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jordan golden in douglasville, Georgia said: okay just read this and saw your husbands name is jesse i did work with himfor a couple of days at a trade show with ges. tell him i said helloif he doesnt remember tell him he gave me a ride to the hall to get our checks with a couplemof other guys, lester from oakland and another guy named roland from atlanta. hope he doing good, maybe if i get a call soon we will get on the same project.

Wow what a small world... I will tell him when he calls.. yeah he worked on a trade show here and there.. he worked for so many companies there I think he stayed with Gifford the longest... then worked slowed down and they wanted him to sit at home for a while.. Jess is not the sit at home type.. email me your info.. chef.conchita@hotmail.com and I will forward it to his recruiter...

Jess has been over there since Dec7 (Houston) and Dec 15(Iraq)...

Hope you can the recruiter connect.. I will let him know that you and Jess used to work together...

thanks jdcs, ill wait till im settled an proably get it sent out to me then, no plans to rock out as im not that great lol, and bass guitar it pretty plain songwise, and im no good with blues lol.

kahliflower in Rosedale, Maryland said: Ms. Henley do you have any valuable information regarding the hiring process with kbr. I'm just asking I'm not rushing to get hired just interested in the opportunity.

Absolutely!
For starters, we receive approximately 15,000 new applicants via our website every month. There are 60-70 recruiters at any given time, and they all handle specific jobs. This makes it even more important to make a good impression; the competition is tough.
Each job posting you see may signify tens or hundreds of openings. Or there may actually be zero openings at that time. If you apply to a position with zero openings, your profile will remain in the database, to be accessed when more openings occur. But, with the sheer number of applicants, there is no guarantee that every resume will be reviewed. If there are 10 openings, and a recruiter has 300 possible applicants, once those 10 are filled there is no need to continue looking at that time. This is why it is important to access your profile periodically to show that you are still "active" in your search for kbr jobs.

Your profile is very important, as it should create an accurate snapshot of your recent, relevant skills and experience. KBR will be looking at your last 5-7 years, to determine how well you match up with specific job openings. Be focused, and provide details of the skills used, accomplishments, any licenses or certifications, anything that adds value to you as a potential candidate. DO NOT try to "dilute" your resume, to make it seem that you can do anything. This will more likely hurt than help you. Focus on one or two key areas where you have the most experience, and apply only for those position types. For example an Accountant applying for Food Service work may not be taken seriously.
Hope this helps - best of luck to everyone!

vannessa i have applied for several jobs via the kbr site do you know why some of the jobs that were in my work bench have disappeared does that mean they are no longer avalible or does it mean a recruter is looking at my resume ?
im totaly confused !
fred .

Hi, I'm ex kbr employee and I stopped working for kbr 20 days ago. I quit my job voluntarily due to some problems in camp I was transfered to. My question is: is there any way for me to return to my job without going through processing in houston. Thanks.

fred duffin in Birmingham, United Kingdom said: vannessa i have applied for several jobs via the kbr site do you know why some of the jobs that were in my work bench have disappeared does that mean they are no longer avalible or does it mean a recruter is looking at my resume ?
im totaly confused !
fred .

I think they usually drop off after a few months.

b sweat in Bloomington, Indiana said: I think they usually drop off after a few months.

i only applied for some of them a couple of weeks ago tho .

Cathy Ashley in Mountain Grove, Missouri said: Doing okay, I have my moments, I get to talk to John everyday so far. We are going to do Skype next month once I get him a laptop with webcam.

the web cam and skpye is great!!! It feels like you are right in the room with him. most laptops come with webcam already in them, just have to sign up for skype. Its a little fuzzy at times, but can't talk about it enough. I do cry when we sign off, but can't wait tell he calls again. you will love it.

Eddie2190 in Alford, Florida said: May I ask the type of web-cam your both using? I am about to purchase two, and am considering Logitech?

