Capitalists: How do you repudiate these economic inefficiencies of capitalism?

	Capitalists: How do you repudiate these economic inefficiencies of capitalism? I don't have the greatest understand of economics (I'm 16) but perhaps you can show me where I'm wrong. 1. Product Duplication. Companies that waste resources, time, and labor by making different types of the same product. If you go to a grocery store you will see around 60 different brands of cereal. All of them have the same basic ingredients and the same quantity, same with automobiles, etc. 2. Systemic Unemployment. Because not everyone that wants to work is needed by employers all of the time, many people find themselves unemployed. In any other economic system, there is no excess labor. In socialism, labor is an asset that shouldn't be wasted. Houses could be built, food could be distributed to everyone, etc. you get the point 3. Cost-Shifting. The employees have a constant risk in their employer. If he/she is not competent to manage the business with success, they (workers) suffer for him. Companies will lower input costs and to shift it onto the state, taxpayers, or workers when profits and survival are under threat. 4. Waste of Unsold Goods. Basically, companies trash whatever doesn't sell. When there is leftover food at closing time, restaurants throw it out. They then lock up the dumpsters or poor bleach on the food so the poor don't get it, since it is more profitable. It is then de-compensated after it is disposed in landfills and thus creates methane gas, which contributes to Global Warming. 5. Planned Obsolescence. Corporations artificially limit the life-span of their products to increase revenue. 6. Creation of false desires. Hype is built around products to make them look trendy. Ads try to get you to purchase the company's product. People should be satisfied with what they have and who they are, not worshiping consumption. People end up with self-esteem problems, depression, stress related disorders, etc. which creates a more unpleasant society. 7. Useless Jobs. Capitalism creates non-productive and useless jobs. They drive up the cost for consumers and they do a job that contributes nothing to meeting basic human needs. Like car-salesmen, etc. and capitalism creates jobs where people get paid only to boss others around (Administrators and supervisors). There are many more but I'm getting tired of typing. SO, what is your response? Show me where I'm wrong and why. SPECIFICALLY. Are all of you so intellectually bankrupt that you can't give an answer that's more than one sentence? Neocons and Socialists Hate Me- Yes, I am 16 years old, and by the looks of my question and your answer, I'm already smarter than you. I've read Hayek and Adam Smith. The Road To Serfdom is the worst book I've ever read. Half of it talks about Hitler and the Nazis being left-wing simply because he called himself a National Socialist. The other half complains about "central planning". By the way Adam Smith wasn't a wacko libertarian like you ron-paul nuts, you just perverted and distorted his teachings and actual classical liberalism. He would be considered a progressive by today's standards. Boomer Wisdom- Best answer i've seen so far. I do believe the state is an illegitimate institution and that "state socialism" leads to bureaucracy and tyranny. In my opinion, the state oppresses people just as much as corporations do. Asked By: no means yes - 3/16/2011

