Other - Careers & Employment

I just started at a larger retail company as a recent college graduate with the position of assistant manager. I work with about 20 other people.

Currently I am in training and won't be in the store that I will be working at. My question is, what is considered normal socialization with my co-workers? What is expected out of an assistant manager at a retail company in terms of how he gets along with his co-workers and the people he supervises?

I realize that it is important that the manager is not friends with his co-workers. But really, when is that line crossed? I try to avoid touching and talking about personal things.

2007-07-23 13:41:39 · 1 answers · asked by MLeinart7 2

Im getting interviewed for a job at coldstone creamery(ice cream). What questions might they ask and what are some good answers i could give. One question im really scared about getting asked is "why do you want this job" Of course its for the money but i cant say that!

2007-07-23 12:47:08 · 5 answers · asked by rgowlikar 1

Why the sudden change of attitude ?
It seems fishy to me.

2007-07-23 11:25:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had a number of jobs due to the domino effect of a big mill closing, lay offs, downsizing, not making enough to live on or support the family, and even not being liked because I could'nt be intimidated by former bosses and refuse to kiss *** or be part of a clique.

2007-07-23 10:41:46 · 4 answers · asked by mrleroy66 2

I just graduated with a Liberal Arts degree and I don't have any professional experience. Is it appropriate to go find my college literature teacher and ask him if I can use him as a reference on a job resume for a writing position? I was one of his best students.

2007-07-23 08:40:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to deal with a person who is in her 30s and still acts like a child. Doesnt want to do her work always taking breaks. When i ask her general work questions she wants to raise her voice to me, like a kid instead acting like a professional. What should I do because i have to deal with her on a daily basics and I don't want the office or the people we service to suffer because of her attitude.

2007-07-23 08:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by TD 3

I am applying for numerous correctional officer jobs and need any good suggestions for an objective on my resume.

2007-07-23 08:33:39 · 3 answers · asked by bonitillocrazy 1

I sent my resume to over 24 jobs in the Houston area and haven't had one repsonse yet. Where do I start looking? The career services at my university has jobs in the Dallas area only and I don't want to live there, so how do I actively find a job in a city that I do not live in? I work full time now while I am completing my degree and I do not want to leave my current position without finding a new job so I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Someone please give me some good advise.

2007-07-23 08:29:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here I am, at the time in my life where I have to choose a path to follow, and I don't even know all of my options.

Is there a website or something that I could maybe look at and read about career options?

Please and thank-you.

2007-07-23 08:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by go awayyyyyyyyyyy 2

I want to start bartending but I have no experience. Any ideas or tips that would help me out? I live in Maryland if it matters at all.

2007-07-23 08:12:56 · 7 answers · asked by polish_princess_26 2

Had an Interview today, it started ok and as ive been to the same firm before they had a profile of me already. The woman doing the interview noticed that i have back problems and i also have a phobia, she said 'Ever considered applying for a disability allowance'? I stood up and told her to sod off and stormed out the factory.

Can i or should i make a formal complaint against her or the company? She was being sarcastic/joking about it when she said it.

2007-07-23 07:49:58 · 31 answers · asked by vampire_o3 3

suggest ways for me to learn techinques and is there a college course suited to it or would the closest thing be a business course ?

any advice welcome :) thanks

2007-07-23 06:00:00 · 11 answers · asked by Roger 6

I dont mind working, but i hate the job i have right now. I know i should find a job that i like but i'm making good money here and i need to help out my family. Its not that my job is bad, its just that i dont have any interest in it , so thats why i hate it. But everyday i dread goin to work, an look forward to 6pm when i'm able to get off ....soooo what could i do to make it seem like time is goin by so that i wont be so stressed and agravated?

2007-07-23 04:12:05 · 12 answers · asked by Dan The Man 2

is it OK in the why do you want this job section to put "to earn money".

This is the truth, i am only applying for this job to earn some money i'm not planning to make a career out of it.

2007-07-23 03:22:32 · 13 answers · asked by Stephen M 6

Do you need to be a US citizen to become a paramedic?

2007-07-23 03:21:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have worked in FMCG sales for 5 years, 2 as a National Account Manager and am looking for something a bit more substantial - im sure lots of you will know the feeling!
I would prefer not to start in telesales and would enjoy customer contact.
Can anyone steer me towards the relevant role? Thank you very much!

2007-07-23 02:17:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

to work to tell me how his previous night's meeting went with his colleagues. I really have no interest and don't know why he keeps doing this. He keeps asking how I am. What am I to make of this?

