Giant's reject

[tloonya]

Well, after being rejected by Giant supermarket due to the other candidates were chosen

I went and saw they still have those departments positions displayed as 'hiring in these departments'

even one more than what Latisha told me.

I had left a message with a question about what of my qualifications aren't up her alley?

Gender, race, age or accent.

I am really pissed of. I will get to the corporate with that. Just for sake of others.

And don't forget I said my 3 girls were applying while in HS and none of them were

called. Mine and 2 Irish last names. However there are kids hired all the time. I see new faces.

Are they allowed to not hire you because you seem overqualified?

Should I dumb down my resume to the point where it says 'former owner of the failed business'

and this is it HS diploma only and no special training nor skills.

As my friend said 'I have intelligence in my eyes' this is why he can't get a job at Home Depot

even after being 20m years with Vangard...

[swamp]

Maybe they didn't hire you because you have an abrasive personality.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Maybe they aren't hiring you because you're creating a bunch of drama.    Nobody wants to work with a drama queen or have them interacting with customers.

You don't call HR people multiple times demanding they hire you and accusing them of racism when they don't.   That's extremely unprofessional and petty behavior.

Why would they WANT to hire you at this point?   There is no way I'd want you representing my store with the way you've conducted yourself.

[giramomma]

Mar 25, 2016 9:29:22 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Are they allowed to not hire you because you seem overqualified?

Should I dumb down my resume to the point where it says 'former owner of the failed business'

and this is it HS diploma only and no special training nor skills.

It's not called dumbing down your resume, it's called "tailoring" your resume.

And, yes, folks DON'T hire you if your are overqualified.

Our income is down about 10K a year, our savings is down, and we can't really cut anymore out of the budget. I've been looking for a part time job to help fill in the cracks for a year. I didn't get jobs because I was over qualified. People were afraid I'd get bored, or whatever. And this was AFTER telling me that I was their top/best candidate.

I've got two job interviews next week, both working with kids. I've played down my current work professional experience as much as possible. My resume has two jobs on it, that I'm currently working at. Really, only to prove that I have work history. I've got a half page filled with my activities with being around kids: from being room mom, to active in boy scouts, to being published (just one article), and receiving awards based on my working with kids..

[giramomma]

And also, some people just don't interview well.

My DH is one of them, I think. He also refuses to go to a coach, which doesn't please me.  But, he's an adult and all that..and I will say he doesn't ask me to "step it up" too much now that I have more time on my hands..which is kinda nice.

[tloonya]

Mar 25, 2016 10:37:16 GMT -5 giramomma said:

Mar 25, 2016 9:29:22 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Are they allowed to not hire you because you seem overqualified?

Should I dumb down my resume to the point where it says 'former owner of the failed business'

and this is it HS diploma only and no special training nor skills.

It's not called dumbing down your resume, it's called "tailoring" your resume.

And, yes, folks DON'T hire you if your are overqualified.

Our income is down about 10K a year, our savings is down, and we can't really cut anymore out of the budget. I've been looking for a part time job to help fill in the cracks for a year. I didn't get jobs because I was over qualified. People were afraid I'd get bored, or whatever. And this was AFTER telling me that I was their top/best candidate.

I've got two job interviews next week, both working with kids. I've played down my current work professional experience as much as possible. My resume has two jobs on it, that I'm currently working at. Really, only to prove that I have work history. I've got a half page filled with my activities with being around kids: from being room mom, to active in boy scouts, to being published (just one article), and receiving awards based on my working with kids..

It is so frustrating, isn't it? I don't know what to do to get a job! Any job.

How do people get hired nowadays?

I am applying to Cheesesteak Factory today.

[tloonya]

Mar 25, 2016 10:49:08 GMT -5 giramomma said:

And also, some people just don't interview well.

My DH is one of them, I think. He also refuses to go to a coach, which doesn't please me.  But, he's an adult and all that..and I will say he doesn't ask me to "step it up" too much now that I have more time on my hands..which is kinda nice.

I am thinking based on my 20+ working experience in 5 top notch companies I do interview well.

Idk...

[The Fonz]

Mar 25, 2016 10:58:26 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Mar 25, 2016 10:49:08 GMT -5 giramomma said:

And also, some people just don't interview well.

My DH is one of them, I think. He also refuses to go to a coach, which doesn't please me.  But, he's an adult and all that..and I will say he doesn't ask me to "step it up" too much now that I have more time on my hands..which is kinda nice.

I am thinking based on my 20+ working experience in 5 top notch companies I do interview well.

Idk...

Well if your interviewing skills match your posting skills...

[obelisk]

I would picked the Giant store with a huge "STOP DISCRIMINATION" sign and call the news investigators to come and interview your cause. This will sure get corporate involved and they most likely will hire you just to get the media attention to go away.

[Deleted]

Vent here, let it go and apply other places. There seriously are no positive outcomes in complaining to the store.

[973beachbum]

Skipping the part where someone called up HR and got all nasty with them.

There is a spot on the GC application that I filled out that said something like "apply for jobs without being considered based on previous job history".  I checked that because I didn't want to spend 5 hours filling out an application for a job that I knew my 16 yr old neighbor had gotten last year.  I just didn't think my previous job history mattered in this case.

So try a different dept or grocery store and don't fill out the work history and check that box.  At the very least you should get a call.

[debthaven]

I thought you were working for the person who bought your store?

[NoNamePerson]

Mar 26, 2016 18:43:11 GMT -5 debthaven said:

I thought you were working for the person who bought your store?

Glad you posted that. I was thinking the same thing.

[beergut]

Mar 25, 2016 9:29:22 GMT -5 tloonya said:

I had left a message with a question about what of my qualifications aren't up her alley?

Gender, race, age or accent.

I am really pissed of. I will get to the corporate with that. Just for sake of others.

And don't forget I said my 3 girls were applying while in HS and none of them were

called. Mine and 2 Irish last names. However there are kids hired all the time. I see new faces.

As my friend said 'I have intelligence in my eyes' this is why he can't get a job at Home Depot

even after being 20m years with Vangard...

When you were running your store, if you had interviewed someone and they called back and left you a message asking the same question you asked, would you hire them? How would you feel if you didn't hire someone simply because you didn't feel they were a good fit, and their first response was to accuse you of discrimination/bigotry? 

I don't understand where your sense of entitlement comes from.

[mroped]

Mar 25, 2016 10:58:26 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Mar 25, 2016 10:49:08 GMT -5 giramomma said:

And also, some people just don't interview well.

My DH is one of them, I think. He also refuses to go to a coach, which doesn't please me.  But, he's an adult and all that..and I will say he doesn't ask me to "step it up" too much now that I have more time on my hands..which is kinda nice.

I am thinking based on my 20+ working experience in 5 top notch companies I do interview well.

Idk...

And here I was all happy thinking that I'm the only one that thinks "I'm the greatest!"

[andi9899]

Mar 27, 2016 8:58:19 GMT -5 mroped said:

Mar 25, 2016 10:58:26 GMT -5 tloonya said:

I am thinking based on my 20+ working experience in 5 top notch companies I do interview well.

Idk...

And here I was all happy thinking that I'm the only one that thinks "I'm the greatest!"

You're not alone. I'm quite enamored with myself.

[Deleted]

You come across to me as a smart, opinionated, strong authentic woman. You just need to find one place that wants someone with your strengths. Giant wasn't that place, good luck.

[NoNamePerson]

Mar 27, 2016 10:13:07 GMT -5 @hickle said:

You come across to me as a smart, opinionated, strong authentic woman. You just need to find one place that wants someone with your strengths. Giant wasn't that place, good luck.

From my personal past experience I can suggest that she become the bookkeeper/officer manager for a pile driving construction company.    But when I was offered a job at CPA firm, I had to put on my pamper the client persona. 

One needs to learn to wear many hats when job hunting.

[Deleted]

I love Giant. I mean, just sayin

[tloonya]

Mar 26, 2016 19:59:08 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Mar 26, 2016 18:43:11 GMT -5 debthaven said:

I thought you were working for the person who bought your store?

Glad you posted that. I was thinking the same thing.

He said in a month. He needs people to used to an idea that it is under new ownership.

So he said he wil get me back in a month. But I am not sure now so I am looking elsewhere.

[NoNamePerson]

Mar 28, 2016 10:08:47 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Mar 26, 2016 19:59:08 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Glad you posted that. I was thinking the same thing.

He said in a month. He needs people to used to an idea that it is under new ownership.

So he said he wil get me back in a month. But I am not sure now so I am looking elsewhere.

Makes sense. So the lady didn't buy it?  Sorry but I kinda lost track of the sale info. Good luck on the job hunting.

[NancysSummerSip]

Mar 28, 2016 12:25:59 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Mar 28, 2016 10:08:47 GMT -5 tloonya said:

He said in a month. He needs people to used to an idea that it is under new ownership.

So he said he wil get me back in a month. But I am not sure now so I am looking elsewhere.

Makes sense. So the lady didn't buy it?  Sorry but I kinda lost track of the sale info. Good luck on the job hunting.

Sorry but I kinda lost track

You had me at this phrase. Isn't this the alleged buyer who was waiting for a bunch of money to suddenly come into her hands before she could buy the store? Did she get the cash legitimately or did she have to bury a body to get it?

Oh, and when I read the title of the post, I read it as "Giant reject" and well, it made better sense, given the content...

[sarcasticgirl]

Just because you have experience and fit every qualification, doesn't mean you will get the job. It just doesn't work that way. Raising a stink about it only insures you won't get any other job at the company either. 

[beergut]

If you don't get hired, and then call and scream about discrimination, all you're doing is telling the HR they made the right decision not to hire you. 

[beergut]

Mar 28, 2016 10:08:47 GMT -5 tloonya said:

Mar 26, 2016 19:59:08 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Glad you posted that. I was thinking the same thing.

He said in a month. He needs people to used to an idea that it is under new ownership.

So he said he wil get me back in a month. But I am not sure now so I am looking elsewhere.

Translation: He hopes after waiting a month, you'll be working somewhere else, or hopes you'll forget about your deal altogether. 

[beergut]

I just thought of something else:

Did Giant do a credit check as part of their application? You had a lot of issues while running your store, so maybe your spotty financial history is keeping you from getting a job. 

[andi9899]

Mar 28, 2016 17:06:45 GMT -5 beergut said:

I just thought of something else:

Did Giant do a credit check as part of their application? You had a lot of issues while running your store, so maybe your spotty financial history is keeping you from getting a job. 

This may be. Normally I would say no way, but things seem to be changing. Thing 1 just got a job at a clothing store and after an offer was extended, they said they would do a background check on her. I thought it was unusual, but it makes sense since she will be handling money. Maybe they are doing the same and/or are doing a credit check.

[andi9899]

Is there a full moon tonight or something? I agree with everything beergut has posted here and we all know that he and I don't see eye to eye.

[NoNamePerson]

Mar 28, 2016 17:37:13 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Is there a full moon tonight or something? I agree with everything beergut has posted here and we all know that he and I don't see eye to eye.

You can just blame it on a FULL SUN. That covers it with no questions asked  

[beergut]

Mar 28, 2016 17:37:13 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Is there a full moon tonight or something? I agree with everything beergut has posted here and we all know that he and I don't see eye to eye.

I'm fairly certain it is just a sign of how out there loony is on this situation. 

 So nucking futs even you and I agree.