Other - Careers & Employment

I have currently received an offer from a job and have other interviews lined up, but I have interviewed several times with the job I really want. Having an offer that has a start date of September 1st, how do I let the other job know that I need a decision so that I don't lose out on another offer? I want to basically pressure them into a decision, tactfully and without seeming overbearing.
I have been told that I am a top candidate and I am "nearing the finish line", but I have exactly two weeks to either accept or decline other offers. Any suggestions?

2007-08-18 15:39:13 · 4 answers · asked by jay9258 2

Ok, I'm doing some job hunting. On every application, there's a "reason for leaving" slot. Here's my reason for leaving: I'm tired of being taken advantage of and walked all over. Managment is VERY corrupt and lazy. Managment priorities are in the wrong place (more than willing to throw me under the bus when it comes time to get a bonus). I've been told to completely IGNORE the customers unless they specifically ask for my assistance (they're too focused on paper work), and i do NOT agree with it.

ok, so how do i put that in a more eloquant (sp?) sentence? hahaha

2007-08-18 12:29:05 · 11 answers · asked by christina.yost 3

2007-08-18 10:54:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-18 10:48:03 · 2 answers · asked by Becky S 2

so wot happened was i wrote a thankyou letter for the interview and well basically i went in today to hand it in...the manger and the other sales assistant was there and they were really happy to see me.then the manager went to go answer the phone i gavce the letter to the other sales assistant and told her to give it to the manager and rushed out lol i was nervous.....wot now? im scared they ganna think im kissin *** which im not

2007-08-18 10:33:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-18 10:00:19 · 2 answers · asked by pajeritz 1

my passion lies in real estate and i would like to pursue this. i have a 3 1/2 month old son howvever, and dont want to be on the job ALL the time as these are the most important years of his life. any suggestions if this is at all possible? the real estate market is BOOMING where i am (eastern canada) and i dont want to miss out on an amazing opportunity.

2007-08-18 08:22:57 · 4 answers · asked by raspberry 3

Having watched Deadliest catch on TV I would like to catch crabs. How do I go about this ?

2007-08-18 08:15:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Retirement is coming soon, Several years ago I was in newspaper. Haven't written a lot since those days except for sermons. Is it too late to dust off those skills and start again?

2007-08-18 07:38:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is for job.

2007-08-18 06:54:49 · 1 answers · asked by petersmith 2

I work as a front greeter and the other day a lady came in who seemed nice enough. Little did I know, everything she had to say was racist, and then she started telling me that she "could be my mother" because we are from related, but distant ethnic backgrounds. She then told me who I'm allowed to marry and date and who I'm not allowed to. THEN, she goes off and says how much she hates Americans and then acts all sweet to my coworkers, who are all white!
This lady came in again a day ago and was very upset because in truth, she failed to take the necessary steps to ensure that she'd have a room (I'm in a hotel). We were nice and apologized and tried to explain to her what happened, however she became irate and then kept telling me that I should know better. And then she kept calling me "her kid". Seriously this woman is imbalanced-- we all think so along with the manager (who had to set her straight). How do I deal with her again, this is my last week? I'll attack her! What do I do?

2007-08-18 05:08:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymousgirl 3

A person has been working in a company for a year.The involves a function in which he is not good at and the company in which he works has a brand name,In the new job he wont have to perform this function.So while answering the reason for quitting his job in an interview should a person admit his non performance.

2007-08-18 04:44:53 · 8 answers · asked by binny 1

surgeon is a given

2007-08-18 03:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is required to become a Home Health Aide?
Job Duties? State of Indiana?

2007-08-18 02:56:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I applied at a pretty fancy restaurant as a dishwasher (I'm 15)...I got interviewed by two different people (they overlapped questions..weird) they said they liked my resume, asked questions etc...they talked then came back and told me to come back Monday at 11...that a good sign?

2007-08-17 19:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The owner of the CBRF-Group home was upset with me because of some he say she say. The owner thought I was on the phone (while on break) with a recent employee so he Told me to get off the phone. He hit redial and asked for her name only to find I was calling to check on my kids. Then he told me to empty my pockets, looking for my cell phone. I didn't have it so he got mad. I told him I was calling equal rights on him for harrassment. the next day I was fired. Now he's trying to prevent me from getting a new job. What should I do?

