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[nampad]

Have I blown it?

Basically I applied for a job through Reed, when I got the acknowledgement email I realised the Covering Letter wasn't addressed to anyone and didn't include the job reference, I stupidly thought it would auto insert these.

I've withdrawn the application and reapplied for the job through the employers website but I'm guessing they've already got my CV and Covering letter from Reed. The only hope I've got left is that they weren't able to match the letter up with the correct job so it went straight in the bin.

I have had mistakes in covering letters I send out and got job interviews out of it.

I know the feeling sucks when you realize you have fucked up but there is still a chance because it seems like the recruiters often don't look as thoroughly through the applications as we think they do.

 

[MonorailCat]

So tired of online-tests before the chance of an interview.
Had two of these this week.
One was about 1.5 hours long and full of math questions under ridiculous time pressure.
Today I had to do one which was 3 hours long (!!). Combination of personality test, intelligence test and concentration.

Probably fucked up both of them. Normally I am good at test taking, but these were really hard. Will have to look in another city. Too much competition for too few entry level jobs where I live

 

[ShadowElliot]

I graduated back in December with a Bachelor's in Emerging Media. As of now, I only have my hobby of creating and editing videos on YouTube.

I have gone through 7 months of not getting work in NYC. I've applied to many jobs involving media, or food/retail (I used to work in a college cafeteria for 2 years). Since then, I only went through a couple of interviews, ending up with nothing. During these interviews, I answered the questions as positively as possible, spoke clearly, and smiled. Imagine the 180 when realizing I didn't get the job. Especially with one interview for a Production Assistant job that ended up so well, I was told to "expect something real soon". That something was rejection.

If anyone has any other suggestions to find jobs other than Craigslist and Indeed, I would appreciate it for more chances.

 

[vypek]

I graduated back in December with a Bachelor's in Emerging Media. As of now, I only have my hobby of creating and editing videos on YouTube.

I have gone through 7 months of not getting work in NYC. I've applied to many jobs involving media, or food/retail (I used to work in a college cafeteria for 2 years). Since then, I only went through a couple of interviews, ending up with nothing. During these interviews, I answered the questions as positively as possible, spoke clearly, and smiled. Imagine the 180 when realizing I didn't get the job. Especially with one interview for a Production Assistant job that ended up so well, I was told to "expect something real soon". That something was rejection.

If anyone has any other suggestions to find jobs other than Craigslist and Indeed, I would appreciate it for more chances.

I use a lot of job sites that are kind of specific to my planned career field but I think you can try:

glassdoor.com
simplyhired.com
firstjob.com
careerjet.com
monster.com
jobs-to-careers.com
aftercollege.com
careerrookie.com
startwire.com

 

[meowmixer]

Just got a rejection email from Amazon where I interviewed yesterday. Their email said "Due to Amazon policy we do not provide candidates with their interview feedback. We thank you for your understanding." So fuck off in other words I guess.

I had interviewed for two finance analyst positions in the last month and got referred for two other positions. Rejected on one, no response to follow-ups on the others. So this is my 5th rejection in a month. Fucking hurts man. Hurts bad. I was supposed to get a small paycheck bonus at my awful retail job and didn't for some reason, only one who didn't in the store. Am I just the unluckiest man on earth or what?

 

[OrlanisWorks]

For what type of jobs?

Pretty much any job I think I can tackle. I don't have very many practical skills, but I can easily do data entry, some IT work, customer service crap, retail (for however long it would take to get out of it). I'm an artist, so I've been working on getting a portfolio together and maybe get into graphic design.

Retail is most common things that pop up so I'm always applying to them. Even removed mentions of university on the apps and resume. Other jobs are rough on requirements, although I usually apply to them anyway. I'll take a paycheck pretty much anywhere for the time being, just until I can make something better happen.

 

[MC Safety]

If anyone has any other suggestions to find jobs other than Craigslist and Indeed, I would appreciate it for more chances.

Maybe try Linkedin and Simplyhired.

 

[Coolluck]

Pretty much any job I think I can tackle. I don't have very many practical skills, but I can easily do data entry, some IT work, customer service crap, retail (for however long it would take to get out of it). I'm an artist, so I've been working on getting a portfolio together and maybe get into graphic design.

Retail is most common things that pop up so I'm always applying to them. Even removed mentions of university on the apps and resume. Other jobs are rough on requirements, although I usually apply to them anyway. I'll take a paycheck pretty much anywhere for the time being, just until I can make something better happen.

Company I work at has an IT Help Desk position open as well as some support positions if you want to try there. Seems like their only requirement is that you have a degree. Guy with a Psychology Degree is now a Business Analyst.

 

[Bubba T]

Just got a rejection email from Amazon where I interviewed yesterday. Their email said "Due to Amazon policy we do not provide candidates with their interview feedback. We thank you for your understanding." So fuck off in other words I guess.

I had interviewed for two finance analyst positions in the last month and got referred for two other positions. Rejected on one, no response to follow-ups on the others. So this is my 5th rejection in a month. Fucking hurts man. Hurts bad. I was supposed to get a small paycheck bonus at my awful retail job and didn't for some reason, only one who didn't in the store. Am I just the unluckiest man on earth or what?

I'm sure at this point you are looking to get the hell out of that retail job. Have you possibly looked into banking? Maybe apply as a teller at a local bank or credit union, and start building rapport with some of the regulars. It sounds a little silly, but it works. I've gotten connections through the U of Minn (when I was looking for schools), Deloitte, 3M, McGaldery, and several other firms with the relationships I've built with people. Honestly, so many people before me have gotten the inside track to a new job/career by tellering.

You can possibly look within an organization as well.

I know it is easier said than done. Right now you need to actually find a place that will take you in. But it is a place you can possibly look.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

Later today I start my amazon warehouse jerb. Gonna suck hard. I need to go back to school for something.

 

[Linkark07]

Ok, I have a question. I'm already working but I got an interview for another job next week; unfortunately, it is in my working time. What excuse I could say to my supervisor?

It is in the morning so I plan to go first to the interview and then go to my working place.

 

[I'm an expert]

Ok, I have a question. I'm already working but I got an interview for another job next week; unfortunately, it is in my working time. What excuse I could say to my supervisor?

It is in the morning so I plan to go first to the interview and then go to my working place.

Why do you need an excuse? Is this a real job? Don't you have personal hours/days?

 

[Linkark07]

Why do you need an excuse? Is this a real job? Don't you have personal hours/days?

Yeah, real job. Started a month ago so I don't know too much about that.

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

So I may have a real job, finally, or at least for now.
I want to give some advice to some people, and I hope it doesn't make those watching over us too angry.

1. Look up what incentives are given to companies by your state: This is easier said than done, but I found out that some states will give incentives, for companies that fit a certain criteria, for hiring x-convicts over those of us with no criminal records. What I'm saying is look for any advantages or disadvantages based on the type of companies around you.

2. Find companies that operate, out of other states that have unions, or allow them. Depending on the size, type, other factors, of the company some of the union agreements may carry over to your state which will only be a good thing.

3. You may want to try dumb down your resume so you look just above normal or ordinary. This is what I did and it helped tremendously. Remove things like accomplishments that deal with school or previous jobs. I say this because if you are in a place where the economy isn't the best, those looking to do the hiring may be afraid of you replacing their job. If they feel intimidated by your work history or accomplishments they will toss your resume in the trash.

4. Try to keep a mental note or a note of turnover rates at different companies. You don't want to work permanently for a place where people constantly quit. It probably means the job sucks. I'm not saying avoid those places, but use them as last resorts or stepping stones.

5. For some reason, the ends or beginnings of certain months can be interesting. I've seen companies just suddenly start hiring. Not sure if this is based on the banks, media, financial quarters ending or beginning, etc..

So, there you go. A little bit of advice that I learned on my own that actually got me job offers.

 

[Zips]

As someone who had an agonizing stretch of unemployment (more or less) in the past, one piece of advice I would give is to get involved with (volunteer) activities that utilize skills related to your targeted career/jobs. Rather than doing nothing but sending out applications.

