Unemployed Banter - Page 2

Whee · 10-21-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

I've seen periodic references to LinkedIn. What is it?

An online networking site. Think Facebook for professionals.

kaisersozei · 10-22-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

An online networking site. Think Facebook for professionals.

+1, pretty good networking site, with access to a lot of professional/job-related forums & other tools. Could be especially helpful in connecting with colleagues or other contacts in a job search

http://www.linkedin.com/home

forgop · 10-23-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

An online networking site. Think Facebook for professionals.

Word of advice-use facebook and linkedin as a tool for finding contact names in hiring roles. It's a good way to at least get someone to speak to in order to get your resume to the hiring manager rather than just trusting the HR submission route.

shadow king · 11-09-2009, 11:46 PM

ineed.com must be down or something because when I goto it all I get is a blank page.

Poronico · 11-10-2009, 12:07 AM

10+ interviews in the last 2 weeks, prospects are looking VERY GOOD for me right now.

Whee · 11-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Well, my two interviews were duds. But prospects on the horizon.

icehog3 · 11-15-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Well, my two interviews were duds. But prospects on the horizon.

Hoping that horizon is near and clear, my Brother.

Whee · 01-13-2010, 10:32 AM

Picked up a consulting gig today. It's not a continuous thing, but it will come around occaisionally and will be a nice addition to the resume.

elderboy02 · 01-13-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Picked up a consulting gig today. It's not a continuous thing, but it will come around occaisionally and will be a nice addition to the resume.

Great news!

Blindjimme · 01-13-2010, 10:37 AM

Good to hear Sean. Hope everyone's prospects turn out for them.

Edit: You might want to lay off that bodybuilding for awhile. I think you've reached your goal!!

Whee · 01-13-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

Good to hear Sean. Hope everyone's prospects turn out for them.

Edit: You might want to lay off that bodybuilding for awhile. I think you've reached your goal!!

My previous avatar's manhood was called into question.

Whee · 11-11-2011, 11:54 AM

I know this thread kind of petered out, but I wanted to update.

Finally landed a job!

I went outside my comfort zone and skills and got into a warehouse job. Not anywhere near what I have done in the past, but, it looks the same on the resume and it closes the gap.

Perserverance pays off.

IndyRob · 12-12-2011, 11:31 AM

http://www.allforgood.org/

This link isn't to help you find a job, but a good way to spend spare time. When you're unemployed, there seems to be plenty of that. I *hated* sitting at home just waiting. Some of these things can lead to networking opportunities as well, and provide resume eye candy too. Not to mention, you're able to help some people out.

p.s. congrats on the job!

icehog3 · 01-13-2010, 10:33 AM

Congrats Sean!

irratebass · 12-12-2011, 03:18 PM

Im looking for a pt job for cigar $.

11-09-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
shadow king Fresh outta Ad Seg Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Last house on the left Posts: 466 Trading: (19)	Re: Unemployed Banter ineed.com must be down or something because when I goto it all I get is a blank page.

11-10-2009, 12:07 AM	#5
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: Unemployed Banter 10+ interviews in the last 2 weeks, prospects are looking VERY GOOD for me right now. __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

11-15-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,592 Trading: (17)	Re: Unemployed Banter Well, my two interviews were duds. But prospects on the horizon. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

01-13-2010, 10:32 AM	#8
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,592 Trading: (17)	Re: Unemployed Banter Picked up a consulting gig today. It's not a continuous thing, but it will come around occaisionally and will be a nice addition to the resume. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

01-13-2010, 10:37 AM	#10
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Unemployed Banter Good to hear Sean. Hope everyone's prospects turn out for them. Edit: You might want to lay off that bodybuilding for awhile. I think you've reached your goal!!

11-11-2011, 11:54 AM	#12
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,592 Trading: (17)	Re: Unemployed Banter I know this thread kind of petered out, but I wanted to update. Finally landed a job! I went outside my comfort zone and skills and got into a warehouse job. Not anywhere near what I have done in the past, but, it looks the same on the resume and it closes the gap. Perserverance pays off. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-12-2011, 11:31 AM	#13
IndyRob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 136 Trading: (4)	Re: Unemployed Banter http://www.allforgood.org/ This link isn't to help you find a job, but a good way to spend spare time. When you're unemployed, there seems to be plenty of that. I hated sitting at home just waiting. Some of these things can lead to networking opportunities as well, and provide resume eye candy too. Not to mention, you're able to help some people out. p.s. congrats on the job!

01-13-2010, 10:33 AM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: Unemployed Banter Congrats Sean! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-12-2011, 03:18 PM	#15
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Unemployed Banter Im looking for a pt job for cigar $. __________________

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