*Now the Official Jobs Thread* by popular demand

I'm in HR.

Pretty much all of my experience in benefits/absence management/disability/claims management. I want to do more of the organizational strategy type stuff though and it's pretty competitive.

I found jobs at those companies that fit what I do and what I'm good at and I've put a lot of work in on my resume. I must have found something that hits off on their algorithms because I don't have any internal references at either company.

 

I'd be happy to answer any questions if anyone else lands an interview with a company like that.

They were by far the toughest interviews of my life and even though I didn't get the job at either one, I feel prepared for any job interview at this point.

 

Yeah that's tough. My ex gf got an MBA with an emphasis in organization strategy. It was insanely competitive. She ended up getting a job @ EY though.

I've interviewed with Google as well. Very hard interview.

 

What were the interviews like?

 

I'm going to eventually have to get my MBA.

I'm just trying to get my foot in the door somewhere as an HR Generalist or something similar. I took an HR certification exam back in May and because it's newer they have to do all kinds of statistical analysis on the first few rounds of the test, so I'm still waiting on the results but it should help.

 

They were actually remarkably similar.

First round is with a recruiter who just basically checks you out, makes sure you're a baseline cultural/experience fit. Second round is with your hiring manager and they really grill you on experience and situational questions. It's kind of hard to explain but it's a situation where you know you're talking to someone smarter than you. If you try to bullshit an answer, they're going to ask you about it, so it's best to be as truthful as possible. With Apple, I did a lot more of the talking and with Google the hiring manager did a lot more. I got through 4 interviews with Apple and they hired someone internally and two interviews with Google and they also hired someone internally. The last two interviews at Apple were with members of the HR team I would have been assigned to and they were also really difficult. The people are super friendly but they aren't going to let you BS them at all. It sucked to be that close to having a really great job and not getting it but I did grow from the experience and I have positive connections with the recruiters so hopefully it'll work out down the road.

 

My experience as well. They basically challenge every answer you give. So you better believe what's coming out of your mouth and answer w conviction.

Im in sales, so I had to give a mock presentation as well, but that's not out of the ordinary. But they pushed back on everything. Was fun, in a weird way.

 

Accepted a promotion today. Feels good.

 

22K, 30K, or 45K?

 

Someone find me a job I can work remotely 100%

Thanks

 

It's not all it's cracked up to be. However, I will say the pluses outweigh the negatives most of the time.

 

I'm trying to do this :

Remoteyear.com

 

That looks pretty sweet. I couldnt do that though. Who could do that though? IT guys/coders ect.

Not sure who else could be THAT remote

 

There's a pretty vast array of people on it right now. Some people had some success with getting their cubicle land office jobs to let them try it remote for a year. Some traders, consultants, people doing viability studies.

 

I have a hospital job that won't host our fucking software in the cloud or I'd run my database admin stuff from home.

 

Auxiliary building on campus. It's actually a really nice setting and I rarely step foot in clinical areas unless I'm giving a tour to donors (I work in philanthropy).

 

Every now and then I'll try and work some home, but I'm so fucking unproductive. I'm sure over time I could get more efficient, but there would be a steep self-learning curve for me.

I also like the 'split' I have. When I get into the office, I can get my mind ready to do what needs to be done. When I'm at home I have no drive to do a damn thing, which I enjoy.

 

I was really bad at my job for the first 4-5 months of working from home. I sat on my couch with a TV on 'just as background noise" and a bunch of other BS. It also didnt help that it was during the summer olympics. I knew what I was doing, but was just dumb about it.

Now, I leave the house in the morning, walk the dog and go to starbucks come back and get to work. I set up an office in my second bedroom and just treat it like I go in to the office. I use to take adderall in college, but stopped shortly after because it made me bad at my job. I got a prescription for it again, and take it a couple times a week which helps focus too.

I have it down pretty good now and can even spend sometime on in front of the TV depending on what Im working on allows. But at first, I was SO bad at being disciplined. I think I was just so excited to work form home, I was on a mission to take advantage off all the things it allows you to do.

 

I'll be asking for 1 day/week to remote in soon.

 

Pensacola, FL

 

I work in healthcare IT right now and I'm remote.

No way I could travel around the world and do my job. "Hey, let me take this meeting at 2:30 AM right quick." I know some startups like to be really cool with how remote they are, but how they manage people only working a few hours at the same time, I have no idea.

 

product development

 

I don't deal with clinical systems at all. I manage a huge database of donors and the outflow of funds for our Foundation.

I am familiar with the server and application teams in our IT department, though. They might have some opportunities over there, what with us swallowing our sister organization in Mobile.

 

Hey! That's where my GF lives. You're close to me friend-o.

 

When do we get together and Dutch rudder each other?

 

I do some product manager stuff. I'm probably 60% scrum master, 25% business analyst, and 15% product manager.

 

that seems like a lot of interviews imo - most i've ever had was 4 and that was for an internal position!

 

good luck

 

I got tapped on the shoulder to apply for my former manager's position today, but I don't want it at all. It's pure people management. I wouldn't get to work with technology, customers, strategy, nothing except dealing with subordinates. What's a good way to say thanks but no thanks and also please keep me in mind for other shit down the road?

 

Explain to them it doesn't fit your five year plan. Your pml should know where you are trying to take your career and which opportunities fit and which. They can't get mad at you wanting to focus on other aspects. If they do, look for a role elsewhere

 

If you turn it down, you'll never get another shot. Your bosses position should always be your goal. If not, you're in the wrong role.


Find another company and role where you get to primary focus on the things you want.


Or, accept the position and be a hands on manager.

 

well shit

 

I would take the role and leverage it to find a new place to work.

 

I'm a few months into a new job that I don't like. It's not that I don't like the actual position, I don't like the people I work with, my boss sucks, and the company culture isn't great. I want to remain in the field but I'd like to find a similar job with a better company.

My biggest concern is looking for a new job after only being at this one for a few months is going to be a big red flag for any company I try to get on with. Anyone have any success finding a better job in a similar situation?

 

I left a job after 8 months once. I think the goal is to find something about the new place you're interested in/interviewing with that makes it acceptable to leave after a short time. Not liking your boss isn't an acceptable answer. Finding a company culture that's more suited to your work style, however, is acceptable. For me, it was easy to explain why I was leaving because the new position managed people and I talked about how that was what I thought to be the next step in my career. I've also used the line, "I know I've only been with [current company] for [duration], but I've really admired [new company] for a long time and have been waiting for an opening like this to happen for years."

 

My hr generalist that 'hired' me has had 5 jobs in 2 years