You know you just swung that door wiiiiiide open....
What? It's true.
You know you just swung that door wiiiiiide open....
Just thinking about the examples that'll pop up. Like, my brother likes porn, knows how to surf and can fix Tivo recorders..
What? It's true.
Chick Norris will not take any $hit from a suit.I've worked with kids, community organizers, churches, people dealing with housing issues, drug issues, public health issues, AIDS/HIV work, academics.
Note to self: avoid club meetings.We are all in the same club. We $hit and we stink.
Oh I forgot to mention that I am an adult diaper tester.Note to self: avoid club meetings.
Hopefully one day I will be as old and wise as you.Chick Norris will not take any $hit from a suit.
You walk in there with you head held high knowing who you are and where you have been. Chances are that suit has not experienced half of what you have listed above.
Don't ever let some comb over in a suit that he probaly bought at a strip mall, intimidate you. Do you think that suit had the balls to get a haircut by fire? F*** No! You did.
I treat everyone the same from Freddie the fry flipper to the CEO of our top company. Respect everyone, but don't fear them.
We are all in the same club. We $hit and we stink.
have your husband put on a three piece and yell "who's my applicant?" the next time you have sex. In your next interview you'll have a sh!t eAting grin, and they'll think you're cocky.What it really boils down to is me being intimidated by professional life. I've worked with kids, community organizers, churches, people dealing with housing issues, drug issues, public health issues, AIDS/HIV work, academics. When I have to get dressed up to go to an interview and sit across from a suit, I'm uncomfortable, I don't like it. I don't handle HR questions well because they are stupid, they are not me and that is not my "scene". I'm probably just looking for jobs in all the wrong places. I'll never be a suit, no matter how hard I try, I imagine.
Hey, that's a great idea. We'll just pack up and move. Thanks.Maybe the area you're living in doesn't offer enough of the positions you want/need.
Have you considered moving to a more "metropolitan" area?
I am so going to try this!have your husband put on a three piece and yell "who's my applicant?" the next time you have sex. In your next interview you'll have a sh!t eAting grin, and they'll think you're cocky.
I am willing to relocate to NY.As frustrated as you are finding a job as frustrated I am finding good employees. This week for the second time somebody I had offered a job in the lab didn't show up or gave me any information about change of plans. I have two jobs vacant at the moment.
Or just think of sniffing a chubby dangle.I am so going to try this!
damn, must spread rep...have your husband put on a three piece and yell "who's my applicant?" the next time you have sex. In your next interview you'll have a sh!t eAting grin, and they'll think you're cocky.
That's actually good advice. Being relaxed in an interview is huge. Don't be hung up on nose rings or whatever - it's 2008... Try to make it as fun as possible, as those are the people others want to work with.I am so going to try this!
Take a pick office manager or lab technologist. I will see you tomorrow at 9am.I am willing to relocate to NY.
Sorry, just trying to help. I didn't know if you had any "strings"Hey, that's a great idea. We'll just pack up and move. Thanks.
Once again, the title of this thread was how do you keep from getting discouraged, not how do you find a job.
We just made a 700 mile relocation 2 months ago.Sorry, just trying to help. I didn't know if you had any "strings"
Eh, I tried the drinking a lot thing. It doesn't suit me too well. I fall down a lot.I drank a lot.
Then I took a job as it was the only thing close to what I do.
Now I am one unhappy white man.
Moving to Tahoe to teach boarding, ride my bike and play lawyer in a week and a half.
I really don't know what to say to you...I haven't been looking as long as you....only about 2 months and I keep hearing "over qualified" it sucks but I think when you do find the right job it will be perfect for you...until then keep the faith and know that you're not alone...I know there are a few of you that had absolutely no issues finding jobs, I don't really care to hear from you. All of the leads I have had on jobs have either fallen through, are stringing me along, or are so backed up from the holidays that they just don't know anything right now. I am headed out to another interview this morning. I have become so discouraged that I don't even look forward to interviews anymore, simply assuming that I won't get the job. This really doesn't make it easy to make a good first impression. Those of you that looked for jobs forever, how did you keep from getting discouraged? Seriously this is getting old.
Chill out, it's just the internet.Maybe you should stop being so negative. You have such an attitude on this website, I bet your inteviewers are picking up on that (even subconciously) and marking you down as "bitch" in the back of their minds. Try to play that down, even if it's not who you really are, and maybe the interviewer won't pick up on it. As for the HR questions, YOU HAVE TO ANSWER THEM. I'm sorry if it's not your thing, maybe flipping burgers is. HR people are totally useless, but they need to feel vindicated in what they do, so play ball. They control your future, and they'll let your resume "slip" to the bottom of the pile if they'd like to. Interviews aren't about you being you and your prospective employers "dealing" with it. Interviews are about your prospective employer looking for their ideal candidate. You may have to conform (gasp) before you can make your own rules.
If a company isn't telling you no, but isn't giving you the job either, then they really don't want to hire you, but they haven't found a suitable candidate either. You may still have a chance....but I don't know if it's worth it.
Also, try to focus on one specific area (where you live, or one place you want to move to). I used to send emails to everywhere I wanted to move to when I was looking for a job, and nothing came through. Then I focussed on one or two spots and something worked out. It wasn't my first choice either, but it ended up being the better one.
As far as not getting discouraged, try to occupy your time with your current hobbies and picking up a part time job isn't a bad idea either. It may be a good time to pick up a new hobby (as long as it doesn't cost much) as well.
LOL..it's just the internetChill out, it's just the internet.
There are plenty of people (not flipping burgers) who have the job of their dreams and have never had to answer HR questions or wear suits. I'm young enough, talented enough, and optimistic enough to have faith that I am one of those people.