Careers & Employment - November 2007

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A good friend, who is not a fool, recommended it and after a fair bit of research it does look like it is going to be big.

2007-11-20 18:53:51 · 7 answers · asked by John J 1 in Marketing & Sales

Is mastering Linux useful in establishing your IT career? Or is it secondary?

2007-11-20 17:30:22 · 5 answers · asked by Goldhill 2 in Technology

my eyebrows/lip is peirced and i have visible tatoos. will that hurt me getting job?

2007-11-20 17:22:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-20 16:18:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-11-20 15:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by bornleader79 2 in Health Care

Im starting a new job and they send me an email with all the benefits and stuff, and it says I'll get seven paid Holidays.
What are the most common holidays they give??

2007-11-20 15:34:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-20 14:57:17 · 11 answers · asked by Chinmoy S 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I quit my last job to be a stay at home mom for a while, and it's been about 1 and 1/2 years, and I am looking for work now but will this make me look bad that I have not been working?

2007-11-20 14:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by xoxo 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-20 14:18:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i love writing and want to pursue it as a career. i know of jobs like an author, journalist....any others??????

2007-11-20 13:57:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am a 33 y/o caucasian male. I have a high school diploma, couple of college classes, and completed a 4 year electricians apprenticeship(I am a Journeyman). Previously, I have warehouse, manufacturing, and bartending experience. Currently I am working as an electrician and pizza delivery driver. None of these have been my dream job. I prefer limited contact with others. I don't mind working long hours. I don't like talking on the phone. I live in Atlanta and am limited to jobs in the Atlanta area. My interests/hobbies include reading, cooking, scuba diving, and juijitsu, however, I rarely get to indulge in any of these(I work almost 80 hours a week). I am curious to hear all suggestions. Thanks.

2007-11-20 13:47:03 · 3 answers · asked by fungal_gourmet 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello everyone:
I am starting to do my research about the effects of American jobs being outsourced to other countries. What is/are your view/views on this topic?
I gladly appreciate the time you spend in answering this issue.
Thank you so much.

2007-11-20 13:44:40 · 2 answers · asked by simply_sandy929 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

My boyfriend and I were at the mall when this guy and his wife started talking to us about some things in the mall. He then asked us if we were ambitious and what we do. We told him we are students and have part time jobs. He told us that he has a business that is very successful that connects companies to other companies and uses the internet. He told us we should talk a little more about it and so we gave him our number. He called and wants to get together at a local place to talk about it. Him and his wife both seem nice. I could see this either way, good or bad. I know that businesses know young people are eager to make money and may jump at any opportunity and he may just want to take advantage of us. And I could see it as he is truly a good person just looking for new ideas for his company and know that young people could benefit his company. We are still skeptical and haven't accepted it as good or bad yet. What do you think? Any advice on how to tell if it's a scam or not?

2007-11-20 13:12:58 · 7 answers · asked by mango_kiwi 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am more than halfway through college pursuing a degree in fine arts, however, I have been working as a clerk at a library for over 4 years and I like it. In order to get health benefits and such, I think I have to take the civil service exam right? Should I take it now? Because I heard that it's only given every few years (for clerk). Is it silly to take it if I am not necessarily looking for a job right now? I just want to be prepared once I graduate because I lose my health insurance.

2007-11-20 12:48:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

2007-11-20 12:07:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Before I pay an attorney I want to know the odds of winning a wrongful termination case?

2007-11-20 11:56:51 · 4 answers · asked by Fired! 1 in Law & Legal

2007-11-20 10:05:59 · 4 answers · asked by the preacher grandson 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Which appears more professional, an e-mail address from a college alumni assocaition (in my case Tulane) or a yahoo address? In both cases the first part of the address is just my my name.

2007-11-20 10:05:51 · 3 answers · asked by Ted S 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-20 09:59:30 · 4 answers · asked by Steven J 1 in Marketing & Sales

something in auto or robotics or aero

2007-11-20 09:43:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Can anyone tell me, if in US, what is the average range of salary for a person who just graduated in bachelor degree and works in an IT field.. Thanks!!

2007-11-20 09:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. Slim 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm looking for a website that offers home typest or data entry jobs that you do not have to pay to join and that are not a scam. Any help is appreciated. No spam please.