I have logitech, my husbands is already in his computer

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Grrr this is a silly question perhaps, but did you all manage to get a bathrobe in luggage weight limits for your hubbys?

they really don't need bath robe, just send like flannel or cotton long pj bottoms with a tee shirt.

anyone know if the truck drivers must wear collar shirts ? Thanks

Do any of you know if the laborer workers work on the base or off the base? My brother was hired for that position and I'm just curious.

ctoya_83 in Red Oak, Virginia said: Do any of you know if the laborer workers work on the base or off the base? My brother was hired for that position and I'm just curious.

Laborers definitely work on base. The only workers who go "outside the wire" to work are truck drivers and recovery mechanics, and they are escorted by military.

Is there any typing on the WABI or is it all multiple choice questions? Hubby is a hunt, hunt hunt and peck typer.

Gabriele in troy, Montana said: Is there any typing on the WABI or is it all multiple choice questions? Hubby is a hunt, hunt hunt and peck typer.

Multiple choice, true/false. :) Good luck!

Vannessa Henley in Houston, Texas said: Multiple choice, true/false. :) Good luck!

Thank you,
I have hubby getting used to the mouse, but typing welllll :-)

arcsnsparks in Orange Park, Florida said: Could anybody tell me if an exposure too tb could rule you out at medical
its not the disease and it was treated 10 plus years ago

TOO THE YA YAS spouses im chearing you on your doing a great service

Just bring your release from your doctor stating you test positive but x-rays show you are not. we got a release from doctor stating that tb was negative.

uise really sounds great to me!!!

cruise sounds good to me

Vannessa Henley in Houston, Texas said: Laborers definitely work on base. The only workers who go "outside the wire" to work are truck drivers and recovery mechanics, and they are escorted by military.

Are there any labor positions available?

fred duffin in Birmingham, United Kingdom said: i only applied for some of them a couple of weeks ago tho .

I think you should re-apply then.I have never had them drop off that fast.

fred duffin in Birmingham, United Kingdom said: vannessa i have applied for several jobs via the kbr site do you know why some of the jobs that were in my work bench have disappeared does that mean they are no longer avalible or does it mean a recruter is looking at my resume ?
im totaly confused !
fred .

Fred,

It could be because the job is no longer available. Even though you just applied, things happen -- the position may have been filled, no longer needed, or on hold. You won't know if a recruiter has seen your resume or is even interested until you receive a call.

Keep applying and maybe something will happen. Good luck

Does anyone know if Girl Down South ever got her call? What about Urban and Lyte, did they ever make it to processing?

Vannessa Henley in Houston, Texas said: Absolutely!
For starters, we receive approximately 15,000 new applicants via our website every month. There are 60-70 recruiters at any given time, and they all handle specific jobs. This makes it even more important to make a good impression; the competition is tough.
Each job posting you see may signify tens or hundreds of openings. Or there may actually be zero openings at that time. If you apply to a position with zero openings, your profile will remain in the database, to be accessed when more openings occur. But, with the sheer number of applicants, there is no guarantee that every resume will be reviewed. If there are 10 openings, and a recruiter has 300 possible applicants, once those 10 are filled there is no need to continue looking at that time. This is why it is important to access your profile periodically to show that you are still "active" in your search for kbr jobs.

Your profile is very important, as it should create an accurate snapshot of your recent, relevant skills and experience. KBR will be looking at your last 5-7 years, to determine how well you match up with specific job openings. Be focused, and provide details of the skills used, accomplishments, any licenses or certifications, anything that adds value to you as a potential candidate. DO NOT try to "dilute" your resume, to make it seem that you can do anything. This will more likely hurt than help you. Focus on one or two key areas where you have the most experience, and apply only for those position types. For example an Accountant applying for Food Service work may not be taken seriously.
Hope this helps - best of luck to everyone!

