Voting Question: Is anyone else sick and tired of agencies that advertise incredible jobs that just aren't true?

just to get you through the door to register and waste valuable jobhunting time. Are there any websites that just offer direct job vacancies or do I have to keep sifting through the useless agency pages?Monique - if I'm not taken in by the agencies, I'm not going to be taken in by your Nigerian fraud scam. "Arrrloww can I ave your barnk accarnt details...." more

Resolved Question: Whether I will be a successful in business?

Born 0n 22/03/1979, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 2a.m. I have started a Advertising Agency few months ago. Also Im in Job and not very happy with my job. Can any one predict my success rate in business and whether I shd b in job. more

Voting Question: How much is a BILLION?

The next time you hear a politician use the Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about Whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of Putting that figure into some perspective in One of it's releases. A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were Living in the Stone Age. D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, At the rate our government Is spending it. While this thought is still fresh in our brain.... let's take a look at New Orleans .. It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division. Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D) asked Congress for 250 BILLION DOLLARS To rebuild New Orleans . Interesting number... What does it mean? A. Well ... If you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans (every man, woman, and child) You each get $516,528. B. Or... If you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787. C. Or... If you are a family of four... Your family gets $2,066,012. Washington , D. C ============================= Building Permit Tax CDL License Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog License Tax Federal Income Tax (Fed) Federal Unemployment Tax (FU TA) Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Gasoline Tax Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax) IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Luxury Tax Marriage License Tax Medicare Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Service charge taxes Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax (Truckers) Sales Taxes Recreational Vehicle Tax School Tax State Income Tax State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) Telephone Federal Excise Tax Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax Telephone State and Local Tax Telephone Usage Charge Tax Utility Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Watercraft Registration Tax Well Permit Tax Workers Compensation Tax ============================ Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago...... And our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt.... We had the largest middle class in the world... And FAMILIES could be raised on one income. What happened? politicians lining pockets that's what And I still have to Press '1' For English. more

Resolved Question: I have been a temporary worker for 3 years in the same job. What are my rights if any?

Due to the economic climate there has been a 'recruitment freeze' during the duration of my assignment here. I have a 100% attendance record and exceed all targets placed in front of me with a 0% error rate. I am paid 40% less than my colleagues who are doing the exactly the same job, albeit worse in my opinion as I am clearing up after them generally, with no entitlement to holiday pay and/or bonus. Surely this cannot be legal after this amont of time?? Now I know that new legislation has to come in to effect by October 2011 (Agency Workers Directive) in that legally you have to be paid the same as a permenant member of staff for doing the same job after 12 weeks of the assignment, but does this mean that companies will just get rid of you before this takes effect?? I have made my boss aware of my feeling of complete lack of appreciation/motivation in my current plight (I.e Not have a permenant job and/or being paid the same) but they just state oh our hands are tied and you cannot get a job because of the recruitment freeze. To top this whenever a position is advertised in my department we get somone from elsewhere in the company who I have to train and mentor. Any constructive thoughts would be much appreciated.... (A very frustrated temporary worked) more

Resolved Question: What recruiting agency to go in Stamford, CT?

Hello, I recently graduated from the university and I am looking for an entry level job in PR/marketing/advertising. I want to go to some recruiting/employment company/agency in Stamford, CT. I just really don't know where to go. There are a lot of companies that work with business field. I cannot find anything that would match my requirements. If anyone could help somehow, that would be just great!!!! Thank you! more

Voting Question: Is there a way to get a list of Graphic Design studios/agencies/boutiques in Atlanta ?

I'm moving to Atlanta next summer and I'm going to be looking for a job as a senior graphic designer there... I don't know if I suck at googeling but all the agencies that I find are not that awesome. I'm not looking to work in advertising... more branding, edition, packaging. Is there a website where I can find a list of smaller agencies or studio boutiques ? Or maybe someone knows a bad ass creative place ? Or maybe Atlanta has a graphic design contest where I could browse good pieces ? Let me know !!* thanks for your answer Colanth ... unfortunatly I tried it just now and my town's library doesn't have american yellow pages :( more

Resolved Question: I run a photography business, should I use my kids to advertise or hire kid models from an agency?

My 2 kids are in a non-competitive modelling agency. They are both 4. Noah has a 2 jobs. 1 small and 1 big, and Mady has had 1 big job. I am not sure If I should use them to advertise my photography business in my print add (just flyers) or run a casting and hire some kids. If I use my kids, I'll have to speak to their agency. But I think they will be fine with it. I am just worried people might think it is not fair to use my own kids. What do you think? Use my kids or hire kid models?I posted it in parenting so I could get other parents point of view. thanks every one. more

Resolved Question: Why does Obama spend billions on a stimulus that doesn't work but he won't spend anything to secure the border?

The next time you hear a politician use the word "billion" casually think about whether you do, or don't, want that politician spending your tax money!! A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but an advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure in perspective in one of its releases: A billion seconds ago, it was 1959. A billion minutes ago, Jesus was alive. A billion hours ago, our ancestors were living in the Stone Age. And.... A billion dollars ago, was only 8 hours and 20 minutes at the rate Washington spends more

Voting Question: Do job agencies advertise jobs that don't really exist?

I was never lucky with them, I am registered with 2 agencies and they dont even call me, I call them but they always says there is no jobs, but when I look online they are advertising jobs. Some other agencies ask me to go and see them to register, but I dont have time for that bullsh*t!I just phoned a few companies in my town, 10 companies so far to be precise, and I only got one email to send my cv to. Its really bad getting jobs!10 phone calls and only 1 positive response... Damn! more

Resolved Question: Where are the jobs gone?

Most of my friends have lost their jobs. Some of them are ready to go any where in the world to earn some thing and search internet daily. I am not writing about school leavers. They are professionals with highly trained skills. there are 5 Engineers who are trained in setting-out and site management. 2 Accountants who know SAP, SAGE and how to do final accounts and CT, 3 Retailers who managed Wine stores, Food outlets for more than ten years. What is happening? All the jobs advertised on internet appears to be by agencies who collect CV's. more

Resolved Question: What job should I take?

I am currently an advertising agency vice president and make $147,290 a year. With my raise in October 2010, I will make $151,240 a year. I got a job offer in Hartford, CT (I live in Bangor, MA) for a presidency position making $133,480. This is making a large pay cut but will it eventually pay off being a larger position? more

Voting Question: Recruiters & HR please help.........?

