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mo p pdf resume Nov 4, 2009 12:18 PM Dear Savvy- I'm job searching, and I recently read your post on submitting a resume as a Word document or as a PDF.  I liked the reasons for submitting a PDF resume, and I just got asked to do so by a company.  My question is, how do you turn a Word doc resume into a PDF? Thanks!
fishbulb Weird Interview Oct 29, 2009 3:38 PM I applied for a receptionist job at a plastic surgeon's job (i have experience in this field). Yesterday, I was called back and interviewed on the phone for about 15-20 mins by the office manager. She asked if I'd come into to be interviewed by the doctor. I came in this morning for my interview. I met and spoke with the doctor for a while and he called the office manager and other receptionist to come and speak to me. It seemed to be going well, but the doctor came in and asked to speak to the o.m. I could hear them in the hallway saying something about "she's here early". They came back in and said, "I'm sorry, but I have to cut this interview short. We'll get back to you (or we'll be in touch, i can't remember verbatim)." So, I went and got my coat from the closet. As I was walking out, The doctor and office manager were greeting what seemed to be an important patient, judging from her chanel jacket. The receptionist was rushing coffee over to her.  Now, I'm confused. The interview seemed to be going well and I'd understand if something came up, but it seemed very odd and like I was  being shuttled out so abruptly. I'm not sure if it was just the circumstances or if I was being given the brush off. If it was a brush off, it was a very unprofessional way to go about it. I'm disappointed because I felt a good vibe coming in and they were initially very nice.  I just wrote and sent out a thank you note, I guess it's all I can do. Any insight into the situation?
taylor350 New Car? Oct 28, 2009 1:20 PM I recently got a letter in the mail from a local car dealership requesting that I trade-in my 2001 VW Passat, saying that they are getting lots of requests, and stating the blue book value for my car. I wouldn't mind buying a new car, but promised myself I would drive my car until it is unrepairable, or graduate from college, whichever comes first. I still have 2 more years to go, but if this offer is legitimate, I don't want to let the opportunity go. Any advice?
PeachyKeen19 How do I follow up on this job prospect and score an interview?? Oct 27, 2009 4:14 PM I have question about a recent job I applied for early this month (October 4th) the following day I did get a reply the next morning but only because my resume didn't download. I replied with an apology a few hours later and another attachment. I didn't hear back and wasn't sure what to do.On October 14th I got an email saying that they still had some part time positions available and if I was still looking for employment to which I answered yes (that I was available and still interested). I asked if I could call (I don't have a phone number I emailed her because a counselor at our local career center gave me her email address) and asked for a number and offered to come in to discuss details or interview. I ended by saying that I looked forward to meeting with her and thanked her.I haven't gotten a reply since. I really need a job and this one is in my hometown, so it is nearby my home. How do I proceed? Should I look up the business phone number, call the career center or follow up with another email?What would I say in an email? I'm not sure what to do and I would love to snag an interview if at all. I did some looking on the company website and the person I was communicating with is a VP for the credit union. Maybe she is busy? Just yesterday I was wondering whether I should call and chickened out. I wrote one more email instead,  I said something like  "I wanted to follow up on my previous email reply. I am interested in a part time position and I was wondering if I may call sometime during the day? Thank you for your consideration...." Should I call instead? What should I say? They are closed by 4:30 pm and it's almost November I want to get an interview and hired before any spots fill up. Do you have any advice? Thank you, PeachyKeen19
starofsorrow Reopening a credit card or not... Oct 13, 2009 8:37 PM I've just paid off one of my credit cards that was in the Debt Mangement Program through a credit counseling service, which is something I'm proud of! It's nice to have accomplished that! The only issue is, I got a letter from that company offereing to reopen the credit card line since I paid everything off. I'm not 100% sure if it'd be a wise thing to do or not, since using credit cards got me into the DMP in the first place! The upside would be that I'd have more available credit line, which could be a good thing for my credit rating, and since I've already learned my lesson the first time around, I know what NOT to do this time around, which was to charge without making sure I could pay it off pretty much immediately. The credit limit would be a lot lower than what it was orginally, so I wouldn't be able to charge a lot, and it is a store credit card...so it'd only work only for that store, and not anywhere else. The cons would be...well, my credit card useage is kind of what got me in my debt situation in the first place, and I'm not so sure if I should be opening up cards so soon. The offer is only for 30 days, as well, so after 30 days, I don't know if I'd qualify for a new credit card due to my history. Should I go ahead and accept the offer to reopen the account and "start" over and be more wise, or should I just let it go?

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