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CCKeane posted:Have you considered pretending to have an identical twin? Perfection can't be repeated
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Just suggest a threesome.
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Nov 17, 2015 20:19
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CCKeane posted:Date two people at once IMO. Polyandry or bust
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Nov 17, 2015 20:24
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Rarity posted:Perfection can't be repeated I don't know what your parents told you, but I assure you it is possible to reset the game and take another shot at fitting all those pieces into the right slots.
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Nov 17, 2015 20:34
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FoxTerrier posted:Polyandry or bust Newt Gingrich went for an open relationship. Folks do you really want to be less sexually progressive than Newt Gingrich? Makes you think.
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Nov 17, 2015 20:38
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Asiina posted:http://fantasymovieleague.com/ I totally forgot about this. I'm gonna try to get back into it for next season. The hunger games thing for this weekend is interesting. I'm excited to see how it plays out.
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So I've discovered I'm really poor, poorer than I thought, so I have to apply for jobs even though I'm really not supposed to have a job. I'm hoping I can get some part time government job for a while that will help me out.
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Nov 17, 2015 20:58
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It's been a long time since I've written in job hunting language where every sentence is just dripping with bullshit.
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Nov 17, 2015 21:25
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Asiina posted:It's been a long time since I've written in job hunting language where every sentence is just dripping with bullshit. "I am actually God, blessing your company with my presence. Bow down, and offer me the position."
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Nov 17, 2015 21:29
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The trick is to know people who can give you jobs and then just doing the jobs. You should try that asiina. - eccotheraven
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Nov 17, 2015 21:40
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Kashuno posted:"I am actually God, blessing your company with my presence. Bow down, and offer me the position." It basically is. It's also about turning something completely unrelated into obviously the exact experience that they are looking for. It's a pretty fun writing exercise if nothing else.
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Asiina posted:So I've discovered I'm really poor, poorer than I thought, so I have to apply for jobs even though I'm really not supposed to have a job. I'm hoping I can get some part time government job for a while that will help me out. Hi poor friend. The economy is supposedly good but my wallet is not  I don't know what your resume and cover letter looks light but I would really recommend the Resume to Interviews service that is advertised in banners here on SA. I used them when I finished my teaching credential and I got a LOT of interviews, and while my teaching history is pretty decent for my age I fully believe that the presentation and work they did to make my resume boss was part of why I got so many of said interviews. It's like $150 for the base package and I think another $25-50 for the cover letter template, and they work with you every step of the way. If you can swing it, it's the best service I've paid for, hands down.
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Nov 17, 2015 21:46
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Authorman posted:The trick is to know people who can give you jobs and then just doing the jobs. You should try that asiina. A window into the life of ecco
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Nov 17, 2015 22:08
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Asiina posted:It's been a long time since I've written in job hunting language where every sentence is just dripping with bullshit. I do yearly hiring at my company, if you pass your resume along to me I'd be happy to help you edit/tweak.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:11
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Thanks, but I actually have a pretty kickass resume. I actually have a full CV that I edit down as needed, but I'm confident in my experience. I've been out of work for a few years because of grad school, but I had great reputable jobs beforehand and I can turn my work in grad school into something that looks good to employers, even if it is mostly nonsense.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:18
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Asii, once you get to interviews (which you totally will), take the time to prep for them as well. I know you'll get a kickass job. And sucks about the money sitch 
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Nov 17, 2015 22:29
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Cover letters are the absolute dumbest thing anyone should have to do to get a job.
