I answered a survey from the Consumer Reports website, and they wanted to know at the end "How many lines of work have you had since age 21?"  I thought this was unrelated to buying consumer products, but what the heck?  I answered the question.  It prompted me to make a list.  So here it is ( Read more... )

Originally posted by furryroadster at No one is indispensable

So, after pulling myself together at the weekend and promising myself to cheer up and not be so grumpy, I find out from the temp this morning that I’m apparently leaving today. WTF?  Called hurriedly into a meeting with HR and the cowardly boss, I was told that for the sake of my happiness it is best ( Read more... )

Hi Everyone,

I need some advice on how to best answer the "name of your supervisor" and "may we contact your former supervisor" question on job applications in the following scenarios.

Scenario 1My last company refers everything to the human resources director. She wasn't my last supervisor so I don't want to get jammed on the possibility of ( Read more... )

My resume is usually ignored. If I get an interview, I get the "Thanks for coming in, we'll call you, bye." routine. I present well, I interview well, I've made my resume as nice as possible considering I can't afford to do it up for free. I dress properly ( Read more... )

I applied to a job earlier today and ran into a situation that I'm not sure how to handle. I found the position on Craigslist, and they listed a company email address that we should apply to (rather than the typical gibberish Craigslist ones), along with a specific person, X. I sent my resume and cover letter, and got back an email saying that this ( Read more... )

A little bit about my situation. Two years back I posted here asking for help about trying to get a job relevant in my field. Due to financial circumstances beyond my control I've had to suck it up and take a job at JCPenney as an opener. I've managed to keep the job some 9+ months, but I've been unable to save up any money and I break even on ( Read more... )

Do you guys self-identify your race/gender on forms when HR requests it ( Read more... )

So I've heard it's better to look for a job when you have one ( Read more... )

 i got an email from a government position that i applied for in oct. 2010 saying they want me to do a pre screening phone interview on monday.

i just started my part time position this week, and i have been volunteering with an organization for 3 weeks. these are both my first jobs/volunteer experience in the state i am currently living in. outside ( Read more... )

This may not be the right community to ask, but it's the best one I know of ( Read more... )