Just another number

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

No Rejection Letter/Contact seems to be the Rule rather than the exception.

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="frankhotdogs in New York, New York"]Just another number,

I'm glad you saw that.

It's too bad so many people don't know the first thing about ...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="frankhotdogs in New York, New York"]...
And Justanothernumber, I hope that you are inspired to fight against the superficial judgements of certain types ...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="kmm in Wilmington, Delaware"]It means everything. We are judged in the work world and in our social environemnt outside of work by the presentation of our ...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="kmm in Wilmington, Delaware"]As I do not understand "Asperger's" - again, somehow i would suggest (perhaps at the unemployment rescource center) do a ...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado"]I agree, but only to a point. Even extreme introverts can summon up enough loquaciousness to get through an ...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado"]... To succeed in an interview and, to a very large extent, at the job, to some degree you must play the game ...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

Ok, let me point out a few things - you are concerned about "how (I) sell yourself or present (my)self"...

Exactly what does that have to do with my abilities?

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

You know Bianca, it wouldn't have to be true if you didn't let it.

YOu have described precicely why it is almost impossible for someone like me to get a job. None of you ...

Convicted Felon from Columbus OH, looking for work.

Hmmm... We are "retards" yet you type about executing everyone who "brakes" the law.

I wonder if we can execute people for being poor spellers with no ...

Finding a job with little experience?

I'm 40. I was in the service for 8 years before I was RIFd (fired) by the Clinton military "loathing" cutbacks...

I wish I had had a 40 year career...

Finding a job with little experience?

Mike, are you sure you are not me?

Probably not, since I'm older.

Just consider my experiences as an amalgam of Ronald & Mike... in Chicago.

And now the ...

Graphic Designer Needs a Career Change

Dawna: Can't tell you much about Cali, but here in Chicago there is a new school JUST for GD/CGI/Film types. It's called Flashpoint Academy and is in the heart of Downtown Chicago ...

Personal Marketing Firm- Paying a Recruiter to find you a job. Scam or real deal?

You know, "Recruiter in Chicago", I'd come talk to/call/email you but you don't have a link...

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

KSA is the term most often used by OPM or other Government/Govt regulated job listings.

10 minute interview vs. 10 years of experience

[QUOTE who="Dean Suraci in Cornwall, New York"]Hey Frankie,

A person usually gets hired for 2 reasons. The first reason is that they have the skills set to do the ...

Finding career employment (not just a McJob) for Adults with Asperger's/ASD

You know, it looks like the only thing that anyone in my position can "apply for" is a Cloistered Monk.

If only I were Catholic & unmarried...

Need a career... have bachelor degree in music. Help!

With a degree in Music the best you might be able to do (if you are not good enough to audition for a Big City Symphony) is teach at a Private Primary school as a Music Teacher ...

Security Clearance Question!!!

That seems odd. But if you have an active SC then OPM *should* accept that at face value.

Two Year Degree and can't get a decent job with it

http://autism.about.com/od/aspergerssyndrome/a/adultsaspergers.htm?once=true&

I hope these links help you take a more moderated approach to those who are different than you.

Two Year Degree and can't get a decent job with it

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html
http://autism.about.com/od/aspergerssyndrome/Asperger_Syndrome.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergers

Two Year Degree and can't get a decent job with it

[QUOTE who="Career Hunter in Denver, Colorado"]No one wants to be around grumpy, silent loners. Humans communicate on a lot of levels, and much of the small-talk is inane ...

Two Year Degree and can't get a decent job with it

[QUOTE who="Jennifer DeLamater"]Heres the bottom line...Your degree is what you make of it. You have to market yourself and your abilities to the right people, the right ...

Two Year Degree and can't get a decent job with it

[QUOTE who="Career Hunter in Denver, Colorado"]Ouch. Anything less then a Bachelor's degree doesn't much count, and a liberal arts BA today only qualifies you for grad ...

Security Clearance

Not really. Not without joining the Military. The Gooberment doesn't do all the work for a SC for a "just in case I might need it" reason.

HOWEVER: the ...

23 and never had a job

OK, all you "extremely shy" folks out there who want a job/friends but are having trouble (especially if you are still in college) I IMPLORE YOU to find out who in your ...

Security Clearance Question!!!

Ok... I'm a little confused...

You applied for a SC job and got denied. Then you joined the AF and now have an Active SECRET Clearance, and are looking to apply for another ...

Personal Marketing Firm- Paying a Recruiter to find you a job. Scam or real deal?

And yet, anon ITS, while recognising the sentiment, you failed to explain why you DON'T work on contingency...

In the past 10 years I've avraged less than 20K/yr... with a ...

Bad Posting links?

Every time I get a Daily Job Alert that includes a job posting from "SouthBendHelpWanted.com." that job posting is "expired" and not available to view.

Personal Marketing Firm- Paying a Recruiter to find you a job. Scam or real deal?

Ok Anonymous... try this: If ITS has a good business model and a high success rate then it should not have to charge clients up front.

In fact, charging fees up front shows ...

Finding career employment (not just a McJob) for Adults with Asperger's/ASD

Is there anyone else out there with an ASD like Asperger's who is finding it virtually impossible to find anything but (and sometimes even) a McJob because you cant be a ...

Convicted Felon from Columbus OH, looking for work.

Scales... Who are you talking to? Your post just seems randomly abusive without a reference point. Just an FYI...

As for your last sentence, I agree completely.

What Do You Struggle With Most?

[QUOTE who="Baldeagleent in El Dorado, Arkansas"]Just Another Number: It is terrible you feel this way.

I agree that networking is a big part of making a job ...

What Do You Struggle With Most?

And, as stated above, is about as useful as banging your head on a wall.

99% of all job openings have someone in mind and it isn't you. They just have to publish to keep ...

What Do You Struggle With Most?

[QUOTE who="Baldeagleent in El Dorado, Arkansas"]Just Another Number, have you considered restructuring your resume to emphasize the type of work experience you've had? I ...

Graphic Designer Needs a Career Change

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Do ...

Accouting

Betty, please ignore "Mr" Braun. He very much wants to add people to his downline - and anyone who understands accounting should understand the folly of MLMs and their ...

Convicted Felon from Columbus OH, looking for work.

Bosco, you keep forgetting it's a Religion. You can never convince the Zealot.

Convicted Felon from Columbus OH, looking for work.

[QUOTE who="John Braun in Lynnwood, Washington"]check out these sites. Instead of listening to the idiot that knows nothing.
www.thisbiznow.com , www.thisbiznow.com ...

Convicted Felon from Columbus OH, looking for work.

"Mr". Braun; Please read the Terms of Service.

[quote]Users of the Forums must not post content or information that is unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, abusive ...

Convicted Felon from Columbus OH, looking for work.

[QUOTE who="Bosco in Orlando, Florida"]BEWARE: this is a multi-level marketing scam/ripoff!!! Please do not fall into this trap. More than 99% of participants lose money ...

Is this sweet rejection of a job interview?

Dear [Interviewer's Name]:

Thank you for your letter of [date]. After careful consideration I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me ...

Frustrated with the job market

Isn't it funny? There are 4 types of dirtbag that can sense desperation:

Loan Officers at Banks - who won't loan you money
Loan Sharks who will
HR People who ...

Veteran - "Whew, blew that interview..."

Well, if that's true, then again, as with everything else when I went to school, I got screwed.

Typical.

Veteran - "Whew, blew that interview..."

I got "paid to go" too (GI Bill etc.). But the "paying bills" part put me $40K into debt over 4 years... that I have to capitalize at 8.5% because a brand-new ...

Veteran - "Whew, blew that interview..."

Whatever you do, don't believe the Sales Pitch and pay a bunch to go back to school. All it will do is put you another 4 years behind the curve and $$$ thousand in the hole.

What Do You Struggle With Most?

16 years of Temp work/working for family.

HR departments consider that to be "unemployed"

How Frustrated Are You With Your Job Search?

[QUOTE who="Alyse Fox in Clemmons, North Carolina" ... br />Unemployed and over 50 is a real problem....[/QUOTE]

Having a fresh degree at 32 and still ...

Frustrated with the job market

Welcome to the club... only I've been looking since 1992. Went back to School and everything. Not only do I have a TS, I have a TS SSBI and an active Meade File - even today.

Offer Timing

Buy time with the first job the jump ship if you get the better offer.

The only way jumping ship would hurt you is if you had to sign a non-compete at job 1 &/or Job 2 ...