Re: The Job Search Thread
Posted: September 4th, 2011, 7:12 am
Hows the job search?
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Would a Duke job met your SALARY expectations or requirements?ArkieDukie wrote:Update: no news on anything. A friend passed my CV to someone at UTMB-Galveston and really talked me up. The UTMB person was supposedly going to call me that day (last Thursday); I haven't heard ANYTHING. Since this is not the first time I heard something along these lines, I'm really starting to think that my boss is torpedoing my job opportunites. Knowing him as I do, it's definitely something he would do.
Now for the big news: a job at Duke has shown up on Simply Hired. Yes, I'm going to be applying for this job and mention that I will be coming to town for a visit. My boss has connections at Duke (we have a Duke person on our external advisory committee), but I don't know if he knows the person to whom I'd be applying. It's posted as a BS/MS job, but the job description reads like everything I've ever done. Rather than being somewhat general or in cancer, though, it's in cardiology. That's not a bad thing - I know a bit about this area and would be more than happy to learn more. Send vibes, please!
Oooh, cardiology. Can I be your advisor/consultant?ArkieDukie wrote:Update: no news on anything. A friend passed my CV to someone at UTMB-Galveston and really talked me up. The UTMB person was supposedly going to call me that day (last Thursday); I haven't heard ANYTHING. Since this is not the first time I heard something along these lines, I'm really starting to think that my boss is torpedoing my job opportunites. Knowing him as I do, it's definitely something he would do.
Now for the big news: a job at Duke has shown up on Simply Hired. Yes, I'm going to be applying for this job and mention that I will be coming to town for a visit. My boss has connections at Duke (we have a Duke person on our external advisory committee), but I don't know if he knows the person to whom I'd be applying. It's posted as a BS/MS job, but the job description reads like everything I've ever done. Rather than being somewhat general or in cancer, though, it's in cardiology. That's not a bad thing - I know a bit about this area and would be more than happy to learn more. Send vibes, please!
Thanks, Ima!Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:Vibing away! An actual DUKE job!!! This would be too good to be true!!!!! Good luck, Arkie! Holler if any of us can do anything to help!
Love, Ima
Most definitely, devildeac! I've been involved with a cardiology project or two here, but it's been somewhat frustrating because the physician involved in the case has a major case of tunnel vision. He's one of those people that thinks he knows what the answer is supposed to be before even starting, and he's ignoring a lot of good data in the process. He's completely ignoring oxidative stress, for instance.devildeac wrote:Oooh, cardiology. Can I be your advisor/consultant?ArkieDukie wrote:Update: no news on anything. A friend passed my CV to someone at UTMB-Galveston and really talked me up. The UTMB person was supposedly going to call me that day (last Thursday); I haven't heard ANYTHING. Since this is not the first time I heard something along these lines, I'm really starting to think that my boss is torpedoing my job opportunites. Knowing him as I do, it's definitely something he would do.
Now for the big news: a job at Duke has shown up on Simply Hired. Yes, I'm going to be applying for this job and mention that I will be coming to town for a visit. My boss has connections at Duke (we have a Duke person on our external advisory committee), but I don't know if he knows the person to whom I'd be applying. It's posted as a BS/MS job, but the job description reads like everything I've ever done. Rather than being somewhat general or in cancer, though, it's in cardiology. That's not a bad thing - I know a bit about this area and would be more than happy to learn more. Send vibes, please!
Good luck!
Thanks, DinK!DukieInKansas wrote:Good luck, AD. Praying and vibing that this works out.
One or two days and no response is not evidence that your boss is torpedoing things. You've also said that your list of references does NOT include him. I'd suggest talking/emailing your friend to find out what IS available there, and what the timetable is.ArkieDukie wrote:Update: no news on anything. A friend passed my CV to someone at UTMB-Galveston and really talked me up. The UTMB person was supposedly going to call me that day (last Thursday); I haven't heard ANYTHING. Since this is not the first time I heard something along these lines, I'm really starting to think that my boss is torpedoing my job opportunites. Knowing him as I do, it's definitely something he would do.
I concur with Lavabe on this point. Having been the one conducting the interviews and hiring, I can tell you that so many things happen to delay or deflect the process and few of those interruptions have to do with the applicants.Lavabe wrote:One or two days and no response is not evidence that your boss is torpedoing things. You've also said that your list of references does NOT include him. I'd suggest talking/emailing your friend to find out what IS available there, and what the timetable is.ArkieDukie wrote:Update: no news on anything. A friend passed my CV to someone at UTMB-Galveston and really talked me up. The UTMB person was supposedly going to call me that day (last Thursday); I haven't heard ANYTHING. Since this is not the first time I heard something along these lines, I'm really starting to think that my boss is torpedoing my job opportunites. Knowing him as I do, it's definitely something he would do.
Usually, when I pass a CV of mine on to someone, I give a list of references, and a list of people not to contact. Your boss should be completely out of the loop in your job search process. Is there any reason for them to contact your boss?
Where he might be torpedoing is if you DO include him as a reference, and his reputation among the people where you're applying is... well, something less than desired.
More power to you!!ArkieDukie wrote:Now for today's story. My friend is a sales rep for Company A. I received an e-mail today on an unrelated topic from a sales rep for Company B (someone I know, and another company I wouldn't mind working for). After answering his first message (why the heck hadn't my boss returned any of his calls or e-mail messages?), I sent a second one with my CV attached. I received a response fairly promptly. As it turns out, the sales rep found out this morning about an opening that I would be well-suited for. He forwarded my CV to the hiring manager, along with "a STRONG recommendation to consider me for a positon and speed up the hiring process." He also mentioned having heard that I had been basically made into a clerk. Isn't it funny how word gets around in professional circles?
This could be a much better deal for me. Although Company A is the one I really want to work for, Company B is not a bad option and has always been #2 on my list. I've always had very good interactions with them (hence the strong recommendation from the sales rep), and I think they have a bit more of a clue what my boss is like. As much as I would like to work for Company A, I suspect that my boss's close relationship with people in this company would make it difficult for them to hire me. That's not the case with Company B. In fact, I've always had a VERY good working relationship with them. This could actually happen, unless they have some internal candidates in mind.
Now for some irony: I applied for several jobs on Company B's website and never heard anything back from them. If this pans out, or if I even get an interview, it definitely lends some credence to the conclusions in "What Color is Your Parachute?"
Along with DD, my dad (cardiologist just retired from Duke but still working there...he will never quit) will be at the game this weekend as well. I'm sure you will have a few brains to pick between the two.ArkieDukie wrote:Update: no news on anything. A friend passed my CV to someone at UTMB-Galveston and really talked me up. The UTMB person was supposedly going to call me that day (last Thursday); I haven't heard ANYTHING. Since this is not the first time I heard something along these lines, I'm really starting to think that my boss is torpedoing my job opportunites. Knowing him as I do, it's definitely something he would do.
Now for the big news: a job at Duke has shown up on Simply Hired. Yes, I'm going to be applying for this job and mention that I will be coming to town for a visit. My boss has connections at Duke (we have a Duke person on our external advisory committee), but I don't know if he knows the person to whom I'd be applying. It's posted as a BS/MS job, but the job description reads like everything I've ever done. Rather than being somewhat general or in cancer, though, it's in cardiology. That's not a bad thing - I know a bit about this area and would be more than happy to learn more. Send vibes, please!