Careers & Employment - September 2007

What have been some of the hurdles you have faced when looking for work?

How did you over come them?

2007-09-03 20:34:12 · 5 answers · asked by flingebunt 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have a college degree with a background in journalism, nonprofit advocacy work and customer service. I have been downsized from nonprofit in 2005 and was ill-matched for a payroll position in a corporate environment that overstressed me, so I resigned for my health. I am not ill, very independent and have a lot of qualifications, but realize that I may have to resort to entry level work to get my foot in the door. I'm very willing to do that. I've consulted professionals to polish my resume, have taken continuing education classes in Spanish and grant writing, and seek the consultation of rehabilitation services counselors, career counselors and staffing agencies. Still, I'm having trouble finding work beyond part-time at the local movie theater. I really want to keep my experience professional and my salary gainful beyond minimum wage. I've posted my resume on several job boards and continue to look every few days, if not daily, for work. What now?

2007-09-03 19:52:06 · 6 answers · asked by life coach on wheels 1 in Government & Non-Profit

i like to be on the net all the time i like to surf and find various new sites on the net so can i make a career on this and is there any job opportunites in this field in india

2007-09-03 19:27:03 · 5 answers · asked by dayapoo2005 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've always wanted to be a writer- and I've got some stories I'm working on, but have no idea where to begin to submit. Anyone with any suggestions please let me know- it'd help me tons!!!

2007-09-03 18:54:42 · 3 answers · asked by STINEY 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

Disclaimer: I am NOT interested in these specialties for the money. Please don't come on here saying, "Why is it all about the money?!" It's not.

Now.

Everytime I try to find salaries for physician assistants, I always hear people saying, "...depending on the specialty".

Well, here are my interests:

I would like to be a physician assistant in surgery, cardiology, and/or neurology. I really want to do surgery most of all, though, and might settle for cardio-thoracic surgery.

How much does a cardio-thoracic surgical physician assistant make?

2007-09-03 18:50:01 · 7 answers · asked by cve5190 4 in Health Care

Hey, what do you do now? What do you like best / worst about it? How much does it pay?

2007-09-03 18:35:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

They should also not involve a whole lot of data entry and pay 35000 and above.

2007-09-03 18:34:48 · 7 answers · asked by coolbro2008 1 in Technology

what's the best possible job for an out of work Prophet? I'll be needing a lot of money, a company car, and varying, increasing perks. Thank you for your help.

2007-09-03 18:32:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

hi,
i am 24 yrs. rite now working at one of hospitality industry., i am graduate in same field. but prob. is i m not in big property after spending so much money on professional course i m getting low income. only 8 th month happen, i m trying for big firms but they all require experince, here where i m working not that much growth. i tried lot of big firms but coz of salary or by exepriences i m not get proper job. and i m staying with my relatives where i have to earn otherwise i cant survive in big city in mumbai thats y i cant leave current job. also i m looking for futher studies for master degree, bcoz of this job i wouldnt get time for any other activties as my job is in shift wise tats y i m little confuse for job, i m serching for job rite now but also want to study futher wat to do? plz help me out, i m confused

2007-09-03 18:20:33 · 5 answers · asked by ?? to Ans 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

why would anyone turn down higher wages, better benefits, safer working conditions, and job security. it just doesn't make sense.

2007-09-03 18:19:21 · 12 answers · asked by dogstyle 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Long story short my old boss was fired and I am taking th brunt of it where I am blamed, anyways the two favorites in our dept one promised to get back at who had him fired, anyways 2 months later retailiation kicks in and one of them and another friend in HR claimed to my new boss that I took a lunch and did not punch out, not even true I took a 10 min break... Anyways I got written up and would like to do a rebuttal letter, some say drop it... Need your opinion and my hours were also cut 1 week ago, maybe they want me out?? PLEEZE HELP.....

2007-09-03 18:02:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i am doing my resume for a job i majored in last december
But i need some motivation ...

2007-09-03 17:53:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 17:39:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I applied for a job in accounts on a whim because I'm currently studying that field. I found out today that I've got the job. The only problem is my current job probably has no idea I'm looking to quit. I really like the people and being a smaller workplace we're all quite close. I just feel horrible about leaving and i dont want to actually do the act of quitting whats the nicest way to quit? I'm looking to stay on for another 2weeks until my next job starts.... theres nothing really wrong with my job i just liked the idea of a different one. I was considering saying that the job was offered through uni to everyone in my course and I applied out of interest and wasnt expecting to get the position considering I was up against other students in my course (this is a lie i found if on a job site ) :/ any help would be appreciated.

