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[Agent Icebeezy]

Oh, that feeling when you're waiting to hear back if you've gotten the job after an interview and your heart races every time the phone rings, only for it to be telemarketers.

I'm here. Both of my references got checked and called as of today. Now, the only thing is for them to offer me the job or not. I feel great now but I, as of now, don't have a new job with who I interviewed for, so I wait.

 

[ZackieChan]

I do have 1 game on the google play store that was created in unity, and have worked on several game design ideas. I've also kept working on my photoshop skills as my role in development was mainly the creation of 2D art assets. I also formed a band and was recording our demos but it's hard to keep people together. I haven't been idle during this time, but I also know that there is more I need to do. I thought I was on track with the defence force and had worked on my fitness for a solid 6 months and was feeling great, but was denied by my back issue just as I'd been offered the choice of two roles. I'll keep working away, but it's been an interesting journey so far.

OK, good to hear you haven't been idling. At some point, though, maybe you could be doing this kind of work for money? Freelance stuff while you look for a steady job?

 

[Randy Solo]

OK, good to hear you haven't been idling. At some point, though, maybe you could be doing this kind of work for money? Freelance stuff while you look for a steady job?

I actually heard back from a position today regarding an IT help desk role. The timing of me posting in here is uncanny. The phone interview went great, and I was surprisingly quite confident on the phone. The girl interviewing me seemed surprised I was even applying for the job with my degree and knowledge of various software packages, because it is an entry level position. I have another skype interview tomorrow, and have to take a test to show that I'm proficient in the microsoft office suite.

Thanks for the advice, it actually gave me a confidence boost to have someone take an interest in my struggles. If this works out, then I will have the nights and weekends to tinker with my other things and be free to pursue the freelance avenue you suggested whilst still having a steady income. Fingers crossed. Cheers.

 

[Hysterical]

Hey, guys I'm a little confused at the moment

So I'm in college, and recently decided to try to get an internship. I've been working in retail for about 2 years, and started when I was 18. So i go on an interview for an internship, state I would need 2 weeks before I could start. They assured me that would be fine.

So I get the call saying they would love to bring me on as an intern, and I got the position. Upon hearing this news I put in my two weeks at my current job.

Fast forward to today, the same lady calls me back and tells me what I need to wear, when I should come in for training, etc. Then she tells me she understands I need to put in my two weeks notice. I stated I put it in when she told me I got the position. She seemed shocked and said "What if it didnt work out though?". I was a bit taken back/ confused and didnt know what to say. I dont feel like I misunderstood anything at all. At what point am I to put my two weeks in?

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Have a 15 minute phone interview for a vistor's administrative specialist position at the career center at my college campus.

Re-reading the ad, it's FT, but temporary. I'll ask how long it is, but there's a possibility that I can still retain my retail job by freezing my status.

Also, it's funny. I went to speak with a career advisor couple weeks ago about how it's been 4 years since I graduated and found nothing, she helped a little, and today received a call from her to schedule a phone interview. Kinda weirded out.

P.S. Job requires excel knowledge. I thought I was decent with excel, but apparently I'm not. I'm wondering how proeficient administration specialists need to be in excel. I'm already quickly watching video tutorials on functions and formulas. =\

 

[xKilltheMx]

Have a 15 minute phone interview for a vistor's administrative specialist position at the career center at my college campus.

Re-reading the ad, it's FT, but temporary. I'll ask how long it is, but there's a possibility that I can still retain my retail job by freezing my status.

Also, it's funny. I went to speak with a career advisor couple weeks ago about how it's been 4 years since I graduated and found nothing, she helped a little, and today received a call from her to schedule a phone interview. Kinda weirded out.

P.S. Job requires excel knowledge. I thought I was decent with excel, but apparently I'm not. I'm wondering how proeficient administration specialists need to be in excel. I'm already quickly watching video tutorials on functions and formulas. =\

great idea. Keep it up. Having strong excel skills is big in any field I'd think.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Have a 15 minute phone interview for a vistor's administrative specialist position at the career center at my college campus.

Re-reading the ad, it's FT, but temporary. I'll ask how long it is, but there's a possibility that I can still retain my retail job by freezing my status.

Also, it's funny. I went to speak with a career advisor couple weeks ago about how it's been 4 years since I graduated and found nothing, she helped a little, and today received a call from her to schedule a phone interview. Kinda weirded out.

P.S. Job requires excel knowledge. I thought I was decent with excel, but apparently I'm not. I'm wondering how proeficient administration specialists need to be in excel. I'm already quickly watching video tutorials on functions and formulas. =\

http://www.mrexcel.com/
http://chandoo.org/

What about excel are you trying to become proficient in? I can probably help. For my job interview, I put together this simple dashboard for data. I found that I learned best by dissecting other Excel charts.

Here is a link to what I took to my interview.
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=72304804271468231950

It's about 2014 NFL statistics so that the info is public and it's relatively easy to follow things.

 

[dallow_bg]

I was told last November our team was to be laid off as they only wanted to keep the UK team going forward, and not NA. And I was the only one with an End Date past December 31st.

I actually ended up still working through July 3rd as I was the only person in the company who could do a certain process, and they were very late in getting me someone in the UK to train.

It was ok though, the severance and bonus for staying and training allowed me to take some time off and not immediately start searching for work after the final day. I was able to go to Costa Rica for 3 weeks due to a family emergency and not worry about income. Was able to focus on family.

I'm back now and have been applying to places since mid-last week. Got my first call back today and looks like they plan to set up an interview. The only problem with this place would be the commute to downtown, but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do.

Not a fan of taking the first job that is offered to me, but if the pay is right I may just go for it. You never know who else would call back anyway.
Going to apply to a few more places today. We'll see what happens.

P.S. Job requires excel knowledge. I thought I was decent with excel, but apparently I'm not. I'm wondering how proeficient administration specialists need to be in excel. I'm already quickly watching video tutorials on functions and formulas. =\

You'll be fine. Just learn the basics like SUM and COUNT. That's probably all they need.
And if you learn how to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and all the keyboard shortcuts you'll be an Excel god to them.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Another update, just called the background check place that I knew that they were going to use. Of course I was going to pass it. They checked social security, education and criminal history.

So, background check done and passed today, reference checks done yesterday. What else is there?

 

[JetForceGemini]

Anybody know where they are hiring in chicago? Preferably full time and great pay.

I know I might not find all that considering I only have a diploma but I do have 5+ years retail with managing a small team in the inventory department

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Anybody know where they are hiring in chicago? Preferably full time and great pay.

I know I might not find all that considering I only have a diploma but I do have 5+ years retail with managing a small team in the inventory department

I'm in the chicagoland area, what are you looking for in particular?

 

[JetForceGemini]

I'm in the chicagoland area, what are you looking for in particular?

dont matter, i need a job lol

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

I got called and accepted the position. I'll start in a couple of weeks. Excited.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

dont matter, i need a job lol

What is your full background?

 

[BigMastadon]

I'm in Champaign, IL and am struggling to find anything. I put in multiple resumes daily and have nothing to show for over a few months. I'm willing to move up by Joliet as I have friends there. Just getting rough and is causing me to get depressedn

Biggest issue is that I can't stand for long periods of time at the moment so that limits what I can do. I have 9 years retail/customer service experience with data entry and management thrown in.

Anyone have any ideas? I apply to almost anything on indeed and careerbuilder that pops up.

Also possibly willing to move back to Arizona (Phoenix area preferred) for the right gig.

 

[JetForceGemini]

What is your full background?

sent you a dm

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

sent you a dm

I will read and reply later.

 

[IdrisOllie]

Anybody from know any Business related Internships in Toronto/Missisauga?

-A 4th Year (desperate) University Student

 

[entremet]

Anybody from know any Business related Internships in Toronto/Missisauga?

-A 4th Year (desperate) University Student

Did you check with your career services office?

Many are utter shite, but some give you the hookups.

 

[IdrisOllie]

Did you check with your career services office?

Many are utter shite, but some give you the hookups.

Tried that, a few months back. I remember getting fed up because all the ones they offered were geared towards recent graduates and the few that actually worked for me, I ended up getting cut off at the interview stage because of other "more qualified" candidates (i.e Recent Grads).

 

[Advocatus Diaboli]

Was really optimistic about this job -- got referred within days -- but, naturally, another rejection. I realistically have nine months left in my current city before I need to move back home with my parents.

I'll be 33 then.

 

[Kotetsu534]

10 months stuck in retail work. Another interview next week, this time for an internship. Here's hoping. On the plus side I've managed to save a fair amount by living with parents and keeping expenses to an absolute minimum, but I'm seriously wondering if I'm ever going to get a chance to pursue a career at this rate. C'est la vie.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Glad to hear your interview went well, my friend! Superintendent of an operation like that is no joke, I'm sure it would be a lot of work but it would also be a great move for you. I hope it works out.

I appreciate your help but thankfully I got the job I interviewed for last Friday! I am supposed to get an official offer sometime today. Needless to say I am pretty excited about it.

The whole job search process is so awful. I applied to at least 30 jobs, many of which I was very qualified for, and never got a single interview. I was contacted by a recruiter about the position I'm getting an offer for and was able to land it through a couple solid interviews. I guess LinkedIn really is more important than applying for jobs online.

Well they made an offer and I accepted verbally through the recruiter, just waiting for the formal one to sign. 30% raise and 20 minutes closer.

2 years ago I was desperate and some things fell into place, now I'll be making more money than I ever thought I would.

Hang in there everyone (even though I used to hate when people told me that).

 

[meowmixer]

What do you guys think is a good answer during an interview to "Are you interviewing with any other companies"?

I feel like if I say no than I seem not in demand or desperate but if I say yes than I might seem unreliable to accept an offer or like I don't have passion for their company.

 

[Roland_Gunner]

What do you guys think is a good answer during an interview to "Are you interviewing with any other companies"?

I feel like if I say no than I seem not in demand or desperate but if I say yes than I might seem unreliable to accept an offer or like I don't have passion for their company.

Are you interviewing with other companies? This really isn't a deal-breaker, they just want to know. If you don't feel certain just say something like 'I'm taking other interviews but haven't received an offer yet.'

 

[ZackieChan]

Was really optimistic about this job -- got referred within days -- but, naturally, another rejection. I realistically have nine months left in my current city before I need to move back home with my parents.

I'll be 33 then.

What's your practice area?

 

[B-Dubs]

So, I actually got a solid job (it's not the best pay but in my field with room for growth) only I never got the e-mail telling me when I start. It's been a week now and I already shot them an e-mail asking what's up.

 

[Advocatus Diaboli]

What's your practice area?

I don't really have one-- but let me qualify that. Here's the things I've done in my career: prosecuted terrorists and sex offenders, advised commanders on rules of engagement, oversaw humanitarian reconstruction in Afghanistan, and now I'm doing contract litigation and government procurement. Nominally, my field is "national security," and I'm finishing my LL.M. in that this fall; I also have another Master's in economics, because international aid concerns me.

To employers, I'm a mile wide and an inch deep, apparently.

 

[Decider]

Looks like my team are being managed out at work. We've been told to apply for internal vacancies but those are mysteriously being put on hold because of "reshuffling". Really irritating, as the job I'd applied for had just the right amount of new stuff to learn to make it interesting and worthwhile (lots of hands-on test automation). I like working at our company and hadn't intended on moving so quickly from my first graduate job.

I've applied for a similarly interesting job with another company for days ago but haven't heard anything back and the job listing has just disappeared. Sigh.

 

[The Artisan]

there's just one thing I need to ask: when doing an application, is there any setback to choosing "no" for "may we contact this employer?"

because if you choose yes and it is your most recent or current employer you run the risk of a bad reference, don't you?

 

[BobLoblaw]

there's just one thing I need to ask: when doing an application, is there any setback to choosing "no" for "may we contact this employer?"

because if you choose yes and it is your most recent or current employer you run the risk of a bad reference, don't you?

Most companies (medium to large) don't disclose anything other than employment dates, title, and maybe salary. They usually don't don't disclose more because they can definitely be sued for it. I think you'd be safe either saying yes, or just not checking the box.

 

[Nastrodamous]

Had an interview with Google tuesday, haven't heard anything back yet =( and still waiting to hear back from some other jobs. I need to get out of Illinois.

