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Applying for jobs is exhausting and soul-crushing
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I have a solid gig working customer care for a major automobile company rn. Before this, I was unemployed for months using doordash income to pay for everything I needed. Damn was I broke. Hang in there everyone, if you put in the effort, your day will come. I promise
I miss the days when you could go somewhere, put an application in, maybe call afterwards, get an interview, be hired and start working within the same week. Still waiting on my background check and it's ridiculous, especially when the place I'm going to be working (assuming I don't get denied) was already short staffed.
Michigan? That definately looks like a lot of work/effort for $9.45/hr and part time on top of it.
Michigan exactly. But yeah someone who worked there for 7 years had to leave due to shoulder surgery, got rehired back into minimum wage. The place is not doing too well, to be frank. I guess in the same week I left their airplane mechanic outright walked out. It's been a mess I'm glad to not be part of.
Just take it as a sign that you were too good for it. I have been turned down for all sorts of jobs, you just have to keep moving on, the right job will come up and it will likely be better than the ones you got turned down for.
Yep, picked that up last night. It's very informative so far and graduating with a finance degree and taking a few accounting courses makes it fluid to understand.
Sorry for the late reply. Would you still be good to have your wife look at my resume? Been busy with family issues. I definitely appreciate it. Both you and your wife.
I was super lucky with my first retail job where the store manager said to do an app then and there. She liked me, and this was during HS. I was hired on the spot with no interview. Now with that big ass gap working retail, I don't think many would hire me. It's been 6-7 years since I worked retail, and sadly I was terminated for a dumbass thing I did.
Applied at a CVS, got an interview, went, and was told he couldn't give me a yes or no. They are reviewing other candidates and if didn't hear anything back in a few days to a week...then was denied
I have a final round interview at a startup today and I don't know if I really want the job. I feel anxious about this
Go in for my interview at Subway today. It's one close to me, and can walk there for the interview and if offered the job. I've read every single advice thread on the subreddit and Indeed Q&A.
It sounded like if all goes well, she said she'd need my state ID and social security number. I'll update ASAP when I get back later!
The part that maybe the hardest for me at first is cutting the bread and remembering where stuff is.
It sounded like if all goes well, she said she'd need my state ID and social security number. I'll update ASAP when I get back later!
The part that maybe the hardest for me at first is cutting the bread and remembering where stuff is.
Broach your concerns in the interview. If they reject you for your concerns then that means they were valid. If they can address your concerns then you will have the info you need to make the correct decision.
So far it's been good. Had a fun conversation about AWS architecture now he's gettin me a burrito. I am being increasingly sold on this thing
UPDATE
The interview lasted about...an hour or so. Most of it was just talking and other common sense stuff. I got the job, though!! 15-20 hours! She said she really needed day time help and all that.
I am now an official Subway team member!
Thank you
I worked today! It was NOT so bad, but a bit overwhelming but manager said it'd be.
I've been on temp and casual contracts for the last 6 years and it just destroys the soul. I just got offered a permanent job yesterday and I almost couldn't believe it.
I don't have a college degree so I've been trying to apply to places where you can move up (Costco as an example) and i get through 2 of 3 interviews with flying colours than the 3rd one goes to shit and it's usually because the owner or district manager is just rude and does what they can to be intimidating and the my nerves get shot. Like I don't know what I can do to stop my nerves from getting fucked
I'm a member of this job searching group now... Medical issues mean I can't continue the career path I've put over a decade into, so I'm starting over. I was accepted into a university for a new degree path and am looking for a job as well.
I'm just thankful that I'm able to go back to school and have that opportunity.
They have an algorithm that can get your resume dropped before the employer ever gets to see it and it's kind of broken. It's designed to weed out junk input, but if you upload your cover letter first, and then your resume second it may try to read your cover letter as a resume and pitch your entire application because it thinks the resume is wrong. So, even if it sounds odd, upload your resume, then the cover letter, or try to avoid the algorithm and try to apply on the company's website...
