Careers & Employment - August 2007

I am doing a project for school and I need to come up with reasons a company would have peak sales during the winter. I am drawing a blank. All I could come up with is because of the holidays. Anyone have any others?

I just need to list 2-3 reasons any company, not a specific one, could have peak sales. Reasons I listed for the summer months are tourism, weddings and the preferred weather in the certain areas. Now I just need a few examples for the winter.

2007-08-13 06:11:08 · 22 answers · asked by Manda Panda 1 in Marketing & Sales

I recently took a new job about a month and a half ago. This job is much easier than the job I used to have ( a lot more paper oriented too) and it is kinda driving me crazy. Every one around me talks about how hard the job it but it feels like nothing to me. Is it that the last job was just so much harder than the average job and this is more normal, or is this just one of those once in a lifetime jobs.

2007-08-13 05:56:39 · 6 answers · asked by butnozzle 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Namely for a myspace site?

2007-08-13 05:06:39 · 3 answers · asked by humanponygirl213 1 in Government & Non-Profit

i have applied for jobs and credit has stopped me from consideration. How do u find out is this the real reason or something else? I have asked a employer about why i was not hired, i was told someone with more skills was hired. i dont know if that was really true, need to know what to do? i need a job!

2007-08-13 04:59:49 · 5 answers · asked by grace 1 in Food Service

I am trying to find a job but unfortunatly I have something on my record from when I was much younger. It usually turns people right away.

It's a long story but I was convicted as an adult for something that happened when I was 15.

I know if you're upfront and honest with companies sometimes they give you a break. Unfortunatly before I was convicted I worked at Blockbuster as a Store Manager and was in the position to hire people. Either I would turn people away that had convictions or Corporate wouldn't let us hire them.

Knowing what I know now I would give people a second chance. But most people haven't experienced this.

2007-08-13 03:08:08 · 1 answers · asked by Adam S 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-13 02:49:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been trying to find a good organisation that can find me volunteer work for my uni application. I'll be really greatful.

2007-08-12 23:08:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

am currently looking for a grad job, but my money is running out! cant really take a permanent job to be going on with, because i need days off for interviews! thanks:):)

2007-08-12 22:54:59 · 8 answers · asked by hers1357 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-12 22:46:16 · 1 answers · asked by Patrick O 1 in Technology

I went into a certain area because I loved what that field studies, graduated and got a job and everything, and now am seriously considering something else, as it's not what I expected...and I don't like that area anymore now that I went into the study of it, especially because it seems like no one I work with does. Anyone know of anyone else in the same or similar situation? Any advice?

2007-08-12 21:04:32 · 7 answers · asked by TPmy 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

My friends and I need summer jobs for next year and we were wondering what the minimum age requirements are to work at Ritas Italian Ice. Can someone help us?

2007-08-12 18:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by volumebabe512 1 in Food Service

Hi, I have an interview with a research company tomorrow that studies people with anti-social behaviors. I have two questions:
1. What kind of questions will I be asked.
2. What should I mention as a weakness, if asked?

2007-08-12 17:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

how to get get in apprenticeship?

2007-08-12 17:12:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

Can anyone explain what a "display merchandiser" and "commissioned sales" do?

2007-08-12 16:52:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

2007-08-12 16:18:21 · 6 answers · asked by dancingdiva 1 in Law & Legal

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE REFER ME TO A GOOD MEDICAL LAWYER IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AREA? I HATE KAISER PERMANENTE AND I THINK THAT STUPID HOSPITAL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!

2007-08-12 16:10:29 · 4 answers · asked by Tinkz 1 in Law & Legal

when i got hired at my new job about 3 months ago i signed the contract for 10.50 an hour but they are only paying me 10.25.should i bring this to attention?if so how can i word it without sounding petty?

2007-08-12 16:02:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

This guy loses money and paperwork, puts them in wrong places or even in the trash. He once told me he likes to take "as long as possible" to do the job--and takes twice as long as anyone else to do anything. He wrote a note to the Employee Dining Room Mgr complaining that there was no "F-ing bread"! He couldn't get the tills out/tills in to match, and went to the restaurant and accused the cashiers of hiding one of the tills and yelled at them that they were liars--in front of customers! Everyone in our dept has to give him directions all day long. We are disgusted that he is getting paid to do almost nothing. I am the unofficial spokesperson for the rest of my co-workers, and I have explained to the boss many times how much we want him gone, but he's still there. He doesn't need the money, he owns apt buildings and probably gets Social Security and/or military retirement, so why do the rest of us have to do most of the work while he skates along and gets paid for it?

