Careers & Employment - August 2007

I'm only 14...I'm going into high school this fall
But the careers I want in the future require me to start studying now.

if I choose Fashion Design, I have to start taking fashion portfolio classes starting 9th grade, in my art classes

if I choose Singing ....I have to get vocal lessons and acting classes

all of these aren't really careers I can think about for 3 or 4 years...I have to choose now to start the basic training...

truthfully said, I want to sing....I really want to be in broadway someday........not like a pop singer or anything.....I just really want to be in broadway...but I know it's so hard...there's people out there who had vocal lessons all their lives, and if I start now I may not have a chance....

and fashion design...MOST TEENAGER GIRLS ARE HEADING TOWARD FASHION DESIGN...I really wanted to do it, until I became obsessed with singing....but I don't know...
I've been saying I wanted to be a fashion designer for over 5 years now...

2007-08-14 05:32:29 · 3 answers · asked by lillysnowdrop 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Have been unemployed for almost a year. Was told overqualified by Mcdonald's. If you can believe that. Was told too old for a job working with children. I am at wits end now. I will be homeless soon if I don't find something.

2007-08-14 05:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by maswangel1 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i'm thinking about going back to school in computer forenics but i'm not sure if its a good field to get involved with. does anyone have input about the field? is it in demand? does it pay well? what does it consist of?

2007-08-14 04:58:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

I got hurt on the job little over a year, and since than I have been harassed. I don't do the same job anymore and my hours have been cut. My manager says that she has no work for me because I have work restrictions. And the job that I do now, she only has me working every other weekend, and two people from another company have transfered to my dept and they are working every weekend and she won't let me work every weekend because she says that she has no more hours for me. What can I do about this? Can I sue this company or my manager. I have workmen's comp, I have not gotten a check from them yet.

2007-08-14 04:47:07 · 6 answers · asked by mul4912 2 in Law & Legal

I have recently been job hunting and a lot of sources tell you to write down things you are interested in and sadly one was alcohol. I have known people who worked for companies that just go from bar to bar and market they brand. Does anyone know how to get into this field? Thanks everyone.

2007-08-14 04:36:44 · 2 answers · asked by WVBrewer 2 in Marketing & Sales

2007-08-14 04:12:19 · 3 answers · asked by AtlantaGirl 2 in Government & Non-Profit

just wondering. i want one (i'm 14) and my friends say you have to be 15 and then they say you have to be 14. i'm really confused

2007-08-14 03:43:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have an interview working for a Health Club as an Assistant Manager tomorrow. I need guidance because, my interviewing skills really suck and I get nervous. I know part of the interviewing process is to ask a lot of questions and to be asked a lot of questions.

Can anyone help me with what types of questions that I should ask and what types of questions will be asked of me.

I’ve never worked in a health club before.

2007-08-14 03:38:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-14 03:03:15 · 5 answers · asked by anilegna 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

My husband died (Feb. 2, 07) and I called in to my job to let them know. The human resources manager contacted and told me to let her know when I could be back. I ended up returning to work 2 weeks later. (Feb. 14, 07) I was sent home by my supervisor's boss. My supervisor told me I needed to go back home and she didn't expect me back until the beginning of the month. I went out of town and was scheduled to be back on Mar 1, 07. The HR manager called me the Friday (Feb. 23, 07) before I was getting back and told me I need to be back on Feb. 26, 07. I explained I was out of town and would be back in three days after that Monday. I also explained to her that I couldn't get a flight back in that timeframe. She told me that b/c of high call volume I needed to be back and if I wasn't I would be fired. When I got back sure enough I was.

2007-08-14 02:56:55 · 6 answers · asked by Dominique 1 in Law & Legal

Friday I will legal a job interview which is very important for me. I need good advice regarding, clothes need to wear, how can I do better in order to success in interview process and also do you guys know what sort of question they will ask? I have been couple interviews before, IT industry, fast food and have gone through next stage but not sure about legal field.

I will appricate it

2007-08-14 01:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-08-14 00:26:56 · 8 answers · asked by shell 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-13 23:34:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-13 18:08:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-13 17:36:30 · 9 answers · asked by banana 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm 25 years old, have a BA in Communications with two minors, Eagle Scout, and have been working since junior year in High School.

I was fired from my previous job three months ago (Wasn't my fault and I was awarded unemployment). Now I don't know what to do. I can't even get jobs that don't require a degree and experience. And when I actually do land an interview, I always manage to blow it. Temp agencies are no help, I sign up but they can't find me anything. I feel like I can't do what I want because there's always someone on the other side saying "You're too stupid for this job".

Anyways, I just need some advice on what to do.

(BTW...I don't qualify for the military)

2007-08-13 16:55:27 · 8 answers · asked by killa0038 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i just told you they told me my spelling wae not the problem,i'ts the content not regesterd as a buissnes.i'ts not a buissness this point thing cracks me up. i dont want to be hear. so you all have fun once again i'm waisting my time.

2007-08-13 16:12:36 · 2 answers · asked by jeffclectic 2 in Law & Legal

Just seeing if you can can up with something i havent thought of.
Thanks guys

2007-08-13 15:11:42 · 3 answers · asked by izzabella_74 3 in Administrative and Office Support

If I have the skills and knowledge to take the test, can I do so without a degree? I've taken all the classes, but due to financial restraints can't do the last couple of general ed. classes, so I can't grad as of now.....

2007-08-13 14:56:10 · 2 answers · asked by L♥G 5 in Health Care

I saw an ad in the paper that the post office was hiring. So I called them and they said that they will send a packet of information, then you have to pay $140 to take a test. If you fail, you don't get your money back. If you pass, your test score determines how quickly you get an interview-then you get your money back. Is this the way it's done, or are we getting screwed by some good scammers?

2007-08-13 14:55:51 · 3 answers · asked by lizette811 2 in Government & Non-Profit

Last year I brought home alot more money to pay the bills than this year and I will be working more hours this year. How do I convince my job to switch me back to hourly (which I will get overtime) instead of salary? They said they have to do the same for all yet the boss has a brand new car and just bought 2 horses so I know they can afford it...My boyfriend says to give them an ultimatum and say either pay me more or I will have to find another job, yet I do not want to be biting my tounge because I really need this job...

2007-08-13 14:43:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

In todays world is Master's degree a lot more important than it used to be. It seem like bachelor degree has no value.
What do you think

2007-08-13 14:38:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, & I'm not fluent enough. No one wants to hire me. These are the only jobs available in my town, & I don't have a car.

2007-08-13 14:18:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Also, should I complain about my co-worker who refused to do the work she was assigned and tried to get me to tell her not to do it? Should I confide to my boss what a lazy chick she is, even though I have been taking it lax too? Even though I have been doing what I was assigned.

2007-08-13 13:47:30 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Celebrity Hotline♥ (Thumbs up!) 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

When I'm at work, I take my work seriously and do my job.

2007-08-13 13:21:25 · 7 answers · asked by Toddacanda 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

Iam a maint tech. I have 1 groundsman/maint tech. My manager likes him because he "sucks up" and they hang out and drink together. I try to make a difference for my fellow tenants. I just got a second job....this makes 2 full time jobs. I don't mind the hours; it's the abuse of the latter job. Iam burned out and don't want to be threatened about...."if you quit-you will will have to leave the property within 7 days"! My second job pays slightly lesser, but there is growth potential.....should I Quit or Pull my hair out?????

2007-08-13 12:43:48 · 4 answers · asked by Dennis T 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i looooooooove math and spanish. does anyone have any suggestions of which career field i can go into and make ALOT of money?
and where i can study (a college in Virginia preferably) to help me realize these goals??

2007-08-13 12:33:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

only jobs I've had over the years.

2007-08-13 12:19:45 · 2 answers · asked by marissas aunt 1 in Marketing & Sales

2007-08-13 12:16:19 · 4 answers · asked by marissas aunt 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I will be graduating shortly from the Ohio State University with a degree in accounting. I plan on taking the Becker CPA review course and CPA exam after I graduate. I know there is a one year of accounting experience requirement but I don't have any accounting work experience though. My plan was to pass the exam first before trying to work just so I can focus on it much more. My question is that can I still sit for the CPA exam even though I do not have any accounting work experience yet? Then after I pass it, I can work and obtain my certificate and license. Hopefully, passing it will increase my chances of landing a job with the Big 4. Thanks :)

2007-08-13 12:10:43 · 2 answers · asked by dreamscape1984 1 in Other - Careers & Employment