Job Hunt Thread

[farmteam]

I'm 4 for 5 in my life in job interviews. Hoping to continue that trend tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

Make it 5/6!

[southsider2k5]

I'm 4 for 5 in my life in job interviews. Hoping to continue that trend tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

 

Go get 'em!

[bigruss]

I'm 4 for 5 in my life in job interviews. Hoping to continue that trend tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

Good luck!!

[SoxFan1]

Interview went really well. I'll know by the end of the week. Crossing my fingers for this one. I really want it.

[iamshack]

Interview went really well. I'll know by the end of the week. Crossing my fingers for this one. I really want it.

Great news! Keep us posted!

[southsider2k5]

Interview went really well. I'll know by the end of the week. Crossing my fingers for this one. I really want it.

 

Excellent

[dasox24]

Keep this in mind...

 

http://deadspin.com/5933467/i-would-like-t...est-letter-ever

I'm not sure if that will end up being good or bad for her in the end, but I do know that her email was awesome.

[HuskyCaucasian]

Started my new job today. It was more than a little overwhelming. A lot of information to process in a short period of time.. oh, and it was the first day of school! So, my training was constantly interrupted by other issues. so, a lot of fragmented information.

[G&T]

I'm not sure if that will end up being good or bad for her in the end, but I do know that her email was awesome.

 

It's well written. I think there are worse writing samples...aside from the profanity.

[HuskyCaucasian]

I feel like a dog with his tail between his legs. I might be asking t have my old job back. I cant even figure out in my own head why, but now that I've left, I see things from another perspective and I should never have left to begin with.

[southsideirish71]

I feel like a dog with his tail between his legs. I might be asking t have my old job back. I cant even figure out in my own head why, but now that I've left, I see things from another perspective and I should never have left to begin with.

 

It's day 2. Relax you are still getting your bearings

[iamshack]

Yeah, settle down...you should have seen me on my second day trying to learn how electricity was scheduled across the West

[justBLAZE]

Has anyone ever taken a paycut for a better shift? I pretty much have until 12:30 to answer. The paycut is about $55 on paycheck every two weeks, it's not a lot but it's not like a make bank...

 

Scenario: My current shift involves working 12 hour NIGHT shifts, 3 times a week but sometimes 6 times out of 7 nights. I would be moving on to four 10 hour days starting Sunday, ending Wednesday.

 

At night I work mostly by myself, no one to talk to, the shifts are easy (but extremely boring at the same time) because not much happens at night but I have to be there just in case, I kind of set up the work for the following day.

 

The new shift, I would be working with others, have a lot more work (I feel the days would go by faster and I would be doing more important things).

 

Bottom line a position opened up and its the only way I can escape working nights however it comes with a bit of a pay cut.

Edited August 15, 2012 by justBLAZE

[bigruss]

Has anyone ever taken a paycut for a better shift? I pretty much have until 12:30 to answer. The paycut is about $55 on paycheck every two weeks, it's not a lot but it's not like a make bank...

 

Scenario: My current shift involves working 12 hour NIGHT shifts, 3 times a week but sometimes 6 times out of 7 nights. I would be moving on to four 10 hour days starting Sunday, ending Wednesday.

 

At night I work mostly by myself, no one to talk to, the shifts are easy (but extremely boring at the same time) because not much happens at night but I have to be there just in case, I kind of set up the work for the following day.

 

The new shift, I would be working with others, have a lot more work (I feel the days would go by faster and I would be doing more important things).

 

Bottom line a position opened up and its the only way I can escape working nights however it comes with a bit of a pay cut.

Would it be possible to move up more/get noticed more in this new position? Im assuming yes, and if that could lead to a better paycheck/job later than I think it'd be worth it.

[Iwritecode]

Has anyone ever taken a paycut for a better shift? I pretty much have until 12:30 to answer. The paycut is about $55 on paycheck every two weeks, it's not a lot but it's not like a make bank...

