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Defending Oneself Is Always Worth the Effort
Q: A former supervisor falsely accused me of things in order to fire me, so I resigned before she had the chance. She had no proof of any of the accusations, and she did not report anything to the authorities. That was five years ago, and I have had …Read more.
Dressing Appropriately Shows More Than Style
Q: I started a new job after being unemployed for some time. While I was unemployed, I gained weight and can no longer fit in my work clothes. I can't afford to buy new things right now. I need to catch up on my bills. I did buy new jeans and a pair …Read more.
Partner Moves Funds Into Own Account, Leaving Other Partner With Bills
Q: I am going through the biggest fight in my life right now. My husband moved our personal and business money into offshore accounts in his own name before I realized he was having an affair and I filed for divorce. He is colluding with a banker …Read more.
Mortgage Industry Downfall Affects All Workplaces
Q: I have been a successful, full-time real estate agent in Chicago for 20 years with a prestigious, nationally known company. Our residential market held on longer than other areas in the country, but what I see happening now to homeowners who are …Read more.
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Getting Into a Field You Love More Than MoneyQ: I am 25 years old and have a Bachelor of Arts. I recently decided that I want to work with animals, either aiding in their adoptions or something similar. The problem is that I have no professional experience in that field. I have the dedication and the passion, and I have plenty of work experience; I just never have worked in that type of professional setting. I have two dogs, one that I adopted, and two cats, one that I adopted. The other cat I have had for the past 16 years. A: Many animal shelters would love to have you as a volunteer. Volunteering is a great way to get in and to see how things are done. Each shelter operates a bit differently, but as you gain experience at one, you will become familiar with the process. How one gets involved with the adoption process varies from shelter to shelter, but experience with animal care and interviewing skills are valuable. Also consider getting into a dog-training program so your résumé will show that you are serious about working in the field. As you gain professional experience and make contacts, you will learn more about the various animal shelters in your area. Some veterinary clinics also take in animals for adoption and may have part-time assistant-type jobs, in which you could learn how to assist in the care of animals. Jobs at shelters and veterinary clinics are, of course, lower than jobs in the corporate world, but if you could get by on such a salary, you should look for those jobs, as the work likely would be extremely rewarding.
Job Seeker Gets the Interviews but Never the Jobs Q: I started looking for a job before I was laid off. Now I am unemployed and still looking, but I continue to meet with obstacles each time I have an interview. I feel something is blocking me from getting offers, but I really haven't a clue as to what it could be. A: Interviewing is a skill in itself that requires practice and fine-tuning.
Interviewing for a job is like public speaking, only on a smaller level. You must feel comfortable talking to a stranger, knowing that the person is judging you while you speak. To increase your confidence, attend a Toastmasters International (http://www.toastmasters.org) meeting in your area. That group has helped many people with not only speaking before strangers but also feeling comfortable with themselves. Please send your questions to: Lindsey Novak, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. E-mail her at LindseyNovak@yahoo.com, or visit her Web site at www.LindseyNovak.com. She answers all e-mails. To find out more about Lindsey Novak and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE INC.
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