I'm a manager in a Business Development\Quantitative Decision Support role at an extremely large and global corporation, so I have some good insight as what potential employers are looking for. When we hire people, those 'advanced' skills listed are now becoming the basic requirements. We look for people with a strong knowledge of SQL, someone who understands relational databases\structures, has a firm grasp of VBA\macros, as well as financial\quantitative modeling abilities. Now, these requirements are for experienced professionals (3-5 years) and not new hires right out of college but that's the direction and level of technical understanding needed in today's entry-level business world. Some of those skills aren’t easy to grasp, so start working on them now especially SQL. The business world today is all about analyzing, leveraging, and utilizing incredibly large data sets.
yeah the hell with a 40 mile roundtrip commute, unless you could easily move at least to somewhere on the other side of 285 or near 141 to make that easier. Just getting around/through spaghetti junction would be a pain in the ass twice a day.
If this isn't the epitome of a first world problem, I'm not sure what is. Is $500 a paycheck worth an extra 60 to 90 minutes in a car each day???
I've turned down a few jobs because I work from home now and I have no desire to start commuting and wearing pants.
Paid twice monthly or paid erry other week? I was thinking about the mileage and wear on the car more than the hour lost each day but yeah that too lol
I'd just 1st & 15ht, but I don't know. Yeah, gas & wear tear was another thought. It would be 16,000 miles a year just to commute.
Don't fret man. That skill set isn't required in every industry or even every role within a specific industry, but rather just if you want to be on the analytical side of finance/business development. Having even a foundation/basic understanding of any of those skills at an entry-level position will certainly give you an advantage. You’ll need to find something that differentiates you from the thousands of other candidates or something that potentially makes you an asset to the employer.
sounds like you'd be spending an extra $1500-$2000 a year on gas. I have to commute about 25 miles to work and it kinda sucks. The driving doesn't bother me, but having to fill my tank up once a week when last year it was probably once every other week makes my butthole tense up whenever I think about it. $20k is a lot of scratch though.
I work 7:45am-6:15 for 11 an hour. I took the first offer I got when I graduated in May because of how much trouble all my friends were having finding a job right out of college. Really really short changed myself. someone please help me. I will relocate.
yea, it sucks ass. I made 10/hr working construction in high school. . .and I like that a hell of a lot more
I'm working full time for 11.50/hr right now. Basically a college dropout (3 years deep in a BA in Marketing, have fucked up credit that screwed up my student loans, not enough to pay out of pocket last semester). Working in a pharmacy, but I hate healthcare/RX with a passion now so I'm trying to GTFO. Shit is hard to come by. My biggest dilemma is that I want to get back to school as soon as possible, but if I land something good I don't know if I'll be able to make myself give it up to go back. :uppermiddleclasswhiteamericanmaleproblems:
i did, and my plan is to run into at as many bars as possible until then unless i end up just staying in KC. then i will run into you at as many bars as possible until the end of time.
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i'm supposed to be doing loans at the bank i work at but 3 months in and they have yet to start teaching me loans
I have a job, but I've been looking to possibly relocate. I've been basically bombarding this list with resumes since last Thursday and have 4 phone interviews set up now: http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2011/x/rank.
so, wht do you do? There is a Clemson Grad down here in atlanta that's a recruiter and she really looks out for fellow alum. I'll pm you her info.
have a second interview tomorrow at a small CPA firm here in Houston...the best job lead I've gotten in a while. crossing my fingers. I need it.
What firm? If I do decide to go back to Houston at some point, I'll probably be looking to stay with a small firm
it's called M&K CPAs. It's only about 20ish employees, but they do public audits. Met with like 7 people over the two days. crossing my fingers that something comes of it..if not back to the drawing board. this job search has sucked
lol nope i already have an undergrad degree...went back to school to get my classes to sit for the CPA exam im 24
pretty sure i'm the only true baylor fan on here..I know Det. Frank Bullitt follows baylor but is burnt orange in the blood
Tigers, If u don't mind me asking where u work and the position. I was a loan officer for a bank and credit union since I graduated in 06. No $$$ in banking. Just quit yesterday and start a new gig next Tuesday. Company I will be working for is called qbe first. Im ina their tax department/division. Monday-Friday. Business casual dress. They are hiring since they recently merged. Atlanta office is off windy hill.
good news guys, i got bumped up to shift manager at the bar I work at I'll be mjruff in no time Spoiler
Do they only do audits? That's a lot smaller than I imagined; my firm is considered a fairly small local firm up here and we have no more than 150 people in the three offices.