 

Scenario: My current shift involves working 12 hour NIGHT shifts, 3 times a week but sometimes 6 times out of 7 nights. I would be moving on to four 10 hour days starting Sunday, ending Wednesday.

 

At night I work mostly by myself, no one to talk to, the shifts are easy (but extremely boring at the same time) because not much happens at night but I have to be there just in case, I kind of set up the work for the following day.

 

The new shift, I would be working with others, have a lot more work (I feel the days would go by faster and I would be doing more important things).

 

Bottom line a position opened up and its the only way I can escape working nights however it comes with a bit of a pay cut.

 

I can only speak from second-hand experience but I would think the change from working nights to working days would make up for it. My wife has worked nights for years and absolutely hates it.

 

 

 

[G&T]

So I'm waiting to hear about a job. I know they started checking my references on Monday. I just found out that one reference has been out camping and can't communicate until tomorrow. I had tried to give him a heads up but he was already gone and didn't leave an auto-reply. Because he didn't respond I called his secretary yesterday and found out he was out but would be back today. Today I called to check in again and found that he's not coming until tomorrow.

 

I updated the hiring manager but I'm a bit worried it cost me a job. Not a great job, but a job nevertheless.

[G&T]

I feel like a dog with his tail between his legs. I might be asking t have my old job back. I cant even figure out in my own head why, but now that I've left, I see things from another perspective and I should never have left to begin with.

 

You should feel that way. Recognizing the challenges quickly is good even if intimidating. Also there's always a grace period where you can f*** up. Last, think of all the dumb and incompetent people you've ever worked with. It will be okay.

[justBLAZE]

Would it be possible to move up more/get noticed more in this new position? Im assuming yes, and if that could lead to a better paycheck/job later than I think it'd be worth it.

 

 

I can only speak from second-hand experience but I would think the change from working nights to working days would make up for it. My wife has worked nights for years and absolutely hates it.

 

Thanks guys I took the offer.

[southsider2k5]

Thanks guys I took the offer.

 

Best of luck to you!

[GoodAsGould]

Had my first real job(post college) interview a couple weeks back thought it went well. My friend said the person has been on vacation this week and I should do a follow up call tomorrow when he is back. I sent him an email a couple days after thanking him for the time etc., what exactly do you say in a phonecall?

[southsider2k5]

You should feel that way. Recognizing the challenges quickly is good even if intimidating. Also there's always a grace period where you can f*** up. Last, think of all the dumb and incompetent people you've ever worked with. It will be okay.

 

and if you can't think of any, that means it is you!

[SoxFan1]

Had my first real job(post college) interview a couple weeks back thought it went well. My friend said the person has been on vacation this week and I should do a follow up call tomorrow when he is back. I sent him an email a couple days after thanking him for the time etc., what exactly do you say in a phonecall?

I've always been told to be very specific. Don't call and say "So........hey, what's up?" Be confident, let them know you are still interested in the position, and ask for a timetable of their decision.

[bigruss]

Had my first real job(post college) interview a couple weeks back thought it went well. My friend said the person has been on vacation this week and I should do a follow up call tomorrow when he is back. I sent him an email a couple days after thanking him for the time etc., what exactly do you say in a phonecall?

Be polite, confident, concise, and enthusiastic.

 

Just tell them youre excited for the job and you are just looking for a date that you should expect more information.

[G&T]

So I'm waiting to hear about a job. I know they started checking my references on Monday. I just found out that one reference has been out camping and can't communicate until tomorrow. I had tried to give him a heads up but he was already gone and didn't leave an auto-reply. Because he didn't respond I called his secretary yesterday and found out he was out but would be back today. Today I called to check in again and found that he's not coming until tomorrow.

 

I updated the hiring manager but I'm a bit worried it cost me a job. Not a great job, but a job nevertheless.

 

As predicted... Rejected. By phone call which is new.

[iamshack]

As predicted... Rejected. By phone call which is new.

Sorry to hear that, G&T...so they started checking your references, and then just hired someone else before they even got to talk to your friend?