Really good advice. Thank you.

mrs. vannessa henely i was just wondering if there is still recruiting going on for electricians. i applied for a couple of positions online one for kbr and for logcap but i see logcap post is no longer up, both in the first week of february. if it means anything i have 12 years experience, have been a foreman for a few jobs, and licensed also have osha 10. please email me back if possible if you know if my resume has been reviewed or any information at all.
golden179@yahoo.com or alt. jgolden62279@yahoo.com
jordan golden

Another question for a recruiter. How long does it usually take to recieve your flight information after all paperwork has been turned in?

Vannessa- If your still on here, I still need my CMTS number to finish my insurance paperwork. Thanks, Gary E Sonifrank mechanic_va@yahoo.com

Vannessa I have re-applied and have also been in theater before I would like to know what the deal is I have talked to 2 recruiters, now Im just waiting on a return e mail or call i would like to know what is up i know they need OTR drivers, I even had a foreman from my base send a req to houston, first rec didnt like that, but now I have a new one and i cant seem to get a responce from him now. I know im rehirable thru VOE.

mona weir in west columbia, South Carolina said: anyone know if the truck drivers must wear collar shirts ? Thanks

no collarred shirts for drivers

jz19 in Warren, Michigan said: I had been checking mine alot to, I got my e-mail at 7:30 last night. So there is still alot of hours left for checking today..lol

So I get home tonight, go directly to the computer and check my husbands email. There sat one lonely email waiting to be opened! I call Mark as fast as my fingers could punch the numbers on the phone and tell him "YOUR TRAVEL PACKETS HERE!" He asks what it says, and I have to tell him I didn't know because I didn't open it! LOL
I hope all goes well for him in Houston and he gets this job opportunity. Just the experience is opportunity in itself.
I was going to look your wife up on facebook tonight so if she see's a friend request from someone she has no idea who it is, just tell her it'll be me! ;o)

does anyone know where i can find a watch that hooks onto your belt or jeans? my hubby needs a watch but he doesn't like to wear one on his wrist. thanks!!

carrigon said: does anyone know where i can find a watch that hooks onto your belt or jeans? my hubby needs a watch but he doesn't like to wear one on his wrist. thanks!!

Try Walmart, I get my hubby's there. B.U.M is what they used to sell, but they have other ones there too. Comes with a nice big snap.

Fan7 in The South said: Does anyone know if Girl Down South ever got her call? What about Urban and Lyte, did they ever make it to processing?

dont know .. i'll try her on myspace right now

Morning everyone,

Drats my key board is a bit stiff this morning–my guess someone spilled some tea on it.

Hi Fan7, how are things your way? I am thinking they all got the call and are already in Houston–perhaps even overseas. I know they were joking about flight to Houston. We haven’t heard from Paint in a while either–though I think she emailed once or twice from Houston while in processing so hope all is well with her too.

Sandra thanks for the tip about the bath robe. That was my thinking too, what with the weight limits glad to know I do not have to find room for. We went and picked up hygiene and OTC items last night after we finished with his vision exam. I also got a slim three ring binder and some clear skins so I can organize all his paperwork and copies of certifications and make em quick and easy for him to locate while in Houston.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Sandra thanks for the tip about the bath robe. That was my thinking too, what with the weight limits glad to know I do not have to find room for. We went and picked up hygiene and OTC items last night after we finished with his vision exam. I also got a slim three ring binder and some clear skins so I can organize all his paperwork and copies of certifications and make em quick and easy for him to locate while in Houston.

Hey KoKo , good morning , how are you ? When is your husband supposed to be leaving ? Next week right ?

I am sitting here looking at webcams on ebay , didn't know there were so many different kinds !

Gabriele in troy, Montana said: Try Walmart, I get my hubby's there. B.U.M is what they used to sell, but they have other ones there too. Comes with a nice big snap.

thanks so much!

carrigon said: thanks so much!

Gabriele - what section would it be in? the regular watch section or sporting goods? i only ask because the staff never seem to know where anything is at my local walmart! ;)

does anyone know how to get a power of attorney free ?

