1. Good.
2. My attitude is the result of dealing with people like you for over 20 years.
3. You either want a resume that describes me or you dont. The layers and distractions to the hiring process just keep the bureaucratic elements even more impotent and useless, ie, less gets done, less people get hired that should be. Asking for more superfluous elements isnt going to change the fact that you're too lazy to read through a resume when it was your job.
I was able to fit my college education background, skills, four relevant jobs, and 2 projects all with details on a single page. Can you share what you are struggling to fit on one page? You're really lashing out here, and it seems like it's largely out of frustration. But you should try to take the advice to heart since it seems reasonable, even if it's against what you expect.Not if you never get to the interview. Remember, you're potentially missing out on overachievers because you cant care to read. It IS your job. That is WHY your time is valuable. If you're not using it to worthwhile extent or you cant handle the full responsibilities of your job, that's not on the person who is accurately describing themselves. The fact that shorter resumes mean your more likely to get an interview just screams to me why society is doomed.
Like, no shit you're going to get dumb as rocks employees when you cant even be bothered to read more than one page of a persons qualifications. That's completely on you as the hiring manager.
So sorry my entire life, education, and work history cant be summed up in a page?
I'm 35.I was able to fit my college education background, skills, four relevant jobs, and 2 projects all with details on a single page. Can you share what you are struggling to fit on one page? You're really lashing out here, and it seems like it's largely out of frustration. But you should try to take the advice to heart since it seems reasonable, even if it's against what you expect.
I'm 35.
I have over 12 years of college in no less than 4 different majors, ranging from journalism to electricianship to sound design to medical, etc.
I have worked over 12 years in retail situations. I have worked in sweatshops. I have worked in real estate offices as admin staff. I have worked in weed dispensaries. I've worked in fields pollinating corn. I've been proofreading peoples masters thesis papers since I was ten years old. I know how to fly a plane. Ive worked I tutoring centers for children. I worked in a warehouse for a year and can use forklift. I have worked customer service for Verizon wireless at 4 am in the morning.
Now, if all of that sounds like a bullshit, jumble of a life, you would be right, but how else am I supposed to tailor all of that (and more, that's just off the top of my head) for every specific resume when I'm sending off more than ten a day, while still working full time hours in the job that is killing me? And when people cant even be asked to read more than a page, when it's their JOB? Theres absolutely no reason why I shouldn't be able to accurately describe my work experience just because someone is too lazy to read.
Yeah, I'm a little frustrated.
background checks and credit checks are two entirely different things. I wouldn't panic about a background check unless you have a felony.
Credit check they're going to be pretty explicit about making clear that's what it is- and I rarely see these anymore outside of positions related to finance or positions that require a security clearance. The job listing will almost always mention it in advance as well.
I wouldn't worry about it, and as far as I know, they'll have to inform you if they're going to do a credit pull as part of the background check.
The score is one thing, but a history of debt collections, high debt, failure to pay, etc., can definitely sound alarms to some employers. As LosDaddie said, it makes sense for someone in banking, or any person in an information sensitive position since a bad financial situation may mark you as risk for fraud and bribery.
So I left my job in September to take a consulting job. I'm really not liking my consulting job and I'm wondering if my old job would let me come back? I'm so nervous to even ask them.
Is it really a. Good idea to reach out to someone on LinkedIn after you've applied at their employer? I really want a job at this company so I applied and then I looked up the person who would be in a similar role as me and just checked to make sure they were still hiring.
So I left my job in September to take a consulting job. I'm really not liking my consulting job and I'm wondering if my old job would let me come back? I'm so nervous to even ask them.
Week late quoting this, but for what it's worth, I have seen people return to a previous job several times. A guy on my team left a year ago and returned a few months ago. Sure it can feel embarrassing, but if you were a good employee and left on good terms, they'll welcome you with open arms since it's easier than training a new person and having them adjust to the culture. A good employer won't just ignore you by deeming you a flight risk.
As the person above said, the worse that can happen is they say no.
Holy shit I'm worried this is me. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried being grey is starting to affect my chances. Thing is I've been grey since I was in my 20s and I own it. Can't see myself camouflaging It away :/Great article on Forbes that sounds like my situation...
Many employers these days are willing to wait a very long time to find a 100% perfect candidate, who is younger and has less professional experience, than one who is older and very experienced.
They want someone they don't have to pay a lot and who they don't have to train. Someone they don't have to invest in.
Great article on Forbes that sounds like my situation...
Many employers these days are willing to wait a very long time to find a 100% perfect candidate, who is younger and has less professional experience, than one who is older and very experienced.
