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Applying for jobs is exhausting and soul-crushing
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privitsan02
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Hey guys, I received a call for one of the applications I sent out and it went to voice mail. I returned the call as asked within 2 hours, and left a message. I also replied to the email I had received stating that I'd be free before a certain time for a call back. However I haven't received any responses yet. It's almost past the time frame I had given, what should I do? Wait or call back?
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
Nemesis121
Member
This is why i hate retail, been avoiding filling out retail application, desperation set in fill out Walmart, got call for an interview, get there and the interviewer cannot do the interview today, he will get back to me sometime next week....FML... my mother works at NYU, she very friendly with the HR person i told just get me the interview I will do the rest..
I received notice that my entire department along with all of the accounting department are getting laid off. I have till May fortunately unless corporate's plans are pushed forward. I applied for another AR position at a nearby company that I am already familiar with and had a quick response. Heard back the day after I applied to setup an interview for the next business day, had the interview and received an offer the day after. Felt good to get an offer on the first try but they wouldn't negotiate the pay even with my requesting barely anything higher. It didn't feel like the right move so I declined. Not sure I madefinitely the right move but it's been done.
There are two other positions I'll be applying for this weekend. I'm sure the one will pay less but it's at the nearby university which I am going to sign up again for next year. Maybe working there will force me to finish my degree faster since I can't disregard school with being at it daily.
There are two other positions I'll be applying for this weekend. I'm sure the one will pay less but it's at the nearby university which I am going to sign up again for next year. Maybe working there will force me to finish my degree faster since I can't disregard school with being at it daily.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Definitely feel free to PM me if you need any advice and/or tips. I might just make that academia thread, because I've had a lot of experience in the system and tons of stories that could be useful (and bitterly amusing).
clockworkinyou
Banned
Anyone here have experience switching from one career (my example: Transportation/Logistics) to another (I would love Engineering of the analytical type) without said degree (have BSBA, not Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering)?
I hate the position I'm in now as a 'Specialist', have been applying to jobs like mad with titles like Analyst and Engineer, and no luck whatsoever.
I hate the position I'm in now as a 'Specialist', have been applying to jobs like mad with titles like Analyst and Engineer, and no luck whatsoever.
Looking for some advice.
I accepted a job at a big company and I am super excited. They wanted me to start in 3 weeks. I had a overseas vacation coming up, so I asked them if it was possible if I could push back the starting date. They were very flexible and they said it was no problem. Between my vacation, and Thanksgiving, the earliest starting date they had for me was around 7 1/2 weeks after I accepted the offer.
I'm just worried there is so much time before my start date something could happen and the offer could go away for some reason. Do you think I should keep in contact with the recruiter? Should I reach out to the hiring manager (only saw them in the interview, didn't have any other communication) and let them know I'm excited to start? Or should I just wait and not worry about it?
I accepted a job at a big company and I am super excited. They wanted me to start in 3 weeks. I had a overseas vacation coming up, so I asked them if it was possible if I could push back the starting date. They were very flexible and they said it was no problem. Between my vacation, and Thanksgiving, the earliest starting date they had for me was around 7 1/2 weeks after I accepted the offer.
I'm just worried there is so much time before my start date something could happen and the offer could go away for some reason. Do you think I should keep in contact with the recruiter? Should I reach out to the hiring manager (only saw them in the interview, didn't have any other communication) and let them know I'm excited to start? Or should I just wait and not worry about it?
If they said they were cool with it, most normal sane employers mean that. At the end of the day, they offered the job to you. A lot of people coming from other jobs would have notice periods as long as that anyway, so it's not a crazy long period.
Best thing to do is ask them if there's any sort of prep or reading they'd like you to do so you can hit the ground running.
We had a similar thing happen at my work place with our most recent hire. We wanted her to start in two weeks, she asked if she could use her vacation time at her current place first and we said go for it. Any job that told you no would be a pretty big red flag.
Forerunner
Member
Almost there...
This Tuesday I have to do a medical/urinalysis and after that I get my offer letter. I applied for this back in May and have been going through the hiring process since August. So there is light at the end of the tunnel.
It hasn't been that bad though. I just graduated at the end of August. So I've only been sitting around for a month and a half, probably be two by the time I actually start.
This Tuesday I have to do a medical/urinalysis and after that I get my offer letter. I applied for this back in May and have been going through the hiring process since August. So there is light at the end of the tunnel.
It hasn't been that bad though. I just graduated at the end of August. So I've only been sitting around for a month and a half, probably be two by the time I actually start.
After six months of working retail, I've decided to try the front desk gig. Had an interview for a chiropractic business that literally opened up last week so they seemed desperate. I think I got the job as the owner went "I'm glad you're normal" (lol what?) and that he would email me soon.
It's only a dollar an hour increase but I would only have to work four days a week (up to 40 hours) instead of six.
It's only a dollar an hour increase but I would only have to work four days a week (up to 40 hours) instead of six.
Congrats! Go celebrate somewhere.
It may have felt like forever, but 5 months isn't crazy in today's world. Hope you didn't feel like you were slacking or doing something wrong.
