Other - Careers & Employment

I've been applying to jobs online for about 2 months now. I've been applying to major chains like K-Mart, Home depot, Toys R Us, and others. I have a high school diploma. I'm currently attending college in order to get an associates degree. I have 2 years of retail experience. I can work a cash register. And I have not had any problems with my employers. Yet I have not had any call backs!

I think that there are a few possible reasons why I'm not getting any call backs:
-I'm over qualified. They probably want someone with less experience so they can pay them less.
-I'm currently employed. Although I'm looking to leave my current job.
-I'm asking for a salary that is too high. Currently I'm making $9 an hour, and I'm asking for $10 an hour.
-I'm failing the test that you have to take when you answer when you fill out the application.

Can any one give me advice. Is there a website that can help me with application test? Should I ask for a lower salary?

2007-09-29 16:16:38 · 6 answers · asked by Juan N 1

i'm 14 wehre can i get a job? i'll be fifteen soon though. soooo tell me wehre and what price per hour etc

2007-09-29 15:36:41 · 8 answers · asked by jola129pogla 3

i am having a job interview with old navy at my local mall next tuesday. i don't have any retail experience, and not much job intreview experience too. can anyone please give me some advise on what to wear and what to do for and during the interview? right now what i am having in mind of what to wear to the interview is a black dress shirt with black dress pants and leather shoes. sort of like my avatar. would this be appropriate?

2007-09-29 15:26:13 · 10 answers · asked by cklwo 1

Im 19 and I live with my parents I want to work but I dont know what I would be good at...Im terrible with math so I couldnt be a teller..I applied at dentist office but got no response...!!...What should I do??..I dont want to work at mcdonalds...Ever...!!

2007-09-29 15:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

was a very good sniper while he was in the Corps. i didnt know how to answer him! lol, but anyway, should he put it on his resume? i would love to hear from employers

2007-09-29 15:00:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want a typing job but is there any jobs online available that you know of thats legit?

2007-09-29 14:51:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a BA and have a good working history. I want to find out how to get a work visa for the UK and Ireland.

2007-09-29 14:42:13 · 1 answers · asked by chriscornelluv@sbcglobal.net 2

1. Give up hope of becoming an architect
2. Find a way to improve my drawing skills. (Is there any way to do that?)

2007-09-29 14:21:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-29 13:54:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started college this fall and a new job that I'm not to thrilled about right now. Going to school part time, 3 day's a week, and working a full time job has been really stressing me out. My new job isn't what I expected it to be. My position has many tight deadlines which doesn't give me enough time to plan, my team mates always joke around with each other and when I try to joke with them I get nothing, my team mates said I can always ask them for help and when i did on the 3rd day no one helped me & I have to attend an event they hold every month that is an hour away (which they never told me about on the interview and my car has seen the light).

I don't know what to do.I am not happy at all. HELP!

2007-09-29 13:34:00 · 6 answers · asked by mcr779 1

2007-09-29 11:50:58 · 1 answers · asked by Kelly 1

2007-09-29 11:04:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm interested in a career were I'm not attached to a desk for 12 hours!! Working on computers I'm setting at a desk for hours. I recently got a job at a MAJOR media company and find the work to be boring and unimportant. I want a career were I can make a difference and see my work first hand. I was thinking about an architect but after the building is created, I'll be out of a job. Even though I've always been fascinated by the size and presence of large structures. Also a little recognition would not hurt.

P.S. I don't mind getting my hands dirty either. I was thinking about a construction manger, or a intelligence agent or U.S. Marshall. The work does not have to be physically challenging just fun and active.

What do you think?Exciting

2007-09-29 10:54:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-29 10:18:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

in other words how often were you forced to leave a job?

2007-09-29 07:06:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yahoo! Answers is choc full of whingers who would "love to work but can't". Oh yeah? So what disability prevents you from answering a phone or sitting at a desk?

2007-09-29 05:42:38 · 16 answers · asked by Kearney Zzyzwicz 2

A letter alone which I know I have to give to make things official, will not be the way I would want to do it. I need to have a sit down which may be quite emotional as I have been like part of a family in this small company,-what to say?? I am leaving to broaden my horizons in a similar field. I certainly do'nt want to burn bridges with my work history, in other words I would like to leave with their blessings.

2007-09-29 05:08:20 · 4 answers · asked by Andrea G 2

I am really disappointed - everybody talks about recycling yet here I am with a degree and I can't get a job. I know as an Eastern EuropeanI can start on a senior level (and man, I am keen on an administrator position just let me start it!), but even for junior positions they expect 2years experience!
I have 1 year experience in waste management (project work, not UK based).

I phoned recycling companies and they wouldn't recruit without an agency (but wouldn't tell the name of the agency).
Councils go through the job centre, but I can't apply for jobs in Ealing if I live in Wandsworth.


Do you know an agency I should contact?

Are you an Environmental Engineer in waste management and have some ideas or tips?

2007-09-29 04:31:20 · 1 answers · asked by Petite K 2

I have been working at a shoe store for over a year, and I get paid $5.70 an hour plus 1% commission, I work in NH and i'm pretty sure the minimum wage is $6.50 as of September 1st, 2007. I don't know if I should complain or what? I am a very good employee, I hardly call out and never come in late. My manager has not given me one raise since I started working there which was almost 13 months ago. For every hundred dollars that I sell I make one dollar. I only work about 15-20 hours a week. I sell about 2,500 a week, which is only 25 dollars. I dont know if she hasn't given me a raise because im on commision or what but i dont know what she would say if I asked her for a raise? Would she tell me that im on commision and that I should sell more to make more money or what?

