Your Questions and Comments (and My Responses!)

Aston Oil and Gas Corporation interview letter 
Dear Carl

I want to know about Aston Oil and Gas Corporation which is in London. From there I have received an interview letter. Kindly suggest what ...

Recruiter Stuck in a Rut 
Hi Carl,

I've been working in recruitment consultancy for about four years now and I feel like my career is stuck in a rut.

I graduated from college ...

Nurse in a Fix 
Hi Carl,

I read your notes about getting fired. Recently it happened to me for the first time. I've been a nurse for over 30 years. Supervisor rode ...

What to include in a cover letter for a former employer? 
I left one state to take care of sick parents and I want to go back to my old job.

Response from Carl: Thanks for the question, Jo. If your former ...

Probation Period 
I had a probationary period for three months, and in our company's policy and procedure book our evaluation is to be done one week before our three month ...

Crossroads 
Hello,

My name is Ellie, and I left school last may after completion of my GCSEs. I didn't really enjoy school and decided to enter full time work, I ...

Reference checks for a current staff member  Not rated yet
Recently I was called to give a reference check, although I provided positive feedback about the person I was unwilling to answer a particular question ...

ASTON OIL AND GAS CORPORATION   Not rated yet
I got job application form from ASTON OIL AND GAS CORPORATION plz check about this company
thanx

joby joseph

Response from Carl: Thanks Joby. You'...

Individual question   Not rated yet
Suppose one qualifies for the job but is a stammerer (has problems in communication). How would the interviewers rate him putting in mind that this is ...

Stammering while speaking: fear of the interview  Not rated yet
Here is my response to Judy, a visitor to the site who fears job interviews and finds herself stammering when nervous. She asked for advice regarding how ...

Preventive Maintenance  Not rated yet
I am working automobile work 16 years for Saad Group Company from Saudi Arabia Al Khobar this company have 700 vehicle all type there I working (preventive ...

How to decline a job offer  Not rated yet
What is the best way to decline a job offer?

Response from Carl: How to decline a job offer is probably preceded by the question "why would you decline ...

Checking references before a job offer  Not rated yet
Is checking references before a job offer is made a common occurrence? I've heard that companies will do this even if they have no intention to hire the ...

Job search mistakes  Not rated yet
Hi Carl

What are the biggest job search mistakes people make?

Jade


Response from Carl: Thanks Jade. In my experience, here are some common ...

Verbal job offer   Not rated yet
I have been offer a job verbally but because he is busy I decided to email him but I do not know how to email him what to write.

Response from Carl:...

I need help!!!  Not rated yet
I'm still in High School and I'm having trouble finding something I really wanna do :(

I need help!!!

Response from Carl: I'd left university ...

Lack of work experience  Not rated yet
What happens if I lack work experience and are willing to get a job for the first time and it happens that am such a hard worker?

Response from Carl:...

What career path to follow  Not rated yet
My name is Mike and I will be 25 on the 14th of March and I am still looking for my dream job. Right now all I have to work with are what I like to call ...

Favoritism in the Workplace  Not rated yet
As a hiring manager and manager of staff, how can I avoid being accused of being guilty of favoritism in the workplace?

Frank

Response from Carl:...

Not being able to work a second job  Not rated yet
At my place of employment, my store manager screamed out in front of customers and associates "You cannot manage people." After he said this, I stepped ...

Can you sue for favoritism?  Not rated yet
Can you sue for favoritism? Good question, John. Sorry to sound like I'm evading the question but I'm not a lawyer, I'm not familiar with your local/...

Work at home position  Not rated yet
I am interviewing for a job and have had a work at home position. How do I address that in an interview when asked why are you looking for another position ...

Never Had a Real Career  Not rated yet
I graduated from an Art school with a diploma in Commercial Art. I got a textile painting job out of school, had photography shows, started various small ...

Executive MBA   Not rated yet
I want to know if the executive MBA will be beneficial for me? I'm currently working in reliance as a senior executive in the IT department. I want to ...

Fairness  Not rated yet
I work at a small factory, around fifty employees, I've been there for twenty six years. When overtime is offered to me, it was only three hours or less....

Career for Bacelor of Technology in Computer Science  Not rated yet
I am a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science student. I would like to know about a career in computer hardware or computer organisation.

Response ...

Masters in Counseling  Not rated yet
After earning my Masters degree in Counseling what type of job can I get?

Answer from Carl: In general terms, a Master in Counseling might be a requirement ...

Chemical Engineering  Not rated yet
I am a final year student in chemical engineering. I am interested to have a post graduation degree related to environment sciences in likes of environmental ...

Which Job Should I Pursue?  Not rated yet
How do I find my dream career. I have no idea what I would like to do one day. I am 21 and have to decide asap, but how do I choose what to do?

Response ...

Equal Pay For The Same Job  Not rated yet
For the last six years all sales associates were paid the same rate. Now we are all paid at different rates even though we have all been with the company ...

Counter Offer  Not rated yet
Hi Carl,

My boss is very nice to me actually. I got 2 promotions and 3 raise within 2.5 years. However, due to company corporate policy and crisis all ...

What is your biggest strength and weakness?  Not rated yet
Tell us your greatest strength and weakness?

Answer from Carl: This is a popular question that people do often get asked during job interviews.

When ...

Bookkeeping  Not rated yet
What would be the career objective of the bookkeeper?

Answer from Carl: Some career professionals debate whether or not people should even use a career ...

Job planning  Not rated yet
I study mathematics with statistics. What jobs can I enroll after graduating.

Answer from Carl: In general terms, you might find employment in industries ...

Career Objective  Not rated yet
What is the best career objective for a applicant applying in a restaurant?

Response from Carl: Thanks for your question, Kris. Remember that your ...

Career and Goal Setting  Not rated yet
What is a career?
Goal setting for career?

Response from Carl: Your career generally refers to the long term part of your occupational life. It can ...

Online Universities  Not rated yet
Hello,

I would like to know if you could suggest a couple of legitimate universities offering masters courses online.

A lot of schools claim to offer ...

Resigning during the three month probation period  Not rated yet
Hello there,

If I resign my position with a company during my three month probation period am I required to give notice? Given if it was going the other ...

Legal repercussions of quitting a contract job with no set end date  Not rated yet
I am considering a contract job as an Assistant in Real Estate in Canada that lasts until all units of the project's housing complex are sold (i.e. there ...

Can you relocate?  Not rated yet
How do I handle relocation hinderance question during this tough housing market?

Response from Carl: If you're asking how you can assure a potential ...

Suitability of my profile to work in a foreign country  Not rated yet
Dear Carl,

This is Kishore from INDIA. I am very happy to see your website with complete guidance for aspirants to work international.

I ...

Underemployment  Not rated yet
Causes and effects of underemployment.

Response from Carl: You didn't provide any details as to your specific situation and there are many possible ...

How I Got A Job In Sales  Not rated yet
I was looking for a new sales job and given that part of the job typically involves speaking with people on the phone, I figured the best thing to do would ...