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Applying for jobs is exhausting and soul-crushing
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Bay Maximus
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Of course it depends on the company but from what I've seen larger companies and gov't agencies seem to be the most methodical and will wait until after all interviews are completed to evaluate. Smaller and mid-sized companies (and especially startups) are more likely to have a more decentralized, thus usually quicker, evaluation structure. Good luck either way.
I thought ad agencies weren't typically about having their employees do face-to-face sales with commission and such? That sounds more like a retail job.
Honestly I'm getting MLM vibes from the website.
https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/Indy-Marketing-Interview-Questions-E888367.htm
Seems like a real company.
Going by the two reviews I'm still feeling that this is a scam company. They put out an ad for a graphic designer and when someone applied they tried to put them into a sales job instead. Those reviews feel kinda iffy combined with what you see on their website.
I've got a connection to a higher up at this company.
http://www.fateconsortium.com/profile.html
Problem is I have literally no clue what it is they actually do
http://www.fateconsortium.com/profile.html
Problem is I have literally no clue what it is they actually do
backflip10019
Member
Site doesn't load on mobile. No way it's an ad agency, likely as came of some sort. (I'm in the ad business and know a ton of agencies.)
dragonflys545
Member
I went to an interview on Thursday and I think it turn out really well. It lasted about one and a half hours. We didn't even notice it was going for that long. After the interview one of the interviewers show me around the office and said my work expericne is quite impressive. The next day I tried sending a thank you letter back to the recruiter to thank the interviewers, but she is currently on her vacation. I have a really good feeling for this company and hope I can work there. Hopefully I hear back from them with the good news. wish me luck guys xD
Best of luck!
I didn't get shown around at all even though I thought my interviews went really well. thinking back on it, there is a lot of stuff they probably don't want to risk anyone seeing. I had to sign an NDA just to get into a conference room, so I don't think it meant anything.
I have a phone interview for a junior software position coming up. This is my first legit job I'm interviewing for and want to make sure I don't fuck it up. Any advice you guys would give for a first timer?
The interview process is phone and two in-person interviews. First one is supposedly a getting to know each other interview. The second is a coding one and no idea about the third one.
The phone interview is being conducted by the manager/boss of the team I will be working on.
The interview process is phone and two in-person interviews. First one is supposedly a getting to know each other interview. The second is a coding one and no idea about the third one.
The phone interview is being conducted by the manager/boss of the team I will be working on.
Some tips I have heard:
Dress formally for the phone interview as it gets you in the attitude of being in an interview.
You can prepare a "cheat sheet" of common interview questions/answers to quickly refer to, just don't be reading as that would be obvious. It should just be something like bullet points that you want to be sure to mention for any specific question.
For the last 11 months I've been working as a contractor for one of the biggest technological conglomerates in the world. Two weeks ago I interviewed for a permanent position and less than 24 hours later they extended me an offer. I accepted and I'm starting tomorrow.
It all feels pretty surreal. I'm now literally making twice as much as I was one year ago.. feels good man.
Yesterday I signed a lease for an apartment that's about 30 seconds away from my work place. Looks like I'm all in.
Good luck everyone. Don't give up.
It all feels pretty surreal. I'm now literally making twice as much as I was one year ago.. feels good man.
Yesterday I signed a lease for an apartment that's about 30 seconds away from my work place. Looks like I'm all in.
Good luck everyone. Don't give up.
Thank you for the tips! Never thought about doing a cheat sheet. Will make one.
After searching for a year and a half I finally got a job offer yesterday. I've been at my current job for 10 years and I'm really ready to move on. The new job is more of a career move. I accepted the new job over the phone but didn't ask if the salary was negotiable. I have a friend who worked at the new job a few years ago and she said she didn't negotiate when she started because it's a university and there's usually not the much wiggle room. Should I ask if the salary is firm or just leave it alone?
TuckingFypo
Member
I'm going to be out of a job in a few months. I added my CV to Reed a few days ago and have had a different recruitment agency contacting me each day so far.
