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Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by dmc, Apr 9, 2012.

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  1. reepnorp

    reepnorp Lim'n Lime Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Flix, I finished exams in April of last year and didn't end up finding a job until October. Even then, I only got the job because I had previously interviewed for a position at the company which I didn't get. Turns out when they say they'll keep your resume on file some companies actually mean it; a month later they had to fire someone and had to fill the position in a hurry so they brought me back for another interview and I started less than a week after that.

    Also I was surprised how many interviews I managed to get through LinkedIn, a lot of people don't realize that you can search for jobs on there.
     
    reepnorp, Aug 17, 2012
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  2. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    LinkedIn ? What's that, another job search engine ? I'm currently using Monster, jobboom, etc. y'know the usual ones. And I know my job whining is getting old...

    I'd like to return to Uni, being a twenty something dropout isn't as fun and glamorous as you might think. Meh, still need a job, I can't live with mom and dad forever, it's unhealthy. This Flix needs to fly on his own ! For god's sake I've begun to watch late morning talk show, another month of this and I'll start watching soaps....

    PS: Have you any idea how the federal working students program thingy is confusing to navigate ? I'm still not sure if I'm registered or not. You'd think at least one guy in Ottawa could fix the webpage ?
     
    Ofelix, Aug 18, 2012
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  3. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    Ofelix, many people can't get jobs here for 2+ years, it's that bad. Small consolation, perhaps...

    LinkedIn is a kind of Facebook for professionals, basically you can list all of your credentials, employers, positions, etc. and network with other people within your field.
     
    Taluntain, Aug 18, 2012
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  4. reepnorp

    reepnorp Lim'n Lime Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Yeah I basically think of it as a Facebook for resumes. All I have on mine is my education & job history and that has served me well. My job searches were pretty much for entry level tech-ish jobs in the Toronto area.

    And on that note, if anyone feels so inclined you can find my page here.
     
    reepnorp, Aug 18, 2012
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  5. Dice

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    Well I'm starting a job in little over a week. It's in my field of experience , close to one of my sons schools , and will probably give me some experience in other areas that will benefit me. And there is still most of two weeks of summer left.
     
    Dice, Aug 20, 2012
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  6. Montresor

    Montresor Mostly Harmless Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder

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    Congrats, Dice! :banana:
     
    Montresor, Aug 20, 2012
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  7. Dice

    Dice ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    Thanks Monty :) It feels good to be getting my life on track.
     
    Dice, Aug 21, 2012
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  8. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Well had an interview today, a group interview. It was the weirdest thing, no, really. They had us do role play on a subject that has pretty much anything to do with the job. Yeah ok, it's a poll center that deal exclusively in media preferences so I understand why communication skills are important, but role play ?

    Anyway, nothing left to do but watch reruns of Stargate on Space. It's not a bad show, not super good either. They should've cancelled it way before though. The Ori story arc was just... bad, "Hey listen, after years of battling alien dudes who thinks they're gods why not battle actual gods" urrr. Worst. Idea. Ever. Plus Ben Browder and Claudia Black had waaaaaaaay more chemistry as actors in Farscape.

    Good for you Dice, good for you.
     
    Ofelix, Aug 22, 2012
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  9. Dice

    Dice ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    Well how do you feel you did in the roll-play Flix? Anyway, keep trying - something will show up, it just takes some time sometimes.
     
    Dice, Aug 22, 2012
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  10. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    I'm pretty sure I did good, actually I feel good about the interview. I was confident and awesome, the two most important things. :happy: :thumb:

    Edit: Well hell yeah, I got the job, just received the call, I start next Thursday ! W00t ! I'm employed !
     
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  11. Blackthorne TA

    Blackthorne TA Master in his Own Mind Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Sweet! Congrats Flix! :banana:

    Hopefully both you and DIce will enjoy your new jobs, but at least the money will be appreciated I'm sure :)
     
    Blackthorne TA, Aug 22, 2012
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    Congrats Flix! :banana:
     
    Montresor, Aug 22, 2012
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  13. Merlanni

    Merlanni Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Well done. The economy has had it worst it seems.
     
    Merlanni, Aug 22, 2012
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  14. Dice

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    Congrats Flix :)
     
    Dice, Aug 23, 2012
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  15. reepnorp

    reepnorp Lim'n Lime Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Attaboy Flix! We all knew something would come along in time. Congrats! :D
     
    reepnorp, Aug 23, 2012
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  16. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Well thank you all ! With the money I will finally save enough to rent my own apartment. Who would've thought, Flix's own place, Flixopolis, La maison de Flix. That sounds good.
     
    Ofelix, Aug 23, 2012
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  17. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    Good to hear you've made it. :thumb:
     
    Taluntain, Aug 23, 2012
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  18. Dice

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    Hey Flixo, if you rent your own apartment maybe you'll be able to catch a girl to hang out in it with you!

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    In a couple of hours the house is going to smell great. I'm making my version of Ropa Vieja, which is an unbelievably delicious Mexican dish (I believe some other latino countries make it too) which my kids go crazy for. The name translates into "Old Cloths" lol but it sure doesn't taste like that :p
     
    Dice, Aug 23, 2012
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  19. dmc

    dmc Speak softly and carry a big briefcase Staff Member Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Ropa Vieja is my canary in the coal mine for Cuban restaurants. If I order that and it's not awesome, I don't go back to the restaurant.
     
    dmc, Aug 23, 2012
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  20. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Yeah that's the plan, btw stop reading my mind you...you mind reader.

    I don't really like Mexican food, dun dun duuuuun . Love Thai food though.
     
    Ofelix, Aug 23, 2012
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