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clearaflagrantj 05/22/19 10:43:34 AM #1:	Can't wait to hear back from none of them <cite>clearaflagrantj posted [p:922222741] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>Can't wait to hear back from none of them</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drpooplol 05/22/19 11:31:32 AM #2:	I applied to those same 8 jobs and already got 3 responses. --- "Or do you want to know more about my vagina?" LIE "No" <cite>Drpooplol posted [p:922224336] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>I applied to those same 8 jobs and already got 3 responses.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CharlesBronson 05/22/19 11:32:46 AM #3:	either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices <cite>CharlesBronson posted [p:922224381] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MC_BatCommander 05/22/19 11:36:26 AM #5:	Well I mean your attitude is super shitty so maybe you're not perfect --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:922224506] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>Well I mean your attitude is super shitty so maybe you're not perfect</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SK8T3R215 05/22/19 11:38:20 AM #6:	"Perfect" --- New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Yankees. <cite>SK8T3R215 posted [p:922224566] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>"Perfect"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catatonia 05/22/19 11:38:57 AM #7:	Youre not perfect for any of them. The requirements listed and the actual job have nothing in common. --- Zangulus has been a naughty boy. <cite>catatonia posted [p:922224590] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>Youre not perfect for any of them. The requirements listed and the actual job have nothing in common.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LazLemon 05/22/19 11:39:01 AM #8:	Are you perfect for it because you have an interest in it or are you perfect because you have valuable skills and experience that would let you succeed in that job? I've interviewed a fair few people before who can't tell the different. --- Ain't no party like a LazLemon party cause a LazLemon party is mandatory. <cite>LazLemon posted [p:922224592] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>Are you perfect for it because you have an interest in it or are you perfect because you have valuable skills and experience that would let you succeed in that job? I've interviewed a fair few people before who can't tell the different.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 05/22/19 11:41:02 AM #9:	CharlesBronson posted... either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices mcdonalds wouldnt hire me --- MVP Tracker: 1-0 <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:922224672] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>CharlesBronson posted...</cite> <quote>either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices</quote> mcdonalds wouldnt hire me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchiePeck 05/22/19 11:43:21 AM #10:	If you're offering the same minimum requirements skill set that 50+ other applicants also are, then you're just playing a lottery. <cite>ArchiePeck posted [p:922224755] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>If you're offering the same minimum requirements skill set that 50+ other applicants also are, then you're just playing a lottery.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spiritlittle 05/22/19 11:46:29 AM #11:	I applied to over 400 jobs since graduating two years ago. Only for two interviews. Both declined me due to "lack of experience." --- Official Raven of the Injustice 2 boards Official Jill Valentine of the Marvel vs Capcom Infinite boards <cite>Spiritlittle posted [p:922224868] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>I applied to over 400 jobs since graduating two years ago. Only for two interviews. Both declined me due to "lack of experience."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkbuster 05/22/19 12:08:09 PM #12:	You never hear anything, despite the position repeatedly being re-posted over months & constant claims from people who work stating how much they need help, until you find out they've hired a burnout that does nothing but get high in the restroom when no one is around. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 <cite>darkbuster posted [p:922225673] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>You never hear anything, despite the position repeatedly being re-posted over months & constant claims from people who work stating how much they need help, until you find out they've hired a burnout that does nothing but get high in the restroom when no one is around.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EvalAngell 05/22/19 12:09:31 PM #13:	finding a job is all about who you know and hoping a recruiter reaches out to you first --- Perfectly balanced. <cite>EvalAngell posted [p:922225714] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>finding a job is all about who you know and hoping a recruiter reaches out to you first</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 05/22/19 12:09:45 PM #14:	Conflict posted... Drpooplol posted... I applied to those same 8 jobs and already got 3 responses. I applied to those same 8 jobs and already got hired by one of them I am the jobs --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:922225724] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>Conflict posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Drpooplol posted...