I found a position that I want but it is being listed through the same employment agency that placed me in my previous position. I met with the recruiter and she asked what my current salary was. I politely said I wanted to speak about the position and the opportunities itself and later about the salary. She would not stop. She insisted and I held my ground. I got a call from her and she asked again and insisted that she needs to know because she cannot negotiate or look out for my best interest if I did not reveal to her what my salary was. The job's salary has already been advertised so I know the salary range, which is in my range but she somewhat knows what I made before which is lower than the salary for the job in which I am interested in. Do I have to reveal to her how much I make? Why is she so persistant? She will not give up. Can someone help? How should I handle this? I am really interested in this job. more

Voting Question: Why do people say the college majors are useless?

I want to work in the advertising field one day, however the schools im deciding on are pretty different as far as the major is concerned. I live in Florida and the schools i selected were usf tampa or ucf orlando. usf has a mass communication major with a concentration in advertising but ucf has an actual advertising degree. I also plan on doubling the major with journalism or some kind of liberal art...maybe history or english. Another thing to consider tho is that tampa is a very large media market (largest in Florida and is also a business city), while orlando is more of a touristy type city, i want to work in either ad agency or something in non profit setting ( preferably the latter), my friend who graduated last year majored in mech engineering, he says the he hates his job but he makes good money, he also says that my major will get me no were in life. I like have taken graphic design and advertising classes throughout high school and i also do volunteer work and i really enjoy both of them.im texting this off and ipod, sheesh i hate grammar police and non journalism is not a dying field, newspapers are dying, who ever said that journalism was strictly for newspapers, the more advance technology becomes the more options you have to communicate more

Voting Question: is there any way for me to earn small incomes by doing part time jobs or small projects in the media industry?

it can be advertising agencies, or event management companies, public relations. please suggest more

Voting Question: Staffing Agencies in Houston that are for people finding jobs in Communication fields.?

Those fields include public relations, corporate communications, advertising & marketing. more

Voting Question: I dont know what is going on with my boyfriend?

Its quite complicated - Firstly - We have been together for about five years. He has his own business so I bought a house which is in my name. We agreed to do this in case his business folded and i wouldnt lose the house. Anyway - he does F@@k all to help me in the house - No help with DIY, no help with cleaning or maintenance. When i ask him why he says Its not his house so hes not intrested!!!! I feel really crap - he keeps throwing in my face even though it was his idea. He has a flat above his business and sometimes he still stays there, esp if we have an argument he just goes back there. Because of this set up he wont help me pay any bills on the house. He stays up till 3 in the morning using electricity. He gave me a credit card a while ago but im not allowed to use it so i have given it back to him. I dont know what to do - I work for him and I get a small amount of money for doing this but its not enough to live on at all. I have a son to support and my bf is just not helping. To top this off - I said to him I really dont know I can financially go on and am looking for another job. I joked about becoming an escort and he said he found that really horny. So horny in fact he nagged and nagged me to join an agency. Then because i joined he did too. That same day they said they had a booking for him - it made me feel sick. He was going to do it but then found out the agency are scamming people so cancelled it. I just dont know what to do - what is he doing to me. He has a boat which costs him about 1400 pounds a month, a new car which he recently bought for 800 pounds a month plus other stuff. yet he wont help me more. I saw a shop near me today advertising for staff so i told him i might apply and he was really shitty about it. I cant win - and i dont know what to do. more

Resolved Question: I've been unemployed for...wow...over a year. yikes! Decided to put up an online portfolio. feedback please?

I've been throwing my resume down the gaping holes of craigslist, careerbuilder, etc and talked to various employment agencies so I'm not just sitting around on my butt. I'm told that a portfolio helps but I'm still newer to graphic design. If anyone is in HR or is familiar with the hiring, interviewing process I would really appreciate a look over at the portfolio site. I'd love a job with marketing, advertising, writing...etc. just no sales!! Dont know if the portfolio reflects that. It still needs work with the scrolling and all that...but i'm more interested on the things i can change myself like the content and background. =) thank you so much! I'm beginning to really freak out about having beeen unemployed this long...I moved to the bay area thinking things would change...but nope...still waiting.here is the site: http://muhawi.com more

Voting Question: Can this company tell me to do this?

I am a 23 year old female with shoulder length hair, it is kinda wild with different colors such as strands that are blue and purple. I started a job at an advertising agency a couple of months ago, and have been told to change my appearance. I like my hair the way it is. They also complain about how I dress, I feel comfortable in jeans, and not in dress up clothes. They decided to have one of my female co-workers (She has a short pixie) take me to a salon today, to get my hair looking professional. Plus told me to not wear jeans and to dress more professional I believe that they have some nerve telling me this. 1. It is a weekend my days off. 2. Can they dictate how I wear my hair? 3. Can they really tell me how to dress? more

Voting Question: Can they ask me to get my haircut?

I am a 23 year old female with shoulder length hair, it is kinda wild with different colors such as strands that are blue and purple. I started a job at an advertising agency a couple of months ago, and have been told to change my appearance. I like my hair the way it is. They also complain about how I dress, I feel comfortable in jeans, and not in dress up clothes. They decided to have one of my female co-workers (She has a short pixie) take me to a salon today, to get my hair looking professional. Plus told me to not wear jeans and to dress more professional I believe that they have some nerve telling me this. 1. It is a weekend my days off. 2. Can they dictate how I wear my hair? 3. Can they really tell me how to dress? more

Resolved Question: impossible to get a job without using agencies nowadays?!?

Hi I am desperately looking for a job and have been on JSA for over 1 month now. Nearly every job on the internet is through an agency. I've applied for everyjob i can find that is advertised by an employer, and as yet have had no reponse. I HATE agencies. I've worked for most of them before (Reed, select, Huntress etc) They just ask what sort of work you want and what you DONT want. They pretend to care, and then they get you a job and LIE to you about what the job entails. When you get to the job, you find that you are doing the thing that you told them you DO NOT want to be doing. Inevitably, you are either useless as this job (hence why you told them beforehand that you didn't want that sort of work) or you hate it too much to carry on. Usually the company let you go and send you back to the agecny so that the stupid cycle can begin again! Not to mention that they take loads of your wage from you. Why do businesses always go through agencies nowadays? it must work out more expensive to use them?? Oh well, gonna have to go registering again next week at the poxy places :( more

Resolved Question: Equal Employment Violation?

