Careers & Employment - September 2007

I am looking to transition into a new career path, but am uncertain about what best suits my skills. I currently work in the non-profit sector, but have continually become more jaded. I went to a liberal arts college, have extensive knowledge and experience in Asia (including fluency in two Asian languages), have good social skills and am creative. I am not very academic or agressive. Any ideas for what resources I can use to discover a career that suits my skills? Or ideas for what I can do as my next career?

2007-09-20 02:06:10 · 2 answers · asked by Becca 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

A family member had a discussion with their manager last week. "Man to man" they were discussing a transition the company was going through. My family member advised them that under the current conditions it was going to be very difficult for them to stay on (increased drive, a poorly staffed office, etc.) And mentioned that at some point he would have to consider other options. He also mentioned that he had been taking some classes to try to make better for himself. He did not use the words resign, quit, terminate, etc. Yesterday he received an email from his manager telling him to go ahead and turn in his resignation letter...keep it real simple and don't give any reasons. That does not sound right to me at all.
(It should be noted that in June a considerably younger employee who had been there less than a year -advised this same manager he wasn't pleased with the job and was going to school, etc. The employer did NOT ask for his resignation.)
??Is this right & what to do??

2007-09-20 01:40:20 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs.M 4 in Law & Legal

its really annoying as most places dont hire you until your 16.

i dont want a paper round becuase the moneys crap and theres a huge waiting list at local newsagents

any ideas?

im near stafford by the way.

2007-09-20 01:03:09 · 9 answers · asked by sunshineee (: 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-20 00:56:44 · 4 answers · asked by PIe 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-20 00:50:10 · 22 answers · asked by Bodywatch 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

how do you deal with a big 5 year gaping hole in your resume - I've been on disability - and i want to work. I don't want to tell them I'm on disability either. how do you deal with this?

2007-09-19 23:54:43 · 3 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I went for a 5 hour job interview today and I have NO idea if I got the job or not! There was a lot involved (role play, typing test, one on one interview etc). I didn't realise the interview would go so long so I didn't have any lunch beforehand. By the end I was barely functioning (massive sugar low)!

Do you find that you pretty much know whether or not you've got the job, or is it a mystery for everyone?

2007-09-19 23:20:04 · 6 answers · asked by Laura O is a Mummy! 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

my husband/his dad was his boss. My husband fired him because he showed up only when he wanted and always 15 minutes to 2 hours late, with no excuses except "well you know how I am" anyhow my husband finally fired him after 3 years. Now my son is suing the company for "wrongful discharge" because he wasn't warned in writing. We live in Michigan, which I know is a "right to work" state. So how come a lawyer actually took his case?

2007-09-19 23:16:58 · 4 answers · asked by ladydaisy 4 in Law & Legal

2007-09-19 22:45:40 · 2 answers · asked by othelo_1077 2 in Technology

2007-09-19 21:48:36 · 9 answers · asked by chris g 1 in Marketing & Sales

You Can't Say never!! But How Long During the week should we work we have to make it 40 Hours Though...

2007-09-19 20:55:26 · 17 answers · asked by Maintanance Massive 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-19 20:16:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

what kind of vacation time do RN's get?

also do RN's get good benefits?

2007-09-19 20:14:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

I was working as a shift leader with one worker, the dayshift called in and the general manager was cussing me out in front of customers and employee that showed up. I was trying to do the customer part of job when he was doing this. And I went to clockout and he said that if i clocked out and went home to never come back to work. 5 years later, i apply to new jobs from time i was fired up until today, but everyone says i am on the no hiring list. Is this legal and if not then how do i go about getting closure on this issue and off the no hiring lists?

2007-09-19 19:19:15 · 4 answers · asked by general_rabbit2007 1 in Law & Legal

Wore a suit to the first interview, dropped it off at the dry cleaners and now I've been invited back for a second interview and don't have another suit to wear. What is another viable option? Khaki pants and a sweater?

2007-09-19 18:36:21 · 14 answers · asked by ITSupportTech 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

What are some good high paying careers?

2007-09-19 18:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I just got a job at Kelsey's (mid-class restaurant) as a cook... we havn't gotten uniforms or anything, so I don't know exactly what to wear on orientation.... what would be more suitable? A fitted t-shirt with jeans, or a dress-shirt with jeans?

Btw, I wore a dress shirt w/ jeans to my interview...

Thanks to anyone who can help me out

2007-09-19 18:07:17 · 1 answers · asked by Flashing Lights 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i applied for a job at movies and i had a job interview today
the intervieew went perfect but my employer wants to get in contact with my past jobs but i havent worked nearly all year and i left my jobs on bad terms (i didint quit my job formally)

now they are kicking my butt to get incontact with my job.
i decided to get a few people to lie for me to the employer but this is too much drama just to get a minimum wage job.

if i dont get this job, should i just lie on my next job and say i never worked before? im 19 years old so do you think i could get away with it?

i learned my lesson and now i know if i get a job i should stay there for at least 6 monthes and that i should do the 2 week notice thing.

so what should i do about this next job?

2007-09-19 18:00:38 · 12 answers · asked by Darmcc15 2 in Food Service

im 14 and i need to make money,
but its really hard to get a job at my age.
how should i do it??

2007-09-19 17:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by *sparklingdiamond* 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

does anybody have reliable data on this? how does the job market treat you when you're changing careers, especially when your background is completely different from the industry you want to enter, say, finance? and how does the market treat you if you try to offset that by getting a masters degree first, say, an applied masters degree?

2007-09-19 17:53:18 · 1 answers · asked by chokito 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

ive been deciding for a year now...i finished college last year..and i still cant choose what i want.....i have never worked...my life is going down the drain....im a nobody......i dont know where or how to start

2007-09-19 17:49:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been dealing with severe pain 4 years. I'm on disability. I'm wanting to work. The DVR people say I can't work until I'm off pain meds and I have pain under control is that true? But I don't think they are sure about that.
I'm on a new drug, and I can function and take the narcotic - which was not true of oxycontin.

2007-09-19 17:29:20 · 4 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I got my diploma, But now im stuck. I need a career. But i dont know what to get into. I really want to do something i like... I LOVE playing the piano/keyboard. Is there a career in that? can you get a bachelors in music or something?? is it a good career? what kind of job can i have as a piano/keyboard player?

2007-09-19 17:23:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Well tomorrow I have an interview at a bank, Im 19 so I know I need to act really mature i dont want them to not hire me because im young...but anyone have tips what i can do to get the job!!?? please

2007-09-19 17:05:00 · 2 answers · asked by SB1988 2 in Food Service

i need help writing a resume. the job requirements are:

high attention to detail
well organised
positive attitude
enjoy deadlines
team player
strong interpersonal skills

what should i write in my resume to say that i have these qualities. how should i write it so it sounds professional, honest and not cheesy... thanks

2007-09-19 16:56:35 · 2 answers · asked by vo_dn 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i have been out of a job for almost 2 yrs i have been on a few interiviews like maybe 5 but i have not gotten a job i paid for my resume to be revised but still nothing it is because of where i live i live in atlanta and the population here is growing or could it be my interview skills i answer the questions and it seems to go ok but still no job most of the time when i call back to see if the job is still open or the status they tell me that they have picked someone who most matches thier qualifications i don't get it is it me is their a company that can help me with my interview skills or should i just look into working from home on something

2007-09-19 16:38:08 · 13 answers · asked by Betty R 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm in training for my new HR Coordinator position, and I am shadowing the current coordinator while she conducts interviews. I've been asked before in my own interviews why I am leaving my current position, but I have never heard the coordinator ask an interviewee that. I was just wondering if that was the social norm, or if it's a major faux pas to ask that in an interview.

2007-09-19 16:31:13 · 11 answers · asked by smnoble13 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Officially i have 67, but it was really more like 70.

2007-09-19 16:20:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

OK-here's the situation. The girl I work with was originally offered my position (a full-time position with higher pay) but she declined it because she only wanted to be a part-time employee. Then her husband died and she asked for more hours to keep her mind off everything, and now that she is working more hours and technically a full-time employee she is thinking to herself, hey, i should have just taken that position since i'm working anyway full-time. so now she's trying to get me fired by making me always look bad, making it look like i don't know what i'm doing and talking to my boss and coworkers about how I do everything wrong. she wants my job and it's so obvious. and on top of it all, she is so fake, you know always smiling and being all kind to me. ahhhh! what do i do?

2007-09-19 16:04:29 · 5 answers · asked by Kally 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Imagine that you can't stand your current boss. She's rude, offensive, a micromanager, and very inappropriate. She slacks off on her job and when things go wrong because of her slacking, she blames anyone nearby (the poor soul who happens to be nearby is usually fired).

So now you're on a job interview for a new/better job and the interviewer asks you a direct question about your current boss. How do you answer?

A. Tactfully express that you and she tend to not see eye to eye on things.
B. Straightout say that you hate her.
C. Lie through your teeth saying that everything is rosey and that you're only looking for new employment to broaden your horizons.
D. Something different

2007-09-19 15:58:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment