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This is the Jobs Turtle of Good Luck. Reblog to hear back from your dream job

Alright your going to love this. Been out of a job for two months. Had an interview with AAA but got turned down. 😢

Now it is Community Day and I'm out with my sister and her friends trying to catch Shiny Eevees. We decide to take a break and eat. While we are eating I'm telling everyone how the interview and how I need to keep looking. I was bummed because I have really had my hopes up.

One of my sister's friends off handly mentions that her work is looking for someone to do paper work and filing. So I talk myself up, with my sister backing me up. I don't take it very seriously beacuse I don't think anything will come from it. (That may have helped.) After maybe 5 minutes we move on and try to catch more Eevees.

NEXT DAY

I go in the next day. They throw me on a computer and teach me what to do. Work my butt off for 8 hours. At the end they call me into the boss's office with the person traning me. The boss asks how she liked me. My trainer smiles and says lets keep her.

Been there 3 weeks now and loving it. I never realized how much abuse I was taking at my old work. It had been my first job ever, I had nothing to compare it to. But here someone's always bringing food, they celebrate their employees birthday with Bundt Cakes, and there is a dog that likes asleep on my lap as I work. I absolutely love this job.

This post may have very well helped me get the job I have now. So thanks.

i dropped off my resume at this place at 1:15 and got called for an interview at 1:45 holy dang

Here’s a tip I heard from PirateSoftware, a famous game dev/streamer: usually personal projects can count as some form of experience and give you an advantage. If you want to get into a programming job, program some projects and add them to your resume. If you’re an artist, make an art portfolio with your process, time estimates for pieces, and the pieces themselves. If you want to be a designer, do the same but with mock branding projects. Apply this to your chosen field and see if this helps. Bonus points if the projects are relevant to what the employer wants (like a mock design for a transport company if you’re applying to be a designer at one).

Also, bonus tip: if you wanna make money from being an indie dev or freelance artist, get any job that pays okay and do your passion on the side until it can be your full-time job. Don’t make yourself destitute for your passion.

ENTRY LEVEL MEANS NO EXPERIENCE. IT MEANS NO PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT SAMPLES. ENTRY LEVEL IS ENTRY LEVEL

Fucking resumes

I'm so fucking useless! I can't even write a fucking resume!

I'm sick of just getting a fucking allowance. I'm sick of having to ask my friends to pay for my lunch because I have $5 in my account.

BUT NO! I can't even get a fucking tax file number. The biggest employers in the COUNTRY have NO causal positions up. SO all of my classmates have those jobs and I don't. I should've done this back in JANUARY.

I have NOTHING. No money, no social life, no enjoyment, no job and not even a FUCKING RESUME.

AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME WRITE ONE! FOR FUCKS SAKE SOME ONE HELP ME!

Writing a cover letter, or better yet, the menial task of writing the worst 3 paragraphs of your life in 3-4 hours complied from random templates you saw on Google images (20% of them are from Business Insider)

Career Advice From The Universe

How to Pick a Pile? Some of us focus on the image that seems to call to us most. Some intuitively choose regardless of picture. Don't overthink it. Choose Pile 1, 2 or, 3. Pick whichever pile you feel called to. It may even be more than one!

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Pile 1: Do something that makes you happy. There is an emphasis on joy rather than money. Focus on self-fulfillment. If you don’t already know what makes you happy, meditate and ask yourself that question. Your message is very direct in that your feelings show you what is and what is not for you. You probably didn’t really need this reading. But, it’s confirmation if you did!

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Pile 2: Go forward with gusto! There have been plans that needed to be made or advancements that need a green light. You may have been feeling a tug towards something more. Victory is on the horizon. You will be more successful than you realize. Analysis paralysis may have kept you in the same place for some time. Movement in a meaningful way would do you good.

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Pile 3: Leave something behind. There is something that you need to look into yourself for and a decision needs to be made. The universe is supporting you in new endeavors, but I’m feeling that you are stuck at the movement part of this decision. Like Pile 1, there is a message of happiness that is coming through over any mention of actual money.