If an employer advertises a job opening do they have to interview all applicants IF they don't have some type of applicant elimination steps in the hiring process? Example: Example: Employer advertises a job posting and several employees, who are already employed with the agency, apply for the new job yet the employer only picks who they want to interview. There is no listing of how the hiring process will be conducted in the job posting. Basically, anyone can apply but the employer will ONLY interview who they want to interview for the job. If you know that you weren't called for an interview simply because you are white BUT they interview other white applicants would that exclude you from being able to file an EEOC complaint about the hiring process? You have a spotless discipline record, excellent work reviews, 25 years in your field of work, college educated and WELL trained for the job for which you are applying. It just doesn't appear that an employer can just basically say...Sure anyone can apply but we are only going to interview who we want to interview. more

Resolved Question: moving to seattle, do i have enough ?

i plan on moving to seattle, WA from WV after college. -i want to get an apartment by myself, in the suburbs. -i have a job at an advertising agency -a total of 14,000 in the bank do i have enough ... also should i bring a car ? more

Resolved Question: Am i wrong to be happy that my ex-wife is jealous?

My ex-wife is jealous and i LOVE IT! LOL! Our marriage was horrible. All we did was argue, so we decided to get a divorce after about 5 years. We have a 4 year old son together and she has custody. Now i am married to my old high school girlfriend and our marriage is great. We have been married for about 4 years now and we are expecting our first daughter in July. I will admit, i have pampered my new wife a lot, mostly because i make a way more money than i did with my ex-wife.I treat her like a queen, anything she wants or needs i get it for her. My ex-wife hates it. But that just makes me jolly. My new wife deserves it. She treats me well, she has a great job(she is the boss of her own advertising agency) she contributes to the bills, listens to me, cooks, etc. My ex-wife says i never spoiled her like that and i told her she did not deserve it. Am i wrong? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone understand these things?

Why do they build cars with speeds that could NEVER be used on public roads? The car might be cheaper if they didn't bother adding all the extra horsepower that we don't need. Why is prostitution illegal but craigslist is allowed to advertise it and make money off of it? Why does a felony disqualify you from being a federal agent? Doesn't that job require you to be ruthless at times? Same goes for being a military officer Why is medical school so expensive when most of the doctors they produce suck? Why sentence someone to a lifetime in prison? by doing this he/she doesn't learn their lesson because they can never be released to do so; instead they just get more miserable and insane (waste of a human being I say) Why are most black people happy that Obama was elected for president, they make it seem like the US government is racist. That's not the case, we just never had an ambitious black (mixed) man like Obama running for presidency before. On that same subject, why does everyone refer to him as the first African American president, Last time I checked his mother was white and his father was an African from Kenya. I guess that makes him mixed, and if you disagree then you might as well refer to him as a white president also. Why the hell are there still US troops in the middle east?? At some point we should consider cutting our losses and stop looking for terrorists. Doesn't the CIA do that already? Does anyone else think its retarded to send thousand s of American Troops to a middle eastern country as if they would blend in? And wearing a uniform is mandatory so that makes it even worse, no wonder why they are not having any luck there. Does the USA really need all these law enforcement agencies such as FBI, NCIS, CID, CIA, NSA, AirForce OSI, ICE, Homeland security, ATF, US marshals, USBP, FPS, DCIS, ONI, SPS, USCP, USDA (I could keep going for days) The only thing that is necessary is the military, local police, state police, a few federal agencies such as FBI/CIA/ and finally immigration agencies. The rest of agencies I listed are unnecessary but I guess they offer citizens more jobs so I cant complain. Why the HELL is Paris Hilton famous? Why do rappers get rich although they all sing about the same thing? its the same story: they were broke, sold drugs, did time, got out and resorted to rapping so they could let us know their life story and flash their blessings (jewelry and cars) since that's all they got going for them............ Better question is why do we make them rich by buying their stuff? I have thought about it, if EVERYONE stops watching BET, stop listening to their music, stop going to their concerts and stop buying their clothing then it would be IMPOSSIBLE for them to be rich. They don't deserve our money since they rub it in our face every chance they get I know some of these questions are retarded but think out of the box for a second, I would love to hear some hilarious answers instead of sarcastic ones. Remember people, it is not that serious so there is no need to be sarcastic on the internet out of all places. more

Voting Question: Can I be charged by a letting agent for advertising cancellation fees when I haven't signed anything to agree?

I have been receiving letters from a letting company stating that I owe them money as I moved away form home to work and was planning to let out my house. They sent me tenancy agreement papers which I never signed and at that point I had to return home from my new job as my mother took critically ill and has since died. I did not sign anything to my knowledge that gave them the right to advertise which they did according to them. I wasn't sure of the new job and if I would return home therefore I didn't sign the agreement. Can someone help here please as they now are threatening court action for just over £250 Also what proof will this letting agency have that they did indeed advertise my propety for rent? more

Resolved Question: Is this a good discription I've written?

I've designing a postcard to advertise my new web design agency. On the postcard I have space for a short 100 word description and I would like your opinion on the one I've written if that's okay. Here it is: Our Agency is the perfect choice for your web design needs. Whether it's a small personal photo gallery or a large fully featured ecommerce store you can be sure we will approach all aspects of your brief with an aim to exceeds your expectations. We're here to make sure the websites of Surrey are the best there is. It's a little known fact that a well designed website goes a long way towards establishing a market authority status with your customers. We will help you to make this happen with a beautifully designed website that's sure to grab your customers attention. Thanks for reading it. If you could give me your feedback that would be great. Also, if you think you could improve it or even do a better job, please could you write your version in your answer. Thank you.Thank you for answering so quickly ladies! In the final description I have the company name instead of 'our agency' at the begriming. I omitted it from my question because I didn't want to be seen as advertising on Y!A. I've added an apostrophe to the 'customer's' like one of you said. Grammar and punctuation are my biggest faults, I never get anything 100% right. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really do appreciate it more

Resolved Question: Should I Move Because of This Job?

Ok, so I'm from Milwaukee and I'm trying to get a job in the advertising field. I have had a couple internships (one being in NYC) and do a lot of freelance work. It's still been hard just to get an interview though because of my experience. Last week I was offered a job in Chicago at a large media company. They buy and sell media as well as some other things. If I take the job I would have to move, which I would have no problem doing if I knew this would help me get a job at an ad agency down the line. If it won't though, I don't want to move right now. What do you think? more

Voting Question: I'm a junior English major, careers?

