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[eternal-jobhunter]

I think if a company lets you apply to their job through a dedicated job site (Indeed or w/e), and then messages you to inform you that, ACTUALLY, you need to go to a second site and apply there for the application to Actually Count, we should be able to steal $200,000 from the CEO's bank accounts each time.

#job hunting #job applications #this bullshit is so fucked

[eternal-jobhunter]

run away from these guys if they're this much of jerks in the job listing?? this is going to be an abusive workplace honestly

#job hunting #job listings

[eternal-jobhunter]

nice to have options

#i'm jaded enough i immediately wonder if your selection makes a difference in how they look at your application #job hunting #job applications

[eternal-jobhunter]

I made below the poverty level in my state—$16,000—$20,000 for the vast majority of my adult life. I live in a state with one of the highest rates of taxes and rent.

I found a job in which the gross income advertised was 55k.

People who aren't there yet—here's what they don't tell you and what I had to learn the hard way:

Out of that $55,000 income, about $20,000 gets taken out for taxes right out of my paycheck. So that leaves me with $30,000—which is $10,000–$14,000 more than what I previously made.

But now I have to pay for health insurance when previously it was free.

$125 gets taken out per paycheck. So $3,000 per year.

Now that $55,000 figure I've advertised is down to $27,000 a year that goes to me for living expenses. But I still also have to meet an annual deductible ($250 in my case—for some people it can be upwards of $8,000) and I still pay co-pays (15–20% of whatever the medical bill is). I also still have to have a percent taken from my paychecks and put into retirement.

My rent is $18,000 a year.

I'm single and don't claim any deductibles or have any children.

For those of you looking for your "first big job" soon, think of the salary you're considering and add $20,000 more. Different tax brackets take different amounts from your gross salary, but aiming for at least $20,000 more than you think you need to survive on will help.

#job hunting

[eternal-jobhunter]

This is so kind

#i wish more of them would do this #job hunting #job search #i know they don't interview anywhere near the number of applications #they could take a minute #like even a couple sentences overall

[eternal-jobhunter]

this was the entirety of this posting report shit like this y'all

#job hunting #job listings

[eternal-jobhunter]

job title: marketing operations associate first bullet point under responsibilities: Oversee and manage inventory and warehousing operations, including inventory management, receiving, and distribution of POS. you're kidding right?? this whole job is focused on the warehouse, how is it the marketing depts responsibility to train warehouse staff??

#job hunting #job listings #ughhhhhh #also it's remote #how are you supposed to do that remote?

[eternal-jobhunter]

The funniest thing about cashiers etc. not getting chairs because sitting would make them look unprofessional or unproductive is that people who do desk jobs are considered like The Professionals. IT person? Invaluable! Programmer? Genius! Politician? Well, they're about equally professional standing up as they are sitting at their desks, at least, and they have a lot of power too. But cashiers? No, you must be Standing UprightTM or you're not working!

#jobs #job search

[eternal-jobhunter]

*visibly crying, snot running down face* Thanks for letting me know. If you have any feedback for me from my interview I would really appreciate it.

#the mood #job hunting

[eternal-jobhunter]

uh, guys??

#job hunting #job listings

[eternal-jobhunter]

[eternal-jobhunter]

My co-worker turned me on to this: if you're like me and you absolutely suck at resumes, go look up your official job description. Pretty much every place I've worked (call center, retail, food service, cemetery, desk job) I got a copy of this as part of the packet of junk they give out when you're hired. Most places will give you another copy if you ask for it.

And that thing is a gold mine of responsibilities and skills and duties, all laid out in corporate-speak.

Pick the ones that sound most impressive (that you can actually describe in a couple of sentences if asked to elaborate) and plop them onto your resume, and you'll be that much more appealing a candidate when you set out for a better job.

#job hunting #job search

[eternal-jobhunter]

50 Interview Prep Questions

Here’s a list of questions I used to get a job. I felt it could be useful for you too, and is fairly generic. I think this is one of the most comprehensive HR/ job application question guides that I’ve created - so I hope that you find it useful.

Questions:

Why are you interested in working for this company?

Tell me about your education.

Why have you chosen this particular field?

Describe your best/worst boss/ teacher.

In a job, what interests you most/least?

What is your major weakness?

Give an example of how you solved a problem in the past.

Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?

What are your strengths?

How do others describe you?

What do you consider your best accomplishment in your last job?

Where do you see yourself in three years?

Think about something you consider a failure in your life, and tell me why you think it happened.

How do you think you will fit into this operation?

If you were hired, what ideas/talents could you contribute to the position or our company?

What do you know about this company?

Give an example where you showed leadership and initiative.

Give an example of when you were able to contribute to a team project.

What have you done to develop or change in the last few years?

Tell me about a time where you had to deal with conflict on the job.

What are your goals?

What can you do for us that other candidates can't?

If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would you do?

Describe how you would handle a situation if you were required to finish multiple tasks by the end of the day, and there was no conceivable way that you could finish them.

Can you describe a time when your work was criticized?

Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work.

What was the last project you led, and what was its outcome?

Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?

What do you know about this industry?

Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it?

How do you want to improve yourself in the next year?

What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days of this job?

If selected for this position, can you describe your strategy for the first 90 days?

What are your lifelong dreams?

What do you ultimately want to become?

What is your personal mission statement?

What's the last book you read?

Who are your heroes?

What do you like to do for fun?

What do you do in your spare time?

Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it?

Are you willing to relocate?

What salary are you seeking?

How would you describe your work style? (Autonomous/ collaborative/ freedom to take certain decisions/ get a list of tasks from your boss and finish that)

What would be your ideal working environment?

How do you juggle multiple high-priority projects?

Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult client. How did you handle it?

How does this job fit in with your career aspirations?

Do you have any questions for me?

How well do you assimilate into a new environment?

#job hunting #job interviews

[eternal-jobhunter]

THIS

#job hunting #job search #at my last job i kept telling people no one would die #that may actually be part of why my dept head hated me #i slowed people down to a more sustainable pace

[eternal-jobhunter]

i know why they're asking this, but uh, this isn't a great question

#job hunting #job applications #they're trying to figure out if you have an internal or external locus of control #but like this is one of those questions where they're gonna make some people feel like they have to share traumas #which really isn't great as an applicant or an employer

[eternal-jobhunter]

man this site is TERRIBLE black with very small white and yellow text, dropdown boxes have white backgrounds with very light grey text, and the dropdown menu itself has white text who QA'd this??

#job hunting #job applications

[eternal-jobhunter]

searching for a job is like. ENTRY LEVEL!

Welcome to our fun work environment!! We are like a family unit. Every day will be busy and exciting! If you work well under the pressure of deadlines and have the grit to see the job through you'll do great! If you love giving outstanding customer service this is the job for you! About you: AT LEAST 1 bachelor degree and 5+ years of experience A car Be able to work late nights Be able to provide exceptional customer service Able to provide one (1) human soul upon hire Excited to get great hands on industry experience (And pay that's well below the industry standard! This is entry level you fucking idiot did you think we were going to pay you properly?) Because of the 1000+ number of applicants you'll only be contacted if you get an interveiw!!!!! UWU

#absurd requirements #job hunting