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How to Answer the Top 35 Asked Interview Questions from The Undercover Recruiter here. Posted for friends looking for jobs this summer. Unfortunately you may also be asked illegal questions and these are two pretty good articles here and here.

a (not-so) brief overview of markets that will pay you actual money in exchange for your short fiction

Writing is a rough gig. Get paid where you can. Here’s a bunch of places that will pay professional rates for genre (fantasy/science fiction/horror) short stories. All these markets take (and actually publish) unsolicited submissions – you don’t need an agent, and you don’t need to have previously published works. 

Remember to format your shit, write a simple cover letter, don’t send the same story to more than one place at a time, make sure submissions windows are actually open, and never respond to rejection letters ever. Have fun!

(Information gathered from both Submissions Grinder – an essential resource for people actively submitting their work – and my own excessive and somewhat ridiculous reading habits.)

Current as of May 2018. Markets are listed alphabetically. Detailed info below the cut.

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Nothing reinforces your sense of self loathing quite like revamping your resume and cover letter.

As I am looking for a new job, I am subconsciously evaluating the level of public visibility I would have in that role. He had naked pictures and videos of me performing sex acts. And lots of videos with horrible, damaging, abusive and humiliating things he made or manipulated me to say.

I'm sure after all this time he's kept them. He's paranoid, you see, and he'd want to keep these as leverage in case I ever decided to go to the police.

He's also just a jealous, vindictive and angry man. He would be hellbent on destroying me if he perceived that I was more successful/important than him.

*Me desperately trying to find a job in a small field in a pandemic*

Please fucking lie to your employer. Like they don’t need to know your mental health issues or what drugs you do. Ffs

Big life changes coming. After months of stress and worries about job hunting and trying to find my path. My path is leading me to the Appalachians. Who would’ve guessed :)

I got a great job, and I get to go to one of my favorite areas. The next few weeks will be busy apartment hunting, moving, and the transition. There’s so much going on, but man once I get situated there are so many trails to be explored and shared here. I’m so excited.

going to rant a little here, curious if anyone else is experiencing the same bullshit lately... so I’m pretty qualified in my field at this point, and I know that doesn’t entitle me to a job, but I feel like I have the same experience over and over again, where I aim for the positions I want and I don’t even come close to being considered, so I aim low and the interview is like ‘wow you’re so qualified, why do you want to work /here/?’ so I try hard to come up with a reason why I want that job specifically, when in reality its because my options are dwindling, and then it doesn’t even matter because I never hear from the interviewer again. I’m not like a super human interviewee or anything, but at least a few of these I know I’ve nailed.

I thought everyone was hiring? wtf is wrong with me? am i some kind of social pariah and no one ever told me? I’ve even tried to dress more to fit expectations, make no mention of my pronouns or nonbinary-ness in case that deters employers, that’s how desperate I am. is this some kind of phenomenon I’m unaware of? Is it me??

20 Common Interview Questions, What They Really Mean, and How to Smartly Answer Them

This is a sheet given to me by my college’s business department and I thought it was helpful so I’ve typed it up fr you guys. All credits to my college business department.

1. Tell me about yourself. What it means: What are your career goals for the next 1-3 years/5-10 years?

This question might come in different forms, but it is the most often asked question in interviews, especially at the start.  Have a short statement prepared that describes a little about your past, a lot about your present, and a little about your future that essentially answers the question, “Why are we sitting across from each other and talking today?” Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed and be sure you sound excited about the opportunity and fully engaged.  Limit your answer to relevance with the interview. Talk about things you have done that relate to the position you are interviewing for and show strategy in your thinking that led you to this interview.  Start with the item farthest back, work up to the present and touch on the future. Let the recruiter know how this position ties into the career map you have planned. Set the footing to shift from a mundane interview into impactful dialogue.

2. How did you choose this line of work? 

They are looking for people who are strategic and apply critical thinking to decisions. Have a good answer ready, showing passion for the field.

3. Why did you leave your last job? or Why do you want to leave your job? or What did you enjoy/not enjoy about your last job? 

Stay positive regardless of the circumstances.  Don’t refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the company.  If you do, you will be sullied.  Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a hopeful, forward-looking reason (i.e. chance to make an impact, use skills, etc.).

4. What experience do you have in this field? or Why should we hire you? or Give me an example from your experience or education that shows your readiness for this role. 

