Careers & Employment - August 2007

I am sure some of you will state the obvious, however, I left my job today because I feel that I have the biggest shoes to fill and that I will never measure up to the lady that I am replacing. She acts also like she doesnt want to leave anyways, but the owner is making her.
They are wanting me to come back, but I just cannot. I enjoyed working there other than the usual stress, but the lady I replacing doesnt want to show me ANYTHING. I am simply working there 52 hours a week and killing myself for nothing really.
The lady I am replacing is somewhat of a control freak. And I cannot work with that. I left at lunch.
Should I talk to them or just leave it alone??
Because I do not have a vested interest in the company, I am not as important to share company accounting information with. And in case you are curious, I am replacing the current controller who doesnt want to show me anything.

2007-08-27 07:41:15 · 29 answers · asked by KB 1 in Administrative and Office Support

I was on unemployment for about 2 months. Then, about a month ago, I took a job with a new company. Unfortunately, that job has not lived up to it's promises. I would like to quit and go back on unemployment benefits until I find a more suitable job. Is that possible or am I stuck at the new job?

2007-08-27 06:21:43 · 10 answers · asked by wsdmskr825 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Sent a resume to a nation-wide non profit. Received an email request for a phone interview about two days later. Spoke with the head of HR who ended the interview by saying she was going to contact the hiring manager THAT DAY to schedule an in person interview. Meanwhile, I sent a thank you letter to the head of HR.

The hiring manager emails me that same day to ask for an in person interview. Two days later I went to the interview and was told I'd hear whether or not I got the job this week. I then went home and sent the hiring manager a thank you letter.

What can I do to land this job? Should I send a follow up/"remember me" letter? If so what should I say in it?
Should I reiterate my skills and interest in the job YET AGAIN like I did in both thank you letters? Most places don't like it when you call.

Any and all advice but especially from those in hiring positions would be appreciated.

2007-08-27 06:00:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I'm filling out an application and my question is when a recruiter calls your old jobs to find out more about you what do they ask? Do they ask to speak to your old manager or whoever answers the phone? Do they ask for the exact dates that you worked at a job? Does anyone know what all they ask?

2007-08-27 05:57:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

Some time ago I saw an add about a scheme to do a job for limited period of time(hours or days), so that you could make money in your spare time. anyone know the website address or have tried it for themselves?

2007-08-27 05:45:17 · 2 answers · asked by Avon 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I Love to eat so I was wondering if this would be a good job for that or is there another good one. Any chefs out there?

2007-08-27 05:07:08 · 16 answers · asked by Brown Suga babe 4 in Food Service

I'm a Telecomuncation Eng. and i Need a Job!!!! Anyone out there intresteD!!!! i'm 24 years old Fresh Graduated, and i speak 7 languages oh yeah and i dont live in usa....i live in Lebanon/Beirut i have a Passport and i can travel Now!!!!...........and i'm Christian aslo.

2007-08-27 05:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by lebteam 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-27 04:33:12 · 2 answers · asked by WhosAskin 1 in Financial Services

It's been 6 years since I've checked out the open job market and have had 3 jobs over the past 11 years.

It seems as the years go by, the resume submitting process has become more and more casual. When I first started applying for jobs, it would be a typed cover letter and resume that was sent via mail. Now a day, people submit resumes online, though various job sites, etc.

My question is, how big of a factor does a cover letter play in this day and age? It seems like everyone wants things to be straight and to the point and don't want to be bogged down with extra information/data to go though. However, in the past I know a cover letter could be used as an extra tool to sell yourself.

Is the cover letter still an important tool to use? As you build up more and more experience over the years, is it necessary to have?

2007-08-27 04:15:37 · 27 answers · asked by Gallo 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-27 00:13:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm 40 years old and have been doing the same job (albeit with different companies) since I was 17. I am in a declining industry (worsted wool textile manufacturing) and have a specialised job with no apparent transferable skill (woven suiting fabric design). Although it is fairly well paid and has allowed me to travel to different countries I am bored rigid with it and can not see the industry lasting more than another 10 years (I have been made redundant several times in the last 23 years). There are other opportunities in sales and buying but I want out of textiles altogether.

Now the real problem - I have abslolutely no idea what I want to do! I have tried looking for careers advice in my area, but there are only DSS run services which are not set up to offer proper advice to people in my position.

Can anyone offer any sensible advice on how I could start changing career paths?

2007-08-26 23:54:38 · 12 answers · asked by A Nonny Mouse 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

what is the job and how much does it pay

2007-08-26 22:37:06 · 2 answers · asked by intestinal mucous 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i'm 14 and my bro tells me i should try and get a dish washing job at a restrunt the restrunt is only like 400 feet away from my house i live in a small town of about 200 but anyway i knwo the hole underage thing but he says since he knows the manger he will be able to get me a job if he can do so should i take it????

2007-08-26 22:35:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

im looking for a job by internet. i found out most of them provide phone number to call right away. what should i say when i call them? how to ask them if they are hiring? and get to an interview opportunity?

