Careers & Employment - July 2007

I'm considering buying into an ElecLocal franchise. They train you to be an electrician as well as providing the tools, vehicle, business support etc. Has anyone had any experience/advice of anything similar or had any dealings with ElecLocal electricians?

2007-07-18 10:01:04 · 1 answers · asked by Bruce H 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Does anyone know what kind of work I could do that pays $9.00 or more and hour in the eveings. I work a day job and just need some more money coming in. I can work weekends. My wife is going to school full time so I a footing the bills. Any help would be great. Thanks

2007-07-18 09:57:24 · 10 answers · asked by Dana H 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

BTW It's taco bell.

2007-07-18 09:57:07 · 8 answers · asked by nouse4senses 1 in Food Service

Would you hire someone who is shy first, but once I've been in the office for a while, I warm up to people. Would you hire me? At first I am very self conscience of my tasks and responsiblities, I tend to tell myself that something is too hard for me when in reality it's just that I am scared of liking my job tooo much. ( if that makes any sense to you. lol) would you still hire me????

Thanks, and God Bless!

2007-07-18 09:53:22 · 8 answers · asked by babysteppin2003 3 in Administrative and Office Support

I worked for company over 6 years and my boss promoted me to higher position which I did not want to. This position related to the company financial and I know there is a lot of problems I don't wanna be involved. I am so scare if I work in this position. Actually, I applied for another job before he promoted me. How can I say no to him and how can I tell him I wanna leave his company?? I wanna be fired so I and I can find another job while I still have paycheck from EDD. What should I do now??
Thks,

2007-07-18 09:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by meocuaanh 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-18 09:13:45 · 7 answers · asked by music man 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

My company 30 people small company has laid off 10 people in less than a week. 6 on just Saturday alone. I know I am safe but the company maybe doomed and my tenure maybe limited because it maybe going put of buisness. Should I look around or remain devoted and stick around?

2007-07-18 08:58:45 · 8 answers · asked by PuCcI 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

you could just walk into a job and not even need a resume or anything ...if so, thats totally unfair..........im in my final year of a BA business degree and have been lookin for a job since i was like 16 and im almost 20 now and no one wants to hire me !! ....wow....i have 2 weeks experience in a bank lol but thats it .......every one demands minimum 3 months experience but how are you meant to get that if they dont give you a job....grr

2007-07-18 08:52:53 · 2 answers · asked by jezzika 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Im quitting on friday....

2007-07-18 08:44:03 · 13 answers · asked by Heather 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

How do you sell yourself best?

2007-07-18 08:39:02 · 6 answers · asked by just wondering 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-18 08:31:05 · 16 answers · asked by tootnuts 3 in Law & Legal

I do graphic design and have a recent DUI, there is Graphic design job available with the NM lottery which you have to pass a back round check, would my DUI prevent me from getting that job. It does not envlove driving, just design and I have no crimnal record.

2007-07-18 07:58:24 · 6 answers · asked by roo157 2 in Law & Legal

I'm sitting here trying to work and there are some co-workers out in the hall supposedly talking business. If they had a contest to pick the one whose dolein' out the most bull%$#@ they'd have a hard time pickin' a winner! Can't they see thru each other?

2007-07-18 07:46:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anglcake 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-18 07:42:07 · 9 answers · asked by tobcol 5 in Law & Legal

I thought that you gave a letter of resignation when you leave a job right away. A two week notice is telling the job you are leaving in two weeks.

Are they the same? or different?

For instance if I got a job that wanted me to start two weeks from today, but I wanted to leave the company sooner than two weeks, which letter would I use?

How about if the job asked me to start Monday, what letter shoudl I use?

2007-07-18 07:41:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Im moving from Texas to Chicago for anyone who knows whats the first thing I do....

2007-07-18 07:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by Clementine 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I heard that overweight people have a more difficult time finding jobs. Is that true? I know that it also depends on your knowledge and education, but I'm just curious. If two people had the same education, knowledge, personality, etc. ...would they choose the better looking one or the not so great looking one? And why?

Thanks!

2007-07-18 07:38:29 · 12 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

im going for an interview at a grocery store tomorrow, and i was wondering, what kind of questions are usually asked in job interviews?