A big problem for me is that I'm incredibly nervous when talking on the phone to anyone outside of family. During a call about an application, a few words came out incoherently and I stuttered at times. If I'm shortlisted for this job, the first interview is over the phone *bites nails furiously*
A big problem for me is that I'm incredibly nervous when talking on the phone to anyone outside of family. During a call about an application, a few words came out incoherently and I stuttered at times. If I'm shortlisted for this job, the first interview is over the phone *bites nails furiously*
CarpeDeezNutz
Member
How do I write a resume for a job that is not in my field but entry level? It would be a part time job, they asked me for a resume but I do not have a clue how to approach a proper one.
Syphon Filter
Member
Contemplating if I should head to an interview this Thursday. They want a suit and tie with this weather...
dragonflys545
Member
Just keep at it, the more interviews you go on, the better you'll be at it.
Don't let rejections discourage.
I just recently went to interviews again after 2 years of working. Felt weird at the beginning, but I'm now getting the hang of it again.
dragonflys545
Member
Use online job sites as your reference, go look on indeed.com and under "find resume" type in the positions. Of course you don't copy word for word from those resumes, but try to get ideas from them. Good luck.
dragonflys545
Member
LOL... Nothing wrong with that man, unless you aren't in a hurry to find something.
Totally up to you, but it's not as bad as it sounds. I did that last week in this hot and terribly humid weather in NYC.
So - I was hooked up with a meeting tomorrow with some team leads of a company who's work I'm interested in, and I would love to work for. They're not currently hiring, and the introductions were made through a mutual contact (my former boss) so it feels like more of a networking call than anything.
What's the best way to approach these? I'm familiar enough with their work to talk about it at length, but I'm sort of debating what I should or shouldn't say when it comes down to what I really hope to get out of this aside from hopefully be on their radar.
What's the best way to approach these? I'm familiar enough with their work to talk about it at length, but I'm sort of debating what I should or shouldn't say when it comes down to what I really hope to get out of this aside from hopefully be on their radar.
esmith08734
Member
I received an offer today but I thought it was too low. I was actually taken back as to how low it was, and the guy could tell.
It was for $43k before taxes and all that for a software developer position. It's in the Northeast area. Immediately I said I couldn't do it. He upped it to $45k and then eventually $48k but I said I needed to think about it. He ended with that he would talk it over with people within the company and get back to me.
The problem is the taxes. I just wouldn't be taking home a lot of money and I have read a good amount of books that suggest your first job's salary determines a lot about your future. I am not saying I want $90k or anything, but I was thinking an offer between $50-$55k in this area would have been fair.
It was for $43k before taxes and all that for a software developer position. It's in the Northeast area. Immediately I said I couldn't do it. He upped it to $45k and then eventually $48k but I said I needed to think about it. He ended with that he would talk it over with people within the company and get back to me.
The problem is the taxes. I just wouldn't be taking home a lot of money and I have read a good amount of books that suggest your first job's salary determines a lot about your future. I am not saying I want $90k or anything, but I was thinking an offer between $50-$55k in this area would have been fair.
Have worked part-time hours for a company for about the last year while looking for something (anything) else.
While checking out job posting boards this afternoon I saw that my current job has been listed.
I hadn't been given any indication that they were unsatisfied with my work. Should I confront my employer with the job posting to find out how long I have left in the role?
While checking out job posting boards this afternoon I saw that my current job has been listed.
I hadn't been given any indication that they were unsatisfied with my work. Should I confront my employer with the job posting to find out how long I have left in the role?
esmith08734
Member
Maybe they found out you were looking for another job. They could also be looking to add another body if you're only part-time. I would let things play out a bit more.
I was filling out an online application for a job and got a rejection 29 minutes later in my inbox. Damn new high score! I dare any of you to beat that! I'm like the Michael Jordan of job rejections.
Keep in mind this was not some job I was unqualified for or where I hit some check box that might have gotten me auto-declined by the system.
Keep in mind this was not some job I was unqualified for or where I hit some check box that might have gotten me auto-declined by the system.
I haven't read any books on salaries or what you should expect at different stages of your career, but I do know that if I got $48K (£36K) for my first job out of college I'd be creaming myself.
I don't know what your circumstances are, but I reckon even $40K (£29K) is damn good for someone with zero real-world experience.
I guess the one advantage of starting high is that you can command higher salaries quicker after less experience. But there's no reason why you couldn't jump from $40K to $70K after a few years.
dragonflys545
Member
That's definitely way too low for a software developer position. But if this is your first job out of school then you should definitely take it for experience.
dragonflys545
Member
Congrats Bro.