2007-08-12 15:46:09 · 6 answers · asked by kathi1vee 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

Well, I am a sixteen year old guy. I've never had any job experience besides that of which I volunteered to work in a concession stand twice. Let's just say I never want to eat nachos again. I am a good student and have a 3.75 GPA. I don't want my job to interfer with my school, and I also don't want it to take too large of a chunk out of my free time. Should I get a job or not? There are some things I really want, and my dad CAN'T pay for it all...

2007-08-12 15:18:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

it would be a very heavy industry? I know I would quit everything to catch those people and lock them up?

2007-08-12 13:09:11 · 5 answers · asked by James D 1 in Law & Legal

I was under the impression that the SS# is not necessary, unless one has accepted a position, so that the employer can withhold taxes, pay Social Security, FICA, etc. With identify theft being such a concern nowadays, should job seekers be giving their SS# out on all applications, whether online or in writing?

2007-08-12 12:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by Susan 5 in Law & Legal

Secretary and Nurse.

What if I want to be a Doctor? What colleges in the US accept women into their medical schools? Do you know of any private/secret ones that do? I live in NY but willing to travel.

2007-08-12 12:29:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Well I have a bagging position job and I just want to know the DOs and DONTs of bagging. Like the boss said an example of not putting chicken in with anything since it can contaminate it and I didn't know that, and there might be more things to watch out for so please list all you know! Thanks!!

2007-08-12 11:51:58 · 11 answers · asked by Snaox 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been looking for a job in product development/production. and have had no luck.Can anyone help me or give advice?? Other areas which I'm interested in possibly pursuing are event planning and real estate but don't know how to get started in either field. I also can not afford to take a pay cut by starting at the bottom again.. I already have 5 years experience in my current field. I'm also willing to re-locate. Please help! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-12 11:50:51 · 1 answers · asked by tracy v 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been looking for a job in product development/production. and have had no luck.Can anyone help me or give advice?? Other areas which I'm interested in possibly pursuing are event planning and real estate but don't know how to get started in either field. I also can not afford to take a pay cut by starting at the bottom again.. I already have 5 years experience in my current field. I'm also willing to re-locate. Please help! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-12 11:48:53 · 1 answers · asked by tracy v 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

well I'm 25 working as a part time builder not a bad job but I wouldn't mind a job where basically I get paid loads for doing nothing. Because I'm fairly laid back and don't like to give orders. The job that I've got doesn't give me enough hours and doesn't pay very well. I've basically spent the past ten years going from job to job but nothing really sparks my interest. I like to play alot of video games, I love going on the computer. I am actually good with people but feel as though I should be an employee rather than an employer as I don't like to give orders but idk But I feel as though that I need a career otherwise I'll get to 30 with no job and that would be just weird so yer can anyone help.

2007-08-12 11:48:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been looking for a job in product development/production. and have had no luck.Can anyone help me or give advice?? Other areas which I'm interested in possibly pursuing are event planning and real estate but don't know how to get started in either field. I also can not afford to take a pay cut by starting at the bottom again.. I already have 5 years experience in my current field. I'm also willing to re-locate. Please help! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-12 11:47:46 · 2 answers · asked by tracy v 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-12 11:30:48 · 5 answers · asked by wtf2008 1 in Health Care

I am a Respiratory Therapist and am being hired for my first job. There is a nebulous statement in the incentive package that I don't understand.

"The maker and endorser hereof waives demand and presentment for payment, notice of non-payment, protest and notice of protest of the Promissory Note."

What does this mean?

2007-08-12 10:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by James S 5 in Law & Legal

Are there any good entry level jobs for Communications Majors in the Chicago area?

I just need a decent paying job (12+/hr) with benefits like health insurance/401k. Any specific web sites other than monster.com or yahoo hot jobs that people reccomend to help my search? Thanks!

2007-08-12 10:40:46 · 6 answers · asked by Michael G 2 in Marketing & Sales