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
Humans are inefficient regardless of the economic system they operate under. Strict central planning is error prone because committees cannot possibly predict everything that will happen when producing goods or managing people. Likewise, with a free market system there are bound to be problems as well. Managers and executives (civilian or governmental) are not always kind souls and will exploit people when possible. Mixed economies stand the test of time. I think people need to stop morally investing in economic systems. Ultimately the "ist" and not the "ism" makes history. I can only guess what your ideal society would be (if any). But realize that utopias aren't real and that communal societies devised by professors don't actualize. Tribal societies are viable but they develop hierarchies which for some reason "academics" find distasteful. Purely economic thinking is a sign of inner weakness. Perhaps this is merely the spirit of our age but perhaps it was artificially introduced. An economy should be made to serve people and not the other way around. Humanity, Culture, Race, Religious Belief, Philosophy, Art, and hosts of other things always trump money. I favor Socialism as an ethic. By subordinating the need of the individual to the needs of the group, humans can advance spiritually, biologically, and technologically. This ethic can be applied to whatever state or society you wish. Let me address each of your points for some added clarity: 1. Humans like variety. Do you know one reason why Europeans traveled and conquered land abroad? Spices. In the days of yore food was rather bland in Continental Europe. By acquiring spices the rulers (and eventually lower classes) could ease their flavor boredom. 2. In traditional and kinship based societies families took care of their own. Everyone had work and even those who could not make it in today's world had some form of place. The absence of technology created work as well. 3. Life is a constant risk. Nobody can provide 100?ob stability in any situation or circumstance. Some systems provide more than others, but ultimately everyone should be responsible for themselves when working outside the kin group. 4. How many goods are unsold? Many companies/governments sell off their excess products at bargain prices. If something is truly unsellable chances are it's an inefficient or defective product. 5. I will cede that point to you. 6. That is more a symptom of cultural decay than anything else. Advocates from the right and left (if you view things from that dichotomy) will both agree that modern consumer society is unhealthy. The erosion of a people's heritage can atomize them and make life a living hell with or without mass produced goods and the lifestyle they provide. A morally sound individual can survive just fine in this mess. But one without identity will be destroyed by it. 7. Any society will create make-work for people it can't deal with in another way. Just look at the American Postal Service if you don't believe me. Answered By: Western Unity - 3/16/2011

Additional Answers ()

A very complex set of questions answered by a very simple answer... IT WORKS BETTER THAN SOCIALISM!!!! There, don't cha feel better now? Source(s): 1. Without product experimentation we'd all be driving Model T's still. 2. NO country can promise 100?mployement and stay solvent. 3. One business goes under another rises. You see a demand for buggy whip manufacturers any more? 4. So? It's their product. They can do whatever they want with it until it's sold. 5. I don't see that at all. I've got a 76 Cobra Mustang in the driveway that runs as good as the day it was built. Products last as long as people maintain them. Small appliances are often cheaper to replace than fix. thank capitalism that they are cheap to buy. 6. Anyone stupid enough to fall for advertizing gets what they deserve. 7. Where are these useless jobs? I don't see any in the business I am in. Useless jobs are cut in any successful business. nly govt will keep useless people working at useless jobs. Answered By: You sure ya want a Jihad? - 3/16/2011

You have no idea what you're talking about. Answered By: Chris - 3/16/2011

Have faith in the invisible hand. Answered By: Mad Max - 3/16/2011

You think a group of individuals with absolute power can do better? I can think of no examples. You are 16 years old. You should be going out on dates and getting a job. Stop reading wikipedia because you clearly do not understand finance enough to come to any logical conclusions. If you want to understand economics I suggest you read Free to Choose, The Wealth of Nations, and The Road to Serfdom. Quit reading Marx for a while. If you read what these free market books you don't seem to comprehend them well. You can boast about your technical knowledge of economics but East and West Germany said it all. It's better to either convert to freedom or give up the subject entirely. Answered By: Neocons and Socialists Hate Me - 3/16/2011

What you're attempting to destroy sounds a lot like sex. It's often clumsy, not particularly attractive, and many lies are told. It's always d**n good regardless. I prefer my over consuming, greedy, and self possessed immorality, to your micromanaged monotony. Your World produces Trabants; mine produces Corvettes. Answered By: Tom - 3/16/2011

In 100 years, nobody is going to worry about whether or not anyone starved to death in the street tonight. Answered By: T-bag D-bag - 3/16/2011

Get you head out of the proverbial bucket. We are ALL Capitalists! If you are not Capitalist, give up the internet, walk to the nearest person, give them all you own, walk wherever you go, don't work, don't eat, .....................whatever. "7.Useless jobs"? Show me a job the government creates, that creates capital. Answered By: "FEED ME JACK!" - 3/16/2011

Your trying to tell people who are being and have been bombarded since birth that capitalism is the end all be all economic system. Good luck. It's like trying to convince a religious person there is no supernatural being who watches everything you do to see if you are bad. Too heavily indoctrinated to understand reality. profit is god to these people Answered By: dominique m - 3/16/2011

