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"Does anybody know anyone in the same boat? Is he screwed because he wasn't on payroll, or can he still be eligible?"

ineligible - i'm in the same boat

8/2/2010 6:49:27 PM

1 Year post NCSU and I am still underemployed. Got to love it!

8/3/2010 10:32:49 AM

this is pretty depressing

http://cohort11.americanobserver.net/latoyaegwuekwe/multimediafinal.html

8/3/2010 10:53:28 AM

I had a job interview today that got an extremely favorable response. The hiring principal told me that she thought I would be perfect in a certain classroom and immediately scheduled a trial teaching session for next week. I'm really hopeful about this, because in the past my interviews have been more "eh, we'll call you at some point".

8/3/2010 12:27:00 PM

For those of you unemployed and in Raleigh my company is hiring. I don't want to give too much info but the skinny is this:

Large Company: ~70K employees world wide
Degree Required: EE
Pay: 50K - 55K Salary + ~15K Annual Bonus
Experience 2 - 5 Years.

If interested PM me and I'll discuss with you a little more detail over PM.

8/3/2010 6:21:14 PM

Interview number 2 tomorrow.

8/3/2010 7:24:18 PM

Got the job that I interviewed for back at the beginning of July

8/3/2010 8:00:23 PM

Yay, Misha!

We should celebrate!

8/3/2010 8:06:11 PM

Interview number 2 tomorrow just called to cancel

8/4/2010 9:38:23 AM

That sucks!

I had a fourth interview cancel because they put a hiring freeze on about two months ago... awful.

* As for my search. Still optimistic I'll be employed very soon. Second week in August I'll know for sure!

8/4/2010 9:40:01 AM

Fingers crossed for you man.

8/4/2010 9:51:17 AM

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"1 Year post NCSU and I am still underemployed. Got to love it!"

The longer this goes on, the harder it gets to find a job.
"So, what have you been doing for the last year?"
"Well, I've been working part time and searching for a real job."
Although this is the truth, I don't think hiring managers want to hear it. Soon the question becomes, "So, you graduated a year and a half ago and you still haven't held a real job?" and then "Wait, when did you graduate? Two years?? And what have you been doing since then?"
Downward spiral, man.

8/4/2010 11:18:08 AM

^^ Sorry elkaybie

I got a phone interview for another job tomorrow.

[Edited on August 4, 2010 at 1:26 PM. Reason : ..]

8/4/2010 1:24:20 PM

just had a phone interview, seemed to go pretty well. invited for an on-site in the next couple of weeks.

8/4/2010 2:45:01 PM

My start date is up in the air atm, but I officially accepted the offer from my 1st interview and am employed

8/4/2010 6:36:13 PM

okay while it's not the most perfect situation ever... i have an interview with an awesome restaurant up here tomorrow at 3...

if i get this job - it actually fits into my plan pretty well - just need the other part to fall into place and i'll be rockin!

8/5/2010 1:33:50 PM

getting ready for week #2 at the new job
hope its a good one

8/8/2010 3:08:43 PM

got the job at the restaurant - a really nice one

so a few months of this while i get my packet together to submit for the navy commissioning

8/8/2010 3:13:19 PM

yay

8/8/2010 5:54:10 PM

Quote :

" who is still unemployed"

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"getting ready for week #2 at the new job"

8/8/2010 6:34:31 PM

and? just b/c i recently got a job doesnt mean i dont feel yalls pain

8/9/2010 8:36:58 AM

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""So, what have you been doing for the last year?""

Volunteer!

The people who eventually hired me liked that I volunteered in a field related to what I want to do, and that I was being proactive about meeting people and getting experience instead of sitting at home.

8/9/2010 10:58:32 AM

Haven't been unemployed (just in a temporary turned long term job) but I just got a job offer for a job in my field and more pay! Very excited and ready to learn

8/9/2010 11:05:40 PM

just started week number 3 of unemployment. Started a new 30 jobs in 30 days kick in hopes of landing a job soon. Wish me luck!