Speak about specifics that relate to the position for which you are applying.  If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can (aka make it up). It is critical that you prepare by unpacking your brain, and know how to tie your experiences/skills to the position description. Give them your best pitch and smile!

5. What do co-workers/former employers say about you? 

Be prepared with a quote or two.  Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work.  “Jamal Clark, a colleague at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest worker he’d ever known.” It is as powerful as Jamal saying it at the interview himself. Trouble answering this? Ask former colleagues and professional friends for their opinions!

6. What do you know about our firm? or Why do you want to work for us? Or Why do you want the job? 

These questions are the primary reason to do research on the organization before the interview.  Find out where they have been and where they are going.  What are the current issues? Who are the major players? Can you get behind their mission? Crucial research includes reviewing their “About Us” webpages, googling current events where they were involved, and looking on Glassdoor.com to get the scoop on positive things their employees are saying. This takes thought and should be based on the research you have done on the organization as a whole plus a mention of the specific position. Know that job description very well! Sincerity is extremely important. Relate response to long-term career goals. A flat answer here may end the interview, so be prepared.

7. What kind of salary do you need? 

It’s a loaded question and a thorny game that you will probably lose if you answer first.  So, try not to answer it. Instead, consider discussing how the experience this opportunity offers is the main compensation you are seeking. Or, if you want the conversation to unfold, try, “What is the pay range someone with my skill set and degree could expect for this position?” In some cases, the interviewer will tell you.  If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job and ask if you can discuss at a later stage in the interviewing process so you more fully understand the responsibilities of the position. If the interviewer presses, be sure you have done your research on appropriate salaries and give a $7k pay range that makes sense for your lifestyle, your experience, your location, and the position. Use salary.com, Glassdoor.com and Bureau of Labor Statistics to do your research.

8. Provide an example of your ability to think quickly and clearly on your feet. 

Companies are looking for innovative thinkers who do not need to be coddled and who truly are up to the challenges of business, most of which require timely, analytical, and creative people. Have a robust STAR** story ready to address this question.

9. Tell me about a time when you helped get a team focused and led them to success. 

You are, of course, a team player, right? Be sure to have examples ready: specific stories that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for personal success are good evidence of your team attitude.  Do not brag; just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point. Use the STAR** method to stay focused and provide a thorough reply.

10. Are you applying for other jobs? 

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area.  Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization.  Anything else is a distraction.

11. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? I

f you have not, say no.  If you have, be honest, be brief and avoid saying negative things about yourself, the people or organization involved. Find the positive spin.

12. What is your greatest strength? Follow Up: Tell me about a time when this professional strength made the difference between success and failure. 

Numerous answers are good, just stay optimistic and truthful.  A few good examples: ability to prioritize, work under pressure, solve problems or focus on projects, perhaps professional expertise, leadership skills, positive attitude, reporting skills… but be able to prove your reply with a STAR** story.

13. What kind of person would you refuse to work with? 

Do not be trivial. It should take disloyalty to the organization, violence, or criminal behavior to get you to refuse to work with a colleague.  Minor objections may label you as a whiner. If the version of this question is, “What type of person do you prefer not to work with?”, again don’t be trivial, lengthy, or negative. Focus on discussing your ability to work well with just about anyone.

14. Tell me about a time when you had an idea to improve a process. 

They are looking to see that you can (a) take enough ownership to even think about improvements, (b) think creatively and challenge norms, © present enhancements to others with emotionally intelligence, and (d) consider risks of change. Have a great STAR** story!

15. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor. 

This is a test - If you fall for it and start tearing up an old boss, you failed. Stay positive and either reply that you have not had any trouble with a supervisor if that’s the case, or provide a short STAR** story about how you constructively worked to solve the issue and how your relationship was strengthened as a result. Focus on the happy result!

16. What motivates you to do your best on the job? or What do you expect from your employer?

This is personal - be accurate and honest, yet relevant to the job - but examples for motivation are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition, Positive Impact, Helping Others. For expectations, you can discuss motivation first and then add something like, “I expect that my employer will communicate her needs clearly so I can drive toward strong results.” Add anything you deem fitting here, but avoid coming off as entitled or high maintenance.

