Careers & Employment - July 2007

It doesn't matter what you do,what part of the US you are in or how much education you have.Its like
you can get let go at anytime,We do not need you
anymore or If you are over 40 should you worry
about your job? There is no loyalty for the workerbees. Is it all about money? If you are
laid off and over 40 will it be difficult to find a
new job?

2007-07-10 15:16:18 · 9 answers · asked by doulasc 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am in a production position and am expected to fill out a self evaluation form. Question like Strengths, areas for improvement, disappointments and goals and development plans? There is a very defined progression to the career ladder here and I have never had one of these forms before. What kind of answers are they looking for and/or will serve me best?

2007-07-10 15:16:11 · 5 answers · asked by luckyone_27105 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

my girlfriend was checking the time on her cellphone at work and her "superior" asked her to give it to him
she did but i was just wondering if he has any right to ask for it

2007-07-10 14:21:02 · 11 answers · asked by D34thd34l3r 3 in Law & Legal

Recently, I was denied a medical job in Sacramento. When I called for an interview by the doctor's assistant, my location(which is an hour drive) was apparently not an issue. HOWEVER, during the group interview with the actual doctor, my location seemed to be a major issue. I was highly questioned on where I lived and if I was planning on moving, because she thought the drive was too far. And that was basically the end of the interview for me. I feel that it if my location was such a big issue, that I should have never been called for an interview and a lot of time was wasted. Can I go to the better business bureau about this or should I just forget it?

2007-07-10 14:11:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

tired of the job hunt i just move here to florida and i dont know things are just gettin frustrating

2007-07-10 13:44:14 · 11 answers · asked by Cyntia 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I went on an interview already for one job. The hiring manager called me back and said she would call me back on Friday to talk about when I can come on board. That basically sounds like to me that I have the job. But I could be wrong. I have an interview for another job on Thursday. I'd much rather have this job. If I get a position they'll pay 100% of college tuition. School is very important to me so this is a big deal. I won't have to come out of pocket for anything! But I don't know what to do! The 1st job's pay is good. I like that position as well, but I'd rather work the other job. I have no time to be picky though because I need a job. So what should I do? Should I tell the interviewer on Thursday the situation? Should I ask what my chances are of getting the position? But what if I do get the 1st interview job and then the 2nd as well? How would I go about leaving the 1st?!? So confused....

2007-07-10 13:44:00 · 3 answers · asked by kaydb82 1 in Food Service

I hate my job!! I dread going to work every day, mostly because of how much time I spend driving to and from. It eats up so much of my day and gets me so stressed out (I hate driving more than anyone I know) that I am exhausted and irritable wneh I get home which is affecting my family and I dont like that either. Unfortunately without a college degree most employers wont even look at your resume. I cant afford to find a job that I like because they either require a degree or they dont pay what I am making now and I cant take a pay cut. I cant continue like this as I feel that I will go crazy. What are my options?

2007-07-10 13:43:09 · 5 answers · asked by Bitcasso 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-10 13:37:25 · 13 answers · asked by Lady Innocent 1 in Marketing & Sales

2007-07-10 13:34:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

I'm trying to go from this dirty job into at least a clerical assistant position, but all jobs want experience. How do I get it?

2007-07-10 13:16:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

There are quite a lot who offers but you have to buy something from them first. Is there a company out there who offers an MT job online for an entry level position? A work at home one. Thanks

2007-07-10 13:13:46 · 3 answers · asked by shane616 1 in Health Care

I just graduated College and I am trying to get sales position, because I was to be a financial advisor. But it seems like every where I apply I don't hear from them. And never get any calls from interviews. I love working with ppl. ppl trust me and so forth. Ugh.
Any ideas for my next interview if I so happen to get one? I am expecting a call this week from a bank.
Thanks

2007-07-10 12:56:28 · 4 answers · asked by simaticoo 2 in Marketing & Sales

i got a job at the weathervane and i have been washing dishes for roughly a month. everyone told me i will wash dishes for a couple months then move to cook. however last night the assistant manager taught me how to cook at a certain station and later that night he told me that i will train there for the next 2 weeks and then work at that station full time. i think the guy who is there now is going to get fired. however i am going to be out of town for the next 2.5 weeks and the manager knows this but the asst. manager i believe is unaware. so if they are planning on fire the cook now and giving me the job will i lose this oppurtunity to be a cook. will they give it to somebody else instead of waiting. wut do you think??

2007-07-10 12:51:58 · 10 answers · asked by goalieboy7789 1 in Food Service

2007-07-10 12:37:14 · 1 answers · asked by ? 3 in Technology

I'm about to graduate with an English BA, and am planning for my MA. I would love to get into Editing, but also have an interest in areas like psychology and sociology. Working full time and school f/t (for family, no less) has made it hard to do any type of internships that might help with a career in editing, so I'm not sure if it is practical to pursue that type of career with no experience to back up my degree. Since I already know my interests and strengths, I'm looking for help on deciding where to apply them, career wise.

2007-07-10 12:11:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I assume that this isn't legal, right? I was supposed to do a couple of jobs for them (after doing about six of them already), but got a full-time job offer with another company and took it.

First, I had no actual contract. They paid me to show up and do a job each time. I gave 24 hours notice since my new job needed me immediately, but under my state's laws I'm not required to give any notice at all.

Now they want to sue, saying that they lost money and that I breached my contract (what contract, I asked?). I'm not the only one that was hired for these events either -- they are always supposed to have backups and other workers at the events in case of mishaps or to assist.

Anyway, I know they can't rightfully sue, but I don't want to get stuck in court either.

The other part of this is that they don't want to pay me for the last two jobs that I did for them, and said that if I pursued it any further they would definitely sue.

Any help is appreciated.

2007-07-10 11:34:54 · 5 answers · asked by dorifto 2 in Law & Legal

I recently got a call from an employer after an interview offering me a job with "22 -25 hours a week." I asked her on the phone if I could start today, and she said that she would call me back. She never did, so I went into the office and asked her when I was starting. At that point, she told me that she is moving a current employee from a different department to the position that I was hired for and that I might get "some" hourse now but none in the future. What can I do about this??

2007-07-10 11:19:59 · 19 answers · asked by Joseph L 1 in Law & Legal

Is it possible to study theory before taking the leap of quiting a comfortably paying job? I want to break into this field but the apprentice programs are limiting. They also don't pay quite enough to support the family. What other alternatives might I have? Is there any part-time vocational schools to study the vocation and possibly get an 'apprentice' job that pays ok? Even with a private company? Any advice?

2007-07-10 11:16:04 · 1 answers · asked by jvstiniann 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i need advice please! i just started working for a company thats main office is in another state but has just expanded to mine due to growth in my states market in the companies buisness which is ice cream all name brand they pay me a salary to deliver of 38,000 no weekends a company cell phone at my disposal and average benefits which the company will pay you not to use them,the number of employees are 3 including me and i'm 34yrs old. i want to stop job hopping but this company so far is a little slow with there administrative buisness an it has me a little leary because i'm looking for longevity its also aprox.18mi from my home
heres the twist a fortune 500 company is offering me an hourly rate hourly rate thats = $5000 less per yr than the other company a 401k and i would have to work my way up,no weekends an out of site benefits and its 5 miles from my home whats your opinion.

2007-07-10 11:07:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been applying everywhere and I haven't gotten a call back. Is it better to apply in person at the place or is applying online just the same? I have only applied online everywhere. I am only looking for these types of jobs: Front desk receptionist for a hotel, hostess at a restaurant, or a secretary job at an office. I have no prior experience which makes it hard for me when the employers want someone with experience. But how do I even start out and get experience for later if no one will hire me in these types of jobs? My only previous jobs are working at a movie theater as a concessionist, and now I'm assistant Pre-K teacher at a school. But I need a weekday nights and weekend job.
So really, my questions are: What are the best ways to apply for a job (talk to the hiring manager myself?), how can I get the required experience for these jobs if no one will hire me for the 1st time? And if there are any other suggestions for jobs for me that would be easy to find?

2007-07-10 10:17:15 · 8 answers · asked by fallen_confused 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-10 10:07:09 · 5 answers · asked by ME! Who'd ya think? 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

When filing in a filing cabinet should papers be placed in folders so that you can view them up right when flipping through them, or should they be placed so when you take the file out of the cabinet you open the file like a book?

Does anyone know of a book that has the "how to" of filing?

2007-07-10 09:49:09 · 2 answers · asked by Primdiva 3 in Administrative and Office Support

I have created a cv and its is well created. I am went to restaurants and hairdressers hoping to get the shoddy jobs as money is money. I created leaflets for walking dogs and it wasnt successful. My shop doesnt do a paper round.
How can i get a job?

2007-07-10 09:43:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

32/m hardworking/good-looking/intelligent/living in wisconsin needs to start a new life somewhere. I am willing to go just about anywhere. I have been in the construction biz for 10 years.(home building etc...) I would consider almost anything that would make me happy. I love sports for example...I dont mind hard work. But I also wouldnt mind mentally challenging work either. I dont have a family so that helps. But I also dont Have much saved either. Please Help

2007-07-10 09:33:37 · 10 answers · asked by llmgam 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm great when it comes to being interviewed. However, I am being interviewed for a different position in the same establishment that I currently work for. I have a couple of vacations planned for this year, and the department that I currently work for already knows about them. Should I mention this to my interviewer at the interview, or is it best to wait for them to offer the job to me? which sounds better and more professional?

2007-07-10 09:25:48 · 4 answers · asked by kdb 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have an interview coming up and I never know how to answer this question.

2007-07-10 08:32:45 · 8 answers · asked by aimeescooter 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-10 08:08:43 · 3 answers · asked by RDwannabe 2 in Health Care

As an analyst a typical job in finance and accounting industry requires use of Microsoft Excel programming skills to a large extent. I do not like Excel programming skills. Are there any other analytical jobs in any other industry that does not require use of Excel programming skills?

2007-07-10 07:51:21 · 5 answers · asked by tawnie_name 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

My brother has a CA and has 25 years of work experience as an Senior accountant in an accounting firm . He is planning to become a consultant to implement ERP application. What would be some requirements ( educational, work related) that are usually required for consultants to be hired by prospective companies?

2007-07-10 07:43:18 · 2 answers · asked by tawnie_name 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I live in Boston walking distance to Goldman Sachs. My background is scientific (biotech). I thrive at data analysis and long tedious projects. Member of patent bar. I recently met someone who said they would take someone like me since I'm very bright, in my prime, and willing to work very long hours. I have been to the website. There is an option to apply online, but I was wondering if it is to my advantage to first show in person. I'm not sure if being chiselled out of stone and 6'5" would make them remember me when they saw my online application (I would likely have to do thereafter). Any thoughts on what would work best to my advantage?

2007-07-10 07:21:46 · 5 answers · asked by Handsome Devil 4 in Financial Services