 

[dallow_bg]

Well, the place that originally called me never called me back to actually schedule an interview even though that conversation went well. Maybe my salary request scared them off though he said it was fine.

Have applied a lot more places even after that call, still waiting for any other calls...
Only thing I haven't done is give my info to IT staffing places yet as I'd rather find something directly.

 

[sphinx]

anyone here has an idea how a resume for a teaching job should look like? I mean, I'd love to have a resumé in english that I could send pretty much anywhere in the planet and see what happens.

this is very specific.

I am a piano teacher, with 2 majors in piano pedagogy and Musicology and currently working for a school in Germany but things are starting to get a bit... uncertain.. so maybe I'll stay here no longer than 6 months.. I should probably start considering applying for jobs elsewhere

 

[Mr-Joker]

So I made a mistake in applying for a job, as it ended up being a door to door sales job. I should have googled the company first. ¬_¬;

Also wasted time in doing an application form when e-mailing my CV would have been fine.

Well at least I remembered to hand in my CV for the estate agent job.

 

[Makai]

How much harder is it to find a job when you already have one? Thinking about leaving, but my initial job search took two months.

 

[unholyrevenger72]

How much harder is it to find a job when you already have one? Thinking about leaving, but my initial job search took two months.

It's actually much easier. If you have an unemployment gap, you may as well be a leper.

 

[The Artisan]

Most companies (medium to large) don't disclose anything other than employment dates, title, and maybe salary. They usually don't don't disclose more because they can definitely be sued for it. I think you'd be safe either saying yes, or just not checking the box.

it's not a box, it's yes/no. and a friend of mine told me that "no" could be a turnoff to the employer, so i'll just put yes.

 

[entremet]

It's actually much easier. If you have an unemployment gap, you may as well be a leper.

Correct. Kinda sucks because those who need jobs the most are penalized. But that's life.

 

[Daria]

I had a couple interviews fall through, a decent opportunity that I've been told is close to be mine but it's 40hr/week 3rd and I'm starting classes next Monday. Set up a sort orientation at FedEx on Saturday at 5AM for a package handler position. I heard the pay was pretty above average and the benefits seems good, especially tuition reimbursement and the hours max at ~25hr/week which would be a good fit with classes and studying/tutoring.

It's getting close to be my 3rd week off so I'm anxious to find something and was wondering if anyone has gone through this process or know someone who has? Any insight would be helpful.

 

[spuckthew]

Interview in 5 hours! Bizarrely excited!

Any last tips?

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Interview in 5 hours! Bizarrely excited!

Any last tips?

Have you done your homework about the company? Ask the interviewer(s) if they feel that C-suite management is strong going forward. Rehearse your answers to "Why do you want to work here" What is your biggest weakness" Why do you want to leave your current job."

Do those things, you'll be fine. Look at them in the eyes. They breathe the same air as you. Be confident, be cool, be relaxed and don't forget to sell yourself.

 

[spuckthew]

Do those things, you'll be fine. Look at them in the eyes. They breathe the same air as you. Be confident, be cool, be relaxed and don't forget to sell yourself.

You posted that halfway through my interview But I think I kept it together The guys interviewers were pretty easy going, and I was mega surprised to see them not in suits! I commented on the workplace seeming quite casual dress-wise and one of them simply said "Dress down Friday" :O They were both in jeans with casual checkered shirts!

As we got to know each other the mood started getting lighter, and we were exchanging jokes by the end.

I asked some questions, gave what one of them considered a very "way too in depth" answer to the what-do-you-know-about-us question, which I think they liked.

I faltered once because my brain wouldn't reel off the names of all the FSMO roles (without even thinking I can do it now), but they seemed impressed by the fact I even mentioned it.

Had a friendly chat with the one who walked me out also. Seemed like a thoroughly nice guy.

Anyway, hopefully I'll hear something back soon!!

 

[Hyperfludd]

Oh, that feeling when you're waiting to hear back if you've gotten the job after an interview and your heart races every time the phone rings, only for it to be telemarketers.

This is me this entire morning. I felt like that phone interview went fine, so please just call me in. =n=

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

You posted that halfway through my interview But I think I kept it together The guys interviewers were pretty easy going, and I was mega surprised to see them not in suits! I commented on the workplace seeming quite casual dress-wise and one of them simply said "Dress down Friday" :O They were both in jeans with casual checkered shirts!

