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gut

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Feb 18, 2013 8:39 PM
O-Trap;1391833 wrote:California is rough. When I did cost of living comparisons between Los Angeles and here, a $40K job here left me in better shape than an $80K job there if I went with averages.
COL can be insane. That's a huge difference to live in the big city (not that LA would be in my top-10). Makes you wonder - make more money, but you really aren't (just a marginally better lifestyle). I guess the flip side of it is you can't get those same wages for the same job in a smaller town (generally).
Feb 18, 2013 8:39pm
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Feb 19, 2013 12:31 AM
Work at the local UPS Hub, also a sports writer for a hockey website. Nice cash for a college student between the two
Feb 19, 2013 12:31am
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Mohican00

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Feb 19, 2013 1:05 AM
4cards;1391569 wrote:...Logistics Manager for a plastic manufacturing company.
done a ton of logistics myself, last job was expedited freight.

High stress
Feb 19, 2013 1:05am
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fan_from_texas

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Feb 19, 2013 12:25 PM
Two weeks ago, I left my job at a law firm and moved in-house at a utility. My official new title is "Senior Counsel, State Regulatory." I provide legal support relating to the state issues on our transmission lines.
Feb 19, 2013 12:25pm
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Feb 19, 2013 12:55 PM
While were on the topic of jobs, specifically in Ohio....does anyone have any connects to some legit recruiters/headhunters in the Columbus area? Real jobs, not some temp or immediate hire office stuff.

I'm looking for jobs here, but open to the possibility of moving back if the opportunity is right. I just had a really good lead fall through (delayed the hiring) in Cbus that came about via a recruiter. I've never really dealt with them before this and it's kinda nice having them do the leg work. If a legit opportunity comes up, I'd probably bounce, I'm not locked into a lease. That 40%+ less overall cost of living is fucking enticing.
Feb 19, 2013 12:55pm
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gport_tennis

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Feb 19, 2013 2:33 PM
Automatik;1392223 wrote:While were on the topic of jobs, specifically in Ohio....does anyone have any connects to some legit recruiters/headhunters in the Columbus area? Real jobs, not some temp or immediate hire office stuff.

I'm looking for jobs here, but open to the possibility of moving back if the opportunity is right. I just had a really good lead fall through (delayed the hiring) in Cbus that came about via a recruiter. I've never really dealt with them before this and it's kinda nice having them do the leg work. If a legit opportunity comes up, I'd probably bounce, I'm not locked into a lease. That 40%+ less overall cost of living is ****ing enticing.

What do you do?
Feb 19, 2013 2:33pm
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Feb 19, 2013 2:37 PM
I have an endless amount of responsibilities, but my title is marketing production coordinator. In short, I'm the liaison between our marketing department and nationwide sales team/broker network.

I'm looking for something similar, or make the jump to sales and/or account management.
Feb 19, 2013 2:37pm
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Banana Stand

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Feb 19, 2013 6:06 PM
CEO 10K/day
Feb 19, 2013 6:06pm
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Feb 19, 2013 6:21 PM
Banana Stand;1392510 wrote:CEO 10K/day
What company, Banana Stand?
Feb 19, 2013 6:21pm
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wes_mantooth

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Feb 19, 2013 6:40 PM
There's always money in the banana stand.
Feb 19, 2013 6:40pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 19, 2013 7:08 PM
I have a job interview Friday. I'm something like 0/7 in the past year or so. Needless to say, I am nervous.
Feb 19, 2013 7:08pm
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gport_tennis

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Feb 19, 2013 7:13 PM
dlazz;1392544 wrote:I have a job interview Friday. I'm something like 0/7 in the past year or so. Needless to say, I am nervous.
Did an evil IT recruiter set this up?
Feb 19, 2013 7:13pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 19, 2013 7:20 PM
gport_tennis;1392549 wrote:Did an evil IT recruiter set this up?
Absolutely not. I did ignore two emails from recruiters today, though.
Feb 19, 2013 7:20pm
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Feb 19, 2013 7:23 PM
dlazz;1392544 wrote:I have a job interview Friday. I'm something like 0/7 in the past year or so. Needless to say, I am nervous.
I won't be in an interview this week, as I already have a nice paying job. There is also no need for me to be nervous.

Hope this helps.
Feb 19, 2013 7:23pm
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Feb 19, 2013 7:27 PM
dlazz;1392544 wrote:I have a job interview Friday. I'm something like 0/7 in the past year or so. Needless to say, I am nervous.
Maybe change up your interview tactics? It helps.

I was a terrible interviewer out of the gate, now I'm a bawwwwws.
Feb 19, 2013 7:27pm
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gport_tennis

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Feb 19, 2013 7:43 PM
Automatik;1392554 wrote:Maybe change up your interview tactics? It helps.

I was a terrible interviewer out of the gate, now I'm a bawwwwws.