Shudup stoopid Answered By: Pipez Ngarrs - 3/16/2011

Duplicated products that do not sell and make money are dropped that is the free market system. The Communist block had people employed sitting all day as hall monitors doing nothing, If employees are better at running a business and want to take the risks etc( not all businesses cost that much to start) rather than relying on an employer they are empowered to go ahead and open one. Waste of unsold goods? Where? Again if goods go wasted and unsold money is lost and businesses do not repeat the mistake Useless jobs sounds like the Soviet Union's hall monitors again. I can tell you are only 16. That said with regard to the unanswered so far #6. Creation of false desires. Read an essay which many college students have to read in basic first year English although it is more than an English lesson, it answers your question. It is called The Futile Pursuit of Happiness By Jon Gertner Published: September 07, 2003 You can find the whole thing online at the link bellow. It explains why even though people will make effective forecasting errors (Creations of false desires) those who study the subject are AGAINST allowing an entity take that pursuit (of happiness) away from the free will and rights of individuals within a society. I am glad you can read now go read Gertner Source(s): http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/07/magazine/the-futile-pursuit-of-happiness.html Answered By: Chin T - 3/16/2011

1. That is called competition and keeps prices down for the poor 2. Incorrect: The US (especially under Republicans) have the lowest unemployment rates in the world (numbers don't lie). Also, a business is not obligated to give someone a job. Its called freedom. 3. Workers are free to find a less risky employer. If costs get "shifted to the state" that would be socialism...not capitalism 4. What the hell does methane gas, and throwing food away have to do with Capitalism? And if a restaurant wants to waste food that is their choice. Once again, nothing to do with economics, just bad use of food. 5. That is their right...if you don't like it go buy a typewriter. 6. Again, you are blaming a social problem on an economic system. 7. 100?ncorrect. You obviously have never held a real job. Go tell Wal-Mart they need to get rid of their supervisors. Answered By: FlyingPig - 3/16/2011

Add marketing or advertising to your list. Answered By: Tom Florentine - 3/16/2011

The distinction needs to be made between Free-Enterprise Capitalism and State Capitalism (aka socialism, communism, etc.) 1.) If I go to the computer store, I can choose between an Apple or a Microsoft operating system. You can't do this if the government owns the means of production. Likewise, with cars, Ford, GM & Dodge all make trucks and cars. Oddly, they are somewhat different; but if you don't want to buy them, you are not required to do so. You could buy a Toyota or a Yugo.I'll take the first four mentioned if they have the features I want. 2) Yes, make work programs are cute. But they they don't put new wealth into an economic system. Human economic systems are subject to the same laws of Thermo-dynamics as everything else in the universe. You can either generate new wealth efficiently through competition and redistribute it according to merit, or you can redistribute existing wealth until it runs out. There is no personal incentive or willingness to compete more efficiently in socialist systems. 3) Regarding cost-shifting: This is a problem with State Capitalism, not Free-Enterprise Capitalism. If you are in a Free-Enterprise system, you simply dump your employer, go work elsewhere, or start your own company and compete with said former employer. 4) Actually, companies that recycle and are conservative in their finances avoid waste of any sort and recycle everything they can. Otherwise they'll be killed by their competition. 5) I'll give you points on this one. If the Yugo was the only car available today by government edict, it would still be sold. And you'd drive one. And it wouldn't have to change style, features, or safety engineering. 6) Have you checked out government propaganda lately? 7) Have you checked out bureaucracy lately? There are many more things I could say, but the simple fact is that socialism does not create incentives for individuals to introduce new wealth into an economic system. It merely takes from those who have produced, and gives it to people who no longer have a need to produce. And the ruling class skims off the cream & lives well. Answered By: Boomer Wisdom - 3/16/2011