2007-07-18 07:28:19 · 2 answers · asked by dan l 1 in Food Service

For a wait staff position in a diner, club or/ and bar Is it likely that they may not call them since these are all out of state?Also what do you do If you were not in NY legally, is there a way to verify this, even if you were born in the united states and have a social security # etc...
The people in New York may give a rude impression and even though they liked me may convey it New York style and that may lead them to think I was a horrible employee in California terms?

2007-07-18 07:26:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Why do they always ask if you are working with other recruiters? Does it harm you if you say you are workign with many?

They always ask if your friends need any help, that its like they are sales people.

Are they a good resource to turn to for the next job?

2007-07-18 06:55:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

we are moving at the end of the year, but i can't stand my job. there are many positives with it, but they are not outweighing the frustrations, right now.

would you stick it out for 5 more months until you move or would you start job hunting??

thanks for your input!

for those of you wondering about the details:

it's a small company. it's only 4 of us in this office and his mill about 1 hour away. i do mainly admin stuff and working for the owner is like playing cards with someone and THEY make up the rules as you go along. so, no matter how long you play, it always changes so you can never feel like you know what you're doing!
i've been here for about 1.5 years and it's just getting very taxing!

thanks!

2007-07-18 06:51:31 · 6 answers · asked by joey322 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

Is it normal, or is it weird, I have yet to meet anyone who has ACTUALLY done this for bar tending and / or Wait staff positions, even though it seems bothersome to prospective employers, retro fashioned a bit pushy and strange. If it is done, What should it say? Is there a template?

Is it actually sent through the mail or do you just call them up or hand deliver it ?
Most importantly, How long after the interview should it be sent after, how about two months later, is that too long?

2007-07-18 06:47:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

have to choose a major this fall. I am stuck between going for an associates degree in computer information systems or a bachelors degree in business management. Im more interested in computer information systems but the school im at doesnt have a bachelors for it. But I wouldnt mind business if it came down to it. But what I wanna know is which should I pick based only on these factors.


Is the number of jobs in the given field expected to increase or decrease?

can I still get a high paying job in computer information systems with just an associates degree or would getting the bachelors in business administration help me earn more?

. And im talking about entry level jobs, because I have to pay back my student loan 6 months after I grad. so I want to earn as much as I possibly can, regardless of which one it is. So basically financially which one would be better?

2007-07-18 06:32:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm starting my first year of college this year, and I still have to set down a major. But heres the thing I want a really nice paying job, and I will work for it. But I don't want to be thirty when I finally reach my posistion, like a doctor is after school, med school, and residency. Thats 12 years. So what else in the field is there, that I can really excel at? Thats only like 8 years or so?

2007-07-18 05:48:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I had a really long interview yesterday and heard back today that I pretty much have the job. I need to send thank you cards today but am not sure what to say. Two people interviewed me and we were all on a first name basis. What should I write in my thank you cards? This is a big, professional firm. Thanks!

2007-07-18 05:20:09 · 9 answers · asked by amyaz_98 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

How do I expain the gaps on my resume? In June 2004, I was laid off from my HR job. I found out a few weeks later that I was pregnant. I didn't work throughout my entire pregnancy and when my daughter was born, I decided to be a stay-at-home mom. I re-joined the workforce in January 2006 but only worked until April 2006 when my husband got promoted and we relocated. Now, I am wanting to work again (I miss it). How do I possibly explain such long gaps in my work history? I would rather not mention to my potential employer that I have a small child-afraid it would hurt my chances.

2007-07-18 02:37:44 · 4 answers · asked by no name 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am going for an interview for a Regional Property Manager Trainee position which is a very hard field to break into in my area. What sort of questions can I expect beyond the typical "where do you see yourself in 5 years" and "what qualities can you bring to our company". Please help. I want this job very badly and I am trying to prepare as much as a possibly can. Thank you.

2007-07-18 02:28:47 · 3 answers · asked by meggybucks1 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I know in some other states it is 6mo. any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

2007-07-18 01:54:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-18 01:24:48 · 2 answers · asked by ruby 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-18 01:19:48 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Financial Services