Locksmith secure in career choice
Jason Shelton, 30 Title: Security service technician Employer: Glavin Security Specialists Salary range: $25,000 to $100,000 Q. What is your training or educational background? A. I am a certified, registered...
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His tip: Come up through the ranks
Rob Freiberg, 30 Title: Restaurant manager Employer: Hubbard Street Grill Salary range: $30,000 to $75,000 Q. Why did you choose this field? A. I am from a restaurant family. In...
In relocation, no time to stand still
Herb Stokes, 51 Title: Relocation specialist Employer: Alliance Services Salary range: $40,000 to $100,000 or more Q. How did you get into this field? A. I worked through college as...
`It feels good to know you’ve helped’
Judy Karnia, 33 Title: Veterinarian Employer: The Anti-Cruelty Society Salary range: $40,000 to $60,000 (up to $100,000 for private practice) Q. What is your educational background? A. I received a...
The 24/7 world of a hotel manager
Judith Kalfon, 49 Title: General manager Employer: Lenox Suites Hotel Salary range: $31,000 to $412,000 Q. Why did you choose this field? A. I started in the human resources department...
A job that makes wishes come true
Bonnie Ilyse Tunick, 42 Title Founder and executive director Employer Fairygodmother Foundation Salary range Zero to $80,000 Q. Why did you choose this field? A. Fairygodmother is a volunteer-driven charity...
Learning recruiting, inside out
Mike Neises, 39 Title Management recruiter/KDK Associates LLC, Lake Zurich Salary range $50,000 to $200,000 Q. What is your educational background? A. I have a bachelor in liberal arts with...
Harassment case needs 2nd opinion before action
Q. I work with a team of employees for a furniture moving company. One of the drivers continually harasses me verbally and physically with what he thinks is horseplay. It...
Rank shouldn’t matter in behavior evaluation
Q. You sometimes refer to someone's behavior as inappropriate. Isn't such a label supporting management? For example, if a manager goes into a rage, then human resources will say that...
Firing over jury duty won’t hold up in court
Q. I worked for a company in Florida for 10 months. On a Thursday, I told my boss, the CEO/president, that I had been called to serve as an alternate...