It helps break up the agony of an empty day aside from trying to find things to apply for and waiting, and give some slight sense of forwarded movement as it helps build your experiences for your resume and interviews. Especially for long stretches of being out of work, it helps keep your practice of those skills recent too.

The more unemployed I was, the more volunteer things I got involved with (though some paid a token amount). Being proactive is key - I didn't just volunteer, I volunteered for lead positions with more responsibility. Over time it really adds up.

I would not be where I am now if I hadn't done this.

 

[Sun Drugs]

As someone who had an agonizing stretch of unemployment (more or less) in the past, one piece of advice I would give is to get involved with (volunteer) activities that utilize skills related to your targeted career/jobs. Rather than doing nothing but sending out applications.

It helps break up the agony of an empty day aside from trying to find things to apply for and waiting, and give some slight sense of forwarded movement as it helps build your experiences for your resume and interviews. Especially for long stretches of being out of work, it helps keep your practice of those skills recent too.

The more unemployed I was, the more volunteer things I got involved with (though some paid a token amount). Being proactive is key - I didn't just volunteer, I volunteered for lead positions with more responsibility. Over time it really adds up.

I would not be where I am now if I hadn't done this.

Thanks for the advice, this is what I need to hear right now. How would one go about finding volunteering opportunities?

 

[anonymous_abc]

Thanks for the advice, this is what I need to hear right now. How would one go about finding volunteering opportunities?

Find a cause that you can really get behind. Do you like animals? The local forest? Working with children etc..

 

[klausbert]

Quitting your old job is almost as exhausting as applying for a new job. Had to read up how to leave my job without angering those people too much. It went well though and i quit at the right time, because i saw that our client was already preparing a substitute for me. Oh well, i've got a new job with more money and less travel time and various other benefits .

 

[BeekleMatter]

Graduated college in May, had a marketing internship end in May as well. I had been searching for a job since the beginning of April and just got a job offer from Kiewit this past week. I absolutely HATE job hunting, this thread title is no lie.

If I had to hear/read one more "We're sorry to inform you..." I was going to lose my mind. I'm so glad that's over and I hope to god it works out.

 

[t26]

Yeah, real job. Started a month ago so I don't know too much about that.

Just tell them you have a doctors appointment or call in sick

 

[Pastry]

I'm back in the job hunt although still employed. I'm just really not liking my current job, been there for 9 months. It's great experience but not the type of company I want to work for.

My original plan was to wait until December when I'm done with my MBA program and by then I'd have 14 months with this current job. But I said fuck it and started applying, I have a decent resume and the only knock is he length of time at my current job. I'm not a job hopper and I was with my previous position for 3 years so hopefully I find something soon

 

[Hazmat]

Yeah, real job. Started a month ago so I don't know too much about that.

You should look into that. You should know the policies for sick/personal time off within your first couple of days, if not before you accept the job. Anyway, just tell them you have a dentist appointment, nobody questions that.

 

[vern]

I graduated back in December with a Bachelor's in Emerging Media. As of now, I only have my hobby of creating and editing videos on YouTube.

I have gone through 7 months of not getting work in NYC. I've applied to many jobs involving media, or food/retail (I used to work in a college cafeteria for 2 years). Since then, I only went through a couple of interviews, ending up with nothing. During these interviews, I answered the questions as positively as possible, spoke clearly, and smiled. Imagine the 180 when realizing I didn't get the job. Especially with one interview for a Production Assistant job that ended up so well, I was told to "expect something real soon". That something was rejection.

If anyone has any other suggestions to find jobs other than Craigslist and Indeed, I would appreciate it for more chances.

Can you move? Get a job in another city, state, country...

 

[Nudull]

I've had at least two short-lived retail jobs since I started college. Both have been terrible experiences beyond the typical retail grind, but I'm lucky that I have another job lined up. The job hunt destroys you.

 

[I'm an expert]

Yeah, real job. Started a month ago so I don't know too much about that.

You don't know much about the personal time policy of the place you've worked for a month? You should know it your first day.

 

[Linkark07]

You don't know much about the personal time policy of the place you've worked for a month? You should know it your first day.

I'll have to look into that.

Anyways, just noticed that many companies are hiring using outsourcing recruitment companies (dunno if it is the same in the US). Anyone knows why?

 

[Maaaaaardy]

Just had an interview for a teaching job...FINALLY GOT ONE! DOING WHAT I WANT! GAH GAF!

Hold on in there guys and girls, it WILL happen. There's something out there for us all. Promise. Good luck <3

 

[DiddysKongQuest]

Just had an interview for a teaching job...FINALLY GOT ONE! DOING WHAT I WANT! GAH GAF!

Hold on in there guys and girls, it WILL happen. There's something out there for us all. Promise. Good luck <3

Congrats! Always good to see positive news in this thread.

The employment agency sent me to a job creation measure that they want me to visit for a total of 8(!) weeks. So far it's a huge waste of time. They looked at my application for 10 minutes and then we watched 1984 with the class. The tutor is the most discouraging person I've ever met. I told her that I'm intereted in working as a mortician: she said that those are mostly family run and I would probably be forever unemployed after an apprenticeship. I told her that I would love to work as a movie editor: she laughed at me and told me it would be impossible with my qualifications (it isn't). She then suggested to work as an electrician, which I'm frankly not interested and don't have the required grades in either math or physics. She then called a company and asked for a job as an electrician for me.

Tomorrow I have to watch an live online presentation about a job offer in Ireland. Maybe that will bring something

 

[entremet]

I graduated back in December with a Bachelor's in Emerging Media. As of now, I only have my hobby of creating and editing videos on YouTube.

I have gone through 7 months of not getting work in NYC. I've applied to many jobs involving media, or food/retail (I used to work in a college cafeteria for 2 years). Since then, I only went through a couple of interviews, ending up with nothing. During these interviews, I answered the questions as positively as possible, spoke clearly, and smiled. Imagine the 180 when realizing I didn't get the job. Especially with one interview for a Production Assistant job that ended up so well, I was told to "expect something real soon". That something was rejection.

If anyone has any other suggestions to find jobs other than Craigslist and Indeed, I would appreciate it for more chances.

Are you networking at all?

 

[TheSadRanger]

Seems like the quality of jobs posted on Indeed has really gone down lately. Been browsing careerbuilder more lately since it's my 2nd fave. I actually landed a really good gig with pepsico there 5 years ago.

Where the fuck are all the mid level jobs though? I know it's hyperbole but seems like everything is either "work a grill at chipotle" or upper level management crap at 150k a year :/

 

[GtwoK]

Ugh, I've been avoiding entering this thread because I knew I would just get even more bummed out, but I need to vent.

My situation isn't unlike most others in this thread, I guess. I just graduated in April from my Graphic Design program. I've got an excellent portfolio that I've built up, and am extremely proud of. In my program, my classmates and I (~30 of them) were all extremely close, as we shared the same room and classmates for every class, and so we got to be extremely close over the years we were there. Most people in the class often regarded me as one of the top 3 people in the class, and the most likely to get a great job. I was excited!

A few months out of school and I've gotten nothing. The problem with my industry is it's ALL networking. There's no such thing as jobs that you hand out your resume to, and if it is, it's more than likely not a great of a job. It's entirely meeting people in the industry and showing them portfolio, and hoping they like you / are hiring.

So I've been networking my ass off. My professors have helped with this, as they have hundreds of connections to most studios / firms / etc in the region. That, and most employers regard our program as one of the top Graphic Design programs in the province. I meet with people, and I meet with people, and I meet with people. Tons of them, driving all around to meet them for a portfolio review. And in EVERY damn case, they tell me that they really like me, but they aren't interested in hiring me at the moment. A lot of them refer me to OTHER people, who I then meet with and the same thing happens. I'm a member of the RGD Association of Canada, which is basically the association you should be a part of to be considered a "legitimate" graphic designer. They host tons of events, which I go to and network even more.

