Careers & Employment - November 2007

along with the job ofer, ZENITH OIL PROJECTS,
Nigeria;Marina Close,P.O.Box 73325,Lagos, Nigeria; has sent me "TERMS OF AGREEMENT FOR CARRYING OUT EXPATRIATE TECHNICAL SUPPORTSERVICES" between ZENITH OIL PROJECTS and HAXOS RECRUITMENT SERVICES, 28, Wuse Zone 11,Abuja,Nigeria.and; "SUCCESS LETTER" for Job Ref: NLNG/FDP/NIG112-06 . my gut feeling says, "its a fruad", because thier website www.zenithoil.net does not open!! PLEASE GUIDE ME!

2007-11-24 22:03:43 · 5 answers · asked by curious cat 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I tried in all depts even i pray regularly but na.....i am so down.

2007-11-24 21:57:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I've completed my 5th and final interview for a very high-paying senior director for a national organization. It's the perfect job for me, and I did very well in all my interviews. During my last interview, however, the interview asked me a number of illegal questions (all of which I answered): how old were you when you graduated with your MBA? what does your wife do? How do you arrange for child care? Where were you born? I'm concerned because I'm in my early 30s and Asian-American -- and worry that my age and background might keep me from getting such a senior position. The interviewer said two interesting things to me: that I gave the best answers out of all five finalists, but he's concerned that my relative lack of experience might be a problem. (The job description requires at least 12 years of experience, & I have exactly 12 years of experience.) Do I have any grounds for a lawsuit if I don't get the job? How can I know if my answers to these questions affected their decision?

2007-11-24 21:31:35 · 11 answers · asked by zorzo z 1 in Law & Legal

I posted a Q a few weeks back about changing career. Currently a hairdresser but have always wanted to be a nurse. Being a single mum I was a bit daunted about going to uni, lack of money & walking away from the security of my current job. Got lots of positive & encouraging answers from here which was great.
A few years back I worked as a care assistant in a nursing home. I had a chat with my old boss who offered me my job back & told me the company run a scheme where if I work as a care assistant for 1 year they will then sponsor me to train as a nurse. I'd have to work as a nurse for them for 2 years after qualification but I'm happy with that. A few people did mention that it's hard to get a job within the NHS after qualifying so I'm happy to do it this way.
My family are really pleased that I'm taking this first step towards my dream & so am I! So a big thank you to everyone who gave me encouragement.

2007-11-24 21:13:55 · 8 answers · asked by Mimkat hate the new Yahoo Answers so has retired. 7 in Health Care

2007-11-24 21:10:27 · 2 answers · asked by Abu wassan 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

How old are you:
Where do you work:
What is your title:
How much do you make per year:
Do you like your job:

i'm a college student going into the workforce, just curious as to all your answers!

thanks!

2007-11-24 20:32:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-24 20:12:19 · 2 answers · asked by bboy244 3 in Government & Non-Profit

Just wondering what kind of professional job one could find with this degree.

2007-11-24 17:57:22 · 3 answers · asked by beezzis 3 in Technology

I NEED A JOB

2007-11-24 15:16:36 · 1 answers · asked by Here 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-24 15:13:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I currently know next to nothing about starting a non-profit organization, but have a great venture that easily falls within those parameters.

What I need to know is the best way to get started.... and any other useful info. ....

THANK YOU !!!!

2007-11-24 13:35:06 · 6 answers · asked by Luxifer 3 in Government & Non-Profit

I am a 24 year old male college student and I may try to get a part-time job to help pay for college expenses.
I have never had a job. I have no references. If I do try to get a job, I dread the interview because I can't think fast enough to answer "tricky" questions and don't want to feel dumb. I am also self conscious so I am afraid that the interviewer may think something like "he's 24, why hasn't he had a job yet".

Am I screwed? Do I have a chance at getting a job?

The type of job I am looking for is probably Starbucks, a school bookstore, etc.

2007-11-24 13:28:52 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-24 13:26:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have three email applications to send to potential employers. Should I send my entire application as a single PDF file or as a single MS Word file? I have been told PDF is preferable as it can't be tampered with. However, with transcripts, the PDF is 16 MB. Word is only 9 MB.

Which would you choose?

2007-11-24 13:22:38 · 3 answers · asked by drusillaslittleboot 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

daily i recieve more than 10 mails regarding lottery winning notification of bmw,ford, microft award......and so on...offering me crores of rupees is it really true ? and as well as job offers for joining companies with lot of facilities and vry good salary without taking any interview personaly please guide me.

2007-11-24 12:45:13 · 2 answers · asked by KRISHNA S 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I enjoy drawing home floorplans and drawing design schemes for the scale of some computer games in my spare time. I have been told that architects do this kind of thing in their work, but math is not my strong suit- writing is. Would I be right for that career, and if not, are there any others that relate to such a hobby? Thanks.

2007-11-24 12:44:14 · 2 answers · asked by mradrz4evr 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello,

I am filling out a job application to work at Eat 'n Park. There is a section on the application that says Personal Refrences, Who would be considered as a personal reference? Secondly, there is a part called Previous Employment. The only "job" I've had is volunteering at my local hospital 3 days/week, and I'll continue to do this 1 day/wk, should I put this down under previous employment? (It asks for company name, Address, Phone, Job Title, Reason for Leaving, Supervisor's name, Duties, and starting/ending rate.)