I'm just thankful that I'm able to go back to school and have that opportunity.
Are you using Glassdoor, Indeed, etc?
They have an algorithm that can get your resume dropped before the employer ever gets to see it and it's kind of broken. It's designed to weed out junk input, but if you upload your cover letter first, and then your resume second it may try to read your cover letter as a resume and pitch your entire application because it thinks the resume is wrong. So, even if it sounds odd, upload your resume, then the cover letter, or try to avoid the algorithm and try to apply on the company's website...
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No this was a direct application to a specific company. If I'm mass mailing through places like indeed I don't mind if I don't hear back. But if I'm targeting 1-2 companies it's painful when you get radio silence back
OK so my employer "parted ways" with me. I do have a developmental disorder (autism), and it was stressful/overwhelming for me. I know even my old retail job was, but I got over it.
"i didn't want you to feel uncomfortable and many tasks that will be needed will be difficult for you. This job isn't for everyone and its ok if your unable to do it, but we need to fill the position with someone capable of lifting and moving fast! I think perhaps another business or type of work might fit you. your attitude is amazing and someone could benefit from your personality with maybe a lil less workload than Subway. I think at this time it would be best for both of us if we parted ways. if you want to drop off your shirt/visor off we can get the check in 2 weeks for the 3 hrs the other day"
she said she was gonna call me the other day, but guess she forgot. i never said i can't lift, but i am kinda slow. do i just..like not use Subway...? didn't even last a week. do i ask if i can use her as a reference? she said kind words about me.
bonus points: This was via text.
"i didn't want you to feel uncomfortable and many tasks that will be needed will be difficult for you. This job isn't for everyone and its ok if your unable to do it, but we need to fill the position with someone capable of lifting and moving fast! I think perhaps another business or type of work might fit you. your attitude is amazing and someone could benefit from your personality with maybe a lil less workload than Subway. I think at this time it would be best for both of us if we parted ways. if you want to drop off your shirt/visor off we can get the check in 2 weeks for the 3 hrs the other day"
she said she was gonna call me the other day, but guess she forgot. i never said i can't lift, but i am kinda slow. do i just..like not use Subway...? didn't even last a week. do i ask if i can use her as a reference? she said kind words about me.
bonus points: This was via text.
No, do not use her as a reference or put it on your resume or a job application. If anything it looks as though she is trying to get you to quit versus firing you.
Thanks! I won't use her or Subway on my application.
Edit: I saw your edit and wanted to add it seemed like she did "fire me". I just need to return my shirt and visor tomorrow sometime. It seems like she liked my personality and attitude but felt like Subway was not a good fit for me.
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Have 2 interviews lined up. From anyone's experience, does asking these questions get met with positive feedback from employers/hiring managers? Will be looking as an item clerk and claims representative for auto insurance, currently work in customer service and sales
Yes, having good questions can really help leave an impression. It is obviously only a part of the interview though. For example, I did a full time interview at Amazon and they sent me an email saying I'd be getting an offer just three hours after the interview. I ended up going with a different company though. I asked the interviewer this question, and I could tell I really lit a spark and he really liked the question. He answered my question with a lot of detail and enthusiasm
"I interned last summer at company X, and when I was there I got to do a lot of data-driven development. It was my first opportunity to work in that kind environment with detailed A/B testing. Could you tell me a bit about how much data-driven development for a software engineer at Amazon?"
Also, it's good to be able to ask about work-life balance with a well worded question. I usually ask something like :
"How would you say somebody at this company is empowered to find the best way for them to excel while also maintaining a satisfying work-life balance?"
This lets them talk less about "you better work this much" and more about how they can flex their work around their life and vice versa.
