Life Tip for Job Seekers - Page 12

**Rain Man** · 09-26-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Isn't that who a reference is? Your boss at your former work? Are people giving out friends and family as references?

I've seen a variety of people listed as references, but yeah, it's often a supervisor. I see some coworker references too, which is a red flag for me if someone lists a coworker and not a supervisor.

Bruiser · 09-25-2014, 10:56 PM

scho63 · 09-25-2014, 07:26 PM

One more thing HUGE thing-if I catch you lying or fabricating facts on your resume or during the interview, you have ZERO chance at me employing you so don't do it. It's not worth it.

Halfcan · 09-26-2014, 03:46 PM

Update:

Had a great interview today! Thanks for all the tips on here. Should know in a couple of days-they turned in the request to HR. It is not the job I thought but a hybrid supervisor job above the job I was applying for. Huge salary and probably the best benefit package I have ever seen-including free life insurance. Benefits and paid vacation begin on the first day.

I am trying not to get too excited about it until the deal closes- but now after seeing how awesome the company is, really hoping it pans out. Thanks again everyone-I used some of the tips on here and was not nervous at all.

**Rain Man** · 09-26-2014, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Update:

Had a great interview today! Thanks for all the tips on here. Should know in a couple of days-they turned in the request to HR. It is not the job I thought but a hybrid supervisor job above the job I was applying for. Huge salary and probably the best benefit package I have ever seen-including free life insurance. Benefits and paid vacation begin on the first day.

I am trying not to get too excited about it until the deal closes- but now after seeing how awesome the company is, really hoping it pans out. Thanks again everyone-I used some of the tips on here and was not nervous at all.

Good luck to you, my friend. I hope you're able to wrestle it to a pin.

Hammock Parties · 09-26-2014, 08:21 PM

How early was DaFace?

**Rain Man** · 09-26-2014, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

How early was DaFace?

Which time?

KC native · 10-15-2014, 11:47 AM

I've only had one potential employer actually check my references. They offered me a job but the pay was shit and they wanted me to do the job and start a new line of business for them. The company was extremely small.

scho63 · 10-15-2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

I've only had one potential employer actually check my references. They offered me a job but the pay was shit and they wanted me to do the job and start a new line of business for them. The company was extremely small.

The more significant the job, the greater the chance your employer will check your references.

CEO's will be checked 100% of the time and all their references' references will also be called along with college roommates, professors, neighbors, and local police.

If you are applying for your first job at McDonalds, Hyvee, or a local business less than 5% of the time.

KC native · 10-15-2014, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scho63

The more significant the job, the greater the chance your employer will check your references.

CEO's will be checked 100% of the time and all their references' references will also be called along with college roommates, professors, neighbors, and local police.

If you are applying for your first job at McDonalds, Hyvee, or a local business less than 5% of the time.

Yea, I've steadily moved up during my career. Still only had one reference check.

scho63 · 10-15-2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

Yea, I've steadily moved up during my career. Still only had one reference check.

That's shocking! What industry are you in?

KC native · 10-15-2014, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scho63

That's shocking! What industry are you in?

Finance.

ThaVirus · 10-15-2014, 12:24 PM

Potential employers don't give a **** about you.

I'd say, if you haven't heard back on a specific job, you should continue looking. The only person you can count on to have your back is you.

KC native · 10-15-2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Potential employers don't give a **** about you.

I'd say, if you haven't heard back on a specific job, you should continue looking. The only person you can count on to have your back is you.

and unless you're Joey, your mom.

**Iowanian** · 10-15-2014, 12:53 PM

Hiring managers.

I'm doing some presentations to college students on the topic of mistakes made in the job search/interview process.

I'd be interested to see a collection of your answers to these.
1. The resume'/initial contact
2. Interview mistakes that guarantee non-employment with you.

Thank you.

View Poll Results: Showing up late to a job interview is...
A sign that you don't want the job.	27	26.73%
A sign that you can't manage the basic requirements of life.	56	55.45%
A good negotiating strategy, since it shows that you don't need the job.	8	7.92%
A way to exert control over a situation that historically favors the hiring party.	4	3.96%
The way things work in the modern world. Only the uncool show up on time.	5	4.95%
Sometimes necessary if you're watching the end of a really good TV show.	5	4.95%
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10-15-2014, 12:53 PM	#15
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4568454	Hiring managers. I'm doing some presentations to college students on the topic of mistakes made in the job search/interview process. I'd be interested to see a collection of your answers to these. 1. The resume'/initial contact 2. Interview mistakes that guarantee non-employment with you. Thank you.
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