</cite> <quote>I applied to those same 8 jobs and already got 3 responses.</quote> I applied to those same 8 jobs and already got hired by one of them</quote> I am the jobs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sexypwnstar 05/22/19 12:10:13 PM #15:	Spiritlittle posted... I applied to over 400 jobs since graduating two years ago. Only for two interviews. Both declined me due to "lack of experience." Trump's America. --- https://imgur.com/Su4g5 https://imgur.com/21DiJ <cite>Sexypwnstar posted [p:922225744] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>Spiritlittle posted...</cite> <quote>I applied to over 400 jobs since graduating two years ago. Only for two interviews. Both declined me due to "lack of experience."</quote> Trump's America.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GasMonkey 05/22/19 12:10:38 PM #16:	i keep getting calls for machine tech jobs that only pay 13 an hour. i have to keep telling them the gas stations in my small town pay more than that and to call me when they can offer a proper wage or salary --- life at 165mph <cite>GasMonkey posted [p:922225756] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>i keep getting calls for machine tech jobs that only pay 13 an hour. i have to keep telling them the gas stations in my small town pay more than that and to call me when they can offer a proper wage or salary</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Top Crusader 05/22/19 12:12:07 PM #17:	CharlesBronson posted... either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices When I lost my "main" job and was only working part time I applied at tons of fast food places and retail stores. Didn't hear back from most, what I did hear back was basically, "well you have a good resume so you'd probably leave us soon so we don't want to bother hiring you." --- https://imgur.com/09qFfLV <cite>The Top Crusader posted [p:922225820] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>CharlesBronson posted...</cite> <quote>either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices</quote> When I lost my "main" job and was only working part time I applied at tons of fast food places and retail stores. Didn't hear back from most, what I did hear back was basically, "well you have a good resume so you'd probably leave us soon so we don't want to bother hiring you."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
clearaflagrantj 05/22/19 2:21:54 PM #18:	LazLemon posted... Are you perfect for it because you have an interest in it or are you perfect because you have valuable skills and experience that would let you succeed in that job? I've interviewed a fair few people before who can't tell the different. The latter, like my resume's experience is dead on exactly what they are looking for darkbuster posted... You never hear anything, despite the position repeatedly being re-posted over months & constant claims from people who work stating how much they need help, until you find out they've hired a burnout that does nothing but get high in the restroom when no one is around. I interviewed for a massive company and they were completely fucking clueless about what they wanted. tl;dr they thought my experience in CAD software A wouldn't carry over to CAD software B even though I've worked with both for years and they are designed to be as similar as possible (I hadn't used B professionally for 3 years though so they thought I was lying when I said I was proficient in it). Suffice it to say the posting is still up months later, I hope the opportunity cost of holding out for the pErFeCt CaNdIdAtE has screwed them over by now <cite>clearaflagrantj posted [p:922231087] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>LazLemon posted...</cite> <quote>Are you perfect for it because you have an interest in it or are you perfect because you have valuable skills and experience that would let you succeed in that job? I've interviewed a fair few people before who can't tell the different.</quote> The latter, like my resume's experience is dead on exactly what they are looking for <cite>darkbuster posted...</cite> <quote>You never hear anything, despite the position repeatedly being re-posted over months & constant claims from people who work stating how much they need help, until you find out they've hired a burnout that does nothing but get high in the restroom when no one is around.</quote> I interviewed for a massive company and they were completely fucking clueless about what they wanted. tl;dr they thought my experience in CAD software A wouldn't carry over to CAD software B even though I've worked with both for years and they are designed to be as similar as possible (I hadn't used B professionally for 3 years though so they thought I was lying when I said I was proficient in it). Suffice it to say the posting is still up months later, I hope the opportunity cost of holding out for the pErFeCt CaNdIdAtE has screwed them over by now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/22/19 2:37:01 PM #19:	I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:922231708] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Swagnificent119 05/22/19 2:37:57 PM #20:	You've been black balled from the industry for that time you snitched. Time to change careers --- https://i.imgtc.ws/nHeqezb.png Don't Hate, Celebrate <cite>Swagnificent119 posted [p:922231751] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>You've been black balled from the industry for that time you snitched. Time to change careers</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Top Crusader 05/22/19 2:38:41 PM #21:	clearaflagrantj posted... Suffice it to say the posting is still up months later, I hope the opportunity cost of holding out for the pErFeCt CaNdIdAtE has screwed them over by now Yeah, that's pretty terrible. Even if you weren't 100% proficient in it, it wouldn't take long to get up to speed. Much better than having no one at all in the position for months and months. --- https://imgur.com/09qFfLV <cite>The Top Crusader posted [p:922231781] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>clearaflagrantj posted...