2007-11-24 12:36:20 · 5 answers · asked by dlaw_2011 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

If i lie to my parents that im working doing late night shift but im really out partying. Is that a big risk of my job? Can i be cool with the manager if my parents call the workplace and tell him/her to lie to them? What if i even ask him about lying? REALLY BIG HELP, THANKS :)

2007-11-24 12:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by monster_anonymous 1 in Law & Legal

hi everybody i just filled out an online application for build a bear workshop does anybody know how long it takes for them to get back to you? and also do they hire any new people during this holiday season? any answers id appreciate it

2007-11-24 12:08:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

What business administarion in the college majors?
What could I do with business?

2007-11-24 11:57:55 · 2 answers · asked by Miss. Bubbly! 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I need to make a 2nd version of my resume so I can go after jobs outside the medical & veterinary fields but I'm not sure how or what skills to show/minimize so that prospective employers look beyond the medical & animal work. Should I not list what I've done at these jobs & just try to come up w/the things that transfer or what?!

2007-11-24 11:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by all4equines 4 in Health Care

I just got back from an interview at Macy's. Well the interview never started because the lady said that it was coded in the system that i quit without notice when I was working at Macy's in another state a few months ago. To make a long story short, I quit Macy's to start training with TSA, and I told them I could only work certain days. They basically told me they didn't hire for me that, so I had no choice but to quit. What should I do? I know I didn't leave without notice.

2007-11-24 11:24:39 · 1 answers · asked by Sweetlady_314 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I graduated with my MBA in July, but I was newly pregnant. I am 24 years old with office and some sales experience. I am not going to start my career until after I have my baby and spend a few months at home with my two sons while my husband works. Does anyone know of a program or of a way to secure a job for after I give birth? Are there programs out there for pregnant women or for MBAs? Any other suggestions? I'd like to have a job waiting for me and I'm open to work for multiple industries and for the government. I live in California by the way, but I am open to move to other states as well.

2007-11-24 09:52:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My manager made a mistake in creating the next two weeks' schedules. She overscheduled people in departments that had suddenly slowed down a lot. Then, she decided to cancel some of the shifts. A week ago a different manager gave me a post it note with a shift of mine they decided to cancel. It was fine by me; I have a lot of school work to deal with.

But then, the manager called me the other day and asked if it was ok if she cancelled another one of my shifts. Thing is, I thought they already dealt with the situation. It seems like I'm losing ONE too many shifts. I said yes she could cancel it (I have schoolwork piling up).

I feel like I'm not needed there or something. I've been working there for 3 yrs and I do a great job.

Has anyone got through this and can offer insight?

2007-11-24 09:47:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

When you are comparing ALL jobs, what is the best and easy job?
Best and easy job is where you are paid well and the job is easy (or simple).

2007-11-24 09:46:00 · 6 answers · asked by patrickng9 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been offered a job (in the UK) depending on medical clearance. However, they ask about depression (which I've suffered from last year), fits (I had 4 in my life related to low blow sugar) and hospitalisation due to mental illness (I've been hospitalised when I was anorexic 7 years ago).
Can they refuse me the job because of my medical past?

2007-11-24 09:11:23 · 9 answers · asked by kittymiffyetcie 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I need to make some money real soon because my car might go into reposession in about 3 weeks if i dn't pay them last months payment. I am late on

I think i am getting anxious , since i need to find a job
and i have couple of companies in mind..
But the thought of customizing my cover letter and sending it to them through email just gives me a panic attack . I don' t know why ??
then later when I do make up my mind to do this , i lose interest in the company all together and make up a lame excuse and NOT DO IT!!
What is wrong with me. Am i stupid??
i need a job ( that's the problem)

and sometimes i think , these jobs are posted right there on the internet . ( and i know I have a good resume and a good cover letter) but I feel like there must be 100's of people who is applying for the same position and what are the chances for me to get an interview !


How can i dust myself off and gain some Confidence...
What do you think ?
Any answer would make my day!!
Thanks.

2007-11-24 09:06:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

My first question apparently confused most. I know it is the law for males ages 18-26 to sign up for selective service, that wasn't what I was asking about. In the hiring process, job applications cannot ask a persons sex, age(except to find out if they are a minor), race, national origin, if they have a disability, marital status, I might be forgetting something, but I think that's it. Anyhow, if you are applying for a teaching position in North Carolina, where most counties use the same application, it asks about whether an applicant, if male, has signed up for selective service. As a store manager for a retail chain, that question was never on our applications nor was it a legal requirement for us to ask about when filling out all the paperwork after hiring someone. So for those that believe the answer to my previous was answered best(Not in my opinion) with "its the law" need to tell me exactly what law states that the selective service has to be asked about on a JOB APPLICATION?

2007-11-24 08:50:03 · 8 answers · asked by dsreed 1 in Law & Legal

For people who have this degree: what type of work do you do and how much do you make? Do you have any regret in your choice of degree?

2007-11-24 08:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I currently have a BS in interdisciplinary studies (from a basically unknown school) and was accepted into medical school. However, I am trying to decide whether or not to continue since medical education cost so much. I am very bright, although I need to work on interpersonal skills. What I really want to know is how to get started in an investment advisor career. I know there might be several years of slaving, but there is at least 7 years of that to become a doctor anyway.

2007-11-24 07:23:03 · 5 answers · asked by davy c 1 in Financial Services