Looking for full-time work in human resources. Have 30+ years of experience in Aerospace, Health care and Hospice. Have any suggestions?

My years in the service almost broke me. The only way I have come to hold a job at all is by working at nights just so I can avoid almost all people. I don't like going out and doing stuff and it is hard to get my head on straight to even manage a trip to a store or even to my VA appointments. The only time I feel okay in the slightest is locked away in my home. What kind of jobs would be good for me to do? Can anyone help? I really need this.

My name is Larry and I am 57 years old and the job I am working at is something I know very well , but it seems like because of my age and back around they are trying to push me out by cutting my hours. The hour I have right now won't even pay my rent.. Don't know what to do. For person like me skill and what I know it's confusing.

I still work at Woodcraft ...im looking for 2nd job for part time hrs

What’s the best place to work for an 18 year old who wants a part-time job.

I am a college student and am considering a part-time job to help with expenses. I just turned 21, so I think I am eligible to drive for UPS. I noticed they have three shifts available- sunrise, day and twilight. How flexible are they with scheduling? Also do they pay hourly or per mile?

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, I had a massive stroke 2 + years ago and I am just now getting myself together to 'go back to work' I would very much like to work from home because my brain is still good even though my body is still giving me issues. Any suggestions on how to make a full time income (which I need very much) while working for a legitimate company, from home, part time? I have no money which is why I would like to work so no scammers and nothing that requires ANY upfront money please. Thank You for any and all suggestions.

Proper Interview Etiquette

As with all things in life, the rules of etiquette in a job search deal with behavior. Certain behaviors are expected and others may or may not be acceptable, depending on the circumstances. When we combine the expected behaviors with common sense and common courtesy, we end up with a useful interview checklist:

1. Confirm the appointment. Do this twenty-four hours or one working day in advance. Make sure you know the date, the time, and the location of the interview. Try to find out how long you should expect to be there. An hour? Half a day? The entire day? Also, make sure you have the appropriate phone numbers in case you have to call.

2. Anticipate the paperwork. Determine what you need, gather it together, organize it, and make sure you have the appropriate container; e.g., a briefcase, portfolio, binder, or pocket notebook. Copies of your resume, references list, performance evaluations, and education records are among the documents that might be requested. Also, bring some writing materials in case you need to take notes. Make sure your pen works (it would be awkward to have a pen that doesn't write).

3. Know the players. If you know the name or names of the interviewers in advance, confirm the pronunciation and spelling. This comes in handy both during and after the interview.

4. Verify your destination. Make sure you know how to get there. If time and circumstances permit, take an advance trip. Scout the location, parking options, traffic patterns, and walking distances. Waiting until the day of the interview to discover a construction delay could be costly. Never arrive late.

5. Clear your calendar. If possible, keep your schedule free of any other commitments. The interview might run over or you could be asked to stay longer. Explaining that you have someplace else to be could create an awkward situation.

6. Do not arrive late. Showing up late, regardless of the reasons, not only casts doubt on your reliability, but also labels you as discourteous or rude. If unforeseen circumstances arise and you will be arriving late, do everything in your power to call ahead of time to explain.

7. Do not arrive too early. Time your arrival so you are fifteen minutes early. That is about when they start looking for you. Any earlier and you could create an uncomfortable situation. They might not know what to do with you while you are waiting.

8. Dress appropriately. Arriving at the interview only to discover that you are not properly attired is embarrassing for both parties. Although traditional business attire is appropriate most of the time, circumstances may dictate otherwise. If this issue is unclear, seek guidance from your point of contact at the company. When in doubt, take the safe course. Being overdressed in your conservative interview suit is preferable to the alternative.

9. Turn off or silence your phone. There is no excuse for an interruption of that sort during the interview.

10. Announce your arrival. Walk up to the receptionist, smile, shake hands, introduce yourself, state that you have an appointment with Mr. or Ms. so-and-so at 10:00 a.m., offer your business card or resume, and wait for instructions.

11. Be patient. This is a double standard. Although you cannot be late, they are allowed to keep you waiting. Keep smiling. Make eye contact with the receptionist. Try not to fidget, sigh, or look perturbed. After about thirty minutes, ask the receptionist for a glass of water or directions to the lavatory. The hint will be taken.

