*Now the Official Jobs Thread* by popular demand

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Jax Teller, Oct 18, 2011.

  1. petey23

    petey23 Well-Known Member
    Chicago BlackhawksUSA RugbyMaryland TerrapinsPhiladelphia FlyersMinnesota WildMilwaukee Brewers altNebraska Cornhuskers

    Plenty of 6 figure jobs in Western North Dakota. You will work your ass off and the weather is about to turn nasty and you will probably end up living in a mancamp(glorified dorm room), but if I was just getting out of college I would do it for a couple years and save up some major bankroll(you don't have time to spend it). Plus if you are bright and on the ball you can move up fairly quickly into higher paying less strenous jobs. Opportunity is there and they will hire you on the spot.
     
  2. BearlyHere

    BearlyHere Is this thing on?
    Donor
    Baylor BearsHouston AstrosHouston Oilers

    they do some tax stuff in a different office..but yeah it's pretty small. he said most of their clients are real small companies or shell companies
     
  3. 49ers169

    49ers169 Administrator
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Boston BruinsMichigan State SpartansBoston Red SoxSan Francisco 49'ers

    Not sure what work that entails, I would imagine pipeline stuff?

    But did just get an offer with a CPA firm where I will work my ass off but hopefully the dividends pay down the line.
     
  4. LSUTigers1986

    LSUTigers1986 Well-Known Member
    Donor
    LSU TigersWashington NationalsWashington Football Team

    There are a ton of oil and gas companies up there cause its the biggest US oil find since Prudhoe Bay. My buddy graduated in statistics and engineering and he does oil well evaluation for Hess. Making 6 figures right out undergrad. North Dakota has something like 1.9% unemployment. They arent just looking for roughnecks working rigs, they need some skilled people.
     
  5. petey23

    petey23 Well-Known Member
    Chicago BlackhawksUSA RugbyMaryland TerrapinsPhiladelphia FlyersMinnesota WildMilwaukee Brewers altNebraska Cornhuskers

    Correct. Or you can work at McDonald's for $20/hour starting out. Every job out there is jacked up because of all the people taking Oil Rig jobs.
     
  6. OHW

    OHW Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    Nebraska CornhuskersSan Francisco GiantsDemocrat

    I have an interview Friday with the company I did a phone interview with yesterday. They're a Bay Area company though, so I'm just meeting a couple of people that they're going to have interview me. I'm assuming their regional sales people or something. :idk: Interviews are always so damn nerve-wracking.
     
  7. Where Eagles Dare

    Where Eagles Dare The Specialist Show On Earth
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesWashington Football TeamAtlanta United

    Damn. Strippers making 3k a night.?
     
  8. 49ers169

    49ers169 Administrator
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Boston BruinsMichigan State SpartansBoston Red SoxSan Francisco 49'ers

    Difficulty would be the price you are giving up in furthering your career.

    6 figures sounds great for 3-4 years but if you are in a specialized field, might be tougher to go back and try and break into the industry.

    Sounds like a great idea for people who pick up majors that won't help them or kids who don't want to go to college.
     
  9. OHW

    OHW Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    Nebraska CornhuskersSan Francisco GiantsDemocrat

    It makes sense when you think about it. Towns full of guys that are working 100 hrs/week making bank. One night they go out they just unleash at the strip club. Strippers, while likely :donotwant:, are the only pussy in the region.
     
  10. Takeover

    Takeover Member

    There's a college in Fargo haha
     
  11. LSUTigers1986

    LSUTigers1986 Well-Known Member
    Donor
    LSU TigersWashington NationalsWashington Football Team

    Ehh Im looking to get in the oil and gas industry.

    Have had 4 interviews including the final one yesterday unless they want me to meet with the CFO (the company has around 55,000 people so Id shit myself). Also had to do two assignments... needless to say I have not been two feet away from my phone all day. Should hear the final word Monday.
     
  12. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    Last year in law school, got a pretty sweet gig lined up with a big firm after I pass the bar. Assuming everything goes right I'll start right after Labor Day. All they do is civil defense which is what I was hoping for. Will be working in the Workers Comp and Trucking department.

    Literally sent out ~150 resumes everywhere from Charleston to Miami to Pensacola to New Orleans. Luckily get to stay in South Alabama (where I'm from).

    I don't know if anybody is in the area but I may be able to help, at least a little, re: the legal field in Birmingham or Mobile.
     
  13. 49ers169

    49ers169 Administrator
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Boston BruinsMichigan State SpartansBoston Red SoxSan Francisco 49'ers

    Different scenario then as oil/gas is much, much different than public accounting or even industry for that matter.
     
  14. Capstone 88

    Capstone 88 Going hard in the paint
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville Predators2pac

    What firm are you with?
     
  15. Tigers

    Tigers Admin of the Year 2011-2014
    Donor TMB OG
    Clemson TigersCarolina PanthersUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamOlympics

    how do I apply to these dakota gold mines
     
  16. steamengine

    steamengine I don’t want to press one for English!
    Donor
    Duke Blue DevilsHouston AstrosKansas City ChiefsLiverpool

    Quality job board post.
     
  17. Jax Teller

    Jax Teller Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville PredatorsNashville SC

    Anyone know about the management trainee program for Cintas? I got an email about them hiring. I imagine it's a lot like the same shit at Enterprise.
     
  18. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    Burr Forman
     
  19. Capstone 88

    Capstone 88 Going hard in the paint
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville Predators2pac

    Nice. Congrats
     
  20. Jax Teller

    Jax Teller Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville PredatorsNashville SC

    Keep your eyes open for any jobs out there. I'd definitely move to NC.
     
  21. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    Appreciate it
     
  22. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    So let's say you're at an interview for a company while currently employed.

    Future employer asks you a series of questions along the lines of "why are you trying to change jobs" or "what is your current company doing that is making you look for other opportunities"

    What would be the best way to answer these questions? tia

    watson
     
  23. OHW

    OHW Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    Nebraska CornhuskersSan Francisco GiantsDemocrat

    I wouldn't mind some input on @BMR's question.
     
  24. LSUTigers1986

    LSUTigers1986 Well-Known Member
    Donor
    LSU TigersWashington NationalsWashington Football Team

    Just got off the phone..... Offer comes tomorrow :chatzy:
     
  25. Where Eagles Dare

    Where Eagles Dare The Specialist Show On Earth
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesWashington Football TeamAtlanta United

    Looking for more responsibility more opportunities. Possibly you've out grown your current roll/company and looking to broaden your horizons.
     
    BMR likes this.
  26. broXcore

    broXcore cat
    Donor
    Kansas State WildcatsNew York KnicksKansas City ChiefsSporting Kansas CityTottenham HotspurFormula 1

    Exactly what I said at my recent interview, and it apparently worked.
     
    onchampionward likes this.
  27. DutchTiger

    DutchTiger Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Good luck man.

    EDIT: Congrats man!
     
  28. newengland

    newengland pahk the cah in hahvahd yahd
    Donor

    49er and broxcore, what type of career are you looking to get into in Boston?
     
  29. 49ers169

    49ers169 Administrator
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Boston BruinsMichigan State SpartansBoston Red SoxSan Francisco 49'ers

    I start in January with Grant Thornton (One of the larger public accounting firms).

    Hoping that it is the best of both worlds and I enjoy the time there and if comes to fruition, transfer is always an option (They have an office in Boston).

    So by the time I am ready to move out there finance/accounting industry.
     
    jbf76 likes this.
  30. Frank Martin

    Frank Martin tough love makes better posters
    Donor
    South Carolina GamecocksBaltimore OriolesBaltimore RavensLiverpool


    How did you find out about the job?

    Unless you are changing fields I would approach it as that I'm not looking for other jobs I just found this job and had to have it.

    Employers I work with tell me they're cautious with people who are "looking for a better opportunity" because the generally means more money. They worry are they going to hire someone who is going to bolt the moment another employer offers a little bit more.

    Also things like I've outgrown my role make them question why you aren't being promoted with your current job.

    I would recommend instead of speaking negatively about your current employer just turning the question around on them and give yourself another opportunity to speak about how wonderful their company is.
     
    BMR likes this.
  31. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Thanks for the info.

    If it was potentially changing fields, what would be the best play? I'm just trying to make sure in these scenarios I don't sound like a complete fool to a potential future employer.
     
  32. Frank Martin

    Frank Martin tough love makes better posters
    Donor
    South Carolina GamecocksBaltimore OriolesBaltimore RavensLiverpool

    The safest play here is to talk how you enjoy doing something that will make you successful in the new role.

    "I successfully rehabilitated a killer whale named Willy and reintroduced him into the wild. I feel my skill set would be better utilized working at Sea World than as a banker on wall street. "
     
  33. Capstone 88

    Capstone 88 Going hard in the paint
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville Predators2pac

    Just always paint yourself in a positive light. Don't ever say anything like "my boss and I had some differences"
     
  34. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    All great stuff. Thanks for the help. :respek:
     
  35. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Also, if anybody would like to get me a job at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, Booz Allen, BearingPoint, or Accenture, that would be wonderful.
     
  36. Fancy

    Fancy thanks, i hate it
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Oregon DucksSeattle MarinersSeattle SeahawksSeattle SupersonicsSeattle Kraken

    Did you go to Oregon?
     
  37. gastate

    gastate Member

    You left off Bain&Company. How is someone going to get you a job at top 10 consulting firm when they mainly hire graduates from Ivy League schools or top 50 schools with professor recommendations. Not saying you couldnt work for one of those firms but your definitely on the wrong path to getting your foot in the door.
     
  38. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    I wasn't actually being serious. I'm aware of the standards those firms have, and I'd probably have to blow everyone in the front office just to submit my resume.
     
  39. OhioHoo

    OhioHoo Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
    Donor
    Columbus Blue JacketsCleveland BrownsVirginia CavaliersBorussia DortmundOhio State Buckeyes

    Be prepared to work for 100% commission or a very low base.
     
  40. Clubber Lang

    Clubber Lang High Potentate
    Donor

    Which means drug dealers are making 8k a night.
     
  41. Wu

    Wu Nope.
    TMB OG

    Thoughts on cover letters, and more importantly the appropriate way to start them. Never sure how they're perceived by each employer.
     
  42. broXcore

    broXcore cat
    Donor
    Kansas State WildcatsNew York KnicksKansas City ChiefsSporting Kansas CityTottenham HotspurFormula 1

    I'm still fairly open. I am in financial services right now, and about to transition to consulting for the next gig. Will most likely have my MBA by the time I am ready to relocate though.
     
  43. Capstone 88

    Capstone 88 Going hard in the paint
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville Predators2pac

    Cover letters are definitely important. Just start off with 5run4, I'm writing about your position of dog killer at China Cafe. Then type about a paragraph of why you're made for that job. Then at the end say something along the lines of "I'd like to set up a time for the opportunity to speak with you more about the position and qualifications.
     
  44. triple-r

    triple-r Not the mama!
    Donor TMB OG
    Nebraska CornhuskersChicago CubsDenver NuggetsKansas City Chiefs

    If I'm not mistaken you're in claims aren't you? Not sure if that's what I want to do but Nationwide was at our career fair and they have summer internships where you travel to disaster areas from tornado's and stuff and was somewhat interested in that. What are your thoughts?

    If you aren't in claims, my mistake.
     
  45. Capstone 88

    Capstone 88 Going hard in the paint
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesTennessee TitansNashville Predators2pac

    I'm a surplus lines broker, but a buddy of mine is in claims. My opinions is that I would want to do CAT claims (hurricans, floods, tornadoes) theyre just much more interesting and complex. Doing claims on a home because a tree branch kncoked a window out would be boring. Plus, with all these huge disasters there is a ton of opportunities out there right now
     
  46. Clubber Lang

    Clubber Lang High Potentate
    Donor

    It's also perfectly ok to make them easier for people to read by making 4-5 bullet points as a 2nd paragraph of how you'd fit in with what the job's asking for someone to do. It's pretty ideal, especially if you can include keywords from the job posting and helps avoid that wall of text look, especially if you have a good resume.

    Really, the odd thing about cover letters & resumes is that different company HR people will differ in their opinions of what is/isn't ideal for them.
     
  47. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Love that money
     
  48. BMR

    BMR Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Do you like what you do? What background did you have to qualify for the job?
     
  49. BearlyHere

    BearlyHere Is this thing on?
    Donor
    Baylor BearsHouston AstrosHouston Oilers

    should I do a follow up call if I sent them emails? I had an interview last wednesday and followup interview the next day. I sent everyone I talked to a thank-you email. I'm wondering if I should call tomorrow and ask if they have made progress in the process or what