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Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 9 hours ago

Two weeks after interview, no response, advice? - 24 Replies

[QUOTE who="Nimryl in Pottstown, Pennsylvania"]I started interviewing for a position about four weeks ago. I met with two people and had phone...

Bluetea

Updated 13 hours ago

What does this e-mail mean? Am I have a chance?? - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="unhappy and desperate in Oakland, California"]I have a phone interview on 5/16 and then on-site 2nd interview the following week of...

Bluetea

Updated 13 hours ago

Wait time after final interview... - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="Jeff in Hyattsville, Maryland"]IMHO, letters are more formal than email. I limit sending "thank you's" by email to relatives and friends,...

Analystpro

Updated 14 hours ago

Needs advice.... - 5 Replies

Unfortunately this is a common practice with some companies, to not even send a rejection email or letter. They are more concerned with the people...

Analystpro

Updated 14 hours ago

Opinion on the chance of job - 2 Replies

Hang in there. All of these things are excellent signs. I completely understand how hard it is to WAIT. But keep yourself busy with other...

Analystpro

Updated 14 hours ago

Financial analyst position at The Children's Place - 1 Reply

You are one step closer is all this means. They will most likely bring 5 to 8 other candidates in for a face to face. Things that will get you...

Analystpro

Updated 14 hours ago

When to move on - 20 Replies

You deserve more for yourself than waiting for that phone call. Keep yourself busy and try and put that potential job on the backburner as you seek...

Analystpro

Updated 15 hours ago

Has anyone here ever used proveit.com - 27 Replies

I found a video online for the 30 question Excel test and the 30 question Access test. If you have a second computer, you should run the video on...

Garica21

Updated 1 day ago

3rd Interview but Overqualified - 7 Replies

Thank you! Sorry, I misinformed you guys. They're hiring me with the title of Process Engineer, but I will be doing the Process Technician work to...

guest

Updated 1 day ago

Employers reposting jobs after weeks of interviews - 50 Replies

Nonjobs. Companies keep reposting the same nonjob for months and are lobbying for more H1Bs going to Congress saying they can't find qualified...

Bluetea

Updated 2 days ago

Job reposting - 7 Replies

[QUOTE who="Stillsmiling in Kingsland, Georgia"]I got a rejection letter for a job that said they had enough qualified candidates and I wasn't chosen...

Elizabeth

Updated 2 days ago

Interview/HR - 10 Replies

[QUOTE who="Alan in New York, New York"]So the moral of the story is to cross ya fingers and keep searching[/QUOTE] You got it. My philosophy...

michael

Updated 2 days ago

Relocating Out of State - 1 Reply

Yes, you can create a job alert.. then go under advanced search settings. you can set up the zip code you're looking into per job alert.

Sean DeYoung

Updated 2 days ago

Unfair iInterview Tactics in IT - 15 Replies

Yeah, I have experienced dozens of situations where the manager or lead in the group told me when I first started how they had programmed different...

tintin

How to say I want to keep communication and get udate to a recruiter?

Hi, about 4 weeks ago I received an email from google and they told me they were interested to know more about my career goals , then they arranged a...

bio123

Financial analyst position at The Children's Place

I have an interview for financial analyst position at The Children's Place next week. I already had 2 phone interviews - one with the HR and one with...

Phoebe K

Updated 4 days ago

help, no experience. told i was to work soon. no information - 1 Reply

i would call back on their next business day and ask to speak to the manager

Almost Suicidal

Updated 4 days ago

Low-balled myself - Advice? - 12 Replies

87K would be a windfall for me. But you raise a good point. I don't understand why that post was bumped. I mean if the bumper is in a similar...

Bluetea

Updated 4 days ago

If I'm so 'impressive' how come I can't get an interview? - 44 Replies

[QUOTE who="persistant job seeker in Daytona Beach, Florida"]Soooo, I am also trying to figure out what the situation is....One thing is, I believe...

Kc

Updated 5 days ago

Anyone else tired of rude employers during interviews? - 255 Replies

[QUOTE who="JettingtoMars in US"]find that hard to believe, sounds like you're a disgruntled job seeker. I've been thru many hard interviews and that...

Elizabeth

Updated 5 days ago

12 job interviews but no job offers - 222 Replies

If it makes the OP or anyone else feel better, I've had way more than 12 interviews in the last 5 months I've been unemployed and am getting...

Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 5 days ago

Date changes for job interviews - 3 Replies

Also consider that they want you to travel a distance just for a fifteen minute interview?? Thanks, but no thanks. (Corrected)

earce

Interviewing with different managers at other locations?

Hi Everyone, So I was recently let go 2 weeks ago from my job and have been applying and going through a few interviews. I applied for a...

Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 6 days ago

References checked but no offer after three days - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="Littlemiss in Plainfield, New Jersey"]I recently interviewed for a job at a nonprofit within a university on Friday. The interview went...

Almost Suicidal

Updated 7 days ago

Is it appropriate to ask for an email for a Thank You note? - 2 Replies

I try to alway remember to ask for a business card when I leave an interview. I've asked the secretary before for an email on my way out. Sometimes...

Jobseeker84

Updated 7 days ago

How does Temp Agency work? - 19 Replies

[QUOTE who="Audio visual tech in Boston, Massachusetts"]Hey, i have dealt with some temp agencies in the past and some won't even call you back, some...

