Careers & Employment - November 2007

I told him I was still definitely interested in accepting an offer. He then said he would call me back in about 40 minutes, which he did. Then said he wanted to meet with me informally for a couple of beers just to, mostly shoot the bleep. I was thrown by the fact he called me to see if I was still on board for accepting an offer and then called back to say he wanted to meet again. The first two times were formal interviews. This would be the third interview and will be informal.

2007-11-15 01:48:04 · 5 answers · asked by Ryan G 1 in Marketing & Sales

2007-11-15 01:16:03 · 1 answers · asked by eyikoluvsandy 5 in Technology

are they planning to talk to them about a job applicants character? or calling to verify if they worked their? i thought it was against the law to contact previous employers other than verifying work history.

2007-11-15 01:11:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

most times we don't have time to take a full 30 min. break in healthcare, yet they threaten us that they will take an hour out if we do not clock out for 30 min. break or no break. this just doesn't sound legal to me. Shouldn't we be paid for all time on the clock? They are also threatening to take make us clock out for the 15 min breaks; we work 12 hour shifts.

2007-11-15 00:46:58 · 14 answers · asked by lpie2 l 1 in Law & Legal

I quit my last restuarunt job that i loved but i wasnt going anywhere in it money wise...now im jobless and waiting to get a job that ive wanted for awhile that will help me later with my career. I need something temporary until i get a new job so i was thinking a resturaunt job or somewhere that i can make some quick money. what do you think?

2007-11-14 20:33:42 · 4 answers · asked by Kbell 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I stoped college after four years and a ton of debt, I wanted to find a job and work some of the debt down before i continue on.. and hopefully find a job that will help with the tuition fees. Any one think I can find a decent paying job with this amount of college and NO degree. i went to college for two years general ed, and could have an associates degree if applied for it, and i have one year tied up with business management and human services and another year in psychology. any ideas if you saw this on a resume would you hire me or should i start my own business and make ends meat that way ?

2007-11-14 18:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-14 18:07:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

We have a new HR Manager in the office. I am usually helping the HR department for Candidate's assessment. Recently she came down to greet me and discussed minor changes to the way of interview and meanwhile sent me an email on the same with CC to the boss.

Should i reply to this email where she is writing, "nice to meet with you this morning and i would like to suggest minor changes etc... and thanks for your cooperation, and what should i write in this email?

Please advise.

2007-11-14 17:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by alishba k 1 in Administrative and Office Support

I've only worked for them for 7 months but I'm extremly stressed out and do not enjoy the job anymore. I think I want to go back to school, so what should I tell them

2007-11-14 15:53:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello i went out to find me a part time job my last job was Winn -Dixie i work there for 10 years i had no jobs sent that i have 2 kids i had not have a job sent 2004 i went for a interviewing at Target a few days ago i think i did do so good because will ask me what your storong point and weak point i did not know how said it where was good it was lots of ask like what will a teacher or a co work will said about you it toke me 2 hour to do that and find out i did not get the job i going to try for subway see the only time i look for a job is on saturday because i have 2 kids and i don't no one can watch them on the weeks day
Thanks Tammy

2007-11-14 15:49:14 · 1 answers · asked by piglet091 2 in Food Service

In california, does CVS Pharmacy hire 15 year olds?

2007-11-14 15:48:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm interested in learning aout how to develop safeguards on the job against "human error"; can anyone recommend books and/or resources?

2007-11-14 15:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by jimwalsh2001 1 in Technology

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/29/AR2007072900827.html

So men make more money simply because there are more aggressive in negotiating salaries, while women are simply not making much effort for more money and will simply accept whatever comes their way? What do you think of this?

2007-11-14 15:29:11 · 2 answers · asked by Nescio sed Scio 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i'm filling out an "uppity" app.....It has been twelve years since i've had to remember all the dates of previous!!!!!!!!! how do i get an accurate list?(there will be a background check...) so I have to be at least close

2007-11-14 15:15:58 · 5 answers · asked by lesa b 2 in Law & Legal

My boss sent me to a workshop. I submitted my mileage reimbursement for eight miles. She called me in to tell me she will reduce it to five miles because that's the same distance it takes for her. I told, "ok, actually I took the distance from my home" ( I happen to leave just five minutes from my office)
Anyways, I got offended about this because how can she think I am that cheap that would try to stiff the company for $1.25 - please!
So I came right back and said, remember that day you sent me to that 2.5 hour workshop all the way to downtown city? Well, I got lost, should I add the extra 10 miles it took me to figure my way back home? I mean if you going to be picky about it, I am just going to start checking my speedometer instead of just going by the internet maps.

If you were my boss, would you be offended?

2007-11-14 15:08:33 · 14 answers · asked by Maria U 2 in Law & Legal

2007-11-14 14:56:37 · 5 answers · asked by robert_lowman 1 in Law & Legal

I'm 16, and I want to try to get a job at starbucks as a barista. I'd prefer to work on fridays, saturdays, and sundays but I can work every day except for thrusdays ( weekdays would have to be after school). There's a hiring event tomarrow for baristas and shift supervisors and I want to try then.
I have a couple of questions;
-The only experiance I have working is as a volunteer worker at a nature center.
-Is an application necessary?
-If so, who should I put under contacts?
I was thinking of putting some of my teachers
-What sort of attitude/responses/appearence will the interviewer be looking for?
-Any tips to not show that you're nervous?
-How much would I recieve per hour? ( I live in NY)
-As a student, how many hours max. would you recommend to do per week?