You actually want some one to refute these statements, not repudiate them. Sixteen year old children who throw labels like "capitalists" around while enjoying the fruits of the system seem a touch hypocritical to me. At any rate.... 1. Product duplication is in a word, competition. Many competitors making the same product vying for a larger piece of the market share. 2. You claim that in any other economic system there is no excess of labor. That simply isn't true. When you make a valid point I'll refute it. 3. In true capitalism, this doesn't happen. If an employer fails, the company fails. There is no taxpayer bailout. More efficient companies grow to fill the void and absorb the displaced workforce. 4. Methane gas does not cause global warming. Your homeschool education is failing you. I have a news flash for you. Waste and over run occurs in every economy. A cursory review of history will prove that. 5. I won't refute it, it's good business, not an inefficiency. 6. Your claim doesn't make sense. Desires are not false. That is like saying dreams aren't true. 7. True capitalism doesn't encourage wasteful or useless jobs. They are inefficient and not good for business. Again, look to communism or socialism for corrupt systems that breed uselessness. Again, a brief study of history will prove that. If someone doesn't agree with you, they are not always intellectually bankrupt. You have sunk to the level of your critics by resorting to insults. Answered By: Patrick G - 3/16/2011

I am not the greatest fan of Capitalism. Those who know are aware that the free market exists outside Capitalistic countries as well. Governments often interfere in the free market itself Capitalists have used that system to make them wealthy beyond their dreams. Now they call the shots. They pay lobbyists to rewrite laws exclusively for them and they can afford to pay off most politicians. If Capitalism is so great, then why do Capitalist use Socialism for themselves and leave Capitalism for us? Final point. Most don't know there are very few Capitalists globally, everyone else would like to be a Capitalist and support any ones attempt to do so, which is a pipe dream to most. Those at the top didn't get there by accident, and will fight and even kill at any attempt to dethrone them. Answered By: Strings Attached - 3/16/2011

1) We have choices and the product that each person likes the most is purchased. You can not believe that one cereal on the cereal aisle is a better option, if that were the case then talk about product manipulation by the manufacturer. #2) In our system the worker gets rewarded for honest hard work, so he strives to deliver his best for the consumer. #3) Most successful businesses start small with just the owner and maybe one or two employees and they learn and grow into a bigger company. This keeps risks fairly low for the company and it`s employees. #4) I have not witnessed any pouring of bleach on foods to keep the homeless out and I surely do not fall for the global warming hoax. #5)If that is true, then why would you complain about companies doing what they can to keep employees down and now you say they commit acts that would require more employee hours. #6) So your theory is people would be happier working in a do your little job 6 days a week for the same pay, with no chance of promotion or advancement socialist society. I think not. #7)Again you contradict yourself, earlier big business you argue that they lay people off for higher profits and now you would have us believe that too many useless people are hired to get the job done. I do agree with you on some bits of your arguments, but that is because unions have companies over the socialist barrel with all the entitlements that have been promised over the decades. But that is a strike against socialism not against free market capitalism. Answered By: clean truck - 3/16/2011

Submit your answer or comment to this question

Other Career Questions

	Why is the 0bama administration refusing to remove the BS about the number of jobs saved from its website? They've admitted the data is not true, yet they continue to post it. Why are they continuing to claim they've saved or created jobs in districts that don't even exist after it's been proven and they've admitted it's a lie? http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/jobs-saved-created-congressional-districts-exist/story?id=9097853 Dastardly, presenting information known to be false as true is lying, does this really need to be explained to you? 8 answers - Asked By: libs, almost as smart as lint - 11/24/2009

	Why is the Obama administration reporting jobs created from districts that don't exist? Http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/jobs-saved-created-congressional-districts-exist/story?id=9097853 I understand the desire to show that your policies are working-but outright lying isn't the way. Is this the "transparency" and "change we can believe in?" Cookie--Nice-I forgot about that. 9 answers - Asked By: MADDOG - 11/17/2009

	What is the life of politics really like? I'm 13, and have a few career options I want to learn about. One of them is in politics. If you are, were, or know someone in politics, I would appreciate any info you can give me. What's good, bad, etc. And please don't sugar-coat it because of my age, I need to know. Just the truth, as much you can give me. ~Thanks! 2 answers - Asked By: Maurer172 - 4/9/2011


Content is not owned or controlled by Monster. Any content concerns should be addressed with Yahoo! Yahoo! Does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content. Yahoo! Disclaimer.