What should I do?

2007-09-29 03:53:10 · 5 answers · asked by C 1

m 18 years old studying pharmacy ..i 've never studied economics or any business subjects so m oblivious of the most basic terms ..moreover,m 2tally clueless while reading the business & finance newspapers...i wish to understand all the nitty grities of these subjects...how shld i start & wat shld i do...i plan 2 do my mba after completing my degree ...but still my understanding of basic terms is very poor....shld i opt for some diploma courses along with my pharmacy studies...r there any such short term courses 4 my age group

2007-09-29 01:42:02 · 3 answers · asked by iamintegral 1

Should I move on or tell them? I picked up a part time job for a little extra money. I'm a homeschooling Mom, and my family comes first. I haven't worked in almost 4 years. I got a job at a local grocery store as a cashier. I was excited to have an easy job for 15-20 hours a week. In the month I've worked there, they have trained me on the front end and this week I'm scheduled as a shift supervisor. I'm not interested in this AT ALL. I hate that they have put me in the position to have to say something. If they were to pay me $15 an hour I might consider the extra responsibility, but not for my measly pay. I have to say something today...any ideas. My background is management and they know that, I think that's why they are doing this. I'm just not going to be a manager for my pay and I really don't any extra responsibility. I only want a job and that's it.

What should I say? Do you think I'm being a jerk for not willingly taking the extra responsibility? Help!?

2007-09-29 01:07:23 · 6 answers · asked by Wendy B 5

im so nervous about leaving i have 10 days til i go... and im real nervous.. im a shy and quiet girl.. and i just read an article about a girl who got kicked out because she was shy... can this happen? and please give some advice as to how to get through boot camp!!!!
thanks!!!

2007-09-28 21:35:00 · 8 answers · asked by shady 1

I'm not putting down people who do, I just used it as an example. I have a college degree, but it hasn't worked out for me. Looks like I'm gonna have to give up and work at a place like that. Either that or a janitor.

2007-09-28 20:23:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would it hurt me in the future if I refused a job offer, and then go back a yr or two later asking for a job again?

I want to interview at this place, but not sure about my plans in 8 months (upon graduation)...so I'm not sure whether I can accept the job offer or not. If i cannot and turned down the job offer, would that hurt me if I do want to come back to the same company in a few years?

2007-09-28 20:16:48 · 3 answers · asked by Busy Bee 2

Wouldn't it be easier on the employees and the person who makes the schedule to just make one set schedule? I work in retail and I can't stand that my schedule is constantly changing. Other industries give their employees a set schedule. I could even understand changing it once a month, but why every week. What is the actual reasoning behind this?

2007-09-28 17:31:50 · 11 answers · asked by Babycakes 3

I'm considering to take up a master's degree program in marketing communication next year . I told my boyfriend about it and he totally disagreed with me, he justified that it will be much better to take up a master's degree after gaining a sufficient experience in that particular field. Well, his reason is justified but the thing is I believe that there will be more opportunities til we're young, right? So if I'll take up a master's degree probably after 5 yrs., I'll be 28 by then and I'll be able to finish the program after 2 yrs. I dont want to wait that long co'z it seems that it's a waste of time, there so much to learn and I want to learn those now, not after 5 yrs. or so and by that age I want to have my extra time with my family, taking care of my kids, etc. got my point?

2007-09-28 17:23:20 · 4 answers · asked by vie 1

im trying my best to apply online. i want to enter the US since my friend is there i did apply at some agencies like hospital agency and countrywide financial but its a week now and havent receive a feedback from them. i dont care how much the agency will get an amount from my salary but the fact that i want to work in the US is what matters most. can u help me find a job? what are the other websites ? im an acounting graduate with 2 yrs experience in auditing and 1 yr as accounts analyst.. thank u. please recommend

2007-09-28 17:13:08 · 2 answers · asked by chesny 2

I'm interested in a career were I'm not attached to a desk for 12 hours!! Working on computers I'm setting at a desk for hours. I recently got a job at a MAJOR media company and find the work to be boring and unimportant. I want a career were I can make a difference and see my work first hand. I was thinking about an architect but after the building is created, I'll be out of a job. Even though I've always been fascinated by the size and presence of large structures. Also a little recognition would not hurt.

P.S. I don't mind getting my hands dirty either. I was thinking about a construction manger, or a intelligence agent or U.S. Marshall. The work does not have to be physically challenging just fun and active.

What do you think?

2007-09-28 17:04:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 19, I live in an apartment complex that is made up of mostly people over the age of 65. I was wondering if I set up a bake sale, do you think that I'd profit well from it? Especially if I include sugar-free items as well?

2007-09-28 17:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are the only two employees in the main office besides the owner. There are three employees at a construction jobsite office. My coworker is a project manager and I am the office manager/accountant/IT guy.

Here's the situation: We have both been looking for jobs (on the sly) for like three months. We've both been on four or five interviews. She (my co-worker) got a job offer yesterday (Thursday), and I got a job offer today (Friday).

We want to give notice at the same time just for the effect, because we both agree that he's a terrible boss: He's never expressed appreciation for any of our workplace accomplishments (except sarcastically). He has always been very negative about everything with his comments, which are often either derogatory or sarcastic.

So does anyone have any good ideas? So far our plan is to go together into his office on Tuesday morning, sit down, and announce that we both have new jobs. Or should first one go tell him, then the other follow in five mins?

2007-09-28 16:42:24 · 4 answers · asked by dkarlsenyh 3