2007-11-14 13:34:29 · 7 answers · asked by dallyteenvac 2 in Food Service

Maybe its me, but I dont get it. Why do these Hiring Managers make you jump through hoops of fire just to get hired? I mean its ridiculous. The jobs I applied for, they train you on the job. So why does expierence and work history matter? By the way this is retail im talking about, not anything where a degree is required. Now I realize they have a lot of applications, but really, does it take 2 months in a half to hire somebody?. Even if its not me. I mean just to hire somebody?. Meanwhile, you have people who can barely speak english doing customer service jobs. When you call a business for a question about a product, sometimes you will get somebody on the phone who you can barely understand. I know the managers cant discriminate against them, but come on, that job really should be for people who speak clear english so their questions can be answered without you having to keep saying-can you repeat that? I cant understand you?.

2007-11-14 13:19:19 · 5 answers · asked by ashleigh2501 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm single and I hear them guys get a lot of action from all the MAMMAS out there. The guys that do this tell me a lot of women like to do a little TRADING FOR ICE CREAM (if you know what I mean) I need some advice.

2007-11-14 13:09:09 · 3 answers · asked by themojoman_dj 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

if there are any websites for reference or for tests, please do inform

2007-11-14 13:01:30 · 1 answers · asked by bad lamb 1 in Marketing & Sales

to find a job out of law school and the competition is terrible. What are your thoughts or experiences? I am finishing my Bachelors in college and wanted to apply to law school when i was done, although i do not want to spend thousands of dollars and time and energy to find it very hard to even fine a job when all is said and done.
Thanks!!!

2007-11-14 12:07:54 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs! 2 in Law & Legal

City
County
Government
THINK about it.

2007-11-14 10:44:32 · 4 answers · asked by earthball50@sbcglobal.net 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I graduated with a degree in electrical and computer engineering in 2006 . I am looking for any Entry level electrical engineering jobs I can get . I recently thought of this .
My resume has a job experience relating to this Call Center job i had for about 6 months at this place IN New York.
and i will post the job duties here.

• Finished with over 95th percentage by the end of the 3 week training program
• Brought down the average call time to 3 min and 10 seconds while providing excellent customer service
• Managed 75 - 100 customers daily by assisting them with updating credit cards, vehicle information and providing support for their website needs


Now i recenly added another, more "Relevant' to my major , experience, to my resume.

• Experienced in reading and interpreting mechanical, optical, and electrical specifications.
• Adept at use of multi-meters, digital oscilloscopes, DVM and function generators
•

2007-11-14 10:08:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

Our company have launced a new product, and they are going to give Full Time staff a free product each.

However, the permanent Part time staff are not going to get anything.

Does this amount to discrimination of some sort or what?

I was totally angry when heard this

My plan is to email CEO and make my feelings known

2007-11-14 10:01:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-11-14 09:03:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I am going to begin working tormoww morning from4 to 8 am as a stocker. Anyone worked as a stocker from that time and on? What are the ups and downs? The people all seem very freindly so far. I chose that time or that post because I take care of my kids during the day and I have not enough money for day care so night or early morning would be best for me. If there were only a post that was at least 5 or 6 am till about 12 noon would have been great. I have worked as security from late nights to early morning and it was just too to boring, though I would read most the time.

2007-11-14 08:18:10 · 1 answers · asked by Beefcake 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I heard there is a test? what does this job entail??

2007-11-14 08:17:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm looking for a job that lets me work from home, I'm currently located in Ontario, Canada. Can anyone recommend a reputable website or a company to get in contact with?

2007-11-14 07:07:56 · 4 answers · asked by quiet_hands 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work in retail.. I'm 22, married, and my husband works about 45-55 hours a week. We could live on his salary alone, but we're trying to pay off a few things and have some decent savings before we have kids. I've only been at this job 4½ months, and I've already taken quite a few sick days. The boss has said that since it's still early if it keeps happening they might let me go, which I totally understand. I don't hate the job overall, but there are days I hate it depending on what I'm doing. I filled out a form to change my availability, and they keep scheduling me on the days and times I said I couldn't. I'm also scheduled more than I want to be. On my application I said I wanted to work 20-30 hours, and I keep having 40 hour weeks w/o full-time benefits. I'm considering going back to selling Avon, which would give me more flexibility, but less money, at least at first. As far as passions, I want to be a mom 1st, dietitian (maybe) later. Opinions?

2007-11-14 07:00:56 · 22 answers · asked by debbie 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am working a contract job now. Both parties aren't satisfied, They're not satisfied with the outcome. I'm equally not satisfied because the job isn't the original description..in fact FAR from.

Tomorrow is the day when time sheets get signed. Today is pretty much do or die. So my question is either way, will I at least get compensated, even the the end product wasn't accomplished..?

I was told by law they do but they could be wrong..??

2007-11-14 06:37:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal