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Post by mamasita99 on Jan 29, 2016 20:05:36 GMT -5
Another company reached out to me and I just finished the application online. Also about to complete another one for a job in CT. At least the range advertised is within my range and higher! That sounds very promising that they reached out to you, good luck! You are getting through this and will learn something from all these experiences!
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 29, 2016 20:07:06 GMT -5
To call or not to call!!! Next week cannot come fast enough and the DM that interview me said they would make a decision by Tuesday-Wednesday. He gave me his business card and said to call him, but my wife fees it is better to wait for them to call you. But that will make for a long week and I would hope HR would get to be my next Friday with an actual offer (if I am lucky to get the job)... But would be nice if I could find out before then. Still no other leads If he gave you his card and asked you to call, I'd call. I might give him a ring on Monday just to say "hello" and reiterate my interest in the job. Wouldn't that be a bit too much? Come off desperate? That is why I would prefer to wait.
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Post by mmhmm on Jan 29, 2016 20:42:32 GMT -5
If he gave you his card and asked you to call, I'd call. I might give him a ring on Monday just to say "hello" and reiterate my interest in the job. Wouldn't that be a bit too much? Come off desperate? That is why I would prefer to wait. I can only speak for myself; however, if I interviewed someone and gave them my card asking them to call, I wanted them to call. I rarely did that. The reason I did it was because I was really interested in the applicant and wanted to see if they were as interested in our position and working with me. I can't say why another would do it, but that's why I did it. If the person did call me, they usually had come up with a question to ask, or thanked me for taking the time to interview them. The best always reiterated their interest in the position I was offering. It did make a difference, for me.
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Post by andi9899 on Jan 29, 2016 21:03:34 GMT -5
If he gave you his card and asked you to call, I'd call. I might give him a ring on Monday just to say "hello" and reiterate my interest in the job. Wouldn't that be a bit too much? Come off desperate? That is why I would prefer to wait. Yes! Don't do it! Wait until the last day he was to call has passed (as in the next day) and then call. Not any earlier.
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 29, 2016 21:06:46 GMT -5
Wouldn't that be a bit too much? Come off desperate? That is why I would prefer to wait. I can only speak for myself; however, if I interviewed someone and gave them my card asking them to call, I wanted them to call. I rarely did that. The reason I did it was because I was really interested in the applicant and wanted to see if they were as interested in our position and working with me. I can't say why another would do it, but that's why I did it. If the person did call me, they usually had come up with a question to ask, or thanked me for taking the time to interview them. The best always reiterated their interest in the position I was offering. It did make a difference, for me. So maybe a middle road... Call on Wednesday if I don't hear from him by then?
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Jan 29, 2016 22:32:32 GMT -5
TheHaitian - I hope you are applying to Market Basket! If not, you should!
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Post by mmhmm on Jan 29, 2016 23:21:00 GMT -5
I can only speak for myself; however, if I interviewed someone and gave them my card asking them to call, I wanted them to call. I rarely did that. The reason I did it was because I was really interested in the applicant and wanted to see if they were as interested in our position and working with me. I can't say why another would do it, but that's why I did it. If the person did call me, they usually had come up with a question to ask, or thanked me for taking the time to interview them. The best always reiterated their interest in the position I was offering. It did make a difference, for me. So maybe a middle road... Call on Wednesday if I don't hear from him by then? That's what I'd do. Others differ. You're the one who talked to the guy, so you'd be most able to measure what he meant by "call me". I meant what I said.
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Post by me4kids on Jan 29, 2016 23:58:23 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
I've been lurking around for awhile, but I just wanted to give an update on myself.
I've been taking Accounting classes at night and online at my local community college since June 2013. I was inspired by many of you to pursue the accounting field.
I have been working as a Student Nutrition server (aka the lunch lady) at my children's school for almost 4 years now. I was injured on the job back in August 2015 when I was lifting a crate of milk. They recently increased the crate size from 50 cartons to 60 cartons of milk, so I injured myself within the first 2 weeks of the new school year. I was placed on modified duty for 1 month while I healed. I then decided to take a transfer to a different school site.
When I saw a county job posting for an accounting clerk position in November 2015, I applied. I passed the written exam in November 2015. I passed the Excel test in December 2015. I came to this thread and read all 134 pages (at the time) to get some interviewing advice.
I had my oral board exam in Jan 2016. I seriously thought I bombed that interview. I took only 10 minutes to answer the questions and I felt like I was rushed out of there afterwards. I cried when I got home. One week later I found out I passed the first interview. My name is now on an eligibility list and it will stay there for up to 1 year.
I have 2 interviews scheduled for different departments in the county. I had my first hiring interview today for an extra help position. I can get a maximum of 999 hours within the fiscal year. No benefits and not considered a regular employee. They called me 1 1/2 hours after my interview and gave me a contingent offer. They still need to do a background check and drug testing.
Next week I have an interview for a permanent position for a different department. If I don't get offered the permanent position, I'm going to take the extra help position. This is an opportunity for me to finally get into the accounting field.
Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread. All of your advice was extremely helpful and inspiring.
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Post by andi9899 on Jan 30, 2016 7:39:07 GMT -5
I hope you get the permanent position you want. If not, the other one will help you ease into the field. Nothing wrong with that. It could be a good thing.
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 9:51:04 GMT -5
TheHaitian - I hope you are applying to Market Basket! If not, you should! I haven't yet but I will...
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 9:51:46 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I've been lurking around for awhile, but I just wanted to give an update on myself. I've been taking Accounting classes at night and online at my local community college since June 2013. I was inspired by many of you to pursue the accounting field. I have been working as a Student Nutrition server (aka the lunch lady) at my children's school for almost 4 years now. I was injured on the job back in August 2015 when I was lifting a crate of milk. They recently increased the crate size from 50 cartons to 60 cartons of milk, so I injured myself within the first 2 weeks of the new school year. I was placed on modified duty for 1 month while I healed. I then decided to take a transfer to a different school site. When I saw a county job posting for an accounting clerk position in November 2015, I applied. I passed the written exam in November 2015. I passed the Excel test in December 2015. I came to this thread and read all 134 pages (at the time) to get some interviewing advice. I had my oral board exam in Jan 2016. I seriously thought I bombed that interview. I took only 10 minutes to answer the questions and I felt like I was rushed out of there afterwards. I cried when I got home. One week later I found out I passed the first interview. My name is now on an eligibility list and it will stay there for up to 1 year. I have 2 interviews scheduled for different departments in the county. I had my first hiring interview today for an extra help position. I can get a maximum of 999 hours within the fiscal year. No benefits and not considered a regular employee. They called me 1 1/2 hours after my interview and gave me a contingent offer. They still need to do a background check and drug testing. Next week I have an interview for a permanent position for a different department. If I don't get offered the permanent position, I'm going to take the extra help position. This is an opportunity for me to finally get into the accounting field. Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread. All of your advice was extremely helpful and inspiring. Nice! I hope you get the permanent job! Good job getting out here and going after what you want!!
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Post by 973beachbum on Jan 30, 2016 10:08:14 GMT -5
TheHaitian - I hope you are applying to Market Basket! If not, you should! I haven't yet but I will... I was wondering if you checked out Shaws. They are owned by the same people who own Albertsons. They just bought like a hundred stores from the A&P BK and a little bird told me they aren't too happy with a lot of the store management in those stores. I didn't think it would hurt to look. And for the record I moved from CT and Mass like 40 years ago so understand I have absolutely no idea where this is. Sorry if it is closer to Canada than you. supervalu.taleo.net/careersection/albertsonsllc/jobdetail.ftlETA maybe it is me but that link didn't work I think. Try this link www.acmemarkets.com/employment-positions/ Then go to retail positions and click on apply now. From there go to the job field and highlight store management. There are three at Shaws in NE. HTH
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 10:15:49 GMT -5
I haven't yet but I will... I was wondering if you checked out Shaws. They are owned by the same people who own Albertsons. They just bought like a hundred stores from the A&P BK and a little bird told me they aren't too happy with a lot of the store management in those stores. I didn't think it would hurt to look. And for the record I moved from CT and Mass like 40 years ago so understand I have absolutely no idea where this is. Sorry if it is closer to Canada than you. supervalu.taleo.net/careersection/albertsonsllc/jobdetail.ftlETA maybe it is me but that link didn't work I think. Try this link www.acmemarkets.com/employment-positions/ Then go to retail positions and click on apply now. From there go to the job field and highlight store management. There are three at Shaws in NE. HTH Shaw's is the company I had the in person interview on on Tuesday and hope to get an offer from next week.
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Post by Ava on Jan 30, 2016 11:05:18 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I've been lurking around for awhile, but I just wanted to give an update on myself. I've been taking Accounting classes at night and online at my local community college since June 2013. I was inspired by many of you to pursue the accounting field. I have been working as a Student Nutrition server (aka the lunch lady) at my children's school for almost 4 years now. I was injured on the job back in August 2015 when I was lifting a crate of milk. They recently increased the crate size from 50 cartons to 60 cartons of milk, so I injured myself within the first 2 weeks of the new school year. I was placed on modified duty for 1 month while I healed. I then decided to take a transfer to a different school site. When I saw a county job posting for an accounting clerk position in November 2015, I applied. I passed the written exam in November 2015. I passed the Excel test in December 2015. I came to this thread and read all 134 pages (at the time) to get some interviewing advice. I had my oral board exam in Jan 2016. I seriously thought I bombed that interview. I took only 10 minutes to answer the questions and I felt like I was rushed out of there afterwards. I cried when I got home. One week later I found out I passed the first interview. My name is now on an eligibility list and it will stay there for up to 1 year. I have 2 interviews scheduled for different departments in the county. I had my first hiring interview today for an extra help position. I can get a maximum of 999 hours within the fiscal year. No benefits and not considered a regular employee. They called me 1 1/2 hours after my interview and gave me a contingent offer. They still need to do a background check and drug testing. Next week I have an interview for a permanent position for a different department. If I don't get offered the permanent position, I'm going to take the extra help position. This is an opportunity for me to finally get into the accounting field. Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread. All of your advice was extremely helpful and inspiring. Congratulations! Good job on passing the county exam. And I'm amazed that you took classes while working and taking care of your kids. It's a huge endeavor and you should be proud of yourself. I hope you find a great opportunity soon!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 30, 2016 13:36:28 GMT -5
TheHaitian - I hope you are applying to Market Basket! If not, you should! I haven't yet but I will... here, market basket is a single shop that sells liquor and home brew supplies. I know it's a grocery chain out east.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 30, 2016 14:03:10 GMT -5
And does anyone know about Quantitative Analyst job titles? Dh thinks it lines up with his skill set.
And what about college transcipts? He's thinking he's gonna need to to provide them. Any thoughts?
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 30, 2016 14:23:19 GMT -5
And does anyone know about Quantitative Analyst job titles? Dh thinks it lines up with his skill set. And what about college transcipts? He's thinking he's gonna need to to provide them. Any thoughts? I know about quantitative analysts in my field - which field are you referring to? hell if I know. Hang on while I talk to him.
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 14:25:13 GMT -5
Needed to get out of the house, a friend bailed out on me (we were going to go to Hooters) so taking the wife to Red Robin for lunch then heading to Barnes & Nobles then driving around; just hanging around...
Get my mind off job search for a bit!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 30, 2016 14:28:55 GMT -5
Ok, his current field is a mashup of retirement planning, data analyst for ACA, compliance type stuff. Lots of compliance testing for govt regulations for retirement plans. Some development and maintenance for Databases, including VBA script and stuff. Some sequel stuff and other things he rattled off to fast for me to type.
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Post by andi9899 on Jan 30, 2016 15:01:27 GMT -5
Needed to get out of the house, a friend bailed out on me (we were going to go to Hooters) so taking the wife to Red Robin for lunch then heading to Barnes & Nobles then driving around; just hanging around... Get my mind off job search for a bit! Too bad you don't live around here, I have a handful of watering holes to duck into. But kinda good you don't since you might get some dirt on me from the other patrons.
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 15:21:42 GMT -5
Needed to get out of the house, a friend bailed out on me (we were going to go to Hooters) so taking the wife to Red Robin for lunch then heading to Barnes & Nobles then driving around; just hanging around... Get my mind off job search for a bit! Too bad you don't live around here, I have a handful of watering holes to duck into. But kinda good you don't since you might get some dirt on me from the other patrons. I will keep that in mind for next time!
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 15:24:33 GMT -5
So as of today it is 2 weeks since I have been home (feels forever)....
My wife asked me if once I got a job I wanted to take a week or so off vacation to kinda like decompress! Hell to the no! Even if I get the job I interviewed for on Tuesday I most likely will not me able to start till 2/15
That is 4 weeks! Yes it doesn't feel like a vacation and certainly was not, that is more than enough time for me to be at home and I am ready to go back to work ASAP!
I am going bezerk staying home and just looking for jobs... AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!!
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jan 30, 2016 15:35:27 GMT -5
So as of today it is 2 weeks since I have been home (feels forever).... My wife asked me if once I got a job I wanted to take a week or so off vacation to kinda like decompress! Hell to the no! Even if I get the job I interviewed for on Tuesday I most likely will not me able to start till 2/15 That is 4 weeks! Yes it doesn't feel like a vacation and certainly was not, that is more than enough time for me to be at home and I am ready to go back to work ASAP! I am going bezerk staying home and just looking for jobs... AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! I remember when I was out work I obviously couldn't wait to get a job and get back to being productive. Once I had an offer and a start date? I wanted more time to enjoy myself before I went back to work! Lol. You may not need a "vacation" but any time you have off between an offer and a start date should feel more relaxed!
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 15:44:34 GMT -5
So as of today it is 2 weeks since I have been home (feels forever).... My wife asked me if once I got a job I wanted to take a week or so off vacation to kinda like decompress! Hell to the no! Even if I get the job I interviewed for on Tuesday I most likely will not me able to start till 2/15 That is 4 weeks! Yes it doesn't feel like a vacation and certainly was not, that is more than enough time for me to be at home and I am ready to go back to work ASAP! I am going bezerk staying home and just looking for jobs... AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! I remember when I was out work I obviously couldn't wait to get a job and get back to being productive. Once I had an offer and a start date? I wanted more time to enjoy myself before I went back to work! Lol. You may not need a "vacation" but any time you have off between an offer and a start date should feel more relaxed! I sure hope so
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 30, 2016 15:48:45 GMT -5
So as of today it is 2 weeks since I have been home (feels forever).... My wife asked me if once I got a job I wanted to take a week or so off vacation to kinda like decompress! Hell to the no! Even if I get the job I interviewed for on Tuesday I most likely will not me able to start till 2/15 That is 4 weeks! Yes it doesn't feel like a vacation and certainly was not, that is more than enough time for me to be at home and I am ready to go back to work ASAP! I am going bezerk staying home and just looking for jobs... AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! One thing to consider when you get a new job that while you've not been working, your wife has. Does she have vacation to kill, because once you start back to work, it might be a year before you can take time off TOGETHER again.
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 15:56:14 GMT -5
So as of today it is 2 weeks since I have been home (feels forever).... My wife asked me if once I got a job I wanted to take a week or so off vacation to kinda like decompress! Hell to the no! Even if I get the job I interviewed for on Tuesday I most likely will not me able to start till 2/15 That is 4 weeks! Yes it doesn't feel like a vacation and certainly was not, that is more than enough time for me to be at home and I am ready to go back to work ASAP! I am going bezerk staying home and just looking for jobs... AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! One thing to consider when you get a new job that while you've not been working, your wife has. Does she have vacation to kill, because once you start back to work, it might be a year before you can take time off TOGETHER again. I know and I already offered but 2 issues: a) With IVF treatments starting in March/April she wants to save some of her vacation time for Dr visits and what not. b) She is really busy at work right now so cannot really take any extended time off. I did propose she fly out with me for my interview, I can drop off Max at my parents the Sunday before, we fly out together on Tuesday and come back on Thursday. Friday/Saturday we can do something low key and pick Max back up on Sunday... She said she will ask her boss if she can take it off or not. We will see! I REALLY want the SHAW's job, I hope the Universe is listening!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 30, 2016 16:45:54 GMT -5
Ok, his current field is a mashup of retirement planning, data analyst for ACA, compliance type stuff. Lots of compliance testing for govt regulations for retirement plans. Some development and maintenance for Databases, including VBA script and stuff. Some sequel stuff and other things he rattled off to fast for me to type. Not too far from my area, my experience covers education, health care (from med education pov) market research, soc and psych research, but not quite the same. I can try to help.... Thank you.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 30, 2016 17:44:18 GMT -5
So as of today it is 2 weeks since I have been home (feels forever).... My wife asked me if once I got a job I wanted to take a week or so off vacation to kinda like decompress! Hell to the no! Even if I get the job I interviewed for on Tuesday I most likely will not me able to start till 2/15 That is 4 weeks! Yes it doesn't feel like a vacation and certainly was not, that is more than enough time for me to be at home and I am ready to go back to work ASAP! I am going bezerk staying home and just looking for jobs... AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! I remember when I was out work I obviously couldn't wait to get a job and get back to being productive. Once I had an offer and a start date? I wanted more time to enjoy myself before I went back to work! Lol. You may not need a "vacation" but any time you have off between an offer and a start date should feel more relaxed! I know that when I do get back to work I will feel the same way as Cookies. Right now, I feel like Carl. My longest vacation ever was only two weeks. I've been out of work just over three weeks. And I really hate myself. If it wasn't for working out, DH would be pushing up daisies in the backyard. I'm just not the stay-at-home type. My mom was still working into her eighties. My dad died suddenly, but was working up until three days before he passed. I really feel worthless a lot of the time, and I spend a lot of time looking for work or doing freelance work. Most of the people around me have been really nice and understanding. A few have stopped speaking to me or interacting with either myself or my DH. It's like I'm poisoned in some way. Or maybe contagious. Let's just say that when this is in the past, I'll remember who was kind and who wasn't.
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Post by alabamagal on Jan 30, 2016 17:59:56 GMT -5
And does anyone know about Quantitative Analyst job titles? Dh thinks it lines up with his skill set. And what about college transcipts? He's thinking he's gonna need to to provide them. Any thoughts? I wouldn't worry about college transcripts for now. I just got a job with a big company in Engineering and never had to provide transcripts. I have worked in the field since I graduated in 1986. If people want official transcripts they need to go directly from the school to recipient anyway
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 30, 2016 18:28:08 GMT -5
A few have stopped speaking to me or interacting with either myself or my DH. It's like I'm poisoned in some way. Or maybe contagious. Let's just say that when this is in the past, I'll remember who was kind and who wasn't. Sorry you are going through this, going through somewhat the same! It is interesting how people act... My wife is really pissed off for me because some of those people I was there for when they were going through a really tough time and now they are just absent! I am not and I feel this too shall pass! And better find out people true colors now than later!
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