2007-08-17 18:50:34 · 9 answers · asked by SexyBrownSkin 2

i will work hard at what you give me here are the thinhgs im good at : Drawing,Painting,Making things or Buliding,Computers and any thing doing with art and also a art mentor and i like to play base ball

2007-08-17 18:47:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Question Details: This summer I am an intern at this place and it turns out that I'm not qualified to do a lot of the things that they gave me. My confidence went down the drain. I made mistakes here and there. My boss and the rest of them think I am an complete idiot. My boss seemed very nice sometimes and other times, he ignored me, and couldn't stand me. I felt unintelligent. I know I am not. They are very knowledgeable and quick learners. Not me. I just need the right words to tell them how I feel. I just couldn't relate to them because our weaknesses and strengths are different. Is it bad if i end up crying? I usually do. Emotions too intense. I felt like I didn't fit in with them. There were times when I wanted to open up, but I couldn't. Something restricted me. THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE TO TALK TO HIM. I think he is the type of guy who doesn't give a **** about my feelings. But I AM NOT SURE. Is it worth it. I am tired of feeling like an outsider ALL OF MY LIFE. I don't want to e

2007-08-17 17:44:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Showing up late, not doing their jobs, violation of workplace rules, sleeping on the job, bad attitude, etc. How did you deal with it or did you quit because of it?

2007-08-17 16:54:55 · 8 answers · asked by tucsondude 4

I really like traveling, and I want a career that gives me some freedom. If anyone could help me, that would really help. Thanks.

2007-08-17 16:17:30 · 12 answers · asked by roxy39_2002 2

For employees, I find alot of people today call in sick quite often...but I doubt their integrity on this issue. Do you feel this is a problem too?

2007-08-17 16:07:00 · 6 answers · asked by daff73 5

- Just graduated from university.
- Took a "graduation vacation".
- Interviewed with this company before my vacation.
- Wasn't interested in me at first.
- Now showing interest and want to talk to me.
- The company asked me to e-mail or call them.
- I still have some interest in them.
- But I would like to wait until I get back from vacation and review my options, which is a month from now.
- Just don't want to feel pressured or stressed about this while I'm on vacation.
- What should I do and say to them?
- THANKS!

2007-08-17 15:55:49 · 2 answers · asked by idono 2

I keep taking these personality tests that companies use now. Some how I cannot seem to pass them. I'm not crazy, I'm not psycho, I'm just normal. What in the hell are these tests looking for? I'm sick and tired of them and keep getting myself down because these people want to skip an interview. WHY????

2007-08-17 14:52:49 · 15 answers · asked by Matt A 3

do you have to VERIFY with your current job or prove you will be attending the education/facility?

2007-08-17 14:42:09 · 2 answers · asked by kburgess612 1

2007-08-17 14:12:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

An employer has agreed to allow an employee to have a flex time schedule. The employee's salary and benefits are prorated -- for example, they work 4 days a week, so they are docked a day's pay for the day off and their vacation time is 8 days a year instead of 10 days). Should the employee also have their base pay reduced for the privilege of having a flex time schedule? Employer thinks if the normal pay scale for the employee is $40,000/yr, then the flex time employee should have a base salary of, say, $35,000/year for this privilege, plus get docked for the days off.

2007-08-17 10:22:48 · 4 answers · asked by Donna V 2

Once before I made a mistake I tried to explain myself he said he didnt want to hear excuses. I wonder if it is better to say nothing now, or appologize.

Gentlemen,

My apologies for any lapse in quality, perceived or otherwise. There is, as always, a reasonable explination.

Nonetheless your comments are duly noted.

Regards,
K.L.

What do you think?

2007-08-17 09:57:01 · 20 answers · asked by MM 5

i really want to change my job to someting more intresting. i work as sales assistant with a good wage. and would like to do something more active. my problem is i am hard of hearing and have astmah and do not have very good qualifacations. my dream job is to be a copper but i carnt hear on walky talky things and that. i would like to be a fitnness instructer but carnt cos my ashtmah. am also not very confident. can anyone think of a good active job for me. thanks or am i totaly messed up with my health

2007-08-17 09:51:42 · 4 answers · asked by shell 5

It seems every job I get, the first 12 months are ok and I get along with everyone, but after that I get sick being around the same people for 8 hours everyday. Are there any jobs that pay the bills, but are a job you can work alone for the most part. Truck driving in the only one I can think of.

2007-08-17 09:39:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear the burnout rate for nurses is tremendous...I can't imagine getting burned out, but surely the nurses that DID burn out couldn't have thought that either, right?
And social work presents endless opprotunities, but I'm concerned about the pay. I'm not looking to get rich, but I do want to be well enough off where I can afford a home, maybe a child or two, and I don't want to rely on a man for that.
I eventually want to head a non-profit (or something along those lines), or volunteer for doctors without borders...I'm just not sure on which route to take.
Can someone help me decide?

2007-08-17 09:36:05 · 12 answers · asked by belle 5