2007-07-23 01:47:17 · 9 answers · asked by Hello 2

Take home salary(net) or Gross salary in india

2007-07-23 01:01:54 · 13 answers · asked by diya_deepu 1

2007-07-23 00:39:44 · 1 answers · asked by Amanallah M 1

Age/Transportation - I'm turning sixteen in August and will [hope to god] get my drivers liscense the first try so I can drive to a job. I reside in Wisconsin.

People Skills - I have EXCELLENT people skills. Helping people just enough without passing into annoyance is my speciality. I am very good at interviews and one-on-one situations. Being a leader and taking charge are some of my strong points.

Academic Skills - I'm a high honours student who has been recommended for academic and leadership events. GPA around 3.9.

Others - I have probably one of the biggest work ethic cores of any teenager. I never, ever give up at a challenge or request.


With all this in mind, where would be good places to work?

A few I've thought of were [and why]:

American Eagle - love clothes
Gamestop - love video games
Rue 21 - love clothes

I'd like to work in retail, since I love selling to ppl.

I'd personally not want to work at like a fast food place beacuse I hate food.

2007-07-22 17:38:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What I mean by this is should I call the place back after awhile and check on the status of my application? If so, how long should I wait before doing so? Would it be ok to call, or should I go up there in person? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. I've been trying very hard to get a job for a couple months now and no luck. All I'm doing is turning in applications and never checking back in. I think that may be my problem. Anyway, thanks for reading and your help.

2007-07-22 17:33:16 · 7 answers · asked by ChocolateCoveredStrawberries 2

and no related working experience in the field of economics. Where can he or she start to find a job?

2007-07-22 17:23:16 · 6 answers · asked by listlessbutdiligent 3

I work full time on 2nd shift 4:30pm to 12:30am Monday thru Friday, looking for some part time work either from my computer or something I can do close to home. Hours available 8am to 1 pm, plus available on the weekends, any ideas any help would be appreciated.

2007-07-22 15:16:59 · 7 answers · asked by paul s 4

Recently minimum wage went up in my state to 7.25 an hour, and i have been at my job for two years still have not got a pay raise, and im barely making over the new minimum wage, im extremely upset. But i have a great boss and a great crew that i work with, how do i approach this to my boss, should i just quit? I don't want to get hysterical or anything but im very dissapointed in my company. Its a major jewelry corporation.

2007-07-22 14:52:09 · 28 answers · asked by ~confused~ 3

I am 35, male,gay, suck at math, am more of a follower than a leader, etc,etc...

2007-07-22 14:19:40 · 4 answers · asked by deepseas72 2

Is it a hard job to get? How much do they get paid?

2007-07-22 14:13:40 · 3 answers · asked by Oscar A 2

i have NO idea. my mom wants me to be a nurse. and i guess that wouldnt be THAT BAD of an idea. im about to be a senior in highschool and my mom keeps pressuring me to find out. and im just not sure yet.

Ive had like so many summer jobs so i have a lot of different skills.. ive worked floor at JCP. cashier and waitress at a resturant. kid birthday hostess at an amusement park. and i babysit 2 girls a few times a week. (and i didnt get fired in any so i must be.. ok. )

HELP ME WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS.

2007-07-22 14:09:40 · 12 answers · asked by codeblue2319 2

I have a few problems with my work at the moment. I work in a corporate office in the city centre and have worked here for the past 6 months. I am not really clicking with anyone in my department (immediate crew of 7) but also find it hard to initiate conversations with other staff around the building. (260 staff) I work with one lady who talks harshly about people to me but then I get fearful she is doing the same about me. I've approached her about this and she has just palmed off my queries and left it at that. I also feel she talks to the boss about things she might over hear I'm doing in my personal life or when I talk on my mobile because he knows things I don't tell him. I'm wondering if there's any websites or books on office politics because I really like my job but I'm pretty naive when it comes to all this manipulation and backstabbing. I'm 24 years old and am just getting my career started so I refuse to leave this company. It's my dream job that I've fought hard for.....

2007-07-22 13:23:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have this Mananager and he is picking on me and ive become so sick of it! well ive working in my job 5 months now and its been fine really.. unil a few weeks now ive had alot of problems...he says i have no brains he says i should go bk to school!!! he is really making me feel worthless and i cant put up with it anymore.. im only 17 wot do i do? do i leave? or stay?

2007-07-22 13:00:01 · 4 answers · asked by wowowow 1

2007-07-22 12:57:36 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. Happy 1