Careers & Employment - September 2007

I've been out of work almost 4 years taking care of my kids and now I'm planning on going back to work. Is there a way to say I've been a full time mom on my resume so companies realize what I've been doing since my last job? I don't know what the acceptable standard is for this kind of lapse in work.

2007-09-19 03:40:12 · 10 answers · asked by ETC's Mom 1 in Law & Legal

been proven to be harder than it seems. Any suggestions and don't tell me to go to monster and post my resume online...been there done that. I'm still young and not that experienced just out of school.

2007-09-19 03:28:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

The Conn's Corporate Office in Beaumont has had the NOW HIRING signt for months. I applied both in person and on-line and it's been over a week since. I still haven't had a response. I know I qualify, moreover, I know people who work there and have drug addictions!
So how long till I get a response?
Thank you!

2007-09-19 03:22:32 · 3 answers · asked by xxcherrychembombxx 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Yes, Iam going to one Open day with in 2 days
Is it a kind of Interview, Do I should take my Swimming suite to prove that I can swim on that day
Do I should take all the Degrees Certificates etc..,

What did they ask there?
Is there a possibility of an Individual Interview on that day
Can any one please share their experience on an Open Day & after it.

Thanks a lot

2007-09-19 03:16:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-19 03:13:16 · 3 answers · asked by Parker 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I found out yesterday that I am being laid off. Although I was shocked, it is no surprise that the company has not been doing well. They have been having a hard time retaining clients and then the owner decided that she wanted to take the company in a diffrent direction. Anyway, the would like for me to stay on until the end of this month and they don't mind if I utilize my working hours to seek employment. They offered me three week severance pay and three weeks medical.

Is this a good deal. I've never been fired or laid off before, so I'm not sure what I should expect.

2007-09-19 02:27:56 · 8 answers · asked by Mimi 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Is it possible to get a job in a laboratory without a scientific degree? If so what is the title of said position and how would one go about getting said position (not test subject)

2007-09-19 00:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by riverstyxshow 1 in Health Care

what is her or his job ? what to do , what not to do ????

2007-09-18 22:10:56 · 1 answers · asked by pochicat 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Would you assume it's a mix or more liberal?

2007-09-18 21:14:31 · 4 answers · asked by A. Browning 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm graduating with a finance degree in two years, and am quite unsure of which area of the country i'd like to make a living, at least initially.

I've lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area my entire life, but i'd love to experience a change of venue.

I'm considering the following cities, all obviously have their financial pro's/cons, etc etc. but what do yall think would be an awesome place to start out of the following cities/locations?

San Francisco, Phoenix, Chicago, New york City, Florida, Seattle.

Any rec's/advice? thanks.

2007-09-18 21:00:16 · 2 answers · asked by A. Browning 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

My payday is always every Friday for the week before, and my company, as big as it is, does not offer direct deposit. There was a mixup last week that was caught on Wednesday(9/12). The error was sent to payroll and my check was to be overnighted.
Tomorrow (Wednesday 9/19) will be day 5 with no paycheck and they cant say if it will be there then too (more mix ups). I have a truck payment that was due LAST friday(9/14) and although they are holding off on reposessing my vehicle, thank God, they are expecting late fees.
How long can the company go without giving me my check, and can I make them responsible for the late fees? I cant afford late fees, which is why I ALWAYS pay on time and this isnt my fault!

2007-09-18 19:24:52 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Law & Legal

I really want to do proof reading for ANY kind of company. I didnt get a degree though I plan to finally start college this January and pursue it. Is there any chance I could score a job that will let me do this kind of work before I obtain my degree or am I stuck working dead end jobs until that day happens?

2007-09-18 19:14:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have an interview on Thursday. Can someone give me some suggestions on what to say when they ask me, "Why should we choose you over the other guy?" All I can think of is, "I have great leadership qualities and adapt well to new and different environments." What else??? please help... (it's for an accounting internship by the way)

2007-09-18 19:14:17 · 7 answers · asked by Timothy H 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Im going to school right now, still in the AA stages, its my first year lol. But i know i want to do something in the business field and finance is out of the question since i hate math, but im pretty sure i want to dual major in business adm. and marketing but im not sure that i can do in these fields and make alot of money. I was looking at account executive but i saw u have to make cold calls, and try to get new business but i hate bothering people and being a pest. Im not to too creative but im very detail oriented, strong writing skills idk imm just confused and i dont know what my options are. Oh and im a sales associate at a retail store now and i want nothing to do with it at all when im older! nothing retail! lol if anyone know what come career options in the busin./marketing please help me!p.s as sad is it is money is important, i have a big family and some of my siblings who are older went the opposite way as i did i really want to be able to help them out of their hard time

2007-09-18 19:05:44 · 3 answers · asked by sarah 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-18 18:42:49 · 5 answers · asked by jrm 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I would like to start a home online business and that is leget and cost nothing to start and that is good with the better business burear

2007-09-18 18:36:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

for workman's comp was bitten by a spider on the job as a result a staph infection developed. When I was return to work , my supervisor was upset b/c he had to work my one of my shifts. And said that was a no call / no show. Apparently paperwork was not recieved from the doctors office in time. Said it was my responsiblity to get it to them . My question is with workman's comp whose resposibilty is it to insure paper work is properly done in circumstance wir the employee is hospitalized? please keep in mind I live in the state of arkansas and it is an at will state.