They want someone they don't have to pay a lot and who they don't have to train. Someone they don't have to invest in.
Worked for a Retail/Telecoms company her in the UK for 9 years since I was 18. Moved up the ranks and become what's known as a "Guru" a bullshit term for Retail Technical Expert. I decided to go for the Graduate Scheme and move into corporate but at the same time I was looking at moving into the Customer Success department for any Tech Firm in London.
Ended up getting a Job as a Customer Success Manager for a small SaaS firm in Soho which has its main office in San Fran .. I also scored the Graduate Role at the current job as well but decided to go with the Tech from to diversify my work portfolio.
After 12 months I've been made redundant and now I'm back on the job market doing interviews and what not. The worst bit as well is the Graduate scheme for my old company started in October. I could have accepted both jobs and still been in some form of Employment by now which is really a regret.
On the plus side my CV gets attention when I apply for jobs and at least get a Phone Screening call from 80% of the jobs I apply for. I've had a few interviews now and hoping something gets confirmed next week.
I've never found the evidence to back it up, but I feel like companies are trying to stick to the lower labor costs they managed to get to right after the financial crisis. Maybe that's how they've been able to keep profits up, which would kind of mask how the economy is really doing.
Well, if you really want the job you accepted, you can counter with a pie in the sky offer and see if they take it.So I have a unique situation I think. I graduate college in a little over a month and received two job offers, both very generous but I had to pick one. Anyways after I wrote the declination letter they wrote back asking "what can we do to make the offer better and have you come work for us?" How do I even answer that?
I thought about doing the second one, but I'm a little nervous about burning bridges right as I start with the companyWell, if you really want the job you accepted, you can counter with a pie in the sky offer and see if they take it.
Or you can ask for more than what the other place is asking, and then take that offer to the other place and see if they will match or beat.
So I have a unique situation I think. I graduate college in a little over a month and received two job offers, both very generous but I had to pick one. Anyways after I wrote the declination letter they wrote back asking "what can we do to make the offer better and have you come work for us?" How do I even answer that?
Every hiring manager expects candidates to negotiate and lets out a huge sigh of relief when they don't.I thought about doing the second one, but I'm a little nervous about burning bridges right as I start with the company
Man I'm so conflicted. Looks like I'm going to get this job but I don't want it. They want to bring me back for a third interview with the ceo who I was supposed to meet with today but he got stuck in meetings. Recruiter made it sound like they were ready to make an offer but now I gotta go back a third time.
That's not the issue though. Issues are a lot of red flags were raised through both interviews. The job is 9-6 and the commute would be awful. Also title wise this is just a lateral move for me.
Problem I'm having is I know I don't want the job but it's a big salary bump and I know the only way I'll get a raise from my cheap company is if I get another job. though given the salary of this new position they wouldn't match it completely.
really conflicted here.
No flexibility from what I've gathered on the hours. Commute is into NYC which coupled with those hours means I won't be home long.Is there any flexibility with the hours? If you're salary and just need to do your 8/day or 40/week, can you go in earlier and leave earlier? Are you forced to do an hour lunch which makes it a 9 hour day? How long would your commute be?
As for the interview, they may have some additional questions that they missed in previous interviews, or they have interviewed someone else and now you have competition, so one more interview to cement their choice.
Don't get too worked up about titles. In IT, I've seen the same titles used for different types of work, or the same titles at different levels that only mean more money based on your experience. Some places just invent new titles to fit someone in a seat. Sometimes you need a new job for that salary bump and opportunities to advance, otherwise complacency at your current job will hold you back.
Hours/commute can definitely be a concern, but what are some of the other red flags affecting your
I got a job offer from a startup company and I don't know if I should take it. I do but at the same time this means moving out from my parents' house since I work from home. Then again at my age, maybe that's something I need to do.
At the company I'm at now I work from home in my parents' house. But this offer is not a work from home position so I'd have to start commuting, and I'd have to find a place of my own since the commute is really far from here.Are you saying you would have to work from home at the startup? Why couldn't you work at your parents' house?
At the company I'm at now I work from home in my parents' house. But this offer is not a work from home position so I'd have to start commuting, and I'd have to find a place of my own since the commute is really far from here.
Yeah, for sure. For the majority of the time I've worked for this company I have worked from home and I love that I get to work from home, but I hate telemarketing, which is what I do.Gotcha. Yeah, that's a tough one. The difference between working from home and having to go into the office almost can't be overstated, especially in areas with heavy traffic or harsh winters. I'm sure you'll make the right decision for your circumstances but don't underestimate the value of no/low rent and not having to commute.