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EccoRaven posted:you joke but Being able to pull a little bit of a hustle makes you instantly better at pretty much every job. Making a convincing cover letter means you can make a convincing case to a client or colleague or whatever. It's an active display of a skill that is universal among most jobs.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:37
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Kashuno posted:Cover letters are the absolute dumbest thing anyone should have to do to get a job. Dumber things: - Belching contests - Super Smash Bros tournaments - Yodelling
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Nov 17, 2015 22:38
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Rarity posted:Dumber things: If I was challenged to a smash bros contest for a job I'd never leave that place.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:42
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Realtalk: a strong cover letter shows awareness of the job, self-assessment of your own experience, your ability to sell yourself, self-confidence and general competence. It's the best chance you have at pitching yourself to the recruiter.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:42
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Make it general enough that you can just switch out the name of the company on each one, that's what I did
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Rarity posted:Realtalk: a strong cover letter shows awareness of the job, self-assessment of your own experience, your ability to sell yourself, self-confidence and general competence. It's the best chance you have at pitching yourself to the recruiter. This is correct. Being able to communicate clearly is huge. A cover letter is a demonstration.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:47
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Kashuno posted:Make it general enough that you can just switch out the name of the company on each one, that's what I did Dear employer, I am confident that I am the right fit. Yours, Applicant. (make sure to not replace "employer" and "applicant" with the employer's and your names!)
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Nov 17, 2015 22:50
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Pinterest Mom posted:Dear employer, Basically this unironically. It was 3 short paragraphs, and all I did was change the name of the company in the first sentence and last sentence, and sent it out. Worked out well.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:53
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disclaimer; I work in IT
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Nov 17, 2015 22:54
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Asiina posted:so I have to apply for jobs even though I'm really not supposed to have a job. Why is that?
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Nov 17, 2015 22:56
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Kashuno posted:Make it general enough that you can just switch out the name of the company on each one, that's what I did Thus is possibly the worst résumé advice I've seen. You should be tailoring and focussing your résumé and your cover letter for every job, because you want to make it sounds like you aren't just form lettering them. It shows effort that you researched their company and care enough to want the job.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:57
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Met posted:Why is that? She's an inmate at a federal penitentiary. They aren't supposed to leave, even to go to work. That's why she's looking for a part time government job. 
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Nov 17, 2015 23:00
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lol if your job applications have cover letters instead of 6 X 500 word examples of where you've displayed certain capabilities in your work, just lol
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Cover letters are annoying. I especially dislike having to bullshit and prefer writing sincerely in them. I've done both so far. Still waiting on call backs. That said I'm still employed part time and so I have a lot of free time and flexible at that with that time so: BottleKnight posted:We should schedule a tabletop simulator night. Idk if many of you have that game but I'd love to play cards against humanity or uno or something with you guys. I mostly play card games in it but I'm sure there's other stuff too. I would absolutely buy this game if it were to play with people regularly or whatever.
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It's just easier to work jobs where you only have to fill out an application. Some day the majority of those jobs will actually pay well.
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TMMadman posted:It's just easier to work jobs where you only have to fill out an application. The champion's way is to be an engineer, but then go SURPRISE! I'M NOT A WEIRD ALIEN! And continually find yourself in leadership positions IMO.
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Quidnose posted:Hi poor friend. The economy is supposedly good but my wallet is not FYI that service was sold to another person a little while back and they got run out of SA-Mart for not being transparent about that alongside declining quality of service. Not sure if they've made a new thread since.
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Keane you know as well as I that most ceos of leading engineering companies all have engineering degrees, as do many directors etc. Really if you are human and not just an engineer the sky is the limit. When are you making senior management? If you're not head of Bechtel by this time next year I will be disappointed in you.
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busb posted:Keane you know as well as I that most ceos of leading engineering companies all have engineering degrees, as do many directors etc. I was director of manufacturing at my start up but then I burned the gently caress out so it's boots and 3pm naps for me for the time being. But I'm not joking about that in STEM fields: If you have moderate to good communication and negotiating skills it combines really, really well with technical knowledge.
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I almost flushed my hostel dorm key in the toilet. That would have been literally a £20 deposit down the drain.
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Rarity you should move to Scotland and not be homeless. My family castle, Caerlaverock will take you in. Note: your housemates are pigeons and there is no roof. And the first castle sank into the swamp.
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busb posted:Rarity you should move to Scotland and not be homeless. My family castle, Caerlaverock will take you in. They don't have my job, my friends, summer, decent accents, the Premiership or easily accessible MDMA in Scotland 
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