I can't afford to keep driving for hours to meet all these people and just have this keep happening. It's making me crazy that I haven't gotten any work, and I don't know what to do about it.

What's worse is that it's more of a me problem. Like I said: my graduating class and I are very close. Everyone who was looking for a job (~26 of them) found one almost immediately. The remainder that don't have jobs literally haven't been looking, because they don't feel like work at the moment. So I'm kind of the last one struggling.

I'm lucky enough that I'm staying at parent's house right now, so rent and food aren't issues. But my money's going to start running thin, and I'm not sure what else there is that I can do. I REFUSE to get a temporary job, or anything like that, because it's a very lucrative industry, and I know not working on design things would kick me far enough out of routine that it would make it even harder for me to get a job. I'm just trying to find some freelance work at the moment.

Does anyone have any advice? I'm not even sure what advice there is to give. I'm actively considering relocating btw. In fact I plan on it. I've been searching for jobs in other places, but like I said: I go way the hell out of my way driving to meet them, and zippo comes from it.

ALSO: I'd like to apologize in advance here, because I know some of you are in way worse spots than I am, and I don't meant to try and make my problems seem worse off than yours. I realize it could always be worse, for me.

 

[blackadde]

i also work in graphic design (also in canada).

freelance is really, REALLY hard to get into as a full time gig without existing contacts. i'm assuming you're looking for studio work? advertising / design, print or interactive?

i'm not sure how you've been going about it, but you really need to put together a big list of every agency or firm you're even remotely interested and find the names of some CDs / ADs so you can either mail them a promo or try to send an email to get an interview. at the very least you get your face out there, and that helps a lot. it can definitely be a little soul crushing but you gotta do what you gotta do.

in my experience, your program / school's reputation or membership to things like RGD / GDC mean nothing. it's just about your portfolio and interview combined with fortunate team openings.

if you want a pair of fresh eyes on your portfolio just pm me.

 

[GtwoK]

i also work in graphic design (also in canada).

freelance is really, REALLY hard to get into as a full time gig without existing contacts. i'm assuming you're looking for studio work? advertising / design, print or interactive?

i'm not sure how you've been going about it, but you really need to put together a big list of every agency or firm you're even remotely interested and find the names of some CDs / ADs so you can either mail them a promo or try to send an email to get an interview. at the very least you get your face out there, and that helps a lot. it can definitely be a little soul crushing but you gotta do what you gotta do.

in my experience, your program / school's reputation or membership to things like RGD / GDC mean nothing. it's just about your portfolio and interview combined with fortunate team openings.

if you want a pair of fresh eyes on your portfolio just pm me.

I appreciate that, thanks for the help. Getting myself out there is exactly what I've been trying to do, and the people I've met with are some surpisingly big names. It's just that nothing ends up coming from those meetings, apart from the occasional never-ending loop of "you should talk to _____". Freelance isn't my GOAL, it's more of just an interim thing until I can nail down a full time job. And if I'm lucky, might keep me occupied on the side, after that.

Your advice about the mailing list: that's exactly what I've done, actually. I've emailed contacts at about 30 different studios and firms that I'm interested in working at. Some of them don't respond. Some of them offer to meet me portfolio review, again, which never leads to a job.

My comment about my school's reputation had less to do with "I should be getting a job because of the reputation", and more to do with employers and contacts getting emails form me or my former prof being more likely to respond because of the association to the school.

I'll try and put something together if you don't mind looking at it, and I'll pm you

 

[MoonGred]

Hey guys

I've been at my current job for about 2 and a half years now, started at the bottom and worked my way up to a small manager roll. When I started the job I told myself it was going to be a temp thing as the pay was shit. Fast forward 2 years and my old boss quit, with me as second in charge I was "promoted". To be honest I never wanted the job, because I knew what it was and was already doing it, just not getting paid for it, on paper the pay looked good but seeing as I'm on a salary now and work 11h a day it's barely better than before.
The internal client who I report to is really hard to get along with. Things that should be explained in a normal manner just get yelled at me, meetings are exactly the same. All of this has made me feel like absolute shit, I've lost all self-confidence. I've been telling myself to get out and look for new jobs, but I have no clue what to look for. Whenever I look at jobs I just get lost in the criteria and feel really under qualified which then makes me feel even worse. Is there any way to get out of this rut?