Don't give him advice, he knows exactly what's he is doing obviously.
Feb 19, 2013 7:43pm
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Feb 19, 2013 7:49 PM
Interviews are cake. Most companies ask the same 5-6 questions and then just some job specific questions which you can bullshit your way through by just reading a bit about the job beforehand. Pick something about the company; who cares if its unique and just talk about that's the kind of company you want to have a lifelong career with.
Feb 19, 2013 7:49pm
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Feb 19, 2013 7:53 PM
If worse comes to worse, just say you are really excited to visit your homeland in a couple weeks at the end of the interview. If the prompt further just say something like "Oh yeah, my ancestors are from Africa so I'm going to visit them soon. They are proud that an African American like me can fight against all adversity and racism to become a successful contributor to society".

Do that and you are golden.
Feb 19, 2013 7:53pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 19, 2013 8:32 PM
gport_tennis;1392558 wrote:Don't give him advice, he knows exactly what's he is doing obviously.
You're right -- I could get a nice Tier-2 position paying $11.50/hr somewhere, setup by a recruiter who knows absolutely nothing about IT.
Feb 19, 2013 8:32pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 19, 2013 8:34 PM
Automatik;1392554 wrote:Maybe change up your interview tactics? It helps.

I was a terrible interviewer out of the gate, now I'm a bawwwwws.
Yeah, I need to do something. I'm going to prepare as much as I can for this one.

I am getting progressively worse it seems like. My big issue is that I've been targeting public institutions/governments...so I can't really gauge what kind of questions I'm going to get asked. It's really a toss-up everytime. The fact that they're positions like that, usually means there's a shit ton of red-tape involved and I won't know the outcome of the interview for several days/weeks.

My biggest flaw is that I'm a mid-twenties white male, thus there is an abundance of me out there. They can more or less cherry pick who they want.
Feb 19, 2013 8:34pm
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Feb 19, 2013 8:41 PM
dlazz;1392596 wrote:Yeah, I need to do something. I'm going to prepare as much as I can for this one.

I am getting progressively worse it seems like. My big issue is that I've been targeting public institutions/governments...so I can't really gauge what kind of questions I'm going to get asked. It's really a toss-up everytime. The fact that they're positions like that, usually means there's a shit ton of red-tape involved and I won't know the outcome of the interview for several days/weeks.

My biggest flaw is that I'm a mid-twenties white male, thus there is an abundance of me out there. They can more or less cherry pick who they want.
For an entry level job (I'm assuming this is what you're going for)..honestly just memorize the 5-6 interview questions they'll inevitably ask you and tell them you'll work hard. If they see you care for the opportunity, that'll be enough to hire you. I interviewed for 4 jobs out of college and got offered at 3 (fucking Cavs). Then interviewed for 3 jobs after that first job, and got an offer at all 3. I basically just tell them I'm excited to rise through your company and they see that I'll work hard.

Then when you get it...don't do any of it.
Feb 19, 2013 8:41pm
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rydawg5

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Feb 19, 2013 8:45 PM
I am in sales. Probably the best job I've ever had. Great atmosphere. I could see myself being here for 30 years.
Feb 19, 2013 8:45pm
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Feb 19, 2013 8:50 PM
SportsAndLady;1392605 wrote:For an entry level job (I'm assuming this is what you're going for)..honestly just memorize the 5-6 interview questions they'll inevitably ask you and tell them you'll work hard. If they see you care for the opportunity, that'll be enough to hire you. I interviewed for 4 jobs out of college and got offered at 3 (fucking Cavs). Then interviewed for 3 jobs after that first job, and got an offer at all 3. I basically just tell them I'm excited to rise through your company and they see that I'll work hard.

Then when you get it...don't do any of it.
What S&L said and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.

Research the shit out of the company and the position. Also, the questions you ask them at the end of the interview are important, have that shit down too.

Be confident, but not too confident. That was my mistake early on. I waltzed in there like they were gonna be begging at my feet to bring me on board. lulz...naive dumbass n00b.

Also, people say its good to find a common ground during the interview and build on it. This randomly happened during my first interview for my current job. I live in Astoria, Queens, I was interview by my boss and the project manager. The PM lived in Astoria also, so once that became part of the convo it was gravy. We small talked about the neighborhood and my move for a while. It was obvious they liked me and we didn't even get to that in depth into the interview. I kinda made the entire interview about them just getting to know me the person. My experience was shit at the time anyway, so I guess it worked.
Feb 19, 2013 8:50pm
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gport_tennis

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Feb 19, 2013 8:57 PM
dlazz;1392593 wrote:You're right -- I could get a nice Tier-2 position paying $11.50/hr somewhere, setup by a recruiter who knows absolutely nothing about IT.

none of the jobs our clients have available right now pay less than $30 an hour. You wouldn't know that though because we are evil.
Feb 19, 2013 8:57pm
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Feb 19, 2013 9:02 PM
I'll save sleeper and ETB the trouble. Clearly I'm a welfare whore. In my spare time I'm a case manager with County Board of DD.
Feb 19, 2013 9:02pm