8/9/2010 11:10:16 PM

I have an interview in Charlotte today. The recruiter told me yesterday it would be at 2pm. Then he said it was moved up to 1pm. I was about to leave til he calls me and says it was a mistake, it's still at 2pm.

8/10/2010 9:24:38 AM

It is just an hour. Deal with it. You won't get a job being a whiney bitch.

[Edited on August 10, 2010 at 9:27 AM. Reason : good luck though!]

8/10/2010 9:27:05 AM

welp, didnt get the job I interviewed for, actually, nobody did apparently according to the HR lady....looks like they will change the questions and repost...odd, was open for a month and a half for this posting. I knew it was a longshot, but the questions were so general that is why I applied. It makes me think nobody internal wanted the position (more responsbility, no increase in pay basically) and they wiill have a hard time finding someone (does not appear they want to train, got that impression during the interview, or you will be trained for 2 days and then considered an expert and you are on your own).

[Edited on August 10, 2010 at 1:51 PM. Reason : w]

8/10/2010 1:49:37 PM

^^ I wasn't trying to be a whiney bitch. I just wanted them to get my interview time straight.

8/10/2010 11:45:53 PM

Provisionally hired! The company has to wait for my background check to clear before making a formal offer.

I'm letting out a huge sigh of relief after over a year of being jobless and flat broke.

8/11/2010 10:22:51 AM

I have already heard back from my recruiter on my interview in Charlotte yesterday. They don't want to move forward with me. They gave no reason why.
However, I did have an interview for another job in RTP this morning. I hope that one works out.

8/11/2010 1:48:54 PM

nothing worse than trying to read between the lines of an e-mail post-interview and pre-decision and trying to figure out what the heck is going to happen

8/11/2010 10:43:54 PM

If anyone is interested in an entry level genomics science job let me know. I work for a small company in RTP that is hiring a couple of low level bench science jobs. Just PM me and I can give you the company name and you can see if the job descriptions are something that might interst you.

8/15/2010 12:31:02 PM

Had a good on-site day long interview on the 10th, now I'm waiting to hear back. They had to interview about 4 other candidates and should know by the end of next week.

8/15/2010 12:50:14 PM

Had my interview for a state job on July 1st. Keep in mind I live in Oklahoma at the moment and have BS and MS degrees in meteorology. I did an in person interview since I could schedule it during my vacation back to NC. Wore a suit and felt I did ok with the interview. Felt like a good opportunity because I really want to move back to NC as soon as possible. I was told that a decision would be made at the end of the month.

I had yet yet to hear back, so a few days ago I called to see what was up. Apparently the decision was made, but the main interviewer took an extended break (6-8 weeks, for a justified reason) and I guess it's been tied up with the budget or something. Anyway, I'm supposed to hear about it soon, though none of my contacts I listed on my state application were called. I did send in a cover letter and references with my state application, but it seems like those never reached the interviewer.

Bottom line is, I'm guessing I won't get the job because my references were not contacted. Though I have had a job offer before without interview (for a National Weather Service job, no less). Thoughts?

8/15/2010 12:54:22 PM

As per my unnecessary thread that has now been locked, I've been looking for 2 months now. It's encouraging to hear that even longer than that is not uncommon, but I'm not getting any interviews. I'm not getting anything, not even an automated email saying "thanks but no thanks."

8/15/2010 9:50:24 PM

^ i got about 6 interviews in the first three weeks of job searching, and then didn't get another interview until MONTH three, so I wouldn't worry about the initial pains. Just keep applying until you hit something, although I am currently sitting at week 4 of unemployment and month six of job applications.