I have one more year left in college and I'm terrified to graduate! I'm feeling pressure from my dad who keeps telling me that I won't be able to find a job after I graduate. I don't know where to begin to look for a job and I don't know if I'll get one because people keep talking about how bad the economy is. I want to go into Advertising (or Public Relations) and I have an internship at an ad agency in the fall of this year. I don't know how to guarantee a job opportunity for myself. Due to the fact that my mother and I don't get along and that I'd never live down the embarrassment, I absolutely cannot go back home after college! I need to be independent! I feel so hopeless and scared =( Where can I look for a suitable job? How do I look for a suitable job? Just what do I do overall? And ANY advice from someone who understands and has been in my shoes or just any advice at all will be GREATLY appreciated! more

Resolved Question: Is ModelsUniversal a Scam Agency?

There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!? major models,7 Models, Models universal south ken, unique models, phase 7. and many moreeeeee........seeing these adverts on gumtree, I went to all these above agencies, finally i became a victim paying 470 pounds at phase 7 2 months ago, as i had no call after i paid i came to a conclusion that they would find me some modelling job, , i went there to ask for refund, there is 60-70 yr old sex maniac sitting there, said his name is PETER. I went to ask for my refund, he said,'' you paid manoy which is not refundable, thats nt our flult, you beleived us and u paid us, we didnt force you, we did not come to your house to force to take money from you. you came here you believed us and paid us. So forget here, thats what exactly he said. I went to some agencies they already said about these things that what is going to happen at phase 7. The fact is that this thing will happen at any of these agencies. I warned him that I am going to take action, He replied, " Honey, Police , news Papers and even BBC, they listen to us, they cant do anything!! Al they can do is come here, they tell us why they are here, They will have lunch with us and go!! more

Resolved Question: Is Modelsuniversal anther scam agency?There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!?

There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!? major models,7 Models, Models universal south ken, unique models, phase 7. and many moreeeeee........seeing these adverts on gumtree, I went to all these above agencies, finally i became a victim paying 470 pounds at phase 7 2 months ago, as i had no call after i paid i came to a conclusion that they would find me some modelling job, , i went there to ask for refund, there is 60-70 yr old sex maniac sitting there, said his name is PETER. I went to ask for my refund, he said,'' you paid manoy which is not refundable, thats nt our flult, you beleived us and u paid us, we didnt force you, we did not come to your house to force to take money from you. you came here you believed us and paid us. So forget here, thats what exactly he said. I went to some agencies they already said about these things that what is going to happen at phase 7. The fact is that this thing will happen at any of these agencies. I warned him that I am going to take action, He replied, " Honey, Police , news Papers and even BBC, they listen to us, they cant do anything!! Al they can do is come here, they tell us why they are here, They will have lunch with us and go!! Last 9 months, i have been visiting over 60 agencies in London, All con. Can anybody tell us how can i take action on them???? more

Resolved Question: Buying car insurance as a teenager?

Hi :) Well, I *might* be getting my license, and need to buy car insurance. No, my parents won't support me on this; it's out of their budget, and they don't want me driving. But my road test is in a few days, and after that, I want to be able to drive on my own, and be covered. In general, what are the prices of car insurance? Is it affordable for teenagers? I don't have a steady job, but work in the summer, and hope that this can cover the expenses. Thanks so much :) Your advice is truly appreciated. Oh, and no advertising your insurance agencies, please. That's what Google is for.My parents have a spare car lying in the garage, that I want to see if I can borrow/keep. It's older, and used, and probably not worth much. And yes, I was planning to buy my own insurance, separate from my parent's. I thought that would be cheaper... more

Resolved Question: What can Jobseekers and Employment Agencies do to avoid being FOOL by COMPANIES ?

When COMPANIES advertise for job openings the salary budget is "Negotiable". Then they get the employment agencies to help them to source for the same openings but setting different salary budgets for different employment agencies to work on. Currently employment agencies “Do Not Disclose Companies Name" to jobseekers they represent. Consequently the same jobseeker may be sending to the same "Company" directly or through different employment agencies with different salary budgets. 1) Now if you are the Company receiving the same CVs from the same jobseeker with different salary budget via different sources what will you think and do with the same jobseeker ? 2) If you are a Jobseeker, do you think you will get the job ? 3) If you are the Employment Agency do you think you can close the deal ? The consequences will be the Companies asking to see more CVs and lose confidence with the jobseekers at large and ended up taking a longer time for employment agencies to close deals. This will affect the survival of jobseekers and employment agencies. So I urge Employment Agencies “To Disclose Company Names" they represent to all jobseekers from the start to avoid duplicated CVs with different salary budgets ended in the hands of Companies. Jobseekers and Employment Agencies have to work closely to share information about Companies who are out there to "Test Market" and wasting jobseekers and employment agencies time, effort and money bearing in mind that the Companies do not pay a single cent at all. By not disclosing and sharing information about the "Companies" amongst employment agencies and jobseekers it will only drive employment agencies and jobseekers into desperation. Companies will take advantage of this weakness and keep setting lower and lower salary budgets for employment agencies to work on. This will further create for frustration and desperation amongst employment agencies and jobseekers. The job market in Singapore is small and the employment agencies and jobseekers have to work "Smart" and not let the Companies “Fool” them. Employment agencies should not worry about jobseekers sending their CVs direct to their Clients cause most of the Companies have that "Shopping for the Best Candidate" attitude through various sources. At the end of the day it is all about which jobseeker has the "BEST MATCH" in the eyes of the Companies not the employment agencies nor the jobseekers.Companies may instruct employment agencies “Not to Disclose" their Companies Names to jobseekers so that they are better "Manipulate" jobseekers and employment agencies. Companies usually want to portray themselves as good employers who are willing to pay what the jobseekers are worth for. So they choose to hide behind these employment agencies to "test market" without dirtying their own hands. I WELCOME PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS ISSUE !! Pls read below 2 same ads appeared on the same day at jobsdb 27/4/10 with different salary budgets. 1) TODAY'S CAREER BELOW $4,000 AND 2) MCI UPTO $5,000 AD 1) TODAY'S CAREER is an active member of the Singapore Staffing Association since 1996. Our Corporate philosophy of service quality has always been proactive, personalized employment services tailored to your career needs. By connecting with us, you will be able to leverage on our extensive network of organizations, and assisted by our team of dedicated consultants to fill up suitable job openings. Financial Analyst (SAP/Hyperion) - Novena MRT Preparation and Analysis of monthly financial results- Discuss Analysis with BU Controller and define actions and tasks- Prepare monthly reports and KPIs to finance Business Unit Management- Develop new management reports- Forecasting and Budgeting support- Develop presentations for Business Unit- Lead small projects- Support preparation of board report- Prepare Business Development overview- Control and support Business Warehouse reporting roll-out in Asia- Participate in ad-hoc projects- Liaise with country finance managers Education:Degree in economics, accounting, finance (University, College of higher education) with focus in finance Professional background:4 - 6 years experience in controlling with a multinational company and/or audit firm Skill set:Analytical skills, very strong in Excel and proficient in applications such as PowerPoint, Business Warehouse, SAP/R3. Fluent in English (speaking and writing). Experience with Hyperion/HFM and consolidation would be a plus. 5 days European MNC at United Square (Novena MRT)8am -530pm Yr(s) of Exp 3 years Qualification Degree Industry Trading and Distribution Salary ***** Below S$4000 ****** AD 2) MCi Career Services is a total-solution service provider offering a comprehensive range of Human Resource Services. If you thought that all recruitment agencies are all the same, think ag more

Resolved Question: How to find customer service jobs?

