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post 1551175321 05-09-2018, 05:06 PM
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Told uni that I was interdasted in a Co-op the next semester (1 week away), they hooked me up with interviews. Interviewed, got a call back within an hour, got the Co-op. Graduated about a year later, landed my career same place ezpz
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post 1551175611 05-09-2018, 05:11 PM
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Indeed.com, interviewed and was offered the gig the next day.
I'm back, bby - doubt you noticed
post 1551175691 05-09-2018, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted By SoutheastBeast1⏩
I have a PhD with a strong background in statistical analyses
1) What is your PhD in though?

Big difference between STEM with a stats background, and sociology with a stats background.

2) What are you doing now, what have you done in the past, and what do you want to do moving forward?


It can be really tough making inroads into something new. The biggest success I've accomplished came from looking at my past experiences, and presenting it to employers in a different way.
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post 1551175701 05-09-2018, 05:12 PM
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I walked into the recruiter's office and said "I want to join the Air Force" and...
USAF '09-'18. Master of Science. WoW player. Computer guy. Probably multitasking.

"That statement is either so deep it would take a lifetime to fully comprehend every particle of its meaning, or it is a load of absolute tosh. Which is it, I wonder?"
post 1551175811 05-09-2018, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted By Deenur⏩
I dont have a job, I have a career.

Spent 5 long, grinding years learning screenwriting and devouring aspects of the film making biz.
Finally got hired to write a script for a producer last year, and now working a deal to produce my own film in Fall.
It was worth every bit of difficulty.

So if you knew in 5 years things would completely turn around, how much would you push for that goal?
That's a job, not a career.
post 1551175951 05-09-2018, 05:18 PM
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Networking to get in the door, then performed extremely well in the interview.
post 1551177361 05-09-2018, 05:41 PM
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Dudes,clean up your resumes,get experience anyway you can, I graduated and made $12 an hour in late 90's I didn't bitch..I kept going...the proof is in your production... no company wants non producers...producer for the misc" do something of value". Inb4 spelling I'm hastily typing this....just get credentials, prove your valuable and then prove it over and over

Don't be a bitchy whiner, go get it
post 1551177861 05-09-2018, 05:48 PM
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Was drinking high life one night and decided to apply.

Went better than expected. No connections and no real good experience.

Got a “no thank you” email from their HR, but got called by the hiring manager the next day lol
post 1551178061 05-09-2018, 05:51 PM
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Buddy said they were hiring at his tradie factory job so I put in an application, made sure to leave out my 2 college degrees and left out my previous job in Quality control and left on my part-time job as a server.


needless to say I finally figured out how to get a job. Been at that sh!tty (but good-paying) job for 3 years now.
post 1551178351 05-09-2018, 05:55 PM
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indeed.com
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post 1551178421 05-09-2018, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted By MillerDecaXC⏩
Buddy said they were hiring at his tradie factory job so I put in an application, made sure to leave out my 2 college degrees and left out my previous job in Quality control and left on my part-time job as a server.


needless to say I finally figured out how to get a job. Been at that sh!tty (but good-paying) job for 3 years now.
Were you afraid they’d overlook you due to being overqualified?
post 1551179281 05-09-2018, 06:09 PM
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Was at a crossroads at 20 years old. Was not going to school and facing either continuing to be miserable working 9-5 for $10 per hour or joining the military. Figured I didn't have anything to lose taking one more shot at the job market, so I applied for a drafting position with a local engineering firm. They liked my enthusiasm and hired me. Now I'm a BIM manager at the same place. One of the best decisions of my life, srs.
post 1551179381 05-09-2018, 06:12 PM
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Basically just apply to everything related to your degree, even jobs you're "overqualified" for
post 1551179611 05-09-2018, 06:16 PM
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i applied
they interviewed me, then offered me a job
i accepted
post 1551179681 05-09-2018, 06:17 PM
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I took a lower paying contract job just to get my foot in the door. Took 2.5 years but proved myself and got hired on salary. Work on your resume and sell yourself in the interview, they want to know what you bring to the table.
post 1551180381 05-09-2018, 06:29 PM
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applied on the unemployment website
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post 1551180501 05-09-2018, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted By cjr169⏩
I applied off of indeed. I hired a resume writing company and it worked wonders, received many responses compared to when I used one that I wrote.

100$ well spent.
...and what would be the name of this company?
post 1551180571 05-09-2018, 06:33 PM
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Own my own companies now, but i got started in industry by family that basically adopted me junior year of highschool. Was recruited to a well known school in area for athletics. Had to move in with family. Completely changed my life. No blind side
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post 1551180811 05-09-2018, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted By PowersKenny⏩
Dudes,clean up your resumes,get experience anyway you can, I graduated and made $12 an hour in late 90's I didn't bitch..I kept going...the proof is in your production... no company wants non producers...producer for the misc" do something of value". Inb4 spelling I'm hastily typing this....just get credentials, prove your valuable and then prove it over and over

Don't be a bitchy whiner, go get it
Why would you whine about $12/hour as a first job in the 90s? That was pretty good back then.
post 1551181251 05-09-2018, 06:44 PM
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Been working for my job for 3 years as part time, and was on the eligibility list for a full-time benefited position. A full-time employee in my ideal department left so I contacted the supervisor and said I can help fill the work gap since she left....two days later of me working extra hours as part-time he offered me the full-time job.
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post 1551181261 05-09-2018, 06:44 PM
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Got my current job completely cold (no inside reference), applied with resume on the Hospital's own job listing/application section on their website. I think that was key.

What I mean is, I have never got an interview, email or even a call from posting my resume on a large job listing site. I have never met anyone who did either. It's a fukin joke. Your resume is lost in a sea of other countless resumes.
post 1551181361 05-09-2018, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted By Exiled93⏩
Why would you whine about $12/hour as a first job in the 90s? That was pretty good back then.
He probably lives in CA or somewhere else with ridiculous cost of living.
post 1551181521 05-09-2018, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted By RegisteredChad⏩
i ain't gay but a job is a job
nom sayin OP
Laughed waaaay too hard at this
post 1551181581 05-09-2018, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted By SoutheastBeast1⏩
I don’t know how I’m supposed to network more.

I’ve never understood this phrase. Am I supposed to waste my time going to bars to make friends for 6 months and hope one of them hooks me up or something?

I already try to connect through LinkedIn and that doesn’t work.

Nobody wants to help you. I can’t rewind my like 10 years and build a strong network at this point.

Networking might help you years from now but it doesn’t help you today.

It’s too long of a process building that relationship for someone to want to go out of their way to help you.

It’s something that can pay off in the long run, but it’s completely useless advice for people who need a job now if that network isn’t already built.

Not trying to be negative. I dont have a good network and that’s on me 100% but I can’t magically create one for tomorrow either.

Just being realistic in that sense. Working on building your network is great long term advice but that’s not really gonna help me currently.
You're pretty much correct.

I don't know when people started telling college students and recent graduates that networking was the key to getting a job, but they're retarded.

Networking is something that comes from socializing with work contacts. The only time that might come into play with a recent grad is internships, but that's really more a situation where you're just begging for a job from the company that provided you the internship to begin with.

Networking gets you a job in the future. It's worthless for getting a job right now.Especiallyif you don't have any experience. You're not getting someone dropping your name to their colleagues like "Oh man, I know this guy with a brand new degree and no experience, he'll be perfect for you!"

No, instead, it's "Hey, I worked with Jimbo on a joint project 5 years ago. That guy really knows his stuff, we should poach him for our company because he's smart as hell."
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I met someone in the industry . One day my friend needed a hand , and I helped him out for free for three weeks . Little did I know I would get hired on and work there for over thirty years lol
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post 1551182121 05-09-2018, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted By SoutheastBeast1⏩
I don’t know how I’m supposed to network more.

I’ve never understood this phrase. Am I supposed to waste my time going to bars to make friends for 6 months and hope one of them hooks me up or something?

I already try to connect through LinkedIn and that doesn’t work.

Nobody wants to help you. I can’t rewind my like 10 years and build a strong network at this point.

Networking might help you years from now but it doesn’t help you today.

It’s too long of a process building that relationship for someone to want to go out of their way to help you.

It’s something that can pay off in the long run, but it’s completely useless advice for people who need a job now if that network isn’t already built.

Not trying to be negative. I dont have a good network and that’s on me 100% but I can’t magically create one for tomorrow either.

Just being realistic in that sense. Working on building your network is great long term advice but that’s not really gonna help me currently.
All i see is excuses.. Not trying to be mean, but networking works! You don't even have to be friends with them for 6 months! Not even 3! Sure, if you purely want to use them as a reference, you will have to build up trust. But you also hear about job opportunities through meeting new people. It sounds like you have given up..or just do not know how to use the resources around you. I got my job by walking a large strip center and applying at EVERY store, just happened to get lucky because one of the places was a hotel that started me off playing 4$ more than my previous job. Also got that one by just walking in and applying. Smiling helps! got hired on the spot for both just because of my personality.
post 1551182191 05-09-2018, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted By jfcantu⏩
I walked into the recruiter's office and said "I want to join the Air Force" and...
Thank you for serving our country!
post 1551182381 05-09-2018, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted By Powerkicker⏩
Were you afraid they’d overlook you due to being overqualified?
That's why he left out the good parts
post 1551182441 05-09-2018, 07:04 PM
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1. Already had a job, but was not happy.
2. Had a complete LinkedIn Profile and updated resume.
3. Turn on the "Let recruiters know you are open" option on LinkedIn. Used other sites like indeed and glassdoor, but found most success with LinkedIn.
4. Constant contact from recruiters. Have my pick of a new job.
5. Phone interviews followed by in-person interviews with interesting prospects.
6. Leverage multiple offers to increase salary/benefits.
7. Profit.

Key is to be a desirable candidate (aka possess skills that are in demand) in a growing field.

EDIT:What field are you in, OP? Maybe I can help you out.
"Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him." - Emerson

"If anything is possible for man, and peculiar to him, think that this can be attained by thee." - Marcus Aurelius

Ron Paul 2012
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-got a degree in automation (no shortage of jobs in my area, I can quit today my current job and find another one tomorrow srs)
-applied for an automation company near me, was interviewed and hired
-joined linkedin for a back up plan and added every recruiter i saw (500+ connections crew)
-recruiters hit you up like crazy, ignore cause i have a job but they are always there in case anything happens i can mass message all of them
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