During those months I definitely felt like I was doing something wrong. I had many interviews that went nowhere, made me feel like I was lacking in many areas.
Honestly the thing I am happy about the most is that I will finally be able to move out of my parents house.
Magna_Mixalis
Member
Dress nice, order something that is easy to eat and isn't a sloppy mess. Also order normally, don't just get an appetizer or a side salad, or the most expensive thing on the menu.
NO ALCOHOL, EVER! Even if they're ordering something and offer, just use "I drove here" as an excuse.
Have some interesting topics of conversation to bring up. Whether to bring up company-related stuff is a judgment call; study up on the company just in case.
What field did you land your job?
Information Systems
What job is it and what was your major?
Captain Tuttle
Member
Interviewed for a temporary job at the corporate office a few weeks back and they offered me to interview for a slighter higher permanent position. Then they said I was "overqualified" for it but they have an even better position I would be great for. Dream come true. 5 interviews altogether.
Got the rejection today. Goddamn this world. I had this whole different life planned out and now it collapses into ruins in front of me yet again. Right back at square one.
Got the rejection today. Goddamn this world. I had this whole different life planned out and now it collapses into ruins in front of me yet again. Right back at square one.
Thanks for this after the fact! Dinner went well and so did the final round from today... now it's up to them!
Magna_Mixalis
Member
Looking for some advice... started this part time job a couple of weeks ago that has been super good to me. It's at an arts non-profit which is great experience for what I want to do (arts administration), and I'm there four days a week for 20 hours with a good hourly wage. It's not too far from where I live and it's definitely improved my quality of life. I'm also super thankful of my new schedule because I get to still go to my paid internship once a week, which is at a well renowned arts non-profit in the city that I live in. Both organizations know that I'm working at the other.
Today, my internship offered me a part-time position starting in January. None of the details are confirmed, but it could probably be twice a week for 16 hours. In November I'll sit down with them to talk more of what they need in this position, but I'm already super interested in taking it for the extra cash and the experience. At this internship I've gone from unpaid, to paid stipends, and now possibly hourly, and I really would love the possibility of growing further with this organization.
Not going to mention this to my current job until I get more information on responsibilities, hours and pay, but how do I approach this to them? Basically I would try to do my 20 hours in three days instead of four. I looked at my offer letter and it says four days for 20 hours "with room for flexibility as needed." Do you think they would be cool with it, or am being unrealistic at trying to work for both?
Today, my internship offered me a part-time position starting in January. None of the details are confirmed, but it could probably be twice a week for 16 hours. In November I'll sit down with them to talk more of what they need in this position, but I'm already super interested in taking it for the extra cash and the experience. At this internship I've gone from unpaid, to paid stipends, and now possibly hourly, and I really would love the possibility of growing further with this organization.
Not going to mention this to my current job until I get more information on responsibilities, hours and pay, but how do I approach this to them? Basically I would try to do my 20 hours in three days instead of four. I looked at my offer letter and it says four days for 20 hours "with room for flexibility as needed." Do you think they would be cool with it, or am being unrealistic at trying to work for both?
TuckingFypo
Member
I'm considering applying for a job that would require me to relocate (100+ miles away). Am I wasting my time since I'm not local (It already has 11 applicants)? I've started a cover letter where I've mentioned I'll be moving to the area, should I omit my location entirely? The worst they could say is no, right?
Unrelated but this is my 300th post. Are the requirements to transition to Member higher now?
Unrelated but this is my 300th post. Are the requirements to transition to Member higher now?
In scenarios like this one, you need to prioritize one job over the other, and ask the loser to accommodate you. Either they will, or they won't. If they don't, at least you still have your preferred job. Hopefully you can work something out so that you'll keep both gigs, but my advice is to not jerk both of them around and risk losing and/or alienating yourself at the one you care about most.
If you want it, apply for it. Wasting your time is sort of exaggeration, unless you're literally counting every minute of every day? In which case, get off of GAF.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
I got sent home only after fifteen minutes of work after I walked all the way there for an hour in the hot sun. I fucking hate this job! I really, really wish I can get something better.
After that cut today my check is probably only going to be $65.
After that cut today my check is probably only going to be $65.
I was watching a documentary on youtube about wolves in yellowstone national park called "The rise of black wolf". Their lives are so short and rich. I sometimes wish I was born a wolf. To run, to hunt, to live a brutal and fast life where I never doubted anything, never questioned myself or who I was. Where I just lived.
65 bucks for just those 15 minutes? Or for more time like a week of that?
Don't do it. Seriously, don't. There is a glut of humanity PhD's these days, and the market is incredibly tough. If you're hoping/expecting to land a tenure track line somewhere, good luck. I'd say unless you're coming out of a top 5, top 10 program, don't count on that TT job. Even if you do, there's a good chance it'll be at Directional Point U.
The massive retirements everyone was predicting in academia just didn't happen. People are hanging onto their jobs well into their 60's and 70's.
Now, if the plan is to just get a job teaching English somewhere, that could happen. I'm sure there are plenty of rural high schools/community colleges that would love to have a PhD on staff.