This happened to me the other day, but I didn't see the posting until they fired me. Same position with less hours and less pay. Ugh.
Have some pretty promising leads and some temp work coming up so we'll see how those go. I just want to pay my rent this month, that's all I ask, lmao
Syphon Filter
Member
unfortunately it was a commute of 2 and a half hours and metro north pay is crazy so I had to cancel it.
What are some good job searching websites? I'm using Glassdoor and LinkedIn right now.
You were right. It's one of those jobs where you're selling Direct TV subs to people in Walmart and other stores. Had my second interview with them this week. I told them no once they finally got up front about everything. Going to report them to Glassdoor since they're being incredibly vague and misleading.
They say they pay $35k-$40k w+ commission when in reality it's $26,000 + commission, no vacation time, and you get holidays off if the retailer is closed.
You were right. It's one of those jobs where you're selling Direct TV subs to people in Walmart and other stores. Had my second interview with them this week. I told them no once they finally got up front about everything. Going to report them to Glassdoor since they're being incredibly vague and misleading.
They say they pay $35k-$40k w+ commission when in reality it's $26,000 + commission, no vacation time, and you get holidays off if the retailer is closed.
Succinct Verbosity
Member
So guys, I have dun goofed... But I'm not sure if it's a bad one?
Looking at a job application I put down I have been working three years in my current job, but recounting I have actually been at my job for almost four years now. I know it was/is an extremely dumb thing to do, but surely spending an extra year in steady employment than I first thought is a good thing, right?
I mean if they ask my references to confirm dates, surely an added year there is better than a year less?
Oh God... I am so dumb.
Looking at a job application I put down I have been working three years in my current job, but recounting I have actually been at my job for almost four years now. I know it was/is an extremely dumb thing to do, but surely spending an extra year in steady employment than I first thought is a good thing, right?
I mean if they ask my references to confirm dates, surely an added year there is better than a year less?
Oh God... I am so dumb.
esmith08734
Member
Well, my stubborn ways prevailed, lol. I just got an offer than puts me over $50K. I am thinking of taking it.
Roland_Gunner
Member
Take it, polish your skills and then move on in 6 - 12 months.
Congrat dude
That isn't a big deal at all. Mistakes like that can happen and if they bring it up in an interview just let them know. Your references will also clear it up too, I am sure.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
Probably. Which I think is BS.
I applied for a job a month ago, didn't hear anything and today it is magically "closed". I assume they hired someone but atleast give me that rejection letter! A friend in HR at my current job said it might be a case of them not taking any more applicants, but haven't hired anyone yet.
Rejection letters are a luxury when job hunting.
entremet
Member
Add Indeed.com and Monster.com
it's really about spreading that net wide. Don't get too attached to one site. LinkedIn is my favorite, though. Tons of recruiters there. Just spiff up your profile.
esmith08734
Member
Thanks, it's been a rollercoaster. Some of the guys in here saw the bullshit I went through with my last job prospect. It's been mentally and physically draining.
dragonflys545
Member
This.
Captain Tuttle
Member
It depends on the industry. Once I put my resume on Monster of all places I started getting calls from recruiters. My industry is construction materials/mining though, I'm not sure I'd bother if I was looking for a tech position
Roland_Gunner
Member
Follow up with the recruiter or hiring manager. Don't just let it drop.
Was supposed to have an interview for a job last Tuesday, but the guy forgot about the interview time, so he rescheduled it for Friday. Apparently during the time of Tuesday - Friday the guy told me that his team actually changed their mind on what they needed, and instead wanted a senior designer, and not a "generalist" like myself. It's a bummer because I would have been a great fit there.
Back to the meat grinder of applying for work for me :/
Back to the meat grinder of applying for work for me :/
Man, companies with their asshole auto-responses for denying someone a job without explaining why can suck the big one... Two denies in one day, and neither explained jack about why I wasn't a good fit. Sucks even more that one of them seemed almost like a done deal because the telephone conference with their recruiter went extremely well in my opinion. I've been waiting for weeks for a response from them due to vacations, and now, nothing. I fucking hate it when they demand the most super advanced and detailed perfect resume and cover letter, but they're all allowed to just send shit mails back that tell you nothing on how to improve or what went wrong... We all spend so damn much time perfecting our resumes for nothing, it seems.