Popular Questions

	Is this normal for an interviewer to do this? So today I went in for an interview and I was going in for the 2nd interview by the head chief executive. now this is where it got weird, so she asked me about my previous jobs and said how much she liked that product over that product. then she started talking about her daughter? an her divorce ...then how she didn't finish college because she was making more money doing what she did for this company ... then she talked about how her teenage daughter is a handful... I just played it cool thinking she was using some sort of psychology thing to trick me into saying something stupid. the interview ended and she seemed happy an I was escorted to the door... now I'm freaking confused? is this normal behavior for an executive? like it felt like she was going to burst into tears at one point and tell me her life problems... is this normal? was she trying to see how I react or something? 6 answers - Asked By: Clone - 11/7/2012

	What do you say when they ask what you want to be paid? ? Wen you apply at a job and they ask how mch you want as a salary what do you say? 2 answers - Asked By: Colette - 11/24/2011

	How do I get a job with Dodgy work history and no experience? Basically- no degree, although I have tried completing one in the past and stopped because of physical and mental health issues which were overwhelming to deal with along with going to classes full time. I'm not stupid and I am quite articulate. I am 23 and have only worked for about two years retail in high school and stopped working to go to university. I worked a few months in 2010 retail after I dropped out but it was only a seasonal position, and the only reason why I have not been able to constantly work is because of mental health issues. I had also tried going back to community college during my free time since i left university in 2008/9 and I had panic attacks while in community college, which made my anxiety worse from then on. Well recently I met a good doctor and he prescribed me some meds that are stabilizing my moods and I feel the best I've felt in years, and I'm ready to work. Thing is, I don't know how to get a job now since I've spent literally years being depressed and anxious doing nothing. I don't really have anything to put on my resume, and I never finished my AA degree either. All I've done is cashiering and although I do the job well and I get promoted easily when I do these jobs because I'm a hard worker and I try to go above and beyond what they ask of me,which is the attitude I have no matter what kind of work I'm doing as long as I'm getting paid. But I hate cashiering because it's too easy and I want a job that is more interesting. Any suggestions for me on how to get a job that is NOT Retail with the type of background I have right now? I also realize I have to go to college to get certain types of jobs, I am talking about what I can do right here right now. 1 answer - Asked By: Alex Prieto - 10/14/2012

	Why honesty, hard work and dedication have no place at work? Recently I have overlooked for a project at work and I am unable to accept it why? I am hard working, dedicated, maintain a very professional decorum, very cordial with my colleagues and bosses, give respect to one and all. Still people who take the p***, argue with managers, gossip mongers have been selected for some very responsible positions at work. I seriously can't get my head around it why, why unprofessional people who have no work ethics being selected over me, whereas I have a track record of excellent performance and never shy away from any work my manager ask me to do? I am at my lowest point and not getting hold of my manager to ask the question why not me, why them who can't even bother? I am feeling like a complete loser, giving years to this place, building my performance, trust and this is how I get rewarded. Why my life is so shit, anything I wish for turns to dust? 1 answer - Asked By: network7 - 11/6/2012

	I have applied for over 100 jobs I have gotten no calls for a job interview, what can i do? As stated in my question I've applied for multiple jobs and gotten no job interview, you name a place I've applied there. I've said i will work ridiculous hours from like 12am to 5am and nothing. I've said I am willing to work weekends public holidays everything and I have gotten nothing back I am so desperate for money it's not funny. 9 answers - Asked By: Jamie - 1/9/2012

	What to wear to a job interview VS a career fair? So I have a nice white button up shirt, business skirt and pants, and a suit jacket. I'm applying for a software development job and I'm very short and can look young so I'm trying to look adult, yet professional. I'm also attractive so I'm trying not to look too sexy. For the career fair I'm thinking of wearing just my nice shirt and a skirt with low heels. My reasoning being it's approachable and attractive without going overboard since the career fair hosts are mostly younger male recent grads. I want to be remembered but not intimidating. For my interviews I was thinking pants, suit jacket (power suit). My reasoning being it'll be older execs and HR people (mostly women) so less sexy with the pants but more powerful with the suit jacket. What do you think?! 2 answers - Asked By: Beast - 9/23/2012

	Rate my resume please? I'm really having a hard time finding a job. I'm not sure why employers aren't contacting me :( I have about 4 years in expereince ( about 1 year of management) Well, here it is Jon smith Erlanger KY, USA Cell: +1-859-111-1111 E-mail:abc.def@outlook.com OBJECTIVE Obtain a position as a project manager/coordinator allowing me to utilize my administrative, organizational and problem-solving skills with a growing organization to mutually enhance growth of professional development and success. WORK EXPERIENCE ATS Jun 2012 – Apr 2013 Project Manager I: Managed projects development and staff in different divisions to achieve projects goals through practices of planning, executing and analyzing project-related tasks. Duties, responsibilities and contributions to assigned projects include the following: • Prepare and create project scopes, SWOT analysis reports and statements of work as assigned. • Visit anticipated project sites and create assessments for necessary work. • Analyze given scopes to assist engineers into reaching projects’ objectives. • Examine and manage available resources relating to materials and manpower. • Coordinate staff and arrange regular meetings. • Inspect daily operations and quality of products used on premise. • Implement solutions to resolve complex jobs relating to the project. • Manage and ensure that operations are executed in accordance to project scope and SOW. • Review and submit documents for projects deliverables/submittals and create schedules for subcontractors. • Document all events occurred during project life cycle and submit reports to senior management. Assigned Projects: 1- Conference Rooms IT/Multimedia Project Duration: Jun 2012 – Dec 2012 2- Military Base Renovation Project Duration: Aug 2012 – Aug 2013 AT&T / U-verse Division Oct 2011 – Feb 2012 Command Center Agent II: Applied knowledge to solve common and complex related issues to consumer’s services and devices. The position allowed for individual work at minimum supervision and within teams when necessary. Duties of the position included: •Provide phone/virtual support to internal and external customers. •Audit reports submitted by technicians and follow up with customers. •Implement and updated solutions within workflow system (WFE system). •Interact with IT department personnel to resolve common issues. •Provide assistance to first level support agents. •Maintain database and accounts for customers. Cleve’s Connections May 2009 – Nov 2010 IT Specialist: Provided hands-on and virtual administration for all IT related topics and managed sales for all devices and services. This included consulting, providing solutions, and improving efficiency for small businesses in design and security areas. Tasks performed while working included: • Resolve & close all open cases submitted by staff or customers. • Setup and manage user accounts through Active Directory. • Monitor network activities and logs and report system bugs, downtimes or crashes. • On-site maintenance and installation of network equipment and computer hardware/software. • Perform system setup operations and data backups as requested. • Create case analysis and audit reports given by technicians. • On-call support 24/7. EDUCATION • Devry University, Cincinnati OH Bachelor in Management Graduation: 2012 • Cincinnati State, Cincinnati OH Associate in Network Administration Graduation: Transfer 2010 To Andy: What does my Devry have to do with anything? for profit school? I'm not sure what college you graduated from, but in the real world experience weights more than a piece of paper stating you've completed few written assignments and imaginary projects. SMH! 3 answers - Asked By: Zaid I - 5/8/2013

	What career or jobs can i get after graduating Information Technology? I am currently a 1st year irregular college student taking I.T. I transferred schools and my majors never got credited. But it's okay because i am slowly getting the logics in programming in Java. This next semester i am taking a System Analysis and Design(SADSIGN) and i am getting nervous because even though i am pretty good at logics, i am not that good at coding. But since it is a case study, we will be on group, we will be four i think. Project manager, Analyst, Documentation, and the programmer. I am asking what jobs i can get after graduating I.T. because what if i graduated I.T. and still not that good at coding, i am hoping that there will be a jobs that will require less programming. Like Database manager or in Multimedia or in charge of Network. So is there jobs that doesn't require hardcore programming skills? 2 answers - Asked By: Jay p*e - 5/6/2013

	What is the difference between a nurse practitioner and an ARNP? Is there any difference between a "nurse practitioner" and an "advanced registered nurse practitioner"? 1 answer - Asked By: lucysmom - 3/27/2006

	What jobs can you get from going to an engineering school? The question explains it, i am thinking of going to an engineering high school but of course it will focus on other stuff too but still. What kind of jobs can you get because i dont want to be a mechanic(no offence to any) but please help me! 2 answers - Asked By: hungergameslover - 5/13/2013

	Which of these careers would I not have a problem getting a job in? Account Executive Hospitality Manager Sales Representative Editorial Assistant Advertising Manager Hotel Manager Personnel Specialist Writer/Author Association Administrator Presenter Special Events Coordinator Political Aide Promotions Manager Speech Writer Consumer Affairs Specialist Sportscaster Public Information Officer Communications Director Public Relations Specialist Radio/TV Announcer Technical Writer Telemarketing Specialist Customer Service Rep. Fund Raiser Training & Development Specialist Events Planner Flight Attendant Youth Worker Media Manager Recruiter Market Research Analyst Community Action Director Recreation/Attractions Manager Restaurant Manager Campaign Manager Development Director Script Writer Photojournalist Advertising Copywriter Museum Director Greeting Card Writer Production Assistant Actor, Mime Narrator Stage Manager Director Impersonator Make-up Artist Stunt Coordinator Booking Agent Talent Scout Drama Coach Stand-in Playwright Stage Manager Movie Theater Manager 2 answers - Asked By: Jolynn - 4/28/2013

	How can l find a job in the pharmacitical field as a sales and marketing manager,in south africa? L want to study medicine and work as a doctor but l am limited due to luck of required monyes. however l swtched on to anther career but still within my career interests as a care giver, but this is somthing to do with sales and marketing in the pharmcitical industry. 2 answers - Asked By: tonnydanabwembya - 12/24/2005

	What's the difference between computer science and computer engineering majors? Can someone tell me te difference between computer science and a computer engineering major. Is it the same? 2 answers - Asked By: Rosalva - 5/6/2013

	I'm an exellent welder/fabricator,does anyone out in Las vegas land have a job for me? 3 answers - Asked By: hubbard_billy - 2/24/2006

	I want to become an Escrow Officer, does anyone know how to go about it? What kind of training will I need? I know that Escrow is within Title industry in Texas. What would be the best way to get my foot in the door. I am assuming I will have to start as an Escrow assistant and work my way up, but I would really like to find out more about this career path. How does an officer usually get licensed? Are there classes we need to take and exam to take? Any response is appreciated. 2 answers - Asked By: schang25 - 2/10/2006

	Web designer looking to jump into web producing at large agency. would love your advice!? I've always freelanced as a web designer and might have an opportunity to work at a large ad agency. sorta nervous about the culture and role, so I was wondering if I could solicit feedback about the type of strengths I might need to develop, ie., strong project management (learn to use basecamp!), etc. I've held jobs on the client side as a web marketing manager and before that freelanced -- but on the very small scale. anyone with similiar experiences or feedback I'd love to hear from you! 2 answers - Asked By: webguy - 2/11/2006

	How much do you tip an electrican? I have to get an electrican to fix an overloaded circuit and possible short. so do you tip and if so, how much? 4 answers - Asked By: speedlvr_8 - 12/29/2005

	Best nhl job? What do you guys think is the best NHL job? Zamboni driver penalty box door opener ref equip. manager commentator one of those people that move the nets for the zamboni camerman 10 answers - Asked By: jeff_njdevils - 3/20/2006

	Are there any career in computers that doesn't involve code scripting? 1 answer - Asked By: Big D - 5/3/2013

	How could I better prepare myself for a second interview? My second interview is on Monday and I want to be prepared. It's for an assistant controller position. I've already met with the controller and the hr manager. Monday I will be meeting with the president of the company. How could I prepare myself for Monday's interview? Thanks! Any comments would be great! 3 answers - Asked By: Virginia - 6/6/2009

Monster Communities

Teaching Community: Where teachers meet and learn.
ArtBistro: Create and connect.
Excelle: Networking for the career-minded woman.
Nursing Link: Where nurses call the shots.
More Monster Communities

Monster Partners

Scholarships: Scholarships, financial aid and more ways to pay for school.
Education.org: Find top campus and online degree programs.
Military.com: Military portal for the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Financial Aid: Scholarships & financial aid.
Staffing for Government Jobs: Staffing and hiring solutions for federal government agency jobs.
More Monster Partners

Job Hunt Strategy

Six Ways to Make a Recruiter Hate You

If you want to blow your chances with recruiters -- and, by extension, with the companies they work for -- here are six perfect ways to do so.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Rev Up Your Resume to Relocate

Hoping to relocate? Get the ball rolling on landing the right job in the right location with these expert resume and cover letter tips.

Interviewing

100 Potential Interview Questions

Interview questions can run the gamut. You probably won't face all 100 of these, but you should still be prepared to answer at least some of them.

Salary & Benefits

10 Questions to Ask When Negotiating Salary

Most of us aren't natural negotiators, but asking these 10 questions during salary negotiations can help you get everything you deserve.

Attracting Candidates

Facebook for Employers: Make Friends, Not Fans

Recruiting? Go where the talent is. See why recruiters have befriended social networks.

Employee Sourcing

Employment Index

November Monster Employment Index Grows 13% Year-Over-Year, Tenth Consecutive Month of Positive Annual Growth.

Interviewing Candidates

Improving Interview Skills: Learn from the Experts

What’s the key to a great interview? According to experts: Practice, practice, practice.

Workforce Planning

Enhance your Small Business Marketing Strategy with Social Media

Social media. It’s everywhere. But how can it help you? Learn how to utilize social media even monetize it.

For Seekers

Campus and Online Degrees: Advance your career and earn more with an online degree.
Free Salary Wizard: What are you worth? Find out and negotiate a better salary.
Research Careers: Get information on jobs and career paths to help guide your choices
Questions & Answers: Find answers to all your career related questions -- powered by Yahoo! Answers
Resume Distribution Service: Our distribution service puts your resume right in the hands of recruiters.
Resume Writing Services: Our experts will craft a keyword-rich resume that stands out in the crowd.
More Career Resources

For Employers

Career Ad Network: Target your job posting to more candidates on thousands of websites.
Hire Right Background Checks: Explore our background check packages to improve the quality of your hires.
Hiring Home Page: Find the best candidates for your business with Monster hiring solutions.
Job Postings: Find the right solution for your hiring needs. Starting at $99.
Power Resume Search: Monster's new search technology precisely matches people with your jobs.
Resource Center: Find staffing insights, labor trends, HR best practices and more.
Target Post: Connect with skilled, hourly and administrative candidates for only $99.

Social Media

Jobs on Twitter: Find jobs in your area and industry.
Monster Careers: Tune into our career advice and discussions tackling a wide range of topics and industries.
Monster Corporate & PR: Stay up-to-date on the latest news. Get the 'Who', 'What', 'When', and 'Why' on all things Monster related.
Monster Customer Service: Got a Monster question? We've got the answer. Whether you're a job seeker or employer, we can help you find the answers you need.
Monster for Employers: Find advice on hiring.
Follow Us: Check out our many pages and stay connected with the latest industry news, events, career advice and job openings.

Are You An Employer?