Danonymous

Very Unique Situation. Need Advice!! Need to push employer to make decision!

So my gf and I looking to change jobs and move in together. (Not change not TO move together. We both wanted job change.) We applied for a job...

Bluetea

Updated 8 days ago

Need opinions on my situation, any help is greatly appreciated! - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="Almost Suicidal in Richmond, Texas"]I'll second that! And I will add: what you are experiencing is ridiculous, but not at all uncommon. I...

me

Updated 10 days ago

Hiring/interview process at Lowe's - 330 Replies

[QUOTE who="mamasahn in Salem, Arkansas"]Do they drug test once you've been hired seasonal and apply for a permanent position?[/QUOTE] Yes, the GM...

Zachary Williams

Updated 11 days ago

background check for pending cases - 12 Replies

[QUOTE who="A worried person in San Francisco, California"]I was arrested recently for a misdemeanor drug offense. I am eligible for the PC!00...

Displaced Legal Professional

Updated 12 days ago

Didn't get asked about current salary?!? - 12 Replies

IMO all you can do now is wait it out. Do not call or e-mail them. Keep looking. After seven to ten working days pass - fifteen max - move on.

Bluetea

Updated 12 days ago

When to follow up? - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="Displaced Legal Professional in Arvada, Colorado"]Do not follow up. Two days is nothing. Just consider that the person may be trying to...

Bluetea

Updated 13 days ago

How to follow up when I'm not sure if I'll take the job - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="ESLteacher1 in San Diego, California"]I interviewed at Private Language School A on Wednesday and was offered a position as a substitute...

Bluetea

Updated 14 days ago

How to handle being fired at last job? - 20 Replies

[QUOTE who="E.R. in Portsmouth, Virginia"]Oh my! And how goofy can one be to use corporate email and/or instant messaging to send dirty messages to...

Unix Brat

Updated 15 days ago

The job offer and prospects really conflicts with the interview (advice please) - 4 Replies

Yeah, what you're seeing is only the tip of the iceberg. I mean like, c'mon, asking for your paystub? What nerve. God only knows how bad they'd yank...

Bluetea

Updated 15 days ago

Negotiating when salary is given up front - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="jmk in Tempe, Arizona"]I've noticed some job interviews I've had recently have given me the salary up front. "This job pays such and...

Joe Gagill

Updated 16 days ago

What should I do? - 2 Replies

funny. this is the number 1 question asked the most.

Eric

My Reference isn't available... What should I do?

I sent the interviewer 5 references... The most important reference, who is also located on the top of the page, is on vacation... I'm not sure...

Angela

Updated 19 days ago

Offered internship but no news after that - 9 Replies

Congratulation! Mika.

Unix Brat

Updated 20 days ago

Could this be a positive sign for 2nd interview?? or am I too optimistic? - 7 Replies

[QUOTE who="Almost Suicidal in Cypress, Texas"]That would be a positive for sure, Brat, but I'm beginning to think that rarely happens. The job will...

Chris

Updated 20 days ago

Please help me i'm so nervious.. - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York"]You probably gave the HR airhead blond bitchhh a realization. You know, the light bulb went off in...

Leadershipdriven

Updated 21 days ago

Phone Interview- What to do next - 10 Replies

[QUOTE who="Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois"]I think he's referring to the SPAM. OP, answer is no.[/QUOTE] What do you think about the subject?

Completely Broke and Broken

Updated 21 days ago

Had interview friday, HR called on Monday - Should I call today to follow up - 2 Replies

Give them a call, but keep looking for jobs- I don't trust anything employer's say.

Shellah

Updated 22 days ago

Question about submission status with AT&T - 1 Reply

Hey I was wondering if you ever got the job and what was the next step if you did. Right now this is what my status says.

Bluetea

Updated 22 days ago

Concerned about my job interview !!! - 5 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mahul Vengsar in Verdun, Quebec"]Hahahaha !!! its HR for that company ... Its my dream job and I am really afraid what does it means and...

menawadee@yahoo.com

Updated 22 days ago

I sent a follow-up email and got a nasty response - 190 Replies

[QUOTE who="menawadee@yahoo.com in Newark, New Jersey"]I want to write a letter to follow up the statue of interview after two weeks[/QUOTE] any...

ComeOn!

Updated 22 days ago

What if I don't want to work anymore? - 76 Replies

[QUOTE who="John in Catonsville, Maryland"]For me, being unemployed for over three very long years (yes, one of the darkest times), the "sappy"...

Mike

Updated 22 days ago

Why do staffing firms waste money posting Fake Ads? - 154 Replies

[QUOTE who="ComeOn! in Costa Mesa, California"]Mike, I think more professionals are aware of how to network. I think the theme here is the fact that...

Bluetea

Updated 22 days ago

It's been a week, and I was told I should know in 10 days. Should I send an email? - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="Malika in Glendale, California"]I had a second interview last Tuesday and was told a decision would be made in 10 days (this Friday). I...

draxz1289

had a call asking about my required salary and availability - Now nervous

Hello all, I had an interview with my dream company on Friday and I though it went really well. On monday I got a call early morning from the HR...

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