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I'm 18 in Hemet, Ca. Highest honors graduate and a student at ITT tech. I have applied all over for a job and have got nothing. The closest I have gotten were a few interviews, 2 of which (Edison and Sears) said I was perfectly qualified for the job, and i still didnt get it, whats up with that? Edison said I was the only applicant who filled out everything perfectly and said I was exactly what they were looking for. I've tried everything from calling to walking in always asking about open positions. What else can I do??? I have no official work experience, cause I can't find work!!! I'm limited to part-time work due to college. I've tried internet job searches and everything I can think of. Heck, I applied 4 time to mcdonalds and didnt get anything!!! I don't understand, what the heck do I need to do? what more can I do?

2007-08-06 07:22:33 · 3 answers · asked by lvi56111000 5

I love organizing, design and decorating. I have no formal training in any of it but if HGTV gave degrees I think I would have a doctorate, as well as real life experience solving real problems with real money. I have a good eye but no real sewing or building skills. I am an excellent bargain hunter and shopper and I am very creative and crafty.

I am in the helping professions right now and facing burnout. My jobs have always been therapy related, and oddly enough, in some way it has always been in someone's home...nanny, group homes, homeless and women's shelters where my organizing skills were greatly appreciated. But the meat of my career is listening and caring and helping them meet their own life goals.

I don't think it is such a far stretch really, do you? I don't really want to freelance or run a home business...would a design firm hire me? I'm not thinking about a froofroo company, I would want to work with real people in real spaces, emphasis on the pretty but practical.

2007-08-06 07:02:04 · 6 answers · asked by musicimprovedme 7

I had my tooth pulled this morning because my jaw has been aching all weekend. I called the dentist this morning and was lucky to receive an appointment for today.
My boss was very mad at me for calling in because another employee called in today.
So when I got home I called her to let her know what was going on and she said she had had a tooth pulled and its no big deal and I should try to come in anyway.
Thing is I had another problem. The dentist tried to pull a second tooth and failed because I wasnot able to be numbed enough and it hurt. Now I have the second tooth half pulled out and it hurts terribly!
I took the pain medicine (Rx) and I feel like I will be out of it at work.
I agreed anyway to go in for the afternoon and now my family is angry with me.
My husband says I should have stood up to her and said "no I would not come in at all today".
He says I shouldn't have called her and given her the chance to talk me into coming in.
What did I do wrong?

2007-08-06 06:01:46 · 6 answers · asked by hedgemaid 2

I'm currently looking for a job I know your suppose to where a business suit when interviewing but if your just asking if a place is hiring is it also best to dress up then to?

2007-08-06 05:52:47 · 6 answers · asked by Lenas77 2

I have an interview tomorrow (finally!!!!), and I read that you have a better chance of getting a call back if you write a post interview thank you letter to your interviewer. What should I say in the letter?

2007-08-06 05:47:52 · 6 answers · asked by Dani 7

It's just a factory position, so do I need to dress fancy? It is also going to be 90 degrees out, so black pants would be real hot, and I'm not a skirt kind of person. Any suggestions?

2007-08-06 05:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by kelly825782003 1

I am setting up interviews right now and I don't know if I should just go for the suit and tie, or something a little more business casual. Is it tacky to ask the person with which I set up the interview?

2007-08-06 05:44:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

When men go to a job interview for a sales assistant position in which they have to wear a shirt and tie, should they wear a shirt and tie to the interview? I had an interview for Primark and I wore a shirt without a tie. Wad this OK or not?

2007-08-06 05:39:56 · 11 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7

Ok, today is my first job! It's at McDonalds, I;m 16, and what do i wear to training? Thanks!

2007-08-06 05:37:29 · 6 answers · asked by Aaron 3

For those of you how have hired middle level management or are in HR. I have changed jobs about every two years for the past 6 years. I am in manufacturing. Each company that I have worked for has gone through plant closings and slow downs while I have been there. I have never lost my job but there has not been any room to move up either. I am now in the process of interviewing with a company that has lots of long term employees. I have a job that I have been at for 2 years. I am looking because they are asking me to move to another plant a very long way from where I am now. I am 34 with 3 kids and a stay at home wife. Now, the job that I am interviewing for is the #2 guy at a manufacturing plant. I will be talking with the plant manager sometime this week. He is a 30 year employee!! My biggest obstacle is my job change history. Any advice on how to overcome this?

2007-08-06 05:24:56 · 4 answers · asked by Brian 5

I have a job interview tomorrow, something that I have not done in a long time because I had my own business. It's with an a/c and heat company here in Florida and the job is for office help. I'm not sure how to dress- their business is in a commercial warehouse- seems pretty casual. I don't want to over dress, or under dress. Casual pants and shirt? Nice black jeans and casual shirt? Should I only respond to questions and not volunteer other info? Any feedback will be appreciated-

2007-08-06 04:58:42 · 19 answers · asked by kaloka 2

Hey,
I filled out an online application for walmart, which was really long and pretty detailed on what I have done so far. Well, they called me to set up an interview.
Do I need to bring a cover letter and my resume? I thought they were supposed to help you get an interview, which I have.
What should I write in the cover letter? The application was not specific on which position I was applying to.

Thanks.

2007-08-06 04:09:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Legal, serious answers only please!

I'm 20 and have worked as a receptionist in a dental office and as a lab assistant at a hospital. I started working when I was 16, so I'm really not just some lazy kid...I'm just really having trouble!

Any and all help is GREATLY appreciated!

