Careers & Employment - September 2007

just wanted to know those in this trade do i have a chance of getting a good job like for a dealership, main agent, head foreman, manager etc?

i have the following qualifications along with 7 years worth of experience working at a independent garage whom deal with french cars!

NVQ L2, L3 Vehicle maintenance

Btec 1st Diploma engineering

HNC automotive Engineering

And I’m in my final year doing Bsc Motor Sport Technology

any ideas Help Plz

2007-09-12 11:12:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

I recently changed to another job in another section of where I work for more money and the experience. The new job is totally different job and it's like I'm starting all over again. I was at my first job for over 15 years and I'm in a department where some of my co-workers resent my being there because I have seniority and have a choice over where I can work, holidays, etc.. I want to get along and make friends but they shun me. There are a few who help me and are nice to me but most of them don't help me tell me the right way to do things and laugh when I make mistakes. There's word that they are forcing me to quit and go back where I came from. The boss is really busy and has a 'just deal with it' attitude. I'm not a quitter and I won't give in, but everyday is more stress on top of the job itself. I have no intention of throwing my seniority around, but you can't tell them that. It's been a few months now and those bastards haven't let up. Any advice. Thanks.

2007-09-12 11:10:07 · 5 answers · asked by Nash M 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've got a job interview on Monday!!!?
The person who phoned told me they'd been inundated and that I'd been short-listed for the first interview 9am sharp.
How can I keep my feet on the ground between now and then ?
.....I want this (great job so bad!!!

2007-09-12 11:00:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-12 10:43:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

And what type of experience should you have under your belt for getting an entry level job doing this?

2007-09-12 10:20:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I started work 6 weeks ago on a 6 month fixed term contract with a view to extending at the end of that 6 months.

I received a letter from employer today saying I have now satisfied all their conditions in my contract of employment and my offer of employment is unconditional.

Does this mean they have changed my contract to permanent?

What if I dont want to become permanent or if I want to renegotiate salary before going permanent?

2007-09-12 10:04:28 · 7 answers · asked by The Chocolatier 2 in Law & Legal

I would like to work full-time from home, am open to occasional trips to an office or a training center, but with 2 small kids, I really need to be home according to the bus schedule. I have 13 years of experience in sales, HR, and sales training in the pharma industry.

2007-09-12 09:56:57 · 3 answers · asked by Melanie K 1 in Marketing & Sales

specialisation in entrepreneurship and IT management compared to other USA universities.
How good are the job opportunities in USA after getting degree in that university .
Also i already completed my MBA degree in a not so famous college in india.

2007-09-12 09:49:42 · 2 answers · asked by fairy 1 in Technology

2007-09-12 09:09:47 · 16 answers · asked by rxh666 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm 26 years old. I grew up in a small town with my grandparents til i was 19. I then came to toronto for work, even though i have no skill or trade. I worked as a collection officer and did a lot of labour work as well. I've always been a big party animal and now i'm feeling and seeing the repercussions. I want to straighten out before its too late. I've stopped the drugs and alcohol along with the late nights and i want to get a career started. I now live in a one bedroom apt with my girlfriend and pets. My girlfriend has been supporting us since we basically met because of my antics. The only jobs i can seem to get is factory work making 12.00 an hour which is not enough to support us anymore. I left highschool 2 credits shy of my diploma, both are elective credits. I'm not sure if i need to do a equivalency test now to obtain a diploma.(no direction) I've recently decided i would like to get into law enforcement, policeman or something on those lines. Not sure how to get started.

2007-09-12 08:43:24 · 8 answers · asked by kristhekid26 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I hate my job. As a client services representative, I talk to people all day who are getting money from the payout of a life insurance policy. They are upset about the death of a loved one, greedy for the money and rude. They call me every name in the book with no censorship at all. I am paid $12.26 per hour and constantly find myself loaded with additional work. I really hate this job and want to find something different. I am even considering taking a teaching job for $8 per hour at my son’s after school program just to get away from these crazy people. What would you do?

2007-09-12 08:20:40 · 18 answers · asked by Melissa T 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

A guy who I employed back in April isnt pulling his weight and after being spoken to several times dosent show any signs of improvement - what can I do?

2007-09-12 07:49:21 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

is law school required? how many years? Is any-1 allowed into a low level law school?

2007-09-12 07:44:55 · 4 answers · asked by JC F 1 in Law & Legal

is there vacation in a doctors career?
is there even weekends?
also, i am thinking about becoming a doctor in the United States, will i be able to transfer to different countries around the world?

2007-09-12 06:57:46 · 5 answers · asked by Jeff L. 2 in Health Care

What do I need?? what information can you give me because i dont even know what to ask

2007-09-12 06:05:09 · 8 answers · asked by 3sa Gigglez 2 in Law & Legal

My friend has one child who is a ward of the state. My friend has two jobs, and the state is taking 17% out of both of his paychecks for one child. The money is going to the mother, and not the child. My friend is wondering if this is legal in the state of wisconsin. Would anybody have any information on this or would you have any resource websites that you could lead me to with some kind of answers for this?

2007-09-12 06:02:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony P 2 in Law & Legal

I am almost finished obtaining my paralegal degree- I live in Michigan- a place with about 10 jobs left in the whole state. I want to live somewhere where I can begin my paralegal career- any suggestions?

2007-09-12 05:44:18 · 3 answers · asked by paulalinettegarrison 2 in Law & Legal

I'm a junior in college studying communications with emphasis in public relations and photography, and a minor in international business. i've also had 3 semesters of statistics and 3 semesters of french. ive also been really involved on campus such as worked for the admissions office, campus news station, done service projects, and i studied abroad in france for a semester. I'm thinking of switching my major to public relations because it seems like that is a more marketable major. I was also wondering if you would recommend getting a full minor in statistics vs. only 3 semesters of it, or if 3 semesters is enough to make me more marketable? I'm not entirely sure what I want to do once I'm done with college, or what options there are for a communications major, but I want to have a good job in a city once I'm done. Suggestions? Is my degree strong?

2007-09-12 05:38:19 · 2 answers · asked by Consultant 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

what is the current uniform/dress code for at&t sales people at corporate stores?

2007-09-12 05:11:22 · 4 answers · asked by jessiedallas1982 2 in Marketing & Sales

I work in an office of about 10 people and about half of us speak spanish. My boss has now prohibited us from speaking spanish because someone complained that they were offended. Does my work have the right to do this? Is this an infringement on my first amendment rights? I need to have some facts before I fight back. Any help is appreciated.

2007-09-12 05:01:13 · 9 answers · asked by Mario Z 1 in Law & Legal

I can understand not coming to work all dirty and stinky or not coming to work dressed to go to the beach or something. But, why do people have to get so darned dressed up in suits and their hair done conservatively or whatever to go to work? Why not just some jeans and t-shirts or something?

2007-09-12 04:57:58 · 6 answers · asked by M 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am a qualified Computer Engineer (MCSE) with 20 years experience in the field. I moved to Perth, Australia 2 years ago with a permanent residency visa, granted because of my experience and qualifications and due to a supposed lack of people in my industry.
I have since tried to setup a computer business for software and a general computer services company with very little success despite spending considerable sums of cash on marketing via flyers etc.
My small customer base always have me back so quality of work is not an issue, I am just struggling to get enough customers to make ends meet.
So, is it time to just give up and go work for a corporation again? I did this for a few years and know that I wont get any job satisfaction from it but at least I will be earning some cash.
I also considered re-training for a new career but at 37 I may be too late to do that.
Has anyone here had similar experience with setting up in business? Or has anyone retrained this late in life?

2007-09-12 03:41:32 · 7 answers · asked by Big Dave 5 in Technology

2007-09-12 02:30:28 · 7 answers · asked by rio180 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work in a local authority for rubbish money and have a second bar job. The pay isnt great, little chance of development in near future but quite enjoy it.

Im therfore thinking of a change. Im in debt, have a degree but want more money. Should I go for something like a secretary that could be mindless but lots of money or keep lookign for the perfect job that might not be as much money.

Any thoughts or advice very welcome

2007-09-11 23:52:23 · 12 answers · asked by Carrot 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have always been ambitious. When i was 13 i got my first job and have been working since then. I went to school and got my AAS in medical assisting in my 20's and even started a brief cleaning business, but now in my early 30's i am making less money than i did in my 20's and i am beginning to feel like i am getting further away from what i was intended do on this earth. I just cant figure it out. How should i go about in retracking my life and finding work that is suitable. At this age now i dont think i want to work for anyone anymore, but i do know that starting a business cost money, which i dont have.

2007-09-11 23:08:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have all the qualifications and experience, I was wondering if there were any interview tips you guys might have for me.

Thanks in advance!

2007-09-11 22:41:01 · 2 answers · asked by Grasshopper 5 in Marketing & Sales

im going for another job cuz im not happy there but if i get the job ill obviously have to give in my notice but ive got a holiday next week would i have to work through my holiday if i hand in my notice??????

2007-09-11 22:08:05 · 12 answers · asked by shell x 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

That person drinks alot every night,

That likes sleeping til noon,

That isn't afraid to get his hands dirty,

That needs at least 500 a week to get by.

That is a non-conformist and does things his own way. . .

What job would fit that person?

2007-09-11 20:41:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-11 20:36:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

what is the job and how much does it pay?

2007-09-11 20:33:26 · 5 answers · asked by intestinal mucous 1 in Other - Careers & Employment