Careers & Employment - July 2007

I applied for an assistant manager position at a retail job. I am more than qualified for the position.

When I first picked up an application, the manager didn't put in any effort in introducing herself, etc. That was a week ago. I called to follow up on the application yesterday. The manager took my name and number down and said she'd call back.

I haven't received a call. Should I stop in to check the status of my application?

2007-07-03 06:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by :-) 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-03 05:52:37 · 15 answers · asked by fla1fam 2 in Government & Non-Profit

First of all I am 19 years old I do need a job and I am enrolled at a local community college where I take online courses and evening courses. There is a possibility that I am preg so that needs to be factored in also.
Option 1~ working in a daycare that is about 10 minutes from my house. It is a 40 hour work week at $7.25/hour of course taxes are taken out. The positives of this are that I am basically guarunteed a job until I no longer want one. because there will pretty much always be a need for daycares. The negative would be that I would have to then enroll my child in daycare (which I really DO NOT want to do) and it could not go to the daycare i would work at because they do not take infants.
Option 2~ Nanny about 20 mins from my house. I would only work 20 hrs a week at $10/hour but they are claiming it on their taxes so that does cut down on my income. The positives would be that I would only work 2 days a week and that I could take my child with me.

2007-07-03 05:47:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

what is the job description and do i need a degree

2007-07-03 05:21:17 · 6 answers · asked by STEPHANIE M 1 in Financial Services

The job I am looking into is not yet vacant. I need help writing the first line of my cover letter. The area I live in is very transitional and I want to be considered next. Any suggestions or online resources that you could recommend would be appreciated.

2007-07-03 04:49:57 · 4 answers · asked by Newlywed 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I received this from a recruitment agency after I applied for a job that I appeared to be extremely well qualified for: "Unfortunately our client is really looking to recruit a recently qualified chemist with a maximum of 2 years industry experience. I will keep your CV on file for future reference."

Is this age discrimination? There doesn't appear to be any doubt that I could do the job.

2007-07-03 04:19:00 · 21 answers · asked by beernutuk 3 in Law & Legal

How much would I make as an MRI technician? I think I want to go into the medical profession.

2007-07-03 03:50:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

i am currently working at a theater and i have been working there for a couple of months now. I did leave a two weeks notice but yeaterday i changed my mind and told my city manager that i wanted to go ahead and stay untill i find my next job.He let me stay there longer. Should I continue to stay there untill i find another job??because it is an easy job. It gets busy sometimes and there are lots of ghetto people that go in there complaining but i don't want to quit that job that is like the easiest job that i have had so far.what do you think???????give me some advice and no rude comments.

2007-07-03 03:28:22 · 5 answers · asked by chocolate 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

She has plenty of experience, very organized and social skills like no other. Shes just hit a glass ceiling as a paralegal.

2007-07-02 23:22:17 · 3 answers · asked by Ce eM 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

and are making out its because they have received no work from me.
On the letter i received this morning it says basically......

We have received no work from you since may18th so we are terminating your contract as of may 31st.

They are only doing this because they havent paid me they kept sending me cheques that kept bouncing so i went to citizens advice on friday who then phoned them about this then today i receive that letter.
But what puzzles me is the fact that today is july3rd and they are trying to terminate my contract from may 31st can they really do this?

P.s im going to citizens advice again in a min but i just want to know if they can do this or not?

2007-07-02 22:35:39 · 8 answers · asked by xxsamxx 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I already graduated but I need internships to gain experience. Can I take a non-paying internship if I can't get school credit. Is there anything in employment law that prohibits this?

2007-07-02 19:04:17 · 5 answers · asked by charlemagne8410 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

ok i need someone to help me because we don't have much money and GOSH I JUST NEED DESPERATE HELP!!!!

2007-07-02 17:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Mine: I deserve a raise at work because I am making a huge difference in productivity within my dept. I always accomplish over and above that which I am asked or required to do. I inspire my co-workers to do the same also. My leadership skills are obvious, yet not fairly acknowledged. I've paid my dues and proved I am very valuable to my company.

2007-07-02 16:52:08 · 5 answers · asked by i sharpen 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

i am just practicing some interview questions and i need others opinions on them. so if anyone can give me any advice that would be great ! thanks!

some other questions include:
How would you be successful at work?
why should we hire you?
what does diversity mean to you?

