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Is the job a scam? Asking for credit score before interviewing

I have been posting my resume and applying for jobs left and right on Monster, Craigslist, you name it. Every once in a while I get a response that...

420 1 hour ago bmarshon7428 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Resume help!!

Hi, I have been at the same place for about 15 years but I have moved up and have worked in about 6 different departments along the way. Each time...

0 1 hour ago joblooking in Massachusetts
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52502 2 hours ago cag in Des Moines, Iowa
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4 year IT degree no job and no experience

Hello I graduated from a accredited college in 2007 and earned a 4year degree in Information Technology. I took classes in which I learned to program...

83 3 hours ago Disgruntled in Alliance, Ohio
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Bachelors degree in Biology, what can you do with it?

I feel like like such an idiot right now. I have a BS in Biology. After I graduated, I followed a totally different path. I know a friend of mine...

499 3 hours ago 4u2 in Oaki, California
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Recent DUI & job offer

I recently received a job offer as well as a DUI. Perfect timing, right? :/ A week before getting the job offer I was dropping a friend off (who...

5 9 hours ago LOJ in Eugene, Oregon
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Taking time off work to go to an interview

Hi guys, I am currently employed working full-time (9 to 6, lately many days working over-time) and I am having a hard time deciding how to...

1 9 hours ago Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois
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Short-term listing VS gap

I was laid off from a job in June 2011, then in November started what was supposed to be a 2 year contract job. However, in February the job lost...

1 10 hours ago Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois
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Frustrated College Graduate

So, I just graduated and can't find a job. I'm just SUPER frustrated, I was active on campus, I did a lot I worked with so many people, students,...

40 11 hours ago hoapres in San Francisco, California
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What if I don't want to work anymore?

I've been out of work so long (3 years in a few more months), I don't even want to work anymore. What should I do?

20 13 hours ago endoftheworld in Naugatuck, Connecticut
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Leaving a per diem job and notification

Hi, I have a second interview for an Assistant Loss Prevention job. I am 18 months out of college with a degree in Justice Administration. So this...

1 13 hours ago my advice in Aurora, Illinois
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The longer out of work the bleaker it gets

Back when the recession was causing hugh job losses each month, I was laid off. Within a month I had my first interview, and during the next month a...

12 13 hours ago Charlette Thomas in Houston, Texas
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Recent DUI & job offer

I recently received a job offer as well as a DUI. Perfect timing, right? :/ A week before getting the job offer I was dropping a friend off (who...

0 14 hours ago LOJ in Eugene, Oregon
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How to get Wind Energy Jobs

I am trying to get a wind energy job but I have not been getting called back from any of the companies that I applied with. Does anyone know how I...

88 17 hours ago Mitchell in Bloomington, Illinois
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Saw an Executive Assistant job for 15k

What a joke, a staffing firm has posted and ad for an Executive Assistant and wants someone with a 4 year degree and only pays $15-17k per year. ...

4 19 hours ago Bluetea in Texas
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Leaving a per diem job and notification

Hi, I graduated college about 18 months ago. Had no luck landing a job in my degree field justice and administration. So I applied for a prt time job...

0 20 hours ago WCSU1987 in Danbury, Connecticut
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We actually lost jobs last month

Someone told me that we actually LOST jobs not gained jobs last month. These job gains are being reported to make the election year look better than...

3 22 hours ago John in Catonsville, Maryland
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Fountain Group

There is a company called the Fountain Group which is located on Wooldand Center Blvd in Tampa, FL. They have sent me a few emails for different...

38 22 hours ago Nesha in New York, New York
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I don't know what I want....

So...I'm 21 and I have no clue what I want to do with my life. It's just so frustrating. I want to be like all those people who knew from the...

4 1 day ago Erin13 in Biloxi, Mississippi
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Career move Aeronautics..

I was wondering if anyone had any insight or advice for a rotorcraft pilot wanting to make a career move to a company like Lockheed or Boeing? I have...

0 1 day ago Autorotate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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What should I do with my life?

I'll start off saying that I have no idea what to do with my life. I had aspirations to be a video game designer when I was 11 or so, but a few years...

301 1 day ago thejoyfulheron in Manchester, United Kingdom
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we need more apprentice opportunities....

What has happened to all the apprentice jobs? In the past to become a blacksmith or a fisherman/sailor or just about any other proffession, all you...

3 2 days ago Average in Everett, Massachusetts
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What is your plan "B" if you cannot find a job after several years?

Let's face it folks jobs are not there anymore. Employers are working the employees to hell and want to pay next to nothing for what little they...

19 2 days ago Certifiably Insane in Knoxville, Tennessee
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No Response after 2nd Interview

I was wondering if I could get someone's professional opinion on how I should handle my current situation. I live in Chicago but I am planning on...

278 2 days ago sandy in Kirkland, Washington
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getting an associate's after a bachelor's

This is long and winding....but maybe I can get advice from someone who's been in my position.....or hear from someone who is considering what I am...

37 2 days ago Camille in Cicero, New York
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Should I be paid more?

This is a unique situation that I have been debating as of late. Background: I graduated with a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering in...

