.k.a. telemarketing) on a cover letter? I currently do inside sales. All of my customers are either pre-existing or they find us through the net, phone book etc. Many years ago I tried telemarketing while in high school and hated it. I just don't want to waste time taking off from my current job to have an interview where off the bat I'm not interested. Also, how could I word that?

thanks!

2007-07-23 14:56:55 · 8 answers · asked by honeybaby729 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

wats the best job for me?

2007-07-23 14:53:10 · 5 answers · asked by Techno 4 Life! 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I haven't been doing work that requires dressy heeled shoes in a few years. I've outgrown my professional shoes. Can I wear loafers or short heeled boots with slacks to my interview for a receptionist position tomorrow? Or should I just spend some of my rent $$ to buy a pair or heels pumps?

2007-07-23 14:48:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm more curious than anything if long hair is something that could possibly make you look less desirable or taken less seriously by a potential employer. My hair is a little bit past my back and grows extremely fast so it's easy for it to get and stay long and I don't do much except for wash/condition/brush it to keep it in good condition.

For jobs/interviews I'll usually do a low ponytail or a bun or some type of up do so my hair doesn't get messed up in the possible wind, etc. Do Possible employers look at someone with longer/long hair as less serious or knowledgeable in their field (IE younger and less experienced) and go for someone with shorter hair and a more career look? Or does it matter in the end as long as you put your hair up, present yourself well-groomed if both candidates are otherwise equal?

2007-07-23 14:38:59 · 17 answers · asked by Alyssa 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I just started at a larger retail company as a recent college graduate with the position of assistant manager. I work with about 20 other people.

Currently I am in training and won't be in the store that I will be working at. My question is, what is considered normal socialization with my co-workers? What is expected out of an assistant manager at a retail company in terms of how he gets along with his co-workers and the people he supervises?

I realize that it is important that the manager is not friends with his co-workers. But really, when is that line crossed? I try to avoid touching and talking about personal things.

2007-07-23 13:41:39 · 1 answers · asked by MLeinart7 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work at a CPA firm and I paid to become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, out of my pocket, and completed the course on my own time to become certified.

Things have been slow at work and my boss asked me to load the company QuickBooks onto another employees computer and to give her some pointers on how to use QuickBooks.

Am I wrong to not want to show her how to use QuickBooks? Am I being selfish?

I became certified hoping to get more work - which I have - and hopefully to get a raise - which I haven't. I wanted to find a "nitch" were I could excel in something that would be beneficial to the office and our clients.

2007-07-23 13:05:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

Millions of applications filled out, your resume is in every companies hands and 10 years experience + college... yet can't find a job. Common phrase "Sorry, your over qualified for the positions we have open." What does that mean? Do companies want morons working for them to save on the overhead cost?

2007-07-23 12:52:26 · 7 answers · asked by paitynreed 1 in Administrative and Office Support

Im getting interviewed for a job at coldstone creamery(ice cream). What questions might they ask and what are some good answers i could give. One question im really scared about getting asked is "why do you want this job" Of course its for the money but i cant say that!

2007-07-23 12:47:08 · 5 answers · asked by rgowlikar 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

What does he/she mean?

2007-07-23 12:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I'm at a crossroads right now. I just graduated with a BA in Communications/Journalism. I love writing and reading, research - it's the only thing I'm really good at. But let's be realistic, the field of full time journalism isn't paying well these days. I also have an AA in Journalism. I was young when I got that degree around 19, now I'm mid 20's. I'm considering going to get my AA in paralegal studies. I really think my 'calling' is in that field. What do you think? do you think I should get my degree in paralegal? I'm having so much trouble finding work (and yes I've been looking). paralegal program at my comm. college has automatic job placement. give me some guidance, thanks

2007-07-23 11:47:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Why the sudden change of attitude ?
It seems fishy to me.

2007-07-23 11:25:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have had a number of jobs due to the domino effect of a big mill closing, lay offs, downsizing, not making enough to live on or support the family, and even not being liked because I could'nt be intimidated by former bosses and refuse to kiss *** or be part of a clique.

2007-07-23 10:41:46 · 4 answers · asked by mrleroy66 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Are these two the same thing or do they do something different?

2007-07-23 08:40:59 · 1 answers · asked by A.F. 2 in Health Care

I just graduated with a Liberal Arts degree and I don't have any professional experience. Is it appropriate to go find my college literature teacher and ask him if I can use him as a reference on a job resume for a writing position? I was one of his best students.

2007-07-23 08:40:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have to deal with a person who is in her 30s and still acts like a child. Doesnt want to do her work always taking breaks. When i ask her general work questions she wants to raise her voice to me, like a kid instead acting like a professional. What should I do because i have to deal with her on a daily basics and I don't want the office or the people we service to suffer because of her attitude.

2007-07-23 08:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by TD 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am applying for numerous correctional officer jobs and need any good suggestions for an objective on my resume.

2007-07-23 08:33:39 · 3 answers · asked by bonitillocrazy 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I sent my resume to over 24 jobs in the Houston area and haven't had one repsonse yet. Where do I start looking? The career services at my university has jobs in the Dallas area only and I don't want to live there, so how do I actively find a job in a city that I do not live in? I work full time now while I am completing my degree and I do not want to leave my current position without finding a new job so I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Someone please give me some good advise.

2007-07-23 08:29:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Here I am, at the time in my life where I have to choose a path to follow, and I don't even know all of my options.

Is there a website or something that I could maybe look at and read about career options?

Please and thank-you.

2007-07-23 08:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by go awayyyyyyyyyyy 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to start bartending but I have no experience. Any ideas or tips that would help me out? I live in Maryland if it matters at all.

2007-07-23 08:12:56 · 7 answers · asked by polish_princess_26 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Had an Interview today, it started ok and as ive been to the same firm before they had a profile of me already. The woman doing the interview noticed that i have back problems and i also have a phobia, she said 'Ever considered applying for a disability allowance'? I stood up and told her to sod off and stormed out the factory.

Can i or should i make a formal complaint against her or the company? She was being sarcastic/joking about it when she said it.

2007-07-23 07:49:58 · 31 answers · asked by vampire_o3 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have just secured my first manager job any experienced managers out there that can give me a few tips for boosting sales and getting the best from my staff i would really appreciate it

2007-07-23 06:36:49 · 10 answers · asked by patjoub 2 in Marketing & Sales

suggest ways for me to learn techinques and is there a college course suited to it or would the closest thing be a business course ?

any advice welcome :) thanks

2007-07-23 06:00:00 · 11 answers · asked by Roger 6 in Other - Careers & Employment