As we got to know each other the mood started getting lighter, and we were exchanging jokes by the end.

I asked some questions, gave what one of them considered a very "way too in depth" answer to the what-do-you-know-about-us question, which I think they liked.

I faltered once because my brain wouldn't reel off the names of all the FSMO roles (without even thinking I can do it now), but they seemed impressed by the fact I even mentioned it.

Had a friendly chat with the one who walked me out also. Seemed like a thoroughly nice guy.

Anyway, hopefully I'll hear something back soon!!

Sounds successful. In my interview, I pre-empted the interviewer and HR by looking on Linkedin and knowing who I was going to be interviewed by. I was introduced to her with just her first name, but having looked her up, I knew her last name. She was very impressed by that. Also, my knowledge shone during the interview as I'm sure I asked questions that none of my competitors every bothered to ask. I wish you well on this. Don't forget the follow up email. Send it today and thank them. You appear to have been interviewed by two people. Look them up on Linkedin or something, look at their individual accomplishments and tailor response emails to them individually. Just because you leave, that doesn't mean that you aren't still being interviewed. So then, on like next Tuesday or Wednesday, email them and ask if it would be alright to add them as a contact on Linkedin. You are just trying to keep up consistent dialogue with them because they more they talk to you, the less amount of time they are talking to someone else. It's pandering to an extent, but you have to play the game.

 

[Pimplitosaurio]

So I got this job at this tiny IT company(5 people total, only 2 of us are developers, one is the dad of the owner and he only comes to help part time mostly to pass the time)

I get paid on time and all, but we haven't had a project since what, two months? maybe 3 months, I really don't remember
I worry that they might fire me because, well, we are a tiny ass company, I assume that tiny ass company don't have the funds to keep paying employees for a year without jobs. It's a nice place to work, even if they pay very little(I took the job because I was unemployed for like 8 months before this, I needed a job)

So gaf, should I star sending CVs left and right at this moment, or should I hold a little longer? Currently, I'm checking some job postings in general, but only to find what kind of skills/software are the most requested and then I'm trying to learn them in my free time(meaning, at work, because we have nothing to do) What would you do?

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

So I got this job at this tiny IT company(5 people total, only 2 of us are developers, one is the dad of the owner and he only comes to help part time mostly to pass the time)

I get paid on time and all, but we haven't had a project since what, two months? maybe 3 months, I really don't remember
I worry that they might fire me because, well, we are a tiny ass company, I assume that tiny ass company don't have the funds to keep paying employees for a year without jobs. It's a nice place to work, even if they pay very little(I took the job because I was unemployed for like 8 months before this, I needed a job)

So gaf, should I star sending CVs left and right at this moment, or should I hold a little longer? Currently, I'm checking some job postings in general, but only to find what kind of skills/software are the most requested and then I'm trying to learn them in my free time(meaning, at work, because we have nothing to do) What would you do?

Start applying, like, yesterday.

 

[Pimplitosaurio]

Start applying, like, yesterday.

I kinda knew that, but didn't wanted to believe it I'm going to start looking then, wish me luck, let's hope I find something better(also soon, because I'm going to be a dad in like 3 months, I need the stability)

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

I kinda knew that, but didn't wanted to believe it I'm going to start looking then, wish me luck, let's hope I find something better(also soon, because I'm going to be a dad in like 3 months, I need the stability)

I don't know if this a boutique place or not but yes, kids needs a dad that is stable as far as income. Good luck to you.

 

[Pimplitosaurio]

I don't know if this a boutique place or not but yes, kids needs a dad that is stable as far as income. Good luck to you.

I'm not sure what is a boutique place, but I assume that means a really small place like mine? We are in IT, Business Intelligence area in fact, but yeah, I'm gonna start looking, nothing stresses me more than lack of stability

Thanks Agent, I knew that I needed to start looking, but sometimes you need someone else to tell you that what you knew is right.

fake edit: we had an meeting, like 10 minutes ago. We are not going to be paid anymore because we can become partners with the company. PARTNERS!!!

now to hit the pavement again, to update my CV