Hi Moni,

Of all things, we are still waiting on a copy of hubby’s apprenticeship training/ certification from the national labor department. They have to fax it to the JATC hubby attended in the 80s–then they will in turn fax it to the IBEW and they are going to scan and email it to us so we can get it off to recruiter. It’s a process, –they told us 7 to 10 days and we got the ball rolling last week--we are hoping to have completed by next week, so hubby can leave out of here next Sunday. If not next Sunday–22nd, then recruiter said they would arrange to get him out the following Sunday–1st, or the 8th.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Hi Moni,

Of all things, we are still waiting on a copy of hubby’s apprenticeship training/ certification from the national labor department. They have to fax it to the JATC hubby attended in the 80s–then they will in turn fax it to the IBEW and they are going to scan and email it to us so we can get it off to recruiter. It’s a process, –they told us 7 to 10 days and we got the ball rolling last week--we are hoping to have completed by next week, so hubby can leave out of here next Sunday. If not next Sunday–22nd, then recruiter said they would arrange to get him out the following Sunday–1st, or the 8th.

Of all things to have to be concerned about in all this madness . like we don't have enough to worry about already .:-)

Mona

Do you have a copy of POA to be signed yet? Your bank might do it for free–notarize it, specially if you explain what you need it for. His going to Iraq. If you do have to pay for it, it shouldn’t cost you more than a few bucks.

Yes, well we had a copy of it. Framed and everything hanging in his workshop up north but unfortunately we had a bit of a mishap that involved some water damage–and I wasn’t thinking and threw it out. Never occurred to me he would need it anymore. Kinda like your HS diploma, after a while it become insignificant–as in been there and done that.

If you need a copy of the POA I have the one that JDCS sent to me. I didn't need it because we had a POA drafted by our lawyer up north so I could close up business while hubby was setting up household down south--and he--lawyer said I could use it this way if I need to.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Mona

Do you have a copy of POA to be signed yet? Your bank might do it for free–notarize it, specially if you explain what you need it for. His going to Iraq. If you do have to pay for it, it shouldn’t cost you more than a few bucks.

I do not have a copy of one , need it if you have one ,thanks very much . You still have my email, right?

Lyte leaves this Sunday for processing I beleive.

Debbie

Yes, I do have your email. I will send it to you now. Its a real simple form. Mosts bank have at least one if not more staff members certified to notarize. So just print it off and fill it in–but wait to sign it-- and swing in at your local bank. I also sent you a couple of 120 days RR count down maps.

carrigon said: Gabriele - what section would it be in? the regular watch section or sporting goods? i only ask because the staff never seem to know where anything is at my local walmart! ;)

Look in both watch and sporting good and also gift isle.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Yes, I do have your email. I will send it to you now. Its a real simple form. Mosts bank have at least one if not more staff members certified to notarize. So just print it off and fill it in–but wait to sign it-- and swing in at your local bank. I also sent you a couple of 120 days RR count down maps.

does it matter if the poa is from California?

Gerie Fortin in Baker City, Oregon said: So I get home tonight, go directly to the computer and check my husbands email. There sat one lonely email waiting to be opened! I call Mark as fast as my fingers could punch the numbers on the phone and tell him "YOUR TRAVEL PACKETS HERE!" He asks what it says, and I have to tell him I didn't know because I didn't open it! LOL
I hope all goes well for him in Houston and he gets this job opportunity. Just the experience is opportunity in itself.
I was going to look your wife up on facebook tonight so if she see's a friend request from someone she has no idea who it is, just tell her it'll be me! ;o)

Glad to hear. I know I would be a little freaked out if I would have had to wait til the last day. Tell mark I will see him there, I`ll be the guy with the shaved head and sweating because i am so used to the cold. Its snowing here and i read its gonna be 70`s all next week in houston. Woo-Hoo sounds good to me. Jaime should be on here later today. We are headed out soon to do the final shopping. But if I know my wife she will check her facebook first..lol Hope everyone has a good day.