2007-09-03 17:35:40 · 6 answers · asked by ~*~ 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

did they do things differntly back then?? also why would it be certifiesd 3 years later?? if u want to see it email me at adopted1960@yahoo.com

2007-09-03 17:22:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

What's the best way to answer: What are your negative qualities?

2007-09-03 17:10:21 · 6 answers · asked by rainbow_writer 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 17:06:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 16:51:12 · 8 answers · asked by raguse7 1 in Marketing & Sales

I am having a problem at work with my boss. She is also rude to me but latley she has become worse also I submitted a vacation request for around christmas at which she told me she would not approve because a transfer employee will be in our office soon and she knows that she has childern ( I do not have any kids) and she will probably want the time off. She also told another empolyee ( not a manager) that she wanted me gone and that things would be better if I found another job and that she was ready to fire me.
This is coming from my boss that is always calling in and documenting on her time. Taking vacations days that she does not have, etc. For the past 3 months I have produced more production then her and the other agent in the office. I always do what she asks. I do get a little smart with her when she gets rude with me but, I do not see why I should let her walk all over me and treat me like I am nothing. Need advice. Help Please!!

2007-09-03 16:34:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 16:25:04 · 5 answers · asked by Barbie_K 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

My organization (where I am pretty much the most senior staffer) is going through an Executive Transition after a very difficult couple of years. I was often at odds with my former boss, though he always respected me, and virtually NO ONE he worked with was happy with him. So it's been an emotional ride and I think my NGO has a chance for new possibilities and I want it to go well. How do I make sure that things start out well with the new boss?

2007-09-03 16:20:27 · 6 answers · asked by ctya 2 in Government & Non-Profit

What are some good but believable excuses?

2007-09-03 15:51:25 · 5 answers · asked by *mRs.GaBrIeL* 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

no spam sites

2007-09-03 15:47:48 · 3 answers · asked by i need to know 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I applied for a job at a junior college in another state and my interview went well. I was even asked to send in samples of my work via email. I was then told (via email) that "HR would be in touch soon" regarding my application. It has been 2 weeks... was that just a brush off or do I keep waiting? Should I call HR?

2007-09-03 15:25:20 · 9 answers · asked by starlette 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work at Kmart. There's a man that works there who sometimes works up front with the customers. He has a swastika tattooed on his bisep and the managers allow him to wear a short sleeve shirt. And I noticed he's only friendly to white customers with blonde hair and blue eyes. Don't you think the managers should make him wear a longer sleeved shirt to cover his tattoo, or at least put him in the back where he can't be rude to any customers?

2007-09-03 15:08:11 · 6 answers · asked by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am working my way to getting my associates
for medical assisting and veterinary technician.
Ive been looking on websites
to make sure there are jobs out there
and qualifications and etc.

Most of them want experience
I have never worked in an office before
but i wil have my degree, will
i still be able to get a job
if ive never worked in an actual office before?!

i have a job now, but its like chuckie cheese
that has nothing to do with it
i'll have the same job for over 3 years
when im finished with my degree

Im afriad i wont be able to get a job
even tho ill have my degree
i dont have any expierience in that field
except for whats been taught in the classes

2007-09-03 14:54:35 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 14:27:25 · 3 answers · asked by arreis08 1 in Technology

I've seen a lot of questions in the genre of "I did ____ and now I have a drug test tomorrow, will it still be in my system?" questions, and many of the answers follow the "dude you're screwed" idea.

From an employability stand point, if someone is sure that they cannot pass a drug test what is the best response for the employee. Take the test and fail, refuse the test/quit the job (seems to be the consequence if you refuse), or . . . ?

Not that I have a real need for the info, but I'm curious. I've always wondered what people did, and what they should have done. All relevant responses are appreciated.

2007-09-03 14:17:48 · 1 answers · asked by cyber_phobic 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

If a student graduates with a Mechanical Engineering degree, what would he/she do as a living? and what pay range would they be in?

2007-09-03 14:06:19 · 4 answers · asked by Silk18 1 in Technology

2007-09-03 13:15:59 · 6 answers · asked by Nadia 1 in Law & Legal