 

[anonymous_abc]

Hey guys

I've been at my current job for about 2 and a half years now, started at the bottom and worked my way up to a small manager roll. When I started the job I told myself it was going to be a temp thing as the pay was shit. Fast forward 2 years and my old boss quit, with me as second in charge I was "promoted". To be honest I never wanted the job, because I knew what it was and was already doing it, just not getting paid for it, on paper the pay looked good but seeing as I'm on a salary now and work 11h a day it's barely better than before.
The internal client who I report to is really hard to get along with. Things that should be explained in a normal manner just get yelled at me, meetings are exactly the same. All of this has made me feel like absolute shit, I've lost all self-confidence. I've been telling myself to get out and look for new jobs, but I have no clue what to look for. Whenever I look at jobs I just get lost in the criteria and feel really under qualified which then makes me feel even worse. Is there any way to get out of this rut?

Sounds as if you have many marketable skills that you have learnt over the time and being in a small management roll should help greatly.
If you are unsure what to do, just go and send out a few applications for jobs you feel unqualified for or ones that sound interesting to you. You never know you might get lucky be invited and get the chance to sell yourself.

The best thing is you are in employment you don't have to take the first offer that comes along!

 

[MoonGred]

Sounds as if you have many marketable skills that you have learnt over the time and being in a small management roll should help greatly.
If you are unsure what to do, just go and send out a few applications for jobs you feel unqualified for or ones that sound interesting to you. You never know you might get lucky be invited and get the chance to sell yourself.

The best thing is you are in employment you don't have to take the first offer that comes along!

Yea that's true, I just left it for way too long. I'm happy with where my life is at the moment, but at the same time I haven't felt this depressed for ages, and all because of a silly job.

For some reason I've always been drawn to doing landscaping, the only problem with that is that the wage for an apprentice is so low and feel a bit silly going back to that level in my mid twenties.

 

[Goodlife]

How do people cope with the last couple of weeks in a job?

I'm finishing on the 31st and because they have been such bastards to me, I want to do as little as possible for my remaining time.

But I'm getting bombarded from all sides to get things done still.

Really want to tell everyone to fuck off, but feel bad for the people I actually work with (other than my management) who'll be the ones who will actually have to pick up the pieces.

 

[anonymous_abc]

How do people cope with the last couple of weeks in a job?

I'm finishing on the 31st and because they have been such bastards to me, I want to do as little as possible for my remaining time.

But I'm getting bombarded from all sides to get things done still.

Really want to tell everyone to fuck off, but feel bad for the people I actually work with (other than my management) who'll be the ones who will actually have to pick up the pieces.

Call in sick.
That would be the common thing to do in Germany if you have already quit and the people are being dicks to you.

As for your colleagues, it always depends on the situation. But in general I would hazard that no one is going to thank you for going above and beyond and most will probably not even notice. So why bother.

 

[MC Safety]

As someone who had an agonizing stretch of unemployment (more or less) in the past, one piece of advice I would give is to get involved with (volunteer) activities that utilize skills related to your targeted career/jobs.

You should never give your work away for free. I'm glad you got a job out of it, but you're just telling prospective employers it's okay to exploit young people.

Your bosses get paid for their work. They shouldn't expect any less for you. And you shouldn't expect any less for you.

 

[anonymous_abc]

You should never give your work away for free. I'm glad you got a job out of it, but you're just telling prospective employers it's okay to exploit young people.

Your bosses get paid for their work. They shouldn't expect any less for you. And you shouldn't expect any less for you.

I think Zips means volunteer work for good causes. Be it Scout leader or pet rescue.
Nothing that you expect to be paid for.

 

[MC Safety]

I think Zips means volunteer work for good causes. Be it Scout leader or pet rescue.
Nothing that you expect to be paid for.

Except he says he got paid a token amount for some of the jobs.

The guy can clarify his statement if he wants.