2007-07-02 16:41:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-02 16:36:40 · 2 answers · asked by LilFlip 1 in Technology

I've had several problems with my personal assistant over the last 6 months and have addressed this with her several times. Today I had a meeting with her and told her over the next 30 days I will be reviewing her work and re-evaluating our business relationship. I feel so crappy about doing it. Haven't been sleeping well since I set up the meeting with her last week. Is this normal? (this is my first time as an employer)

2007-07-02 16:19:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

it could be like a 1 time deal or an everyday thing or somethin. i currently work fast food but im not making enough.any suggestions?

2007-07-02 16:00:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

any that offer manager positions to those that don't have any experience in the sale of clothes? I'm trying to pay myself thru college. I've been a waitress before....

2007-07-02 15:31:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am 31 weeks pregnant & due to go on maternity leave in just 2 mos.
6 months ago I transferred to a different department and now the head of my old department resigned. I am thinking about mentioning I am interested in the job but (I know I am qualified and could do the job) BUT since I am due to be out for up to 12 weeks, not sure if I should or not.
I know its not legal to be discriminated against for being pregnant but not sure if its a good idea to go for it if I'll get turned down or told flat out the timing is wrong... I have been a dedicated employee for over 3 years at this company.

2007-07-02 15:15:07 · 11 answers · asked by newmom2007 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I just started working with a fundraising company that was appointed by an important veterans organization to help raise funds for the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The executive director is amazing, she knows so many people and is inspiring.

My problem is that I can't find anyone to get on board and I don't get paid unless I raise funds. I have contacted all kinds of organizations across the countries to no avail. This is a nationwide initiative and I'm losing time and money.

The troops keep me going because they are so brave and selfless. I attended a benefit for disabled troops 10 days ago and I finally saw a product of what I could achived with all the time I spend trying to find sponsors. One day I will have my own fundraiser.

But until then, I'm running out of money and I need some good suggestions of organizations or individuals that will sponsor an event. Your troops will be greatful.

2007-07-02 15:02:28 · 7 answers · asked by Secret 2 in Government & Non-Profit

2007-07-02 15:01:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been self-employed for nearly a year and I entered back into the corporate field (part-time) for the past month. Found out: I HATE IT.

2007-07-02 15:00:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Last year I was working for a large company. I was a sales rep and found out that a coworker sold a deal in the territory I was covering. I reported this to my manager who then gave me half the commission on the deal. When the other sales rep found out he had to give me half, he started screaming at me for about 3 minutes straight, making a huge scene. I sat there and did nothing until finally I couldn't take in any longer and went into my managers office where it ended. I didn't know how to react to such ridiculous behavior, and I know if I swung at him I would have lost my job and could have been sued or something, so I did nothing. The coworker got written up by the company, but did not get fired. Well, it's a year later now, and I'm working for a different company, but when I think back on it I feel so violated and furious. Can I sue the company for not firing that man when he clearly should have been?

2007-07-02 14:55:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-07-02 14:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by lazima 1 in Law & Legal

I need a list with the avarage MONTHLY salaries for US workers. (policeman, janitor, mechanic, electricist, etc) (The longer the list, the more probability you have of getting the points)

2007-07-02 13:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-02 13:26:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

2007-07-02 13:11:44 · 6 answers · asked by justina l 1 in Law & Legal

Basically what I am askingis, what is the bottom of the barrel job? Also, what job would you consider the most dishonest?

2007-07-02 13:00:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I've got a job interview tomorrow and it's my first ever one... any tips? Thanks.

2007-07-02 12:40:27 · 9 answers · asked by cosmicmoon 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been working for a restaurant for 3 years and was basically the floor manager. I did the schedule, promo sheets, daily tickets and other things that floor manager does. A new manager was hired a month ago and even though I was told my job was not going to be changed nor did I have to fear losing pay or anything...my job is slowly being taken away from me without any verbal communication. I'm being left notes by the new manager as to whom I am to schedule, and as of today I was left a note that he will now be doing the schedule. I no longer am in charge of the wait staff, which I was, I was left a note as to what stations they would be taking....so basically even though I'm not being told my job is slowly being taken away from me. Is this legal?

2007-07-02 12:38:13 · 7 answers · asked by vashankanya 2 in Law & Legal