Re: The Job Search Thread
Posted: October 8th, 2011, 7:33 pm
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Oh yeah!!ArkieDukie wrote:Oh, and I forgot to mention that the job was re-posted so I could apply!ArkieDukie wrote:My task for the weekend: filling out the online application for the UTMB-Galveston job "so I can be brought in for an interview." Don't you just love it when you are told to fill out an application so that you can be interviewed?
We can probably save a few $ and just hire a 2 piece band and add Ozzie on kazoo for free!windsor wrote:That sounds very good...apply so you can be interviewed...reposted just for you...
sending mad vibes
Hope this is THE one so we can pass the hat to raise the $$ to bring that three piece band in to play 'take this job and shove it' for PHB
PHB needs to get his freak on!ArkieDukie wrote:Just finished filling out the online application. Hopefully this will lead to an interview!
Found out today that a coworker is having surgery next week and will be out for 2-6 weeks. My boss would blow a gasket if this job comes through and I leave while my coworker is out (assuming the longer sick leave, which I hope she doesn't need). Job interview while she's out would freak him out a bit, too.
Many vibes headed in your direction, DA. I'm sure you'll know the right thing to do when the time comes - for EACH of your situations...DevilAlumna wrote:A bad week at work (is it really only Tuesday?!?) prompted me to take a serious look at open positions within the 'borg. There are about 5 posted in the past month that caught my eye. Two of them are on teams where I've worked with at least one other person, so now I have two informational interviews set up - Thurs. & Friday.
I wasn't intending to look for a new gig upon coming back from maternity leave, so I'm not sure how to feel about the suddenness of such potentially big changes, but at the same time, I don't feel I should let these opportunities pass by. If I do think one of the spots is right for me, and I get through to a full interview loop, I'll have to tell my current management about it. When I do that, it'll pretty much be a, "well since you want to leave, get gone" sort of situation, so I need to be pretty confident at least one of them's going to pan out, before taking the plunge.
Here's hoping I can keep all the balls juggled successfully - current job, family, plus job-hunting & interviewing! Oh, and the MIL is in town this weekend. Joy.
Vibes to you, DA, for the interviews, current job, and family! Regarding the employment situation, you'll know what to do when the time comes. And playing with FutureDA will make things more tolerable in the meantime.DevilAlumna wrote:A bad week at work (is it really only Tuesday?!?) prompted me to take a serious look at open positions within the 'borg. There are about 5 posted in the past month that caught my eye. Two of them are on teams where I've worked with at least one other person, so now I have two informational interviews set up - Thurs. & Friday.
I wasn't intending to look for a new gig upon coming back from maternity leave, so I'm not sure how to feel about the suddenness of such potentially big changes, but at the same time, I don't feel I should let these opportunities pass by. If I do think one of the spots is right for me, and I get through to a full interview loop, I'll have to tell my current management about it. When I do that, it'll pretty much be a, "well since you want to leave, get gone" sort of situation, so I need to be pretty confident at least one of them's going to pan out, before taking the plunge.
Here's hoping I can keep all the balls juggled successfully - current job, family, plus job-hunting & interviewing! Oh, and the MIL is in town this weekend. Joy.
Vibes for all you are doing, DA.DevilAlumna wrote:A bad week at work (is it really only Tuesday?!?) prompted me to take a serious look at open positions within the 'borg. There are about 5 posted in the past month that caught my eye. Two of them are on teams where I've worked with at least one other person, so now I have two informational interviews set up - Thurs. & Friday.
I wasn't intending to look for a new gig upon coming back from maternity leave, so I'm not sure how to feel about the suddenness of such potentially big changes, but at the same time, I don't feel I should let these opportunities pass by. If I do think one of the spots is right for me, and I get through to a full interview loop, I'll have to tell my current management about it. When I do that, it'll pretty much be a, "well since you want to leave, get gone" sort of situation, so I need to be pretty confident at least one of them's going to pan out, before taking the plunge.
Here's hoping I can keep all the balls juggled successfully - current job, family, plus job-hunting & interviewing! Oh, and the MIL is in town this weekend. Joy.
ArkieDukie wrote:Just finished filling out the online application. Hopefully this will lead to an interview!
Found out today that a coworker is having surgery next week and will be out for 2-6 weeks. My boss would blow a gasket if this job comes through and I leave while my coworker is out (assuming the longer sick leave, which I hope she doesn't need). Job interview while she's out would freak him out a bit, too.
DevilWearsPrada2.0 wrote:There are many college educated professionals that are unemployed and underemployed now. I have many friends In North Carolina, that have lost their jobs, benefits, retirement, due to downsizing and capsizing, myself included. The constant job search online and networking will completely stress you out and depress you beyond your control.
I read online last week, if you are over 40 years old, you will be unemployed longer than someone in their 20s or 30s. There are more college educated unemployed/underemployed working in the Hospitiality and Retail industry than ever before. Alot of people are working 2 and 3 part time jobs just to pay their immediate bills (rent, mortgage, utilities, car and insurance, groceries and gas).
So if you know of someone that has lost their job, and there are so many in the USA, reach out to them and offer to take them out for lunch or dinner, or invite them to a GAME. Those are luxuries, and NOT in their budget. And be kind to them, and try to uplift their spirits. It is very depressing to send out resumes week after week, and get little to NO response. If you have a job with benefits, hang onto it, until, you can get something better.