Careers & Employment - September 2007

I am writing a new Resume and am finding it to be very difficult. Not impossible but sure would like to see some examples of really good ones to look at and maybe get a format. I am 50 and want to change careers for the next part of my life. I have been an Executive Chef for 30 years. Anything you guys could do to help me out would be most appreciated. Thanks Jeff

2007-09-03 05:05:59 · 3 answers · asked by steelhead5308 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 04:56:49 · 5 answers · asked by Coyler-LFC 1 in Technology

When looking for a job, I find lots of ads (particularly from staffing firms) saying "Fortune 500" or "working with Fortune 500 Clients". My first thought is "big deal". It's like some $9 per hour job. Is it supposed to impress me that I'm lining the pockets of some company that's already super-wealthy while I eke by in the poverty bracket? Am I supposed to hold pride-in-affiliation more dear to me than making a substantial income? Is there a hidden benefit to working with Fortune 500 clients?

2007-09-03 04:24:29 · 2 answers · asked by Alan P 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been working at Petco part time (2 days a week) for about two weeks. They put me on cash register with barely any training or help. I should've recieved alot more training than was given to me and my boss knows it. I mess up all of the time and have to frequently ask for help. It is so embarrassing for me. I requested that they transfer me into the grooming department. They are so understaffed in the retail part of the store, they wouldn't transfer me. I absolutely hate workinging in retail!

I have little time for school, my artwork, or time to rest. I really need to quit this job. It is not worth it. I really don't need the money. I would rather find a job more suited to my personality.

I have discussed my concerns with my boss. I worked yesterday, which I really didn't want to do, but my boss asked if I would. I am suppossed to work on Wednesday. I would really just like to say no and quit. I don't think I can take anymore of this!

What should I do!?

2007-09-03 04:22:51 · 7 answers · asked by MP 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I was wondering the requirements of this job, mostly as far as age. I checked walgreens.com and other pharmacy's sites and the trend seems to be 18. But I have heard of people getting the job before their 18th birthday. Can anyone confirm this?

I dont turn 18 until June 2008, so maybe I should wait to apply until closer to that date? Also, does anyone know the wages? I heard they were quite well.

2007-09-03 03:58:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

usually, in our company, they try and get it over with as quick as possible,no intersest in our career developement at all, how can one be as awquard as poss.

2007-09-03 03:58:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm 38 yrs old with certificates in Business Management,Project Management,ECDL,H&S,Fire Safety,Manual Handling,3 Forklift Licences,over 10 yrs Supervisory experience...and still I cant get a job for over £16k

2007-09-03 03:07:02 · 10 answers · asked by TM 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 03:03:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-03 01:58:23 · 8 answers · asked by kotor 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Where can i find the advice and guidance i need to help me find a job that suits me, that i enjoy, and that i will be good at,, instead of spending the best part of my life at a desk, hating every minute..

2007-09-03 01:17:26 · 5 answers · asked by hmms 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am considering this as a career choice but am not sure whether I would be able to make a decent living out of it. Anybody know what the expected salaries are in fund raising?

2007-09-02 22:16:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I am literally exhausted having sent more than 200 emails, filling so many online application forms for graduate programs etc.. I am an Indian Mechanical Engineering Graduate with 3 month internship in Supply Chain/Operations in a multinational company in Saudi Arabia, however i want to work in a different country.. i have applied in almost every famous firm's website,scouted most jobsites and now am seriously irritated at the system which cannot recognise talent.

I dont know why companies dont even care to send an acknowledgement email. I doubt its cos my resume/application is poor. I have a 3.5gpa for engineering and 95percent in school (10th and 12th grade) and i have excellent communication skills and computer literacy. hmm, filling this feels like filling one of those job applications..

I now feel like a fool for having left opportunities back at home(India) and having come to Saudi Arabia to work.I cannot quit my job unless i find a new one.. Is there no way out???

2007-09-02 22:00:28 · 4 answers · asked by paul simon 1 in Technology

I'd really like to work from home, doing some of the things i've seen advertised...such as mailing information, assembling products, any kind of data entry, but not spamming. I'm scared though because I don't want to be scammed or tricked into something.

2007-09-02 21:49:41 · 6 answers · asked by jadedblueattitude 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hi I went for a job interview Friday & it looks like the interview went very well & I should have a second interview lined up but I feel really bad about leaving my current employer in the lurch! Whats the best way to approach this?

2007-09-02 21:38:39 · 2 answers · asked by richardwales79 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

The college i'm going to is a non profit organization, and i want to know where the $25,000/yr i'm putting ito it is going. Is it possible for me to collect this information? Who would i need to go through to do it? It is in Oklahoma.

2007-09-02 21:28:20 · 4 answers · asked by Carlos Santana 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I am currently looking for work in the Perth area as a salesman or retail clerk at either at a computer store or general electronic appliances store. I studied in the US for about 7 years and have a great knowledge for home electronic equipment and would like to know what would make me stand up the most. I have not work retail before, but I dont see it as being to hard of a job.

2007-09-02 21:01:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i need an attorney that will take on contingency and go after small corrupt county-lying da's-unethical judges-inept pd's--please-my life is at stake here

2007-09-02 20:59:55 · 2 answers · asked by juli622 1 in Law & Legal

I have a lot of ambition and passion to be the best that I can be. My dream is to become a Police Officer, yet I also have a talent for academics and medicine. I will be 21 years old before too long and would like to know what others think. I was born and raised around Police and have what seems to be an innate ability to be a police officer. My immediate goal is to become a Paramedic. I love the medical aspect of being a Paramedic. Medical and Legal investigations intrigue and motivate me to solve the problem. Is the medical journey satisfying enough for me to take that route? My biggest worry about that route is time. Time for family, friends, and love. Or must you revoke all that time until the end?

