Talk About Work Thread

dochira wrote:
You know what I did as a TA? Regrade the entire thing and find mistakes that lower the score. Works wonders. :victory:

But this requires effort! Hmmmm... mebbe I'll try it out...

Wynter wrote:
But this requires effort! Hmmmm... mebbe I'll try it out...

If they're going to bitch like that, then I'll put the extra effort for them....it's not my fault if I find mistakes with my original grading... :twisted:

dochira wrote:
If they're going to bitch like that, then I'll put the extra effort for them....it's not my fault if I find mistakes with my original grading... :twisted:

I shall test this theory tomorrow! :applaud:

Wynter wrote:

I personally think getting a job is a wonderful thing. Tho I suppose this depends on the job. Good luck! Btw, what is your job?

It's my first job. Imma teenager. It's fastfood. Hope I don't screw up. :fingerscrossed:

qilver wrote:

what is that a bad idea? a new job....is usually a good thing, best of luck to you. :applaud:

THANK YOU VERY :mrgreen: MUCH!

Wynter wrote:

I shall test this theory tomorrow! :applaud:

hope the theory works...

*sigh... I swear to god... If people're gonna come to a career fair looking for jobs, learn how to talk and sell yourself. Complete furstration when some soon to be college grad just looks at you, same nothing, and gives you his/her resume. I don't mind pulling teeth, but it gets old fast.

Career fairs're great, because right off the bat, you've already made face to face contact with the company and it gets your resume into their hands, but that's only part of what needs to be done. ARG!!! YOU HAVE TO SELL YOURSELF. Look cheerful, excited, high energy. Keep the conversation going. If you don't understand what the recruiter is saying, that's fine, ask him/her questions. If the recruiter sees that you're actively listening and asking questions, you'll make that much more positive impression.

Also, make sure your resume looks good. Now I don't mean, just content, what I almost mean is layout. GET RID OF WHITESPACE. It makes your resume look small and boring, and I will toss it into the trash. And yes... if you're a recent grad, I know you don't have much experience, but you know what.. add in some class projects you've done. It HELPS. Sure I know it's academics, but now you've listed a psuedo work experience that recruiters can ask you about, and let you promote yourself further.

ARG!!!... damn anti-social CS major twits. It's as if they don't even want a job.

Getting two On-Calls IN A ROW :banghead:

Buruburu wrote:*sigh... I swear to god... If people're gonna come to a career fair looking for jobs, learn how to talk and sell yourself. Complete furstration when some soon to be college grad just looks at you, same nothing, and gives you his/her resume. I don't mind pulling teeth, but it gets old fast.

Career fairs're great, because right off the bat, you've already made face to face contact with the company and it gets your resume into their hands, but that's only part of what needs to be done. ARG!!! YOU HAVE TO SELL YOURSELF. Look cheerful, excited, high energy. Keep the conversation going. If you don't understand what the recruiter is saying, that's fine, ask him/her questions. If the recruiter sees that you're actively listening and asking questions, you'll make that much more positive impression.

Also, make sure your resume looks good. Now I don't mean, just content, what I almost mean is layout. GET RID OF WHITESPACE. It makes your resume look small and boring, and I will toss it into the trash. And yes... if you're a recent grad, I know you don't have much experience, but you know what.. add in some class projects you've done. It HELPS. Sure I know it's academics, but now you've listed a psuedo work experience that recruiters can ask you about, and let you promote yourself further.

ARG!!!... damn anti-social CS major twits. It's as if they don't even want a job.

would you want my resume in pink and scented paper? sorry.. i just had to go there..

littlemissfab wrote:

would you want my resume in pink and scented paper? sorry.. i just had to go there..

a la Legally Blonde.

Wynter wrote:

a la Legally Blonde.

bing-o!

The woman that had her BMW towed awhile back for parking in handicapped is REALLY bummed now. Her boss is leaving, 3 years of butt kissing right down the drain :shakehead:

gaijin mark wrote:The woman that had her BMW towed awhile back for parking in handicapped is REALLY bummed now. Her boss is leaving, 3 years of butt kissing right down the drain :shakehead:

I despise brown-nosers, and I think this is why the VPs dislike me so much. I refuse to put on a face that isn't mind and pretend things I don't naturally feel.

Today I got in trouble because I told my concerned I.B. class that if they felt they were being pressured, they should stand up for themselves and make their own decisions. Apparently this was the wrong thing to say, because god forbid the business loses yet another customer. I'm sorry, I'm more concerned about the actual student as opposed to how much the student is worth. :grumble:

Wynter wrote:

I despise brown-nosers, and I think this is why the VPs dislike me so much. I refuse to put on a face that isn't mind and pretend things I don't naturally feel.

I had a manager tell me once, "You know what you're biggest problem is, Mark?" "No, what's that" He said, "When somebody asks you a direct question, you give them a direct answer and if they don't like the answer that's not your problem." I felt sooo good :woot: [/list:u]

littlemissfab wrote:

would you want my resume in pink and scented paper? sorry.. i just had to go there..

hmm... I do require a fashion shoot for all applicants. you ok with that?

found out today that ive been working in mold city :bleh:
didnt even notice it till a co-worker pointed it out...

Wynter wrote:

I despise brown-nosers, and I think this is why the VPs dislike me so much. I refuse to put on a face that isn't mind and pretend things I don't naturally feel.

Today I got in trouble because I told my concerned I.B. class that if they felt they were being pressured, they should stand up for themselves and make their own decisions. Apparently this was the wrong thing to say, because god forbid the business loses yet another customer. I'm sorry, I'm more concerned about the actual student as opposed to how much the student is worth. :grumble:

too much office/faulty politics on the job.... :beaten: :nut:

qilver wrote:

too much office/faulty politics on the job.... :beaten: :nut:

Yesh, and it exists in EVERY job. So frustrating. Even my students are beginning to realize that I have a not-so-flattering rep among staff.

Awwww Musa, you should feel good everyday!

Wynter wrote:

Awwww Musa, you should feel good everyday!

I DO! I DO! I also had a manager tell me once, "Mark, you would a lot better employee if you knew when to shut up" I thought about having that hung over my cubicle. :mrgreen: [/list:u]

gaijin mark wrote: I DO! I DO! I also had a manager tell me once, "Mark, you would a lot better employee if you knew when to shut up" I thought about having that hung over my cubicle. :mrgreen: [/list:u]

LOL! Put it in your siggy ;)