2007-09-18 18:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Keshia K 2 in Law & Legal

I applied for a position as an Event Planner at a local cemetary...planning the services, luncheons etc. Part of the responsibility is Sales, (liners, caskets, budgeting for luncheon etc...) I looked online at sales and at Event Planner salaries, but drastic differences. When should I ask what the pay is?

2007-09-18 18:19:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My boss doesnt like me but I like my job

2007-09-18 18:07:04 · 5 answers · asked by sw 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am currently going to college to earn a degree in pyschology. after my BS eventually I would naturally go on to get my masters and PhD, that's the goal and that's the plan. but by that time I achieve that goal. (believe me I will). I would be probably at the age of 27 and I would like to start my family then.

The problem.... If I am to have a doctorate or even masters right out of graduate school, how can i start my family? I would not want to wait until after Im 30. but I would like to jump start my career as well, I do realize that it would take me a while to establish myself among those in the same profession.

I would like suggestions on career paths that I can research in my line of study that would permit me to have a family.

and I would like some first or second accounts of women who have "done it all"

Thanks

I wouldn't mind accounts from men but men don't carry babies for 9 months and go thru all the things career women do.

2007-09-18 17:39:54 · 2 answers · asked by aNna 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Don't they know that those aren't human hours?

Only a rooster wakes up that early.

2007-09-18 17:39:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I just started with a large retailer a couple months ago as a management trainee. I have over two years of retail experience before this.

Yet, the vibe I am getting from my manager is that I don't seem happy. I will say I do not have much of a relationship with the store manager and the rest of management as well. I take no breaks and work my butt off, which is what I thought the company wanted, but appearently not as I am having trouble with the political aspects of my job. My store manager did say that I am ok.

Or maybe I am no longer meant to work in retail and need to eventually look for another job. The comapny often transfers people so there is a chance I won't be at the store I am at much longer.

2007-09-18 16:42:25 · 4 answers · asked by MLeinart7 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Problem is, it is out ofm y area of specialty. (I am a therapist). I completed a master's degree to specialize in clinical services, yet my company doesn't have anything available except this administrative position.
Then last week, before my promotion negotiations were completed, I was offered an interview with a new organization that would pay a tad bit more than the new salary and would allow me to do the work I studied 6 years for. I took the interview and it went great, and expect a job offer this week. My question is, how would I then go back and tell my company that not only do I not want the promotion but I am leaving? I feel loyalty to my current company and the job is GREAT, but it's not really what I want to do.
One last thing is a lot of people assisted in me getting this offer, and I don't have the heart to disappoint them. I'm torn on this, so any suggestions are welcomed.

2007-09-18 16:40:54 · 7 answers · asked by MSW in Florida 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm in hurry.So please help me find a templete of resume for a part-time job. ( I do not have any work experience)

2007-09-18 16:28:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I was getting unenployment and had several weeks of it left when I accepted the short term assignement that just recently ended.
I reside in the State of Michigan...?? Any ideas out there...??

2007-09-18 16:06:47 · 5 answers · asked by raguse7 1 in Law & Legal

i love babies and children. i make a's and b's. i want a job in the medical field that doesnt work 24/7 and pays really good. what job would be for me.

2007-09-18 15:02:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

2007-09-18 14:37:24 · 7 answers · asked by billmysonsdad2 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm looking for the one that's going to keep me wanting to go to work everyday. I have a family to support so the best paying would also be good. Please someone tell me which one pays more financially and emotionally.

2007-09-18 14:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by cindy 2 in Health Care

2007-09-18 14:23:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I just started a new job and I'm also in college. Normally when I came home I would rest for a bit then work on homework. But now, when I get home, 4 hours later then normal, I'm burned out. I'm sore all over and tired to the point that I can't even pay attention to homework. I'm going to have even more college hours next semester and I don't think I can keep this up.
I work at an auto parts store by the way. So I am having to lift stuff and be on my feet constantly. That's what I will be doing all the time for now on. Will this get easier or am I possibly going to have to give it up?

2007-09-18 14:22:45 · 14 answers · asked by rebel_gurl002 4 in Other - Careers & Employment