People with highest degree GED or High School Diploma (United States)

Just work hard and learn the business inside and out.

If you quit, were fired or your position was eliminated here is what you can say:

- You quit because there was no room for advancement. You are an ambtious person that wants to grow with the company and you didn't think there was an opportunity for you to reach your professional goals there.

- If you were fired you can explain that personal issues were conflicting your work performance but those issues have been resolved. Never say anything negative about your recent employer, in fact (with lots of confidence) encourage your interviewer to contact your previous employer for a satisfactory recommendation.

- If your position was eliminated, just say so. It wasn't because your performance wasn't the greatest, it was because that specific function was eliminated or substituted by high tech internet resources (which it's true these days).

You can also say something like: "No matter how good an employer and an employee can be, if there is no chemistry, it is not going to work". They will love to hear that (...because it's true)

Remind your immediate boss of the value you bring to the table outside of your immediate job responsibilities....what you have added to your resume...internal and external courses, what you have done within the community to enhance your company's name with the public....in advance of your next Performance Review. Give your boss the tools to justify a larger than "normal" company increase.

Well I was having trouble in North Carolina where I was attending a Technical school but they were basically teaching me the same things I already new about being an Auto Tech and couldn't really see the real reason other than a piece of paper saying I now know what I already knew before. Plus I couldn't get a decent paying job because I had no papers saying I can do the job. Well I was home visiting my family and the owner of the Ford dealership was talking to my mother about not having enough people in the shop. So I went to talk with him and ended up getting the job at a low pay scale starting off and then after they watched me they would re-evaluate me. Well I met their incentive bonus my first month there which I was not eligable for. But after my first 40 days there I had a 50 cent increase an hour and put on incentive bonus. Plus they pay me for courses I take online to get certified for this car manufactuer.

When I first started this job it was a brand new contract with a local dealership (I'm a service dispatcher for a courier company that hires independant contractor drivers) so basically I was building from the ground up. Things have gone smoothly for them most part but now the service contract just came up for re-newel and my boss, the district manager, the operations manager, the marketing manager, the sales manager for the dealership, the parts manager, and I just had a meeting to discuss issues/concerns/how to improve etc. Everything went well with the exception is now I'm responsible and held accountable for any problems arising with the independent courier drivers for my zone, in addition to doing settlement reports, more paperwork, etc. But there was no mention of a raise in addition to the increased responsibility and job duties. Also, my work hours were changed from 9 hours a day with an hour lunch to 9 and 1/2 hours a day with a 1/2 hour lunch. I don't mind as I rarely take or have time for lunch. I've been with this company for 1 year as of 11/06 and haven't gotten a job review let alone a raise. I've been told I'm doing an outstanding and there's no problems with my work. How do I bring up the issue of a raise not only because I've been there over a year but because of increased job responsibilites? Increased job duties should come with an increase in pay in my opnion but how do I ask for a raise without sounding disgruntled, appreciative, etc. and be tactful about it?

I work harder than majority of the cooks on the line and i am no doubt one of the lowest paid cooks there although i know more and perform professionally. The other cooks know half of what i know and are making more but the managerial positions can obviously see i am of more value.

I worked for a mid-size law firm for two very busy female litigators. I would usually arrive 1/2 hour early in the morning and begin work. My work load was so heavy, I felt guilty about taking a lunch hour, so I usually sat at my desk and devoured a sandwich while continuing to work. I would always complete any job assignments each day if possible, even if it meant staying over to do so. I volunteered for overtime to help other secretaries along with working overtime for my own attorneys.

The day before my six month probationary period was over, I was fired. I was told it was because of poor attendance. I did miss time from work due to illness and emergencies, but I did not exceed the time allowed for that. Thus, I did not receive any vacation time that I had accrued and was not able to collect any unemployment benefits. I have since used my two prior attorneys as references since they both felt I was let go wrongfully.

As far as Benefits are concerned, we have none. I do not recall receiving any guides, information about the company, or anything else, when I started.

I actually applied for Leasing Consultant, bit instead was told that she (my supervisor)wanted me to manage a small comples. When she took me to see it, I was taken aback, because it looked so shabby. I had decided not to take it, but she called me back the comming week, and offered me $1,500. I told her that was not enough and I told her that I needed more, so she said she would think about it, and called me back the next day and offered me $l,650. While it was not what I wanted, I took it, because jobs are hard to come by. I have been called "The Leasing Queen" by my Supervisor, as I am good at leasing, and she sends me a floater to help me when I need help, which is great. While I like my job ok, the commute is expensive, as I have to drive about 15 miles to and from work, so I have to spend alot of money on gas. Also, the complex is dangerous, as there is alot of things going on at night, especially in the 'Annex'. I see in your scale that a Leasing Agent gets about $14.00/hr., so I would rather work as that then as a Manager, as I am, and not even get any benefits, and work in the ambiance that I do.

Keep all your options open, even if you are feeling secure at your present job. You never know what the next day will bring, and just when you think your safe. Bam! You're starting over.