Nice, appreciate the input, that's excellent wording as I tend to be hesitant about mentioning w/l balance with the possibility of sounding like "I don't want to work too much"; that phrasing sounded like it wants to find efficient ways to contribute to working
The best advice I can give, and what really helps me out when going through interviews, is to remember that it's just a conversation. You know more about yourself and your traits than they do. So just talk. Have a conversation, ask questions back. Keep it as natural as possible. I found that doing this really put any nerves at bay for me. I also think that comes off to the interviewer as well. Obviously don't get too casual, but try not to be so "perfect" if that makes sense.
I got an email from NASA about a position I sent in my resume for as a dark horse. I'm freaking out right now. Nervous as hell about responding.
Do I reply to the email or should I call the guy?
It's been over a decade since I've dealt with a career change.
Do I reply to the email or should I call the guy?
It's been over a decade since I've dealt with a career change.
I think a good rule of thumb is to just communicate with them the same way they communicate with you.
So it's about time for be to start looking for another job. Or focus on my side business. I was transferred into another boss and she is the biggest micromanager I have every witness. I was warned about her and the reasons why there is such a turn over rate of people that works under her.
Quick question. She wants me to write a manual for everything that I do. Just in case, in her words, I'm in Tahiti or dropped off this planet. So that anyone can run what I do. Is this.... Normal? I told her straight out that my projects requires a deep understand of the platform. Something that took me time to developed. Not something I can just do a Step by Step guide. Her response? Your job is not rocket science, I'm sure you can come up with something....
Quick question. She wants me to write a manual for everything that I do. Just in case, in her words, I'm in Tahiti or dropped off this planet. So that anyone can run what I do. Is this.... Normal? I told her straight out that my projects requires a deep understand of the platform. Something that took me time to developed. Not something I can just do a Step by Step guide. Her response? Your job is not rocket science, I'm sure you can come up with something....
Lol sorry, typing from my cellphone so it's crappy. Basically they want a guide on how to do my job if I couldn't show up to work without warning. She wants a step by step guide written and submitted to her by the end of the week. Never in my years of working I was asked to do this. Feels like me giving up leverage if I do this. If it is even possible to do in the first place.
I was curious if anyone ever was asked to do something like this before.
Not really. I had to make guides when I was an intern, but for really basic stuff.
I agree with you, you're giving up part of your negotating power in the company if you do that (if you can even do it) because that takes away part of the importance of your job.
I'd say start looking for something else while stalling your current boss.
I've had to make guides before -- one was very tedious to make and the other was very short and sweet. The tedious one was supposed to be a team of individuals that would work together to complete said guide/map. The other team members always had excuses as to why they couldn't get to it or why their allocated workload wasn't completed. I ended up doing almost all of it myself. Thankless work. In my situation, I ultimately had to suck it up for the greater good. What I did streamlined the process greatly.
Ya know, it is hard to say with your situation. It sounds like your workload is unreasonable. If you are leaving anyway I wouldn't let her bother you. Like the other poster said... stall her if you can until you can bail. Don't say "no". At least not yet. The answer will always be "I'm working on it". ;)
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I had to do this; was fine, but then again I was on a fixed term contract...
I stick to relevant and most recent. I don't think anyone cares that I worked at Gamestop 17 years ago.
What if it's all relevant though? Been different flavors of data analyst all those years... I'm old 😅
I hear you, I'm old too, I started dropping the ones that were 1 year or less. I'm lucky that every where i work its for 4-5 years, so even into my 40's I don't have 14 different things listed on my resume.
After months of searching I finally landed a really good job after being laid off. Friday was going to be my last day and I had a job lined up where I took a 50% cut in pay, but thankfully another job came through.
It's a little more responsibility and has travel but I'm excited and it comes with a bump in pay and a bonus.
It's a little more responsibility and has travel but I'm excited and it comes with a bump in pay and a bonus.
Outside of her tone, you should be documenting anything you do anyways. It's not a unreasonable request. I had a co worker who was going on a cruise. Our job duties overlap but he has his own stuff that I don't work on. I had to fill in for him while he was in the middle of the ocean, and because of his excellent documentation, everything was smooth sailing while he was gone.