12. Be courteous and polite. Everyone you meet in an interview expects and deserves common courtesy and respect. Although the guard at the gate and the front office receptionist are not part of your interview agenda, you should expect that their opinions of you will be solicited.

13. Anticipate the necessary follow-up activity. Make sure you are aware of any post-interview expectations on the part of the interviewers. You might be asked for additional materials, a modified resume, to complete an application form, or to provide references. Whatever the case, do it and do it in a timely and accurate manner. Additionally, send follow-up letters or emails.

14. Communicate well. Call when you say you will. Return calls promptly. Make your voicemail message short and to-the-point. If you use their voicemail, always include your phone number and the date and time you called. Communicating via email may or may not be appropriate. Find out in advance.

15. Don't forget this. After your interview, send your interviewer/interviewers a thank you note. It shows professionalism, common curteousy and good follow up skills.

Closing Thoughts

Manners matter. This guidance may seem like a simple combination of basic common sense, politeness, and personal and professional courtesy, but it is very important. There is much about the interviewing process that is out of your control. It does not do you any good to worry about those issues. However, you do have control over the steps leading up to the interview. Putting in a little extra effort and exercising some caution will pay dividends.

I'm not big into the hustle culture. The messages that are prominent today telling people to work ridiculous hours and grind themselves into a pulp before considering a break. I'm not about that message because when we look around we can easily see not everyone who benefits from the rewards of success took that route.

However, action is needed and not just any action, action focused on a trajectory that mirrors the direction of your goals.

So, I ask, can you do more in a day? Can you apply for a few more jobs, can you wake up a little earlier and get things done. Can you do more before bed and put off fewer items until the next day? If you said yes to any of these, I can tell you how to do it.

What has worked for me and helped me maximize time is the use of the Pomodoro technique. Truth is when you are looking for a job the sacrifice of no income comes with the blessing of time. Since time is the resource we have, it's important we invest it for greater returns. We shall manage well the small things that create larger blessings. This time management habit allows you to work with the natural brain limitations and get more things done with less procrastination. The great thing about time management is it yields more free time!! I’ll provide the steps to get you started, but I encourage you to read more about this on your own. It's commonly called the Pomodoro technique. Action steps –

1. Determine a block of time you will dedicate toward being productive to your goal. For example, you will work on finding a job from 2 hours in the morning.

2. Next set a goal for that time. I will apply for 50 jobs in that time. (this goal should be a real stretch)

3. Now get a timer set for 25 minutes. When you start the timer, you will fully engage in action for the duration of that time. When the timer goes off, set another timer for 3-5 minutes which is break time. The biggest factor is you don’t mix any breaktime action in the work time. This means no phone, bathroom getting up for food or anything that takes away from taking powerful action toward your goals. For the entire 2 hours you’ll work intensely for 25-minute intervals and then break and step away for 3 to 5 minutes. You’ll be shocked at how much more productive you’ll be over the course of a day. Try it out and let the community know how well you did. Keep track of how you did in regards to your results goal and try the next day to improve slightly. Daily improvement is always the mini-goal.

My last warning is don’t get tricked by your mind, at times old habits can sabotage our attempts to change. Be cautious of the mind's random thoughts to get you unfocused. This can come in many ways but some common tricks are the need to check on things. “Did I turn the stove off”, “Did I close the garage?” The need to check social media and the random thoughts that say you need to ponder this now or bad things will come soon, can also be a mind trick. Good luck!

To being the hero of your story!

I've been working at a movie theater since March 2019. I love the job since, as a high schooler who is about to graduate in June 2020, it helps me able to make money on weekends while still attending classes.

But, I am also an athlete. and I do a winter sport that makes me only able to work on Sunday. And, I've stated this multiple times to my managers at the Theater that I'm only able to work on Sundays, even putting in my availability sheet saying so. What makes it worse is that I just got offered a wrestling scholarship to a college with a division 3 wrestling team.

Fast forward to now, I got my new schedule and I'm scheduled for Friday, December 20th, a day where I'm going to be wrestling at a tournament. I've told them many times that I can't work on Fridays now but they still scheduled me. I tried asking my co-workers to cover me to no avail. this means that I either work my shift and not wrestle, or wrestle in the tournament and risk getting written up, which could lead to either a suspension for two weeks or a termination of my contract.

I want to wrestle, but I don't want to risk losing my job. I want to try to be able to keep my scholarship while still working. I don't know what to do.