I realise this sounds like a stupid question, but - I want to find a basic customer service job for the summer, preferably somewhere like Tesco, Argos, Asda, Boots etc. But none of these big chains seem to actually advertise customer service roles online - their websites just have management or head office roles! So how can I find out about these jobs? Do I need to go in and ask if they're hiring? Or do chains like these do all their 'low level' recruitment through employment agencies? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Is anyone else receiving Spam emails advertising job offers and hiding their email addresses?

I live live in the UK. Lately, I have been receiving about 3-4 emails a day from different recruitment agencies, these emails are going straight into my spam folder, their email address is never shown so it looks like the emails are coming from my email address so they cannot be blocked, there is always a link at the bottom of the email which you are asked to go into if you are interested in the job, this link is also different every time just like the name of the recruitment agency so you can never track where these emails are coming from. Basically they are asking for people from "Europe only" stating job offers in management, HR and such jobs. I recently spoke to my little brother about it and he says that they are a scam trying to steal peoples national insurance numbers so they can work in Europe. Its no big deal, I just delete them, is a bit annoying though. I am just wondering if any one out there have also been receiving these types of emails or have had any experience dealing with these so called recruitment agencies and if so what was the outcome? more

Resolved Question: Applying for jobs out of state?

I have been applying to Advertising jobs in New York as there are some agencies I'd love to work for there. I have had interest from these agencies, but when they get to the part about me living in another state the interest always seems to drop off. For instance, one place asked to interview me early next week. I told them that since I was not in the city I would be open to them making arrangements for me to travel, or we could do a phone/skype interview. I didn't feel this was unreasonable. Now I have not received an answer from them in a day or so after receiving many emails a day from them expressing interest. I have spent a lot of time going to undergrad and getting my MA, and I have experience under my belt, so what is going on? I don't have the money to move without a job, and I don't feel I should have to spend money on plane tickets each time I get interest from someone (maybe for a final final interview I would consider it). What should I do? Has anyone else experienced this? more

Resolved Question: Will you vote for real change?

What's a billion? How many zeros in a billion? The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of it's releases. A 1 billion seconds ago it was 1959. B 1 billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C 1 billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age. D 1 billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E 1 billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 2 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it. 100 years ago our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, we had the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!' And I still have to press '1' for English Vote them all out, regardless of political party. The word ‘party’ should be replaced with cult. Please let's all unite and clean house, at the local, state and federal level. more

Resolved Question: Freelancing compcards?

I want to do freelancing modeling. But how do you get your compcards? I know someone who is a freelancer but i see that she has like 9 of these compcards from agencies like elite Do you just go to the agency and ask for compcards? Will they turn you down because you are a freelancer and they won't earn as much money from you? How do you ask? Is it wrong that I say that I want to be their model but I am not techinically theres? What is the difference between being freelance and unexclusive? Does it mean that the person I know is not exclusive? How do I ask agencies to put me on their website for advertising? Is it actually allowed even though i know someone that does it? Because they aren't signed? Is it worse for agencies to show freelancers? Like they put the people they are signed to first as their real priority? How do agencies treat freelancers? Is it the same as though I am signed to them? The main point I am trying to make is that is there any benefits or disadvantages that will happen if I am signed or not signed. Last Question: If I do a TVC commercial, do I ask the company for screenshots or something so I can put in my portfolio? Or will they print it for me? Do companies in general print portfolio picks or do I do it myself if I get a job? How about the resolution for portfolio pics ?? My friend and I shot some but it was just with my digital camera so I'm not sure that when I take it to be developed, it will be clear. Should I photoshop the picture a bit so that the size is exactly A4 and that the resolution is about 300 dpi? Thanks! more

Voting Question: lagging people booting?

I am sick of yahoo and its TD! They are not doing their jobs.....oh sure playing yahoo racking up points, watching porn, while they are on the job!!!!! Way to go Yahoo. Get a grip you gave employees the power to boot people to get points, you gave power to people for intimadation, and chillins league, Average alley, decent digs, challenge cafe should be shut down forever, a bunch of thugs ...and the tourneyment director does nothing, send me another form letter yahoo.....maybe when the right agency recieves the copies of my emails of where yahoo employees told me bs, and also allow porn to be solicited as well......wonder how yahoo will explain taking monies from porn sites to advertise. Please do not allow you children on this site. more

Resolved Question: Should I take this matter to small claims court?

I started working for a friend's advertising agency last April as a graphic designer. I did several jobs for him, but he was always late to pay me, and always gave me the run-around about why he couldn’t. He was always demanding work be done by a specific, strict deadline, but he always took his sweet time to pay me. But what was weird was that he always had money and was always taking clients out to eat with the company debit card, and on a few occasions, I saw him use the card at liquor stores and restaurants in casual settings. I was suspicious. The last job I did for him was a billboard for a client, and I originally charged $1,000 to design it. After the billboard went up, he reduced it to $900 for some reason!!!!! I couldn't legally do anything though because it wasn't in writing yet. He then made a contract that said he’d pay $90 payments from January to October. I wanted the payment in full, but payments were fine. However, ever since January, he has been late on the payments, giving me attitude every time I remind him to pay me, which I have to remind him EVERY time to pay me (if I didn't, he wouldn't pay me at all) and I feel I’m being treated very unfairly. Should I sue? I no longer work for him. more

Resolved Question: Is there any reason I shouldn't apply for my dream job?

I've worked in my field of work now for a few years, graphic design and advertising, with moderate success. But now I'd like to move up and work for a major agency with big accounts. My dream job is out there, the big agency has an opening, but I don't know if I'd get it. What could happen if I apply to a big company, submit a resume and portfolio and get rejected? Could that hurt your chances with the company in the future? Does anyone have experience with this? more

Resolved Question: anyone know how much revenue is a marketing/advertising agency making on a monthly basis?

i've got this project where i need to submit full monthly and yearly financial books of a marketing organization. anyone knows how this agencies work and how they make their revenue? are they charging per hour, or per job? my agency is meant to offer market research and consulting as well as poster printings, etc. i would need to know on average how much money i should expect to make, purely theoretical. thanks a lot. more

Voting Question: Should i quit my job three days in?

I received two job offers within days of each other. One was for a stable company that offered me a marketing job at $68.5K per year. The job is 30 miles away from my home. The insurance is OK and the benefits are good too (no 401K match but they have other investments that are better than average). The people are nice enough too... The second job was with the biggest advertising agency in the city I live in (no commute) and they have a really fun, young, cool work environment. I was thrilled to get the job offer from them but they only offered me $54K but I would have the option to earn a huge bonus at the end of the year, their benefits/vacation are good and they have a 401K match. I ended up going with the stable job that offered me more money but now that I am working here, I'm really regretting not going with the more fun, hip company. I really think I would be a better fit there and even though the money is lower, I know that I would make my bonus at the end of the year. Plus, I'd be happier which makes all the difference. So, my question to you is - do I call the agency (they are still recruiting for the position) and ask them if I can have the job after only three days at the stable job? Or do I just stick out my decision and live with it? I pride myself on being a person of my word and I don't want anyone to think I am a flake but I also want to be happy! Please Help! more

Resolved Question: There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!?

major models, south ken, unique models, zara management, phase 7. and many moreeeeee........seeing these adverts on gumtree, I went to all these above agencies, finally i became a victim paying 470 pounds at phase 7 2 months ago, as i had no call after i paid i came to a conclusion that they would find me some modelling job, , i went there to ask for refund, there is 60-70 yr old sex maniac sitting there, said his name is PETER. I went to ask for my refund, he said,'' you paid manoy which is not refundable, thats nt our flult, you beleived us and u paid us, we didnt force you, we did not come to your house to force to take money from you. you came here you believed us and paid us. So forget here, thats what exactly he said. I went to some agencies they already said about these things that what is going to happen at phase 7. The fact is that this thing will happen at any of these agencies. I warned him that I am going to take action, He replied, " Honey, Police , news Papers and even BBC, they listen to us, they cant do anything!! Al they can do is come here, they tell us why they are here, They will have lunch with us and go!! Last 9 months, i have been visiting over 60 agencies in London, All con. Can anybody tell us how can i take action on them???? more

Resolved Question: Did anything like this take place on Collins project ?

<Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work Katherine Streeter By MICKEY MEECE Published: May 9, 2009 YELLING, scheming and sabotaging: all are tell-tale signs that a bully is at work, laying traps for employees at every pass. Skip to next paragraph Enlarge This Image Peter DaSilva for The New York Times Kent Kaufman and Laura Stek, right, of the Growth and Leadership Center, coach Cleo Lepori-Costello, left, a vice president at a Silicon Valley software company, on communication skills. During this downturn, as stress levels rise, workplace researchers say, bullies are likely to sharpen their elbows and ratchet up their attacks. It�s probably no surprise that most of these bullies are men, as a survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute, an advocacy group, makes clear. But a good 40 percent of bullies are women. And at least the male bullies take an egalitarian approach, mowing down men and women pretty much in equal measure. The women appear to prefer their own kind, choosing other women as targets more than 70 percent of the time. In the name of Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem, what is going on here? Just the mention of women treating other women badly on the job seemingly shakes the women�s movement to its core. It is what Peggy Klaus, an executive coach in Berkeley, Calif., has called �the pink elephant� in the room. How can women break through the glass ceiling if they are ducking verbal blows from other women in cubicles, hallways and conference rooms? Women don�t like to talk about it because it is �so antithetical to the way that we are supposed to behave to other women,� Ms. Klaus said. �We are supposed to be the nurturers and the supporters.� Ask women about run-ins with other women at work and some will point out that people of both sexes can misbehave. Others will nod in instant recognition and recount examples of how women � more so than men � have mistreated them. �I�ve been sabotaged so many times in the workplace by other women, I finally left the corporate world and started my own business,� said Roxy Westphal, who runs the promotional products company Roxy Ventures Inc. in Scottsdale, Ariz. She still recalls the sting of an interview she had with a woman 30 years ago that �turned into a one-person firing squad� and led her to leave the building in tears. Jean Kondek, who recently retired after a 30-year career in advertising, recalled her anger when an administrator in a small agency called a meeting to dress her down in front of co-workers for not following agency procedure in a client emergency. But Ms. Kondek said she had the last word. �I said, �Would everyone please leave?� � She added, �and then I told her, �This is not how you handle that.� � Many women who are still in the work force were hesitant to speak out publicly for fear of making matters worse or of jeopardizing their careers. A private accountant in California said she recently joined a company and was immediately frozen out by two women working there. One even pushed her in the cafeteria during an argument, the accountant said. �It�s as if we�re back in high school,� she said. A senior executive said she had �finally broken the glass ceiling� only to have another woman gun for her job by telling management, �I can�t work for her, she�s passive-aggressive.� The strategy worked: The executive said she soon lost the job to her accuser. ONE reason women choose other women as targets �is probably some idea that they can find a less confrontative person or someone less likely to respond to aggression with aggression,� said Gary Namie, research director for the Workplace Bullying Institute, which ordered the study in 2007. But another dynamic may be at work. After five decades of striving for equality, women make up more than 50 percent of management, professional and related occupations, says Catalyst, the nonprofit research group. And yet, its 2008 census found, only 15.7 percent of Fortune 500 officers and 15.2 percent of directors were women. Leadership specialists wonder, are women being �overly aggressive� because there are too few opportunities for advancement? Or is it stereotyping and women are only perceived as being overly aggressive? Is there a double standard at work? Research on gender stereotyping from Catalyst suggests that no matter how women choose to lead, they are perceived as �never just right.� What�s more, the group found, women must work twice as hard as men to achieve the same level of recognition and prove they can lead. �If women business leaders act consistent with gender stereotypes, they are considered too soft,� the group found in a 2007 study. �If they go against gender stereotypes, they are considered too tough.� Skip to next paragraph Enlarge This Image David Kadlubowski for The New York Times Michelle Cirocco, left, and Donna Kent of Televerde, a company in Phoenixthat set up call centers at a state prison. �Women are trying to figure out the magical keys to the kingdom,� said Laura Steck, president of the Growth and Leadership Center in Sunnyvale, Calif., and an executive leadership coach. Women feel they have to be aggressive to be promoted, she said, and then they keep it up. Then, suddenly, they see the need to be collegial and collaborative instead of competitive. Cleo Lepori-Costello, a vice president at a Silicon Valley software company, came to the center for training. She got off to a bumpy start when she stormed into her new role �like a bull in a china shop,� Ms. Steck said. In gathering feedback about Ms. Lepori-Costello, Ms. Steck heard comments like: �Cleo is good at getting things done but may have come on too strong in the beginning. She didn�t read the different cultural unspoken rules like she could have.� So Ms. Steck and Kent Kaufman, another coach at the center, began a one-year, once-a-weekindividual coaching program. It included role-playing and monthly group discussions with other female executives who acknowledged that they also had major blind spots about being politic at work. (The group was once nicknamed the Bully Broads.) When she came to the center, Ms. Lepori-Costello said, she thought her colleagues were not initially open to her ideas. Through coaching and conflict role-playing, she came to realize that her behavior was perhaps �too much overkill� and that she was not always attending to all the people around her. Joel H. Neuman, a researcher at the State University of New York at New Paltz, says most aggressive behavior at work is influenced by a number of factors associated with the bullies, victims and the situations in which they work. �This would include issues related to frustration, personality traits, perceptions of unfair treatment, and an assortment of stresses and strains associated with today�s leaner and �meaner� work settings,,� he said. Mr. Neuman and his colleague Loraleigh Keashly of Wayne State University have developed a questionnaire to identify the full range of behaviors that can constitute bullying, which could help companies uncover problems that largely go unreported. Bullying involves verbal or psychological forms of aggressive (hostile) behavior that persists for six months or longer. Their 29 questions include: Over the last 12 months, have you regularly: been glared at in a hostile manner, been given the silent treatment, been treated in a rude or disrespectful manner, or had others fail to deny false rumors about you? The Workplace Bullying Institute says that 37 percent of workers have been bullied. Yet many employers ignore the problem, which hits the bottom line in turnover, health care and productivity costs, the institute says. Litigation is rare, the institute says, because there is no directly applicable law to cite and the costs are high. Two Canadianresearchers recently set out to examine the bullying that pits women against women. They found that some women may sabotage one another because they feel that helping their female co-workers could jeopardize their own careers. One of the researchers, Grace Lau, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Waterloo, said the goal was to encourage women to help one another. She said: �How? One way we predicted would be to remind women that they are members of the same group.� �We believe that a sense of pride in women�s accomplishments is important in getting women to help one another,� Ms. Lau said. �To have this sense of pride, women need to be aware of their shared identity as women.� In the workplace, however, it is unlikely that women will constantly think of themselves as members of one group, she said. They will more likely see themselves as individuals, as they are judged by their performance. �As a result, women may not feel a need to help one another,,� she said. �They may even feel that in order to get ahead, they need to bully their co-workers by withholding information like promotion opportunities, and that women are easier to bully than men because women are supposedly less tough than men.� Skip to next paragraph WHAT better place to be a bully than in a prison? Even so, that is exactly where Televerde, a company in Phoenix that specializes in generating sales leads and market insight for high-tech companies, set up shop. About 13 years ago, the company created four call centers in the Arizona state prison in Perryville, employing 250 inmates (out of 3,000). Through immersion training, mentoring and working with real-world clients, these women can overcome their difficult circumstances, said Donna Kent, senior vice president at Televerde. �Often, they will win over bullies and we see the whole thing transform. That�s what gives us inspiration and our clients inspiration.� TODAY, about half of Televerde�scorporate office is made up of �graduates� from Perryville, including Michelle Cirocco, the director of sales operations. She has seen how women treat one another in other settings and she thinks the root cause is that women are taught to fight with one another for attention at an early age. �We�re competing with our sisters for dad�s attention, or for our brother�s attention,� Ms. Cirocco said. �And then we go on in school and we�re competing for our teachers� attention. We�re competing to be on the sports team or the cheer squad.� To be sure, the Televerde experience is not for every inmate, and those who are in it still must work hard to maintain a highly competitive position. �As we get into the corporate world,� Ms. Cirocco added, �we�re taught or we�re led to believe that we don�t get ahead because of men. But, we really don�t get ahead because of ourselves. Instead of building each other up and showcasing each other, we�re constantly tearing each other down.Televerde reversed that attitude in Perryville, Ms. Cirocco said, by encouraging women to work for a common cause, much like the environment envisioned by the Canadian researchers. �It becomes a very nurturing environment,� Ms. Cirocco said. �You have all these women who become your friends, and you are personally invested in their success. Everyone wants everyone to get out, to go on to have a good healthy life.� If the level of support found at Televerde were found elsewhere, Ms. Klaus said, it would solve a lot of problems. �The time has come,� she said, �for us to really deal with this relationship that women have to women, because it truly is preventing us from being as successful in the workplace as we want to be and should be. �We�ve got enough obstacles; we don�t need to pile on any more.� >To gameface, Thanks. Terrific. more

Resolved Question: is this in my own words? the othter 1 screwed up?