17. Do you have any blind spots or weaknesses? 

Tricky question - Do not reveal personal areas of concern but focus on how you want to grow professionally. In discussing weakness, focus on the BUT, i.e. “In the past I have put a lot of pressure on myself, but I have been overcoming that as my skills sharpen and challenges lessen.”

18. Tell me about a time that you had to analyze several solutions to make a sound decision. 

This question dives into the ability to create a framework for strategic thinking and proves you have a set process to make good decisions. Tell a STAR** story where the situation is not simple and you can give specifics on the pros and cons assessed, the sources of information tapped into, the info gathered, and insights made to come to a conclusion.

19. How do you stay organized? 

Attending to details, planning, organizing, and prioritizing work takes skill. Talk about how you manage your life or work using specific methods, as well as tools you use. You can even provide a STAR** story that speaks to how these qualities led to a success at some point in your life, career, or education.

20. What questions do you have for me? 

Interviews should go both ways. Have about 5 good questions ready to ask so you can gather the information you need to make a well-informed decision. These questions should be informational in nature and allow you to understand the position and company better while reinforcing your interest and enthusiasm. This is not a good time to talk about benefits, pay, etc. That info will come in time.

**The STAR Technique is a way to frame answers to behavioral questions in an organized manner that will give the interviewer the most information about your past experience. (This is the part where the paper says to have at least 10 of these ready but I think that’s insane. Have a couple and be prepared to tweak them based on the question. Don’t use the same few for the same interview. i’d say having about 3-5 ready is good enough.) As you prepare to answer each question, organize your response for clarity by answering each of the following components of the STAR technique:

What was the Situation in which you were involved?

What was the Task you needed to accomplish?

What Actions did you take?

What Results did you achieve?

IMPORTANT TIPS: Give a good amount of detail to paint a very clear picture at each step, focus on YOU versus the group, and if the Result wasn’t very positive or does not place you in a great light, that it is not interview material!

Losing a Job and Traveling Abroad

Making the decision to live and work abroad for many people is an option worth considering but for many Americans its a foreign concept. From the country with a extremely harsh work ethic that evolves around less than a 1/2 month’s of paid-time off in a calendar year, requesting extra time or deciding to take a leave of absence for 2-6 months is perceived as a ‘dead sentence.’ Similarly, when contracts end or we lose our job, its hard to think about anything else than ‘I need to get another job’ primarily to pay for all the bills. 

In reality, if you lose your job because you’re contract ends you are eligible for unemployment benefits. Although getting laid off or fired is a more challenging situation, it  isn’t the end of the world. The most important thing to remember is to live within your means especially if you haven’t save a single dime. So after I decided to take some more time “off” before finding another job, I thought get the most rewarding experience traveling abroad that would also give me a chance to improve skills to use for future jobs. Without too much research, I made plans to volunteer in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Why? First off, I have been to BsAs once before for a brief holiday (1 wk) and I knew I wanted to come back. That was seven years ago, so now was better than never. Second, they speak Spanish. I’ve wanted to improve my conversational Spanish for the last three years - since graduating college. And lastly, being a volunteer would a) give me an authentic experience working in impoverished communities, b) work in my field of interest, and b) give me the opportunity to sharpen my communications skills (blogging, writing, editing, social media, etc). 

It might be scary to think this way but you need to decide if you want to live someone else’s life or your own. If its the later then wake up and start living it! For more words of encouragement, inspiration, and advocating this new lifestyle, check out “The Art of Non-Conformity” blog.

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It's a hellish time to be unemployed.

"AI" has enshittified already-terrible ATS (applicant tracking system) software, making it even harder to get your resume seen by a human.

Text-generated AI spam applications means that new jobs are being posted for 2 days before being closed because they're being flooded with hundreds of fake applicants.

HALF of hiring managers admit they think it's acceptable to post fake jobs, and two fifths say they've done it in the past year.

So it's no surprise that nearly 4 months after being laid off, my job hunt is Not Going Well. And today I broke 3 digits on job applications!

My job hunt in 2022 was hellish - 127 job applications and 17 companies interviewed with to get my last job. And yet, I'd give just about anything to go back to THAT job landscape and not this enshittified nightmare fuel hellscape.