2007-08-06 03:58:31 · 10 answers · asked by sofia 5

i am really intrested to work with warner bros as i would like to make a career in media and realted fields so if anyone can help me out with certain amount of relevant info it would be gr8!!!! especially about how to join in as an intern in the company.

2007-08-06 03:50:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

allot of work, to many phones, alarms,and computer stuff..... I just started and I am ready to go home.

2007-08-06 03:34:08 · 7 answers · asked by Leslie 1

I just quit my housekeeping job at a hotel where I was getting paid next to nothing and cleaning 20+ suites a day in 95 degree weather. I am sick of working so hard (as in, manual labor). I am not lazy, but I am going back to school this fall and need some time to study. There are plenty of job opportunities in this city, such as newspaper delivery, pet bather, small retail stores, phone reps, and I was wondering which sort of part time jobs would be a good idea. I have 7 years customer service experience, mostly in restaurants, and I have mostly done bartending, cooking, and cleaning.

2007-08-06 03:32:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you bored of your job, do you think you need a change?

2007-08-06 03:29:29 · 3 answers · asked by freekeswar 3

For me personally, I am married to an Active Duty Service Member. Because we are constantly on the move, I need my "work" to move with me.

It is so frustrating that I spent so much money on acquiring my Masters and I can't even get a job to pay back my student loans.

2007-08-06 03:27:14 · 3 answers · asked by mx3baby 6

Seniors are qualified, but it's hard to find jobs that match our skills and abilities. It is said that companies want to hire seniors because we are reliable, but we find it hard to find those jobs, unless we want to make only minimum wage. What's up with that concept?

2007-08-06 03:16:26 · 7 answers · asked by Ms. R 1

I really really really want to be a vet and can see myself working as a vet and i know it would be an awsome career but im worried about the hours you have to spend working because i want to be able to see my family(when i have one) and have a life outside work. Is it possible to be a vet and do other things as well. Also what exactly are the hours worked by any vets you know of

2007-08-05 23:47:11 · 4 answers · asked by soph_elizabeth 2

Why don't companies send a letter or email to the people they have interviewed to let them know that the job has been filled? It is very stressful to wait for two or three weeks and hear nothing back from the companies. I send a letter of thanks after each interview but the companies don't seem to have the courtesy to inform me when the position is filled. I email them one week later to let them know I am still interested, yet they don't even respond to the email with a note saying if the job is filled or not. I have heard this same thing from other people who go to interviews. Is it the new practice of HR to just ignore the people after the interview? Why would they think this is acceptable to job candidates? Is there anything I can do or say at the interview to encourage them to let me know?

2007-08-05 21:44:43 · 7 answers · asked by physandchemteach 7

Been looking for another job. Why do employers ask for supervisor name & number on their applications when all they are required to do by law is ask for my end/start date and my duties? They cannot ask about my personality, pay, if i quit or got fired, or if i was ever a bad employee right?

So why do employers still ask for last rate of pay and want to know my supervisors name and number? I usually give them the 1-800 number to call and get verification.

And why would i tell them my REAL last rate of pay? Wouldnt that prevent me from asking for a higher rate? It has in the past so i'm going to start lying about it and add a couple thousand dollars to my "last rate of pay".

2007-08-05 19:47:20 · 4 answers · asked by JELLY 2

2007-08-05 19:46:01 · 3 answers · asked by mahamud hassan 1

I'm interested in all kinds of things but do NOT want to go to college so don't suggest it. I live in Ohio and would like to move to Los Angeles in a couple of months. I'm getting in to power tools and have thought about building things like chairs, bookcases, etc but I want to know other careers or ways to make money without college. I'm going to direct movies but I need something to do before that.

2007-08-05 19:40:45 · 16 answers · asked by argh.pirate 1

If someone has really bad hearing loss in one ear that prevents them from hearing everything people say.Then should they let their employer know about it? Also what advice would you give them about rude customers who become short because they can't hear them because they're too quiet for their good ear to pick up the sound or the person isn't speaking clearly to be understood? I just think it's wrong for anyone to be rude to the handicapped and slightly handicapped people.No matter the reason. Because it's not like they can help it.

2007-08-05 19:37:45 · 2 answers · asked by no name 1

I applied at Coffee Bean a couple of weeks ago,so I called to check my application and some woman picked up saying the manager was busy making calls.She took down my name and number and she said,'I'll tell him you called after he's not busy'.But the manager never called me back.Would it be okay to call back again and ask about my application? Or would that be bothering them and making me seem desperate? Help! I really need a job, =(

2007-08-05 17:39:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there ANY jobs that pay around $1,000,000 per year in the US?

2007-08-05 17:38:04 · 8 answers · asked by Darcy♥ 4

2007-08-05 17:37:36 · 2 answers · asked by mountainyion 1

How should I answer for the interview if I would be ask of why should I leave my current job? In fact, what's true is that I want to leave because the salary is too low and I am searching for the company who has a good pay. But I think I can't say this to the interviewer of the company that I would be applying. So, what would be the best answer if ever. Thanks, I would welcome your positive suggestions regarding this matter.

2007-08-05 16:32:54 · 3 answers · asked by jay 2

staying in the same job with the same money. but changing my off days and hours. still going to do major overtime. never did these hours before and a little nervious. can i get a high five from anyone??? if i stayed where i am this new boss of mine is a witch that i dont want to talk to. will be kinda going back to the old boss for part of the day. sigh......just need the high five.

2007-08-05 15:59:38 · 3 answers · asked by Ida 5