This seems unnecessary; you're basically just compying and pasting your resume if you're going to put bullet points in a cover letter.
Bearly, definitely give them a call. Shows them you want that job more than people who don't. BMR, I love what I do. The industry is competitive as shit, but I'm a competitive guy so I feed on that. It's a new challenge everyday. I went through the Risk management and Insurance program at Alabama. That type of degree helps, but it's not a necessity. If you can demonstrate a competitive, driven attitude with the ability to start and cultivate relationships that's what we look for. Our President has a communications degree.
Thanks Capstone 88...wtf should I say? Just ask if they've made any progress and then what? I already sent thank you emails. Also I interviewed with like 7 people..so who do I call? I met with 2 of the partners & the others were managers.
I'd call the Partners since they're the ones making the decision (I assume). Just something along the lines of "Hey this is TMBer BearlyHere, I was just calling to say I enjoyed meeting and speaking with you. I was just wondering if you made a decision and if not if you have an idea of when you'll have a decision."
It can be done wrong for sure and just rehashing a resume isn't a good idea, but if there's 3-4 things you really want to stick out, like say you had good internships and actually did work on projects, can point that sort of thing out and how it would relate to a job's requirements. Where it's different from a resume is in the formatting. Like they should either be complete sentences, or each bullet point completes the sentence that led into the bullet points. I've seen a few that used word bullets too, but those looked odd. Something that's always been a pain in the ass for me when it came to writing them was reading back over them and trying to cut down on the # of times the word "I" was used, especially to start a sentence off.
No, Simpson College in Iowa. I didn't want to go far from home right out of HS, but I put serious thought into transferring. That or maybe doing MBA out there after my BA is finished up.
Got a phone interview with Enterprise on Tuesday. Not exactly what I wanted but I heard it's a great place to launch your career. I'm guessing I shouldn't mention that they offered me a position out of college and I turned it down.
anyone on here work in real estate development/investment? if you're willing to answer a few question please shoot me a pm
So you're not an Iowa fan anymore? I have an interview tomorrow at 11:45 at a restaurant, but they didn't say it was a lunch interview. Would you assume it is? Also, what's the etiquette if they tell you what the salary is, and then later on ask you what salary you require?
Probably a reach, but if anyone is in the life sciences field (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical device, etc.), I may be able to help, or at least point you in the right direction. I'm not talking about sales though. Engineers (chemical, electrical, biomedical, etc.), Nurses, Biochemists, etc.
This is exactly what my roommate does, commercial real estate investor for a big insurance company. Might be able to help you out a little bit.
He was a PolySci major, but had an economic minor as well. He got into it straight out of undergrad, essentially got the job through fraternity connections. What's interesting though is while he does commercial real estate investment, you would never know it with the company he works for. He works for Protective Life Insurance, a big insurance co. in B'ham, but his dept of real estate investors is maybe 3 or 4 that do what he does and then 2 lawyers to draw up documents. Apparently most insurance companies have this dept but it's just a tiny part of there overall business, but that's at least a place to start looking. As far as the job goes, he travels a ton, essentially every other week he's gone. He's changing careers in the next year or 2 (assuming he finds another) b/c of the traveling, but he does well for himself.
It was a lunch. Motherfuckers didn't say anything about the "next step" or anything. I didn't get it. :[
That's what I studied. I think it's one of the most versatile degrees, especially if you pair it with a minor correctly. Finance, marketing, political research/analysis, and law all value econ majors.
So I had an interview Friday. Should I wait until tomorrow to send a thank you email or could I send it today?
First thing tomorrow morning. With e-mail forwarding to phones nowadays, candidates should only e-mail prospective employers during business hours.
yep Insurance companies have those departments since they depend heavily on investment income. Every insurance company utilizes real estate investments
Have my phone interview Tuesday. I'm a little nervous seeing as I haven't done an interview since 2007. Any tips?
Be personable, ask questions, incorporate some of the companies values or mission statements into some of your responses
write down everything you want to cover. Have this "cheat sheet" with you when you talk on the celly.
Anyone here in the pharmaceutical sales field? I've been kind of looking at it, but not 100% sure where to get started.
That's what I assumed. What should I say other than, "I really enjoyed the interview, thanks for the opportunity, etc..."?
Got a rejection email from my interview last Thursday today, apparently I finished 2nd for my position Also did a phone interview for a sales position on Oct. 25th, the lady said I'll get back to you about the next step within 48 hours, it's now 12 days later and nothing. Guess I didn't get the job and they just forgot about me
I've gotten rejection letters more than two weeks after the interview. They seem to put them at the end of their to do list.
Oh so have I, I just haven't had the company tell me they will be in contact like that and not even send anything.
Here's a good format: Dear Hire Me Douche, Thank you for taking the time to have an interview with me Friday. It was interesting to learn about how market conditions have created opportunities for your firm to expand your criteria, and invest in new levels of the capital structure. I look forward to any further discussions with you and your firm. Sincerely, name e-mail phone So, keep it short. Say thank you, then something unique to the convo to help them remember you, and let them know that you paid attention.
I followed this format and added a part about being excited about the position. Saved it as a draft and I'll pry send it out over lunch, so they don't think that I do a lot of personal emailing on the company's dime.
Yup, I've seen my doctor leave mail sales reps in the lobby forever, females "please come right in" he'll leave patients waiting.
Yeah, as someone who works with doctors regularly, most of them won't even let male pharm reps buy them lunch.