2007-08-26 21:27:26 · 3 answers · asked by jan 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-26 20:41:20 · 10 answers · asked by billcon70 1 in Food Service

I started this job on Tuesday, it is 8 hours a day of doing the same monotonous tasks...and you do these tasks fast...anyway I hate it...yesterday I dident take a break...I worked eight straight hours, and today I would have done the same but I got so irritated that the manager never told me when I could take a break I got up and left for 15 minutes (see...if I want to take a break I have to deal with the backlog since it's none stop of the same task all day). Theres other things I don't like...anyway it makes me stressed out when I get home...I felt like puking today when I got home, my back hurts, and it's making almost depressed (I don't even remember what day it is...I have to think). Anyway I want to quit ASAP...but the managers scare me (I don't even know who my manager is...there is a different one whenever I am there). I want to leave as little notice as possible since I hate the job...my next shift is Wednesday...how do I quit?

2007-08-26 20:11:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am 28 and single and have an extensive educational background. I studied for an MBA online in Global Technology Management and earned a MS in Teaching Mathematics. I also have a BS in Computer Science. Suprisingly, I still don't know what to do in life. I feel very stupid and so sad that I still don't know what to do after all of these degrees.

I have taught HS for the last 3 yrs (as my first real job) while earning the MS in Teaching Math and I disliked teaching. I've dealt with unruly kids, backbiting & lying administrators and pressure to pass on kids with poor skills. I quit my job this summer.

I have tried working going back to using my CS undergrad degree but I am not up to date with skills and have no experience. In fact, I tried getting a job when I graduated college in 2003 and didn't have luck.

I'm afraid to work in corporate America (after the politics I've dealt with in the school I've worked in. It is like I'm no longer interested in the fields I've studied.

2007-08-26 19:28:18 · 5 answers · asked by krazymack 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am interested in changing my career at the ripe old age of 32 and am interested in becoming an aircraft engineer in the UK (or possibly Australia in the next couple of years!) Does anyone have any details on training, job roles, expected pay and prospects?

2007-08-26 18:09:52 · 2 answers · asked by Bruce H 1 in Technology

2007-08-26 18:08:11 · 10 answers · asked by bik 1 in Technology

Which is a better job, working at SEARS or porn star, It's a serious toss up.

2007-08-26 17:33:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I work at the Humane Society in my town, and we have 4 major events to raise funds aside from doing the mail appeals. Two of the four events are much more profitable, and A LOT more work of course.
If you have idea's that you believe would make a excellent fundraiser. PLEASE share them. I am looking to "step-up" the current rut we are in and bring more people together and raise some money to expand our shelter.

Thanks

2007-08-26 17:22:48 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle B 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I work at JCPennys. as a cashier, In purses. and we never really have any customers there so it's really boring and I have nothing to do. Any Idea's?

2007-08-26 17:20:59 · 16 answers · asked by Melanie 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been working at my job for 2 1/2 years (3 in Nov.). About a year ago we got a new boss. He didn't get along with our main supervisor (who was extremely popular), and drover her out of the company. Everyone was depressed and sad.

Most of us had no choice but to hang in there. I wasn't in a position to change jobs. I have done everything possible to be a good and outstanding employee. My reviews up to this point have been good.

The boss has always been fairly friendly towards me, and has complimented my work on occassion. However, all of the sudden his attitude towards me has shifted. He is now critical of me, and brings up a host of issues that he claims he has let me "slide on". I am baffled. My coworkers have even noticed and asked what is going on.

I'm no longer invited to meetings, lunches, and other functions. Some of my coworkers also seem to shy away from me. What's going on...should I look for another job?

2007-08-26 17:16:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Are these jobs legitimate? All they give is a 1800 number but they say they're government jobs. Is this for real or is it fake?

2007-08-26 16:01:07 · 4 answers · asked by E S 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I got home today almost crying I hate it so much...I want to quit ASAP, but my next shift is not until Wednesday night and I am hoping to quit before then...I'm hoping they will tell me Wednesday will be my last day, but I am NOT going to work past next weekend even though that is not two weeks.

2007-08-26 16:00:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm asking only because my friends are contractors who live in illinois, were sent out to work in Texas, got laid off and drove to Massachusetts to collect unemployment (only becas Mass. has the highest insurance rate). I'm only asking because it doesnt seem right to me.

2007-08-26 15:31:21 · 5 answers · asked by deftonyc 2 in Law & Legal

Business administration
or accounting

according 2 salaries in thrid world countires...ASIA

2007-08-26 15:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Okay let me tell you the scenario. I filled out an application for Dierbergs grocery store. I called the Resource office and left a message saying that i wanted to check the status on my application and to see if they were still hiring. The lady at Resources called me back to see the hours I was available to work each day of the week. After that she said if my schedule meets the requirements that Dierbergs wants that they will give me a call back. Its been 5 days what should I do? Help me please i really want this job.

2007-08-26 15:27:32 · 7 answers · asked by lafayette.morrison 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I really want to be a magazine editor for a famous magazine like cosmopolitain or teen vogue, i just done know what jobs i should look for when im in high school that could help with that.
Does anybody have any ideas?

2007-08-26 15:21:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

my friend is becoming 16 and she needs to get a job, so i was wondering what jobs can she get?

2007-08-26 15:16:57 · 7 answers · asked by greendayfan1199 2 in Health Care