I work at a rural community college in the middle of nowhere. We just hired a guy with a PhD from a major university.
Just be aware of what the job market is setting you up for.
Yeah, I've heard this sentiment a lot, but always in a North American context. Things are not exactly bright here in Sweden and Europe in general, but it seems a bit easier to land a job here. I've got a MA in Education too, so at least I've got a real solid backup plan. I'm also looking at other options besides academia that an MA or PhD could be good for. I've already applied for my university's language resource center where I'd basically help students with their papers and teach basic writing workshops and study skills which sounds very good to me. Teaching at a rural community college wouldn't be too bad either, I imagine, and it is the teaching that I am most excited about, honestly. I love to do research, but I would be happy mostly teaching.
Anyway, appreciate the input.
backflip10019
Member
Had a final round of interviews on Monday afternoon.
Now I'm just waiting to hear back. As far as I know, I'm the one candidate that got through 3 rounds, with consistently great feedback. The wait is excruciating though.
Now I'm just waiting to hear back. As far as I know, I'm the one candidate that got through 3 rounds, with consistently great feedback. The wait is excruciating though.
I don't think I posted here, but after going from job to job, changing job sectors, hell even career paths I finally landed somewhere.
I am on my way to join a trade union, I still got a long way to go and need to show I am worthy to become a full member. But it's a start I feel like I won the lottery I beat out almost 8500 applicants to be a select of 32 to join the 2017 apprenticeship class.
Good luck to everybody still looking for work
I am on my way to join a trade union, I still got a long way to go and need to show I am worthy to become a full member. But it's a start I feel like I won the lottery I beat out almost 8500 applicants to be a select of 32 to join the 2017 apprenticeship class.
Good luck to everybody still looking for work
After interviewing over the period of two months, I landed a job offer doing sales with a big tech company! I graduate from my university (large and relatively prestigious public school in the United States) in May with a degree in Government. It's nice to be comfortably situated before graduation.
Don't know how I got so lucky with the position. Seems like a high paced and fun job. I'm choosing their location in Austin, Texas.
Anyone from ATX, lemme know what's up. I'm from Atlanta and go to school in the Mid Atlantic United States. How's the weather? Food? Lifestyle? Where can a brotha get his hair cut, lol
Don't know how I got so lucky with the position. Seems like a high paced and fun job. I'm choosing their location in Austin, Texas.
Anyone from ATX, lemme know what's up. I'm from Atlanta and go to school in the Mid Atlantic United States. How's the weather? Food? Lifestyle? Where can a brotha get his hair cut, lol
Graduated with a MSc this September. Been searching online for this month. Had 3 companies interview me. One of them went as far as 4 interviews but no offer.
Been applying to as much as I can during my time, but that usually only takes me the mornings to fill out my usual rounds. Anyone suggest anything good to do while I wait? Maybe skill-building recommendations. I'm in the health/pharmaceuticals science field but wanted to dabble a bit into some programming or computing since I never had anything during my education.
Been applying to as much as I can during my time, but that usually only takes me the mornings to fill out my usual rounds. Anyone suggest anything good to do while I wait? Maybe skill-building recommendations. I'm in the health/pharmaceuticals science field but wanted to dabble a bit into some programming or computing since I never had anything during my education.
Forerunner
Member
It’s finished.
I’m officially hired, it’s such a relief. I applied for this just back in May. I’m starting at $43k, which isn’t bad. I’m a single guy with no debt, so the money isn’t a huge deal. However, the important part it’s a federal job, so I know job security is good with plenty of room to grow. Its also something I would actually enjoy doing. Is it my dream job? No, but it’s a step in the right direction. I start at the end of the month and I’m excited! Oh and I forgot to add that I get to stay in San Diego, so that's a huge plus! I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
I’m officially hired, it’s such a relief. I applied for this just back in May. I’m starting at $43k, which isn’t bad. I’m a single guy with no debt, so the money isn’t a huge deal. However, the important part it’s a federal job, so I know job security is good with plenty of room to grow. Its also something I would actually enjoy doing. Is it my dream job? No, but it’s a step in the right direction. I start at the end of the month and I’m excited! Oh and I forgot to add that I get to stay in San Diego, so that's a huge plus! I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Congrats to the job-getting folks! 
NLCP Gaming
Member
anybody that works or worked at a phone company like TMobile, Sprint, etc want to take a look at my resume and give some constructive criticism?
Fatal Futanari
Member
Did you get an offer letter that you had to sign and email back?
no just an email offering me the job and that no orientation date set yet, So wait until it seems that I actually have the job ?. But it seems that they have training days but since I still have my current job, hope that they can work around it
I feel like if I'm unwilling to move, my career in my current field is basically over. Moved to a different state for a graduate job. Couldn't cope with being alone, so moved back to my hometown after 6 months and now looking for a job locally. There's absolutely nothing here which relates to my qualification while I constantly see opportunities pop up elsewhere. Well there's maybe about 3 per month and I haven't been able to secure any of them over the past 3 months. Maybe it's time to switch my career or go into research. I've wasted enough time as it is so that makes me weary to pursue a PhD but that maybe my only option now.