8/15/2010 11:27:29 PM

i assume this is for NC since it came in my inbox but i really dont know

Quote :

"I am a recruiter with AP Recruiters and Associates, we are currently recruiting for Call Center positions for a major client in Cary, NC. These are temporary positions from August to November and pays $14.50 per hour. Please click on the apply online button or call our mainline at 561-712-0307 and speak to any of our recruiters. If you are not interested, please forward to your friends and colleagues. Instructions available with the online application on the required typing and audio test. Apply Online CALL CENTER APPLY NOW!! THIS IS BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT POSITION Start date: 8/20/2010 End date: 11/01/2010 Pay Rate: $14.50 All candidates must take Call Center Listening Audio Test and score 80% or higher. They must also take a 1 minute typing test and score 25 WPM or greater. must be willing to work any hours between 8am - 9pm ET, will discuss shifts during interview. QUALIFICATIONS "-High school diploma or equivalent -Prefer a minimum of 1 year of call center experience or related customer service. -One year benefits or HR experience helpful." JOB DESCRIPTIONS: -Answer and respond to incoming calls from employees and former employees. -Provide information and resolve any issues pertaining to these calls in a timely, courteous and professional manner -Perform, track and log all transactions performed related to Human Resources and/or Benefits processes. -Follow up on outstanding issues to ensure resolution, keep the customer informed on the status of research, close out case when complete. -Notify Technical Analyst and Team Manager of potential or recurring problems regarding issues. -Understand, apply and communicate conceptual elements of Benefits and/or Human Resources rules, regulations. -Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion in accordance with Data Privacy requirements. -Adhere to scheduled phone time during shift and remain flexible to support unanticipated events that drive volume. -Flexibility to support peak volume events throughout the year. -Attend all departmental meetings and training classes as required. -Works under close supervision -All other duties as assigned. -There will be a test given at the end of the 5 day training class. Test will be closed notes and worker must score 80% or greater. NO time off can be taken during training or during production. Apply Online If you would like to stop receiving any and all email communications from AP Recruiters & Associates, click here to unsubscribe. Regards, M. Irene Soltis, Senior Recruiter Irene@aprecruiters.com AP Recruiters & Associates P.O. Box 210186 West Palm Beach, Florida 33421-0186 Direct Line 561-712-0453 Fax Number 1-888-530-7971 1-561-712-0472 Corporate Line 561-712-0307 x 102 Visit our job board at http://www.APrecruiters.com for all of our current openings!!!! http://apfl.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=247290 "

8/16/2010 8:24:20 AM

got a job! sail consultant with UK Halsey sailmakers loft in Annapolis, MD.

basically get to learn the trade of making sails, then sell them, race with them, and do trade shows, etc. officially a professional sailor!

8/16/2010 6:23:37 PM

I'm just throwing this out there for you guys. City of Atlanta is planning on adding 300 police officers to the force by the end of the year and is hiring now. It may not be your first choice, but it is a job.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-police-aggressively-hiring-592991.html

8/16/2010 6:48:15 PM

Getting pretty frustrated. Have been in the top two or three candidates when called for a second interview about 4 times in a row and have wiffed on all four jobs. Waiting to hear back from 3 interviews and have 2 in raleigh this week so maybe something will work out soon.

8/16/2010 11:04:49 PM

for those of you that job search online:

how many hours a day do you spend doing that? do you have any particular strategy to the search or do you just kinda go?

do you have a generic-ish cover letter that you just tailor to fit the job every time or do you write totally new ones for each job you apply for?

writing cover letters is like my least favorite activity of all time. i just don't know what to say without it sounding like complete bullshit - well i mean it sounds really good when i write it, but i'm sure whoever reads it can see right through it all. even if i'm genuinely interested (which i usually am) i feel like they just read it and probably think i'm bullshitting. anyone else feel like this?

8/17/2010 1:37:39 PM

its not entirely what you know, its who you know.


you guys need to network more.

[Edited on August 17, 2010 at 1:43 PM. Reason : x]

8/17/2010 1:43:46 PM

I probably spend about 3 hours a day just researching companies and every once in a while I'll apply online but most times I'll use my contacts/online sources to directly contact the hiring manager or an exec. Really online job searching, while not completely a waste of time, is the worst way to get hits. I think I remember reading that about 1% of all jobs are gotten through simply applying online.