</cite> <quote> Suffice it to say the posting is still up months later, I hope the opportunity cost of holding out for the pErFeCt CaNdIdAtE has screwed them over by now</quote> Yeah, that's pretty terrible. Even if you weren't 100% proficient in it, it wouldn't take long to get up to speed. Much better than having no one at all in the position for months and months.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
COVxy 05/22/19 2:40:41 PM #22:	Balrog0 posted... I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market One almost thinks that there's something else going on here... --- =E[(x-E[x])(y-E[y])] <cite>COVxy posted [p:922231860] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market</quote> One almost thinks that there's something else going on here...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rusty_Shacklefo 05/22/19 2:41:14 PM #23:	Balrog0 posted... I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market Well when you have an ego his size and cant schmooze at all... <cite>Rusty_Shacklefo posted [p:922231887] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market</quote> Well when you have an ego his size and cant schmooze at all...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 05/22/19 2:45:08 PM #24:	COVxy posted... Balrog0 posted... I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market One almost thinks that there's something else going on here... Rusty_Shacklefo posted... Balrog0 posted... I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market Well when you have an ego his size and cant schmooze at all... I mean, not even getting to the interview, though? This is a really tight job market, idk lol --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:922232048] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>COVxy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market</quote> One almost thinks that there's something else going on here...</quote> <cite>Rusty_Shacklefo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>I really find it hard to believe you can't get interviews in this job market</quote> Well when you have an ego his size and cant schmooze at all...</quote> I mean, not even getting to the interview, though? This is a really tight job market, idk lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
COVxy 05/22/19 2:46:59 PM #25:	Balrog0 posted... I mean, not even getting to the interview, though? This is a really tight job market, idk lol It's not exactly improbable that Clear may have written "i work for 40 hours and 40 hours only, don't expect me to work anything more than that" as the intro to his cover letter. --- =E[(x-E[x])(y-E[y])] <cite>COVxy posted [p:922232137] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, not even getting to the interview, though? This is a really tight job market, idk lol </quote> It's not exactly improbable that Clear may have written "i work for 40 hours and 40 hours only, don't expect me to work anything more than that" as the intro to his cover letter.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rusty_Shacklefo 05/22/19 2:47:47 PM #26:	COVxy posted... Balrog0 posted... I mean, not even getting to the interview, though? This is a really tight job market, idk lol It's not exactly improbable that Clear may have written "i work for 40 hours and 40 hours only, don't expect me to work anything more than that" as the intro to his cover letter. He also has demanded ridiculous salaries before iirc <cite>Rusty_Shacklefo posted [p:922232169] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>COVxy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Balrog0 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, not even getting to the interview, though? This is a really tight job market, idk lol </quote> It's not exactly improbable that Clear may have written "i work for 40 hours and 40 hours only, don't expect me to work anything more than that" as the intro to his cover letter.</quote> He also has demanded ridiculous salaries before iirc</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 05/22/19 2:48:23 PM #27:	TC are you on antidepressants yet --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:922232191] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>TC are you on antidepressants yet</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchiePeck 05/22/19 3:45:18 PM #28:	TC what is your recent job history? Are you employed in full time work right now? If not, why did you leave your last position? <cite>ArchiePeck posted [p:922234499] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>TC what is your recent job history? Are you employed in full time work right now? If not, why did you leave your last position?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
