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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: bahijal74 on September 15, 2009, 01:03:42 am

Title: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: bahijal74 on September 15, 2009, 01:03:42 am: I have a job, oh my god after one year of lookign and trying my best to get one..i finally have a job and i start 3 pm today. I am scared ****less about screwing up and losing it. its a job though. oh my god you guys have no idea how much this means. I GOT a dan job and..its so good after a year..im just crying
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 15, 2009, 03:23:48 am: Focus when you get there and don't panic. Just think relaxing thoughts and be cool. I was out of work for half a year, think of times when you've excelled at work and stay in that mindset.

3pm what's the new role?
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Davros on September 15, 2009, 03:46:59 am: Im sure you'll do well at macdonalds
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Stormkeeper on September 15, 2009, 04:17:53 am: Quote from: Davros on September 15, 2009, 03:46:59 am
Im sure you'll do well at macdonalds
Uncalled for, Davros.

Congrats on your job. Focus, don't panic. I'm sure you'll get adjusted soon enough.
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Post by: Enigmatic Entity on September 15, 2009, 04:36:11 am: Well done, hopefully you can enjoy it. Please tell us if all goes well. :)
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Turambar on September 15, 2009, 08:11:10 am: What's the job?
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: TESLA on September 15, 2009, 09:58:44 am: Congrats

Dont panic

Get stressed out, and you will screw it up. Just relax, take it as it comes!

Well done though, lots of people have trouble getting jobs these days
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: iamzack on September 15, 2009, 11:18:17 am: I'm jealous. :<
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: TrashMan on September 15, 2009, 01:20:48 pm: Congrats man. ;7

I got a job myself. ATM looking for an apartment before I start working.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: JGZinv on September 15, 2009, 02:37:38 pm: Congrats... I could name about 20 people that need jobs badly.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: bahijal74 on September 15, 2009, 09:51:32 pm: IT WENT GREAT, and Davros lol its cool. I work at sports authority and i go again tomorrow, I got the hang of it and i like the job..not to mention 25 percent employee discount..and that is something considering the price of underarmour thanks for the congrats everyone, i always love this community at HLP
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: darkone on September 17, 2009, 10:46:03 pm: There is work out there for people, its just people are picky most of the time. I have been laid off 2x in a few years and each time had a job in less than 30days. I give interviews occasionally and we test the candidates and you should see their faces when we tell them that they will be tested :) It is a good practice I think it weeds out the people that aren't telling you the truth on their resume.

But people still looking couple hints: be truthful in a interview, its ok to say you don't know something, be yourself and relax.

We hired a QA engineer and got 100+ applications and we did 5 interviews. So if you are getting that interview your doing good already. Now they want to see how your attitude is and whether you will be a fit on their team. Make sure you look into the average salary of the position you are applying for.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: bahijal74 on September 17, 2009, 11:30:39 pm: Show yourself as confident and fun., let yourself be serious but smile the entir etime..it nails it for you
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: iamzack on September 17, 2009, 11:36:12 pm: Unless you are under 18, in which case they will say you are perfect for the job, except that you are not old enough to use one piece of equipment, and then send you on your way.

/rant
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 17, 2009, 11:44:23 pm: That's a bit strong. . . Smiling doesn't generally "nail it", respectfully guage the interviewer and react with your best judgement as you see as appropriate. If you've got an old battleaxe interviewing you for instance and you're grinning away while she's asking you to list your biggest fault/failing in a previous role for instance. . . . And I can testify to this being a valid interview question.

Just be yourself, you're the one being interviewed not us. ;)

@Zack, look into getting a temp job/ local apprenticeship scheme to build experience, although "equipment" training is pretty much standard E-level SOP on most sites (i'm using the term to refer to the general workplace, not building sites)
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: iamzack on September 17, 2009, 11:49:11 pm: I apply anywhere that isn't super high class and doesn't explicitly state 18+.

The 18+ rule limits me very muchly.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 17, 2009, 11:55:02 pm: *Shrug*

Keep at it.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: iamzack on September 17, 2009, 11:57:07 pm: I turn 18 in a month. :D
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 18, 2009, 12:08:46 am: I wouldn't publicise that here :lol:
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Dilmah G on September 18, 2009, 06:10:08 am: Just wait till some horny pedophile googles 18+ and finds himself here... ;)
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Stormkeeper on September 18, 2009, 11:16:49 am: There's already one here ...
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: iamzack on September 18, 2009, 12:54:48 pm: Turambar?
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Mongoose on September 18, 2009, 02:09:43 pm: Quote from: Dilmah G on September 18, 2009, 06:10:08 am
Just wait till some horny pedophile googles 18+ and finds himself here... ;)
How is it pedophilia if it's 18+? :p
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 18, 2009, 02:31:32 pm: :lol:

lol idiots.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Dilmah G on September 19, 2009, 04:53:48 am: Quote from: Mongoose on September 18, 2009, 02:09:43 pm
Quote from: Dilmah G on September 18, 2009, 06:10:08 am
Just wait till some horny pedophile googles 18+ and finds himself here... ;)
How is it pedophilia if it's 18+? :p
Ohhhhh yeah...
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Stormkeeper on September 19, 2009, 09:56:30 am: It's "hebophile".
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: TESLA on September 19, 2009, 10:00:16 am: Quote from: Mongoose on September 18, 2009, 02:09:43 pm
Quote from: Dilmah G on September 18, 2009, 06:10:08 am
Just wait till some horny pedophile googles 18+ and finds himself here... ;)
How is it pedophilia if it's 18+? :p

If they 'act' or 'appear' under 18, then the law over here states it still counts as pedophilia.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Stormkeeper on September 19, 2009, 10:11:09 am: ... wtf. So since my girlfriend, who's almost 20, looks like she's 15, I'm a pedophile in where-ever-it-is-you-live ?
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Dilmah G on September 19, 2009, 11:17:58 am: Quote from: TESLA on September 19, 2009, 10:00:16 am
Quote from: Mongoose on September 18, 2009, 02:09:43 pm
Quote from: Dilmah G on September 18, 2009, 06:10:08 am
Just wait till some horny pedophile googles 18+ and finds himself here... ;)
How is it pedophilia if it's 18+? :p

If they 'act' or 'appear' under 18, then the law over here states it still counts as pedophilia.
What the F...
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: NGTM-1R on September 19, 2009, 11:21:52 am: Quote from: TESLA on September 19, 2009, 10:00:16 am
If they 'act' or 'appear' under 18, then the law over here states it still counts as pedophilia.

The mere fact they believe they can quantify that sort of thing makes my head hurt.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Ghostavo on September 19, 2009, 11:23:45 am: I could never legally get a date if I lived there then. Unless I let my beard grow.
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: TESLA on September 19, 2009, 11:39:02 am: I know its an unusual one,

Not sure if its ever been acted upon, but thats just the law
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: BloodEagle on September 19, 2009, 12:17:33 pm: How does this subject keep getting brought up?

Quote from: Dilmah G on September 19, 2009, 04:53:48 am
Quote from: Mongoose on September 18, 2009, 02:09:43 pm
Quote from: Dilmah G on September 18, 2009, 06:10:08 am
Just wait till some horny pedophile googles 18+ and finds himself here... ;)
How is it pedophilia if it's 18+? :p
Ohhhhh yeah...

How is it pedophilia if it's ~14+?

Definitions are fun. Politicians should use them. :P
Title: Re: I finally got a job, a year long search.
Post by: Stormkeeper on September 21, 2009, 05:40:45 pm: Pedophile = <13 I think.
Hebophile = 13 - 19.