2007-11-20 07:56:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

lets say i am writing a cover letter to a specific company and the company is a really nice company ( basically I just want the job ,hehe )

so how or what's the mind set I should have that can help me write a successful cover letter?
any answer would be really helpful
Thanks .

2007-11-20 07:53:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I got called for a college interview on Sunday, but I assure you that the problem warrants a real business interview procedure/etiquette perspective. I got the call and my mom came to me with the phone saying, "this is Joe Smith from the University calling" so we set up the interview and I didn't realize he didn't say his name to me again. Then my mom came in after and said "Did you catch his name? I'm not sure I heard him correctly. I thought he was going to say this is [your friend] Sam that I think it was Joe Smith but I could be wrong due to 'shock.'" Anyway, I called up the University and the best they could do was dispatch another phone call to him and request that he call me again. But I thought this was kind of silly; we got off to a really great start on the phone and I would hate to have him call me again and have me ask him just what his name is! So, what do I do? I have his number. I was thinking of (CONTINUED ...)

2007-11-20 07:31:17 · 5 answers · asked by Mary 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello

I work in NJ for a multinational firm for the past two years. I want to quit my job as I have a better offer

If I give two weeks notice tomorrow, 21 Nov, is it acceptable to say my last day would be Dec 5? I ask becasue the two day holiday comes into the picture.

I need to be out of the country for an important occasion by the 5 th and so need to resign quickly and see if a couple of days short of two weeks is okay or not.

I am on good terms with my employer and I think if I explain, he should not mind so much.

I am actually waiting for a background check to clear and they say it will be complete tomorrow.

I know I have nothing adverse in it to harm my position, but am still waiting for the surety from the future employers.

Some people I asked opinions of said there is no need to wait as if there is no problem in the background, the check will be fine and i can resign today also.

Please advise!!

2007-11-20 06:59:06 · 22 answers · asked by ssff 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

A woman in my department uses what I would call “baby-talk”. She’s 43, never had a date – I suppose she wants to be the Mother of the office.

She is an OK employee (lots of drama at home) but when she speaks to me (dept. admin) she says things like, “Precious, I have to go downstairs...” “Pretty lady, I have to call...”, “Boo, I want to tell you...”, “Good morning Precious! What a pretty blouse for the Pretty Lady!” And when she comments on the picture of my granddaughter she speaks in a lispy, fake, even worse baby voice. GAG!!!! She is not gay and wants a boyfriend in the worst way. She is overly emotional and all attempts to speak with her about issues elicits a huge passive-aggressive attitude and she feels very wronged by the world. She just cannot speak to me and others without the baby-talk. What to do?

2007-11-20 06:56:42 · 9 answers · asked by celticlass8888 3 in Administrative and Office Support

I just filled out an application for a job and i was wondering what kind of questions the managers ask the people you put as your references. This is my first job...I am 15. Thanks.

2007-11-20 06:53:53 · 17 answers · asked by gripz2010 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I report to the supervisor, but I also report to the supervisor's boss, the big boss. Who should I go to first?

2007-11-20 06:50:05 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello. I work in insurance. Although I have 2 and a half years experience my current employers still only pay me £13k, and considering I live in a 2 bedroom house and my take home pay is £900 i'm left with virtually nothing each month after bills.

So i'm starting a new job on 3rd Dec, doing the same thing but for £15k. Another couple of people from my current office have left to work for this company, and now one of them has come back to this employer saying how bad the other company were, and how they have a huge backlog, and that everyone is really unfriendly.

This guy is lovely and easy to get on with so if he's asked to come back he mustve been desperate.

I'm worried that i'm not going to like it at this new job. But I can't come back as i've just got a mortgage and can't afford the repayments on £13k.

What should I do?

2007-11-20 04:01:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Im looking for something I can do from home on my computer to earn some extra money. I have a small baby and my husband is away with the airforce so it would have to be something I didnt need to leave the house for. Ive been looking at reviews of data entry jobs but they all seem to be scams :(

2007-11-20 03:05:37 · 12 answers · asked by Raych-S 2 in Other - Careers & Employment