clearaflagrantj 05/22/19 4:46:29 PM #29:	A hiring manager at a company actually called me up and said that my resume was a breath of fresh air, exactly what they were looking for in a pile full of duds. He is forwarding my information directly to the department lead I'd be working for. Usually some clueless headhunter contacts me at this point so I am surprised an actual employee called me up. ArchiePeck posted... TC what is your recent job history? Are you employed in full time work right now? If not, why did you leave your last position? I am employed full time. I am looking to leave because it is a toxic environment and I do not belong. Also because I have been here for 3 years with zero room for growth so it's time for a diagonal promotion. I need to look out for myself. <cite>clearaflagrantj posted [p:922236971] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>A hiring manager at a company actually called me up and said that my resume was a breath of fresh air, exactly what they were looking for in a pile full of duds. He is forwarding my information directly to the department lead I'd be working for. Usually some clueless headhunter contacts me at this point so I am surprised an actual employee called me up. <cite>ArchiePeck posted...</cite> <quote>TC what is your recent job history? Are you employed in full time work right now? If not, why did you leave your last position?</quote> I am employed full time. I am looking to leave because it is a toxic environment and I do not belong. Also because I have been here for 3 years with zero room for growth so it's time for a diagonal promotion. I need to look out for myself.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 05/22/19 4:47:59 PM #30:	If 8 jobs turn you down, apply for 9 next time --- https://i.imgtc.ws/uBYqPMK.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/UAGNJFv.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/cBTnWgf.png https://i.imgtc.ws/wdjM3F8.png <cite>FL81 posted [p:922237043] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote>If 8 jobs turn you down, apply for 9 next time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Romulox28 05/22/19 4:59:57 PM #31:	clearaflagrantj posted... A hiring manager at a company actually called me up and said that my resume was a breath of fresh air, exactly what they were looking for in a pile full of duds. He is forwarding my information directly to the department lead I'd be working for. Usually some clueless headhunter contacts me at this point so I am surprised an actual employee called me up. glhf --- https://imgur.com/LhwwG <cite>Romulox28 posted [p:922237552] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>clearaflagrantj posted...</cite> <quote>A hiring manager at a company actually called me up and said that my resume was a breath of fresh air, exactly what they were looking for in a pile full of duds. He is forwarding my information directly to the department lead I'd be working for. Usually some clueless headhunter contacts me at this point so I am surprised an actual employee called me up. </quote> glhf</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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loafy013 05/22/19 8:08:14 PM #34:	The Top Crusader posted... CharlesBronson posted... either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices When I lost my "main" job and was only working part time I applied at tons of fast food places and retail stores. Didn't hear back from most, what I did hear back was basically, "well you have a good resume so you'd probably leave us soon so we don't want to bother hiring you." I'm wondering if that is what has been happening to me for the last two months. My last job title was "associate manager", but it wasn't much more than cashiering with end of day stuff. But somehow I guess I'm not qualified to work big box stores unloading trucks and stocking shelves on overnight shifts. Guess when your last job lasted 9 years, they assume you are one of those people who changes jobs like other people change underwear. --- The ball is round, the game lasts 90 minutes. That's fact. Everything else, is theory. <cite>loafy013 posted [p:922245115] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>The Top Crusader posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CharlesBronson posted...</cite> <quote>either apply at mcdonalds or quit complaining those are your 2 choices</quote> When I lost my "main" job and was only working part time I applied at tons of fast food places and retail stores. Didn't hear back from most, what I did hear back was basically, "well you have a good resume so you'd probably leave us soon so we don't want to bother hiring you."</quote> I'm wondering if that is what has been happening to me for the last two months. My last job title was "associate manager", but it wasn't much more than cashiering with end of day stuff. But somehow I guess I'm not qualified to work big box stores unloading trucks and stocking shelves on overnight shifts. Guess when your last job lasted 9 years, they assume you are one of those people who changes jobs like other people change underwear.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drpooplol 05/23/19 11:03:31 AM #35:	Conflict posted... clearaflagrantj posted... A hiring manager at a company actually called me up and said that my resume was a breath of fresh air, exactly what they were looking for in a pile full of duds. That's a hella unethical thing for a hiring manager to say Not really --- Oops, I dropped my monster condom, that I use for my Magnum dong <cite>Drpooplol posted [p:922267206] in Just appli... [t:77732636]...</cite> <quote><cite>Conflict posted...</cite> <quote><cite>clearaflagrantj posted...</cite> <quote>A hiring manager at a company actually called me up and said that my resume was a breath of fresh air, exactly what they were looking for in a pile full of duds. </quote> That's a hella unethical thing for a hiring manager to say</quote> Not really</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Just applied to 8 jobs that I am a perfect candidate for