3 2 days ago clweber21 in Cave Creek, Arizona
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Recruiter Thank You

So I applied for a position, I received an email indicating that my application would be forwarded onto the hiring manager. I spoke to a recruiter...

12 2 days ago Heidiful in Centereach, New York
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Stay at Home Mom Needs Resume Tips for Returning to Work

It is hard re-entering the work force after 15 years of child care. Do I include those years on my resume as work experience? If not, is there...

322 3 days ago tulip143 in Galena, Ohio
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6ft tall woman- what shoes for interview?

I hate wearing flats because I want to look more professional...but I hate standing a whole 6--8 inches taller than some men at interviews...am I...

4 3 days ago my advice in Aurora, Illinois
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Frustrated Job Seeker's Rant -- Feel Free to Add Your Thoughts

This is an open rant on behalf of every unemployed person who has been kicked to the curb. To employers who laid off staff: I hope you die a...

2227 3 days ago tulip143 in Galena, Ohio
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So exactly what do they look for in a pre-employment background check?

The last several jobs I've interviewed for in Allied Health the HR droids had me sign a release for a background check with SS#, height, weight, hair...

1 3 days ago Bluetea in Texas
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Must Be Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment/Meet Deadlines/Stressful Situations

I don't think this topic has been brought up before, but I'm the first one to do this. Many companies today want you to be able to work in a...

41 3 days ago Nanlisa in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
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So exactly what do they look for in a pre-employment background check?

The last several jobs I've interviewed for in Allied Health the HR droids had me sign a release for a background check with SS#, height, weight, hair...

0 3 days ago Worker Bee in Brentwood, Tennessee
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Personal Marketing Firm- Paying a Recruiter to find you a job. Scam or real deal?

I am in the early stages of a job search. I had a long discussion today with a man from ITS Personal Marketing. They are a national firm that...

385 3 days ago Worker Bee in Brentwood, Tennessee
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Do professional recruiters waste your time? Do they post non-existent jobs?

Following is an email I sent to a recruiter about my suspicions concerning fake jobs. Am I off-base or do your experiences coincide with...

29 3 days ago guest in San Jose, California
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Why am i not getting hired on

Well here is the picture i applied for a job and got a interview the interview went great she said she liked me so i got a 2nd interview and he said...

356 3 days ago endoftheworld in Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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Hiring/interview process at Lowe's

I filled out 7 apps online for a local new construction. Was called and told to complete Secondary Survey and call back. Did that -went to interview...

226 3 days ago Waiting patiently. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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How do they calculate Jobs Available?

The Department of Labor has this report that tells you the number of jobs available each month. They claim that there were 3.4 million jobs...

6 4 days ago NOYB in Saint Louis, Missouri
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Unemployed, underemployed or not looking at all?

Is there anyone out there who has given up on looking for work? Or who has an aversion to applying because it's just one rejection after...

109 4 days ago Average in Everett, Massachusetts
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Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter Templates - professional templates with pure desigh

Hello, I have very good experience with http://www.cvspecial.com- Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter Templatest with pure design. First website...

4 4 days ago Mich in Svätý Jur, Slovakia
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Infinity Resume Builder App?

I recently come across an app that helped me easily create a well written and formatted Resume. I have been using it to apply for positions while on...

2 4 days ago jingerz in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Unemployment and DEBT!!!

I have been looking for 3 months and my financial situation is getting critical. My credit cards are maxed and I am out of savings. I keep believing...

152 4 days ago Nanlisa in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
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12 job interviews but no job offers

In the last 9 months of job searching I have had 12 different interviews, but zero job offers. Most of the interviews seem to go really well and the...

107 4 days ago Older yet Wiser in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee
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Anyone use a reference checking service?

Has anyone here ever used a reference checking service in which they see if your former employer will bad mouth you and give you a negative reference?

1 4 days ago Older yet wiser in Clarksville, Tennessee
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Linked In Question

I'm sure I posted on here that I deleted my Linked In account some time ago after being horrified about people being able to see that I'd viewed...

5 4 days ago Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois
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Transition from Public to Private accounting/bookkeeping?

I have a science (non-business) degree, and i have one year experience in one of the big4 accounting firm as an auditor. Since i'm tired of the long...

1 4 days ago Troy Breiland @ theexpertnetworks.com in Cleveland, Ohio
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This has got to be a scam

My sister is applying for jobs and ran across an ad for an Executive Assistant. She sent in her resume and in response a recruiter sent her this...

23 5 days ago feel stupid in Ballwin, Missouri
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How to address chemo at job interview

Last time I was out of work for 2 1/2 years. I was concerned about the interviewer questioning the extended time without work. I was told it was...

10 5 days ago The Hoofer in Blackstone, Massachusetts
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Deciding between Mechanical and Electrical engineering

Hello, I'm majoring in physics at the end of the year but I'm more interested in engineering now. The thing is that I could start taking Mechanical...

0 5 days ago zalook in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Many interview... which to choose?

This is my first time getting a call for interview. 3 interview in fact. the interview is conducted on different timing. my first interview will be...

0 5 days ago Kitty_ in Singapore, Singapore

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