 

[Roland_Gunner]

How do people cope with the last couple of weeks in a job?

I'm finishing on the 31st and because they have been such bastards to me, I want to do as little as possible for my remaining time.

But I'm getting bombarded from all sides to get things done still.

Really want to tell everyone to fuck off, but feel bad for the people I actually work with (other than my management) who'll be the ones who will actually have to pick up the pieces.

What are the odds that you'll want to come back there in the future? I've left companies because one specific job was bad but would consider coming back into a different role. If thats the deal then work a normal eight hours and tell your boss that there isn't time for the other stuff

If you never want to go back there then the other guy is right. Call in sick, take long lunches and generally be useless. If they bitch about it you can walk. This is your chance to really be an asshole about it.

 

[Goodlife]

What are the odds that you'll want to come back there in the future? I've left companies because one specific job was bad but would consider coming back into a different role. If thats the deal then work a normal eight hours and tell your boss that there isn't time for the other stuff

If you never want to go back there then the other guy is right. Call in sick, take long lunches and generally be useless. If they bitch about it you can walk. This is your chance to really be an asshole about it.

Pretty much 0.
The office where I'm based is going to be closing in the next year or so (was 700 odd people when I started, around 40 people now) so basically never going back

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

I have to take an assessment test for a technical support technician position. At least if I get it, it'll get my foot in the IT door.

there's a cognitive portion involved. Anyone has clue or has taken a test like that knows what examples will be used?

 

[Philia]

Whelp... despite of the recommendation from a vet tech who works there, acing the interview, did well on the observation and volunteering at the spay/neuter clinic, I still got the rejection email for vet assistant position. It fucking blows when you really honestly think you got it in the bag. :\

Sigh. Worse still, the vet tech that recommended me is having overwhelming issues that I don't know about so I feel bad for her. I get the feeling that she recommended me because she actually NEEDED me but the medical director wouldn't allow it I guess. Or certain people wouldn't just leave already or there's budget cuts... who knows.

 

[zert]

More than 2 months. Finally starting to get interviews. I was losing my mind.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Took the assessment test. One part was personality test. The other was non-verbal reasoning, math, and questions like if A is taller than B, and C is shorter than A, then... etc

I had 15 minutes to answer all 50 questions, which seems impossible, but the email said that try and answer as many questions as possible. I was only able to answer 25.

See if I did ok.

 

[vypek]

Things are sort of turning around right now. Have a meet and greet with a recruiting company soon, an interview with their client the day after, an interview with a different company next week, and a guaranteed phone interview that will be scheduled within a day or two. And there are also plans for a phone interview or in-person interview for an out of state position. Things are looking sort of up. There is a certain job in the bunch that I'd really like though.

 

[anonymous_abc]

Took the assessment test. One part was personality test. The other was non-verbal reasoning, math, and questions like if A is taller than B, and C is shorter than A, then... etc

I had 15 minutes to answer all 50 questions, which seems impossible, but the email said that try and answer as many questions as possible. I was only able to answer 25.

See if I did ok.

That seems to be common practice. They just want to see how you perform under pressure et al.

 

[Philia]

Just want to vent in here. A ex coworker (he left) got an interview at an animal hospital I wanted to work at. He actually texted me asking if I've applied there. I of course said yes, twice. He went on to say that my current job got a call from them and he wondered if they were inquiring about me. I'm like whatever, I'm burned from the recent possibility, I'm not all that hyped for the next. I told him about how I know that the vet there just left and I'm sure that they're not hurting for people especially with that vet's assistant being left in the wind.

He then went on to tell me that there were 3 people leaving and I of course asked him where in the world did he get that info. He finally admitted that he got interviewed there. :\

He knows out of most people that I'm trying really hard to get a job at an animal hospital. I'm sure he's feeling pretty shitty for hitting me up with that info. Regardless though I told him if he got hired, pretty please drop a mention of me to any of his supervisors. He then told me that he's sure that I'll get it or whatever. At this point, I'm laughing in my mind because they're already at interview stage, they're NOT calling me. :\