2007-09-02 20:44:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

hiya...i am 15 and get really bored at weekends....i never really do much and think that getting a job may help me..so im not as bored and might help me with my education...but im not really sure if im allowed to be employed...can i be employed even though im only 15? and what kind of jobs could i do?

hope you can help..x

2007-09-02 20:33:51 · 4 answers · asked by what do i do :S 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Is there any US legislation about employee termination procedure and corresponding documentation? How it can apply to other international subsidiaries?

2007-09-02 17:51:46 · 4 answers · asked by TYC 1 in Law & Legal

Or at least it seems so. When i worked in this resturant, there was only 3 total the whole time i worked there...and it was like 2 years.

2007-09-02 17:20:23 · 13 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Food Service

An attorney I work for knew I was searching for an online/correspondence course in paralegal studies. I'm already a paralegal and only want to further my education.

The attorney highly praised The Paralegal Institute, Inc. out of Phoenix, AZ. I see that this school is accredited by DETC (Distance Education and Training Council). ( http://www.theparalegalinstitute.edu ).

I checked out the school and their accreditor is legit --- recognized by the US Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Sadly, however, I'm reading mixed reviews about DETC accreditation. Many websites praise it, while others say it's worthless. I don't know what to think cuz everythings 50/50!

I know that regional accreditation would be better, however, my only question is: Are degrees accredited by DETC worthless?

Thank you very much for your input.

P.S.: I know my employer approves of it.... but if I leave here, I want to make sure the degree isn't worthless.

2007-09-02 16:33:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I have two programs at my local tech school that I'm interested in:
Radiography & Respiratory Therapy.

Honestly I qualify for either one academically. However, I do not know much about the jobs and wonder if anyone out there could tell me if one job is better than the other and/or if one job pays better than the other....based on personal experience...or based on someone that they know who works one of these jobs.

Thank you!

2007-09-02 16:30:07 · 1 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4 in Health Care

I quit my job at a local video store because I got paid minimum wage and their were no benefits to my position. I really needed to get health insurance and I was told that I would never be eligible to get it. So I got a different job that paid me a little more money and gave me full benefits. At first I hated the job, because the people were horrible and I didn't seem to be making anymore money then my old job. I stuck it out and things seem to be getting somewhat better, even if it is not my style of job. But today I got a call from my old employer and they want me back. Their willing to match my pay and gurantee me at least 28 hours; however I still won't be given health insurance. At my old job an employee had to be considered full-time to get health insurance and my former boss still will not make the effort to give me a full-time postion. Should I go back to my old job or stay at my new one?

2007-09-02 16:23:38 · 8 answers · asked by stinger98837 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am saying Online or anywhere. What and where would you say are the best online places to look for jobs? I have a degree in history but do not want to teach or even really feel the need to have a job where I have to use my degree. Thanks.

2007-09-02 15:33:04 · 9 answers · asked by Prof. Dave 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I got a letter of recomendation about 2 years ago from a good employer. Can I still use it now since I am looking again for another job or will this look bad seeing it is so old?

2007-09-02 15:17:24 · 7 answers · asked by Samantha 3 in Administrative and Office Support

im 17 and plan to join the army and become a warrent officer and fly a helli the becoming a W/O is the fast way for me to start flying so thats why i want army ive already flown a plain and helli an hour each and enjoyed the helli alot more if i fly then i have to stay in for 6 years so i want to stay in untill i retire and then ill be able to do whatever with a helli then im out cus ill have some many hours. i want to fly a cargo or transport helli but not a gun ship so ill know how to fly a big helli and be used to anything smaller. any advice?

2007-09-02 15:03:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I missed work Friday due to illness. I got a doctors note which was what they wanted. I missed 4 days this year due to my son being sick(he is disabled and gets sick alot). I have gotten doctors notes when they've asked. I got a verbal "talking to" but not told that was a verbal"warning" and nothing written. If I am fired for attendance issues can I fight it saying I was never given an official warning for it and I had doctors notes???

2007-09-02 14:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by Samantha 3 in Law & Legal

I have to leave job for which I did not have time to notify my employer 2 weeks before I quit. My planes changed so fast. I have to quit immidiately, but I I still have my shift schedule for tommorow. I work at Starbucks as barista. Should I make call and tell them that my car broke and cannot come and later send or call them that I quit. OR shut I just call and tell them I am done. Which option is best for me (not employer). I know it is not nice to lie, but I have to move to another location (as I go to college). And besides I was neither always treated there with respect. What would you tell?

2007-09-02 14:04:37 · 7 answers · asked by master343 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

What do you put on your application if you been fired? The company I worked for had zero tolerance policy. I was missing around with my friend him and I always playing around. I picked him up and he put his feet in the trash compactor. Then jumped out smiled at me. I was working and threw a long wooden board at me. It hurt so bad I went to tell the manager. Then HR called him in suspended him then fired him. They did the samething to me. He didn't get hurt I did. I was upset. Right now I'm filling out application left and right. I keep getting that part whats the reason for leaving. What do I put in there? In the interview do they ask the same question? I been with the company for 7 years the new company that took over have been firing people without written warnings.

2007-09-02 13:57:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment