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	How long does it take to get a background check when you applied for a job? I just had an interview with lexus for a porter job and it seemed to go well he said that he needed to send it to the head office to do a backgorund check and then the would call me back in for a drug test. So how long is it going to take before they get back to me to take the drug test i hate waiting i just want to know around when i can expect to hear back from them and start this new job? 6 answers - Asked By: TheOneNOnlyTK - 3/22/2007

	Are there late evening shifts for hospital workers, especially porters? I am planning to apply locally to a hospital in west London, either through the job centre or the nhs or in the particular hospital. I would be after a hospital porters' job and i would really like it for the evenings, from 6-late perhaps. Can anyone tell me if this is possible, as the NHS web site is too vague. 3 answers - Asked By: Robbie C - 7/3/2006

	How would you encourage unemployed American to take jobs the illegals so willing want? Many of the chronic unemployed will not apply for jobs the illegals take willingly. Would you be in favor of passing legislation requiring the chronic unemployed to get off their duffs and apply for jobs rather than have tax payers continue to take care of them. 6 answers - Asked By: mackee - 12/10/2011

	What are the job descriptions on a passenger railway train? I'm writing a book about a vacation on a train and need to know the crew's jobs. Porter, conductor, etc... 1 answer - Asked By: dugasmoe - 4/21/2007

	What kind of jobs at a hospital can you get with no license or schooling? I'm pre-med right now and want to get medical experience for applying to med schools. I already volunteer at a hospital right now, but I want a job job at a hospital. What jobs are available part time with no license or schooling that I can do while still being an undergrad?? My friend is a ER scribe.. Im not quite sure what that is, but she's still in school too. and my other friend applied for some kind of technician. Any specifics or generalizations of types of jobs would be appreciated! 3 answers - Asked By: borninaugust30 - 1/28/2010

	What is the name of the job position when a person pushes patients in a wheelchair from place to place? What is the name of the job position when a person pushes patients in a wheelchair from place to place? For instance form surgery to radiology, or from patient room to surgery. 5 answers - Asked By: Alice - 8/28/2009

	How do you find jobs for people who prefer to not deal with people? I don't like to deal conversationally with people and I would prefer to be by myself. Are there any good jobs for this? How would I find them? I have a GED. 1 answer - Asked By: Donkey K80 - 4/24/2010

	What job can an 18-year-old part-timer typically get in a car dealership? I am wondering about what job I can get when working part-time in a car dealership. 3 answers - Asked By: RennSport26 - 12/19/2010

	Can I get a job at a hotel with no previous work experience? Whats the best role to apply for? Just a luggage porter? Anything else? 5 answers - Asked By: flamingo96 - 9/5/2008

	After the Reconstruction where did african americans find jobs? After the reconstruction, that freed slaves where did the slaves get jobs? Thanks! 3 answers - Asked By: imaginary friend - 10/8/2009

	What are some summer jobs that require traveling? I am a freshman in college and I'm looking to find a job that requires travel next summer. Or a job that is someplace new. 1 answer - Asked By: Jillian - 9/14/2009

	What is the best place to apply to for your first job? I turned sixteen in September and want to get a job, but I don't know where to apply, I want to work as a waitress but someone told me they usually only hire college kids. Bookstores are something I was thinking about too. Please, give suggestions. 5 answers - Asked By: andrea - 1/4/2009

	What kind (if any) of experience do you need for car paint jobs? I'm an artistic person looking to do paint jobs on vehicles. Not just touch ups and such, but high quality art. I haven't had the time to go down to a shop and ask, and am having trouble finding the answer online, so I'm wondering if someone on here could help me out. Thanks. 4 answers - Asked By: Serenity - 7/25/2009

	Can being a woman affect your chances of getting a job as a lot porter? So, I've been looking for a job and my friend works for a body shop and they're looking for a new lotporter. He got me an interview, but did not mention I am a female. Can this affect my chances of getting the job or are those jobs typically left for males? 1 answer - Asked By: ale23 - 12/9/2011

	Is being an auto porter at a dealership a good job? I have been a delivery driver at a papa johns before and I liked it. Can somebody tell me the pros and cons of working as a auto porter at a car dealership? 3 answers - Asked By: Machine Shark - 9/24/2011

	What jobs can a pre-nursing student have at a hospital? Im currently a pre-nursing student and Im searching for summer jobs at a hospital that is in line with Nursing. What are these jobs? I appreciate all the responses! Thanks a lot! 10 answers - Asked By: Santi G - 3/23/2007

	Where in Scotland would take me on to be trained as a chef apart from college obviously? I want to become a chef and I am very interested in learning about cuisines from all over the world! I have been researching online foods from my own country Scotland, Italy, and Mexico so far. It's great that so many different cuisines are available. But anyway, back to the main reason I asked this question. I need certain grades to get into college which I don't have and plus I've been told by someone who's a chef that your better off being trained up in a kitchen porter's job, that way it's more experience in a real kitchen. I'll not keep going on, so I've said it. Give me answers. If you know of any hotels or whatever also, let me know so I can send them in my CV. As well as that, I couldn't find an appropiate category to put this question in, hopefully this is the right one. Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: Jay - 2/13/2013

	How much do porters make at a hospital? How much does a full time transporter make at a hospital? I know it all depends on the job, the hospital, and other factors. Do they typically make minimum wage or a bit more? 2 answers - Asked By: Anonymous - 1/2/2012

	What job can I do if I don't have any trade skills and I have poor socializing skills? Right now I'm still in school with no degree yet or any trained skills. I suck at talking to people. I think I can be considered a little dyslexic. Is their any job I can get in that doesn't require much skills and don't need to deal with people that much? 2 answers - Asked By: whoami111 - 12/11/2011

	What are some customer service jobs to start out in for someone that is sick of retail? I dont want to do anything that has to do with retail,selling insurance,commission,or restaurants. what are some entry level jobs that don't have to do with those? 1 answer - Asked By: jcm - 11/17/2009

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