I have full registered access to OneSource and D&B though thanks to my previous employer, so it's quite easy to find hiring managers, who is hiring, executive contacts, etc, etc using those.

Use a recruiter, use LinkedIn (which I'm HORRIBLE about) and even put yourself out there and get informational interviews with employers who you might be interested in even if they aren't hiring right now.

And I know people are probably thinking, this guy doesn't know what he is doing since I still don't have a job, but I've had quite a bit of good leads and turned down a few offers (when I was misreading the market). It's a lot more difficult to run a job search in an area where you don't have the professional network that you did in your previous area of employment (read: California).

Re: Cover letters. I have a sort of generic base but I always highly tailor it to the position. I've heard people increasingly say that if you're applying online and don't know the position that well (from the description) or if you don't know the name of the actual hiring manager then don't bother. Almost all crucial information that hiring managers will look for to pass the eye test will come from the resume itself.

[Edited on August 17, 2010 at 1:48 PM. Reason : ^ truth]

8/17/2010 1:47:03 PM

Covers letters only benefit you if they're really good...otherwise they're a negative.

We get covers letters that read like a "get to know you" summary someone might write on the first day of 6th grade.

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""Hi, my name is Jim. I have a degree in Finance from the University of Viginia. I live in Richmond but am willing to relocate. I enjoy working with numbers. I have a great passion for success. I will be very dedicated to my work...etc, etc, etc." "

Pure Garbage. Unless you have a knack for captivating prose, think about avoiding the cover letter altogether. I'm not talking Rudyard Kipling here...just something that shows you're not a cliche regurgitating robot.

It's amazing how many highly educated people have virtually no real world sensibility.

8/17/2010 2:24:05 PM

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"but I'm not getting any interviews. I'm not getting anything, not even an automated email saying "thanks but no thanks"

That was the same for me for 8.5 months for every 9 of the 10 jobs I applied for. It was so frustrating.

Quote :

"how many hours a day do you spend doing that? do you have any particular strategy to the search or do you just kinda go? do you have a generic-ish cover letter that you just tailor to fit the job every time or do you write totally new ones for each job you apply for?"

0.5-2 hours daily depending on how many new listings there were among the three websites I searched for jobs on. No real strategy; just went. If the job advertised the company, I put word out through my network that I was applying there.

I had a generic cover letter that I would plug in where I found their listing, the date it was posted, and position...when applicable the company I was applying for.

[Edited on August 17, 2010 at 2:30 PM. Reason : ]

8/17/2010 2:29:28 PM

I spend a couple of hours a day looking for a job. I do a little bit of everything. I do my online job search, LinkedIn networking, follow up with recruiters, etc.

8/17/2010 10:46:46 PM

is that 30k after or before taxes?

8/17/2010 11:15:38 PM

ttt RE: my question ^^^

cover letters? how do you guys do yours when spending hours searching for jobs? i get so bored of tailoring them that it hampers my job search. plus searching online freaking blows. does anyone just mail unsolicited resumes and cover letters to places they'd like to work?

8/18/2010 3:21:42 PM

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"^ i got about 6 interviews in the first three weeks of job searching, and then didn't get another interview until MONTH three, so I wouldn't worry about the initial pains. Just keep applying until you hit something, although I am currently sitting at week 4 of unemployment and month six of job applications."

I'm afraid I too, will be in this situation in the coming weeks. first 3 weeks have just about past, had 4 interviews, and 2 more next week, but the leads are disappearing, and as much as i hate linkedin and schmoozing with recruiters, looks like i'll have to work on that

8/19/2010 2:14:38 AM

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"its not entirely what you know, its who you know. you guys need to network more."

This! When my brother inlaw finished grad school, him and my sister both found contract jobs at the place they worked at before he left for grad school. After being hired their again they had to go to an orientation with other people where all but one person knew someone who already worked for the company.

So does anyone here happen to have connections with the NC Department of Cultural Resources?

8/19/2010 2:39:57 AM