Is this in my own words? you know how you can't plagerize and all that... i tried putting this in my own words, is it good enough? internet: Step 1: Identification of a Vacancy The Line Manager identifies a vacancy for reasons that may include: • Staffing changes – eg. secondment, resignation, termination, retirement, leave; and/or • Work requirement changes – eg. creation of a new position, temporary additional workload. Step 2: Review the need for the position/to fill the vacancy. The Line Manager will review the short/long term requirement for the position and the need to fill the vacancy. In so doing the Line Manager will consider: • Staffing Plan/profile for the work area • Budget • Current / Future Requirements • Job Skill Requirements • Occupancy required to meet need (eg. ongoing, fixed term) • Adequacy and accuracy of position description • Whether the position is approved and established Note: This review may involve other managers within the faculty/service centre. Step 3: Determine the most effective recruitment strategy to acquire a pool of candidates The Line Manager will consider and assess the best way of attracting a pool of suitably qualified candidates, who will meet the needs of the business. Examples of methods for acquiring a pool of candidates are: • Internal staff (Advertisement) • Internal staff (Redeployment) • Candidates from recent/previous recruitment activity • Professional/Industry Organisations • Recruitment Agencies/Job Network • Advertising • Internet • Journals • Newspaper Step 8: Commence selection by reviewing applications and determine a shortlist of candidates. The Chairperson of the selection panel will ensure that all members or a representative sub-group have access to the applications, consider the information and facilitate a shortlisting process to identify the most competitive candidates. The selection panel (or representative sub-group) will compile a summary assessment and ranking of the candidates against the selection criteria for inclusion in the selection report. It may be necessary at this step to consider pre-selection interviews or other assessments tools to identify a manageable shortlist. Candidates not shortlisted will be advised that they were unsuccessful. Step 9: Assess short listed candidates. The selection panel will conduct interviews and/or apply other relevant assessment methods to acquire information relevant to the university’s business needs, position role & accountabilities and selection criteria. The assessment methods should be consistently applied to all candidates for a vacancy and may include, but not be limited to: • Interview • Skills/aptitude test • Work samples/simulations • Psychological testing • Reference check (mandatory for the recommended applicant) Following the collation of information from the various sources, including the candidate’s application/resume, the selection panel will review all the information and determine a ranking of the candidates. The ranking will identify the candidates who meet the criteria and order of merit. Step 12: Verbal offer of employment to preferred candidate and discuss employment terms and conditions. The relevant Line Executive/Chairperson/Line Manager makes contact with the recommended candidate and informs them of the offer subject to relevant conditions. The contact may address: • Remuneration package details • Relocation budget/costs • Availability for commencement • Clarify terms and conditions of appointment including tenure, probation etc. This should be undertaken immediately on receiving approval of the recommendation. Step 13: Make written offer of employment to candidate. HR will arrange for the formal written offer and contract of employment to be prepared (in accordance with the selection report) and dispatched within 1 day of receipt of the approved Selection Report and recommendation. Step 15: Arrange appointment and commence induction process. HR will ensure that all appointment documentation is stored on the Vacancy File and the appointment is finalised. This will include: • Obtaining a signed contract of employment • Update of all information/records (eg. ALESCO System) • Ensure induction is planned and conducted • Storage and retention of all original recruitment and selection documentation for 12 months in accordance with relevant records management guidelines.mine: Managers identify vacancy for reasons that can include: dismissal, leave, resignation, terminations, retirement or work requirement changes. Review the need for the position to fill the vacancy Managers will look at the short term and long term requirements for the position. Things they need to consider include: staffing plan/profile for the work area, budget, current /future requirements, job skill requirements, adequacy and accuracy of the position description and whether the position is approved and established. Determine the most effective recruitment strategy to acquire a pool of candidates The manager would find best way to attract candidates who would be suitable for the business. Some of these methods include advertising, the internet, newspapers, and journals, recent candidates from previous recruitment activities, job networks and recruitment agencies.Commence selection by reviewing applications and determine a shortlist of candidates The chairperson of the selection panel would then make a shortlist of candidates by reviewing the applications. To do this the chairperson has to make sure all members or a representative sub-group has a chance to read all the applications. Then they will make a decision by identifying and selecting who is most suitable for the job. The selection panel will put together a summary assessment and rank each of the candidates against the selection criteria for inclusion in the selection report. Here it is necessary to look at pre-selection interviews or other documents to decide on a manageable shortlist. Candidates who were not put on the shortlist would be told they weren’t successful. Assess short listed candidates Here the selection panel will assess each of the candidates they chose to put on the shortlist. They will conduct interviews or use other methods to acquire the most suitable person forthe job. They need to consider the business’ needs, position role and accountabilities and selection criteria. The methods used for selecting a member of staff should be the same for every person. The methods can include interviews, skills/aptitude tests, work samples/simulations, psychological testing and reference checks. After acquiring all the information needed, the selection panel would review the information they have gathered and rank all the candidatesFollowing the collation of information from the various sources, including the candidate’s application/resume, the selection panel will review all the information and determine a ranking of the candidates. The ranking will identify the candidates who meet the criteria and order of merit. Verbal offer of employment to preferred candidate and discuss employment terms and conditions. The executive/chairperson or manager will contact the candidate and inform them of the offer, work conditions and expectations. Information can include: remuneration package details, relocation budget/costs, availability for commencement, clarify terms and conditions of appointment including tenure and probation. Managers are expected to clarify these terms immediately on receiving approval of the recommendation.Make written offer of employment to candidate. The manager will write a formal offer and provide the contract of employment. The letter of approval and contract would be sent within one day of receipt of the approved Selection Report and recommendation. Arrange appointment and commence induction process. The manager has to make sure the appointment is finalized and all the documentation is stored on the Vacancy File. This will include: finding a signed contract of employment, update of all information/records, ensuring induction is planned and conducted and storage and retention of all original recruitment and selection documentation for twelve months is in accordance with relevant records management guidelines.i did it for you check your e-mail more

Resolved Question: If I do my internship in events company can i get jobs in advertising agencies?

Is it possible to get a jobs in advertising and media agency after completing the internship in Events company because i am going to do my internship in events company. more

Resolved Question: Have you worked for Vector Marketing?

I called the number on my campus flier which advertised "part-time work for students". I thought it was some kind of temp agency, but when they called to schedule an interview the guy told me the job would involve making sales (and he only told me after I asked him). It seemed a little shady to me, and way too easy to secure a job this way, so I looked some stuff up online and I found a huge amount of negative testimonials. Have you personally worked for them? Can you tell me any stories? I have an interview with them tomorrow, and I'm wondering if I should even bother going. more

Resolved Question: What should i do about my salary?

I started a new job 2 months ago, which was advertised as 'up to £23k per annum'. I told the recruitment consultant I wanted £23k, and was told this would be passed on to the company. However, when I was offered the job, i was told the maximum salary was only £21k. As the job market is so bad, i said i would take the job anyway. Another employee who started the same job as me at the same time also had the same problem. They have since left, and the job is being advertised again with 3 different agencies as 'up to £23k per annum'. I feel this is unfair, but don't want to cause problems with my new employer. It's only £2k but i commute 80 miles a day to this job, and the extra would really help! more

Resolved Question: what are some job titles working at an advertising agency?

So i am planning to double major in marketing and graphic design, i was wondering what jobs i could get at an advertisng agency with those two majors. it would help a lot if you could give me a job titles and description. more

Resolved Question: recruitment agencies advertising jobs that are non existent?

Hi there people, look I needed to ask this because I am in uproar with how things are being dealt with in the country, especially two that is 'unemployment' and 'redundancy'. Now i want to ask people round the county, do you ever see recruitment agencies advertising jobs that are non existent in your local job centre just so they can get you on their books, well I have heard rumours, and I for one think that is wrong and should be dis-allowed. I have been made redundant got a loan I can't pay off and the last thing i need is the job centre and recruitment agencies messing me about its disgusting and absurd. more