Careers & Employment - September 2007

I applied for a position about 4 months ago with this really great company. It came down to me and 3 other candidates. In the end, I didn't get the job. I felt that I was genuinely qualified for the position, but maybe my personality kept me from getting the job. (I often get quiet and nervous during interviews) Recently, a similar position with the same company has opened up. I contacted the ladies who interviewed me and have an interview set up. But now I am having doubts. I have been on several interviews over the past few months without a successful outcome. Whereas I feel I'm much calmer and confident during interviews, I'm not sure what my chances are considering that I haven't had any additional work experience since I last interviewed with this company 4 months ago. How can I convince them that I am the right person for the job this time around?

2007-09-20 21:53:18 · 5 answers · asked by miaj138 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I had a very interesting job with decent income 2 months ago with a lot of free time in hands and good time with colleges.But I wasn't sure if I would have a brilliant career by doing that for long.Then I found this current job will perhaps do me good with my future career,but my income is shrunk and my life is less fun, less free time and more serious, also lost a lot of chance hanging out with my friends. Should I give up this job and go back to my previous work?

2007-09-20 21:50:19 · 10 answers · asked by AAPP 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-20 21:45:19 · 4 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

i have never been out of work and to try and get a better job(driving) seems a near impossibility you would think age and experience would count for a lot but not around CAMBRIDGE is there anything i can do i know there is a law against ageism but you have to prove it and if a company see,s your age whats to stop then putting you on the to old pile,it seems they would rather pay some 16-18 year old less money and not worrie that they have friday or monday off because they had to much to drink?

2007-09-20 21:39:30 · 15 answers · asked by andrew g 1 in Food Service

With so many people busy, and the convienence of the computer?

2007-09-20 19:23:37 · 9 answers · asked by seven-11 4 in Marketing & Sales

2007-09-20 18:24:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am about 11 classes away from my History Degree. I never put much thought into what I would do with it. I figured if all else failed, I'd teach. However, recently I have been thinking about applying for Law School. This is still way, way in the future, but I like to plan ahead. If I do, I will be attending somewhere in Texas, since I am already a Texas resident. So if you have any experience in Law at all, could you please relate that to me. Have any of you who read this question attended a Law School in Texas; if so which one? What did you do with your Law Degree once you graduated? What are the options besides being a trial lawyer? How much do you get paid (sorry, I like money...but that isn't my main reason for applying for Law School). How did you pay for Law School. What were classes like? Did you have any free time? If you are a mother, is it hard to be a Lawyer and a mom at the same time? How has having your Law

2007-09-20 17:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by Liesel 5 in Law & Legal

I graduated from college and have applied for hundreds of jobs. I got my degree in film and started with entertainment industry jobs, after a while i opened to anything. Right now it seems really impossible for me to get anything. I've had about 10 interviews at different places but i'm never there choice, i've been really close a few times but never in. I'm willing to relocate ANYWHERE and work anything as long as i can get full time. But nobody wants to give me a chance. I know i am a good worker and i take my jobs very seriously but i feel like nobody will even give me a chance.
I've tried online things, mailing, going in, and even a temp agency but nobody, nobody will do anything.

What can i do? I'm so lost, i dont even know where else to try.

2007-09-20 17:04:37 · 5 answers · asked by cheese_84_99 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i have 3 years experience in a position that i am applying for, but some people say that it isn't good to ask about the salary.

2007-09-20 16:54:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

How do you find that sort of work. What category would it be listed under in sites like mycareer, seek e.t.c?

2007-09-20 16:17:11 · 4 answers · asked by ஐButterfly Effectஐ 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am trying to find out about goverment grants to open a non-profit no kill shelter in my town. Can someone help lead me into the right direction please.

2007-09-20 15:30:57 · 5 answers · asked by wildflower2411478 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I have great marketable skills but today's jobs require more and people are still losing jobs. I feel we live in an unstable society where jobs are hard to get and cost of living is still high. Guys I meet ask me what I do for a living and not what's my favorite hobby and such.

2007-09-20 15:11:28 · 5 answers · asked by asiagal2 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

What certifications would I need to get into the IT field...I want to be able to fix technical issues with systems in companies...I'm trying to break out into this field, please help!

2007-09-20 14:31:55 · 1 answers · asked by Geo 4 in Technology

I was offered a job at a company, but I decided to turn it down. Three days after receiving the written offer, I wrote them a nice letter telling them that I decided not to take the position at this time. I got a nearly immediate response from the recruiter that they couldn't understand why I was not taking the position and that they had been very accomidating and I had waisted their and the company's time and that I had acted in a completely unprofessional manner and they and the client company would make sure I was put on their 'Do Not Hire' lists. I feel that the recruiter was not completely honest with the company and I would like to respond, but I am not sure that any type of response is prudent at this time. Has anyone ever had such a response when they declined a job and if so, what did you do?

2007-09-20 14:28:08 · 5 answers · asked by Llamahope 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been living with this man for 22 years ,we never married.is Palimoney legal in NYS

2007-09-20 14:11:20 · 3 answers · asked by pippen 2 in Law & Legal

I have a job interview at Dillards tomorrow at their shoe department. I've worked in the Belk (small clothes store in the south) for about 8 months, and have decided to go more upscale. The dress code at Belk was kinda laided back and casual. I know Dillards is more upscale. Anyway, ideas on what to wear and how to wear my make-up is much appreciated.

2007-09-20 13:55:00 · 3 answers · asked by Kat 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I would like step by step intstructions on how to become an RN in california.

2007-09-20 13:52:05 · 3 answers · asked by fremontpreschoolteacher 2 in Health Care

alot of places say you have to be 18 to work there but what if your 16 with a ged thanks for the answers

2007-09-20 13:26:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

If you could do it again, what career would you have chosen? for money? why?

2007-09-20 13:25:19 · 2 answers · asked by xyzed23 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to work my way up in the carpenter field. I would like to at least make it to foreman. I hear the pay is about $70,000 a year, is this true? (I live in California) Also what higher positions are there in the carpentry field or is there a better way to make money as an experienced carpenter? Looking the make at least $70,000 a year.

2007-09-20 12:34:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i just needed to go to school becasue working a fulltime job and going to school just is not working. So what ended up happening is they hired a new girl for me to train. See im the only one that really knows my job. So i been training her and she caught on great. Well today i went in becasue i told my co workers that i was done training and was going to get on with my life, but i found out the new girl is leaving. So which means that makes it worse for me becasue now i need to wait for them to hire someone else that i could train for my position. MY Question is should i just leave becasue i did give my notice 2 weeks ago? Or is it only right to stay and train again! Since noone there knows my job. It is getting hard on me with my school.

2007-09-20 12:26:55 · 26 answers · asked by Tinkz 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i am in real estate school and i am about to start interview and i live in austin. i have medium length (about 5-7 inches long). should i get it cut before i interview, i really love my hair and i took me a year to get it like this, and i live in a pretty liberal city (austin, tx). i am22 years old. lemme know what you think

2007-09-20 12:24:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My friend told me that it is. But, let's say you have a co-worker that you worked with for a long time who is a great reference but they move to another town. Or, let's say YOU move to another town, what then?

2007-09-20 12:19:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-20 12:01:42 · 2 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm a freshman in high school (14 yrs) and have an overwhelmingly strong interest in radio. How can I get a job/internship in this industry?

2007-09-20 11:55:13 · 1 answers · asked by Dave, the ULTIMATE Techie 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Well let's say Person A works everyday of the week, but Person B works only one day of the week. Will Person B still have as much job experience as Person A because Person B has been there for that week as well (on a application for another part time job)?

2007-09-20 11:25:30 · 4 answers · asked by Snaox 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I graduated from a state school in Economics with a gpa of 3.1 Since then, I've been doing jobs that have NOTHING to do with law. The only reason I want to try law because during my college year I took a year of business law classes and did incredibly well. I remember my professor asking me why I don't give law a try and back then I wasn't interested, but now I do have a change of heart. I don't have ANY law firm working experience, and my gpa isn't very high...can I still get into a decent tier 2 law school if I did so-so on the LSATs? If the chances are slim now with my credentials, there is no point in investing time to study for them. What do you think? Please help because this would be a life decision for me.

2007-09-20 11:18:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I had lost my job about a month and a half ago and since then have put applications all over town I live in a small town and the jobs here are very few. I don't have any kind of transportation so I am limited to where I live. My lot rent is past due my bills are all past due. I get alittle over $200 a month in child support and with that I have to pay someone to take me to get grosheries. I want to stay home and work but I can't seem to find a good work at home oppertunity that I can financially aford to start. I was scheduled to do online classes but couldn't pay for them so now I don't even have that to look forward to. I don't know what to do so if anyone knows how to work at home or any advice in general it is greatly appriciated.

2007-09-20 11:17:45 · 5 answers · asked by monkey 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm going to a job interview in a few days..it's for a gunsmith position at a local firearm shop. What should I wear? Should I go all out with slacks, button-up shirt, and a tie? Or, slacks and a sweater? Or?

2007-09-20 11:14:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

An Associate Or Bachelor's degree is too expensive at this stage of life. My greatest strengths are creativity, resourcefulness, and empathy. I need a guaranteed, part-time income ASAP. As far as selling goes, I'm more persuasive creating written materials than I am in person. I tend to be friendly but reserved. Any advice is appreciated.

2007-09-20 11:08:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment