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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 1:28 pm
Go HP!!!
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Daydreamer
Member
09-16-2003
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 12:25 pm
Hi all! I've been reading this thread for a while but was a little too shy to post in it. However, I need some advice! I have been looking for another job, even though I am working right now. I know I should just be happy to have a job but I am not happy where I am. I took this job after being laid off from Motorola 2 years ago, I was out of work for almost 7 months and was having a hard time finding a job so I took this when it was offered to me. It is a much lower position in salary and responsibility than I have ever had. There is no room for advancement and I'm not challenged or motivated. Not to mention that I've been through 3 bosses in the time I've been here. It's not a good situation. I'm currently a Human Resources Administrator but I don't deal with the interviewing process at all. OK, here's my question (sorry, I'm rambling) I have an interview next week. I absolutely hate the salary question. If they ask me how much I am looking for and I give an answer, it could be less than what they are willing to pay. If I say too much, they might not consider me because someone else will work for less. I've been on a few interviews in the past few months and every one of them asked me how much I was looking to make. Any advice on the best way to answer this question?? Thanks in advance.
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 2:19 pm
{{{{{{{BIG HUG TO ROSIE!!}}}}}}}....c'mon now, lean on us, it will be alright. Herck and Legalkins, THAT'S GREAT!! Everything is crossed for you guys. Daydreamy, the next time you are asked about salary, counterask "What is the salary for this position?" Also, go to salary.com and type in your position....it should tell you exactly how much you should be making. I heard from an agency yesterday....they sent my typing, etc. scores to a law firm and set up an interview for the 13th. Although I don't have legal experience, they would be willing to train if hired.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 2:41 pm
Sounds promising, SBG! Let us know. Is this where you'd like to be--in a legal firm, I mean? Daydreamer, I think that's good advice from SBG. Do your research and know what the competitive salary range is for what you do. The L&L person told me to tell Citibank a range $5K higher than I had confided to her that I'd accept --because she knew how high they could go--but advised me to say that "I am flexible." I think that is a safe non-committal answer, if you can get away with it. I know on resumes I was told NEVER to commit to a number if I could possibly get out of it. At some point in the interview process, however, you should be ready to name a number. A range is always best, IMO. Good luck DD. I hope you have lots of luck in your search and continue to share here. (We don't bite, honest!) 
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 2:49 pm
Is anyone looking for an IT job in Pittsburgh. My comapny is not doing any hiring in New Jersey, but jobs keep opening up in Pittsburgh.
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 5:08 pm
Naw Hercky, the position just happens to be in a law firm....I would like to work in a hospital but damn, it is MUCHO-MEGA HARD to get seen, at least here in Philly.
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 5:10 pm
<Er Sadie, what's an 'IT'>
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Daydreamer
Member
09-16-2003
| Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 6:05 pm
Thanks SBG and HP! I have checked out salary.com, interesting stuff. I think I'll be better prepared on Tuesday now. I'll let you know what happens after the interview. Good luck to everyone else that is searching! SBG - I don't know what IT stands for but I know we have an IT department where I work and they are the people that set up and take care of our computers. (I'll have to ask one of the guys tomorrow what it stands for - I feel silly that I don't know what it means!)
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Sunday, February 08, 2004 - 6:07 pm
SBG, IT stands for Information Technology, in other words - the computer guys.
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 6:33 pm
Thanks, Daydreamer and Jmmykins!! Sigh....got an e-mail today from the hospital, they hired a temp worker for the secretarial position. What I wanna frickin' know is WHY wasn't this temp person hired in the first place? Why waste all that damned time interviewing people? Shit, I don't feel like going to the stupid interview on Friday, I'm tired of getting rejected. <stomps out of room in search for a King-Sized Snicker>
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Daydreamer
Member
09-16-2003
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 7:42 pm
Don't give up SBG!! You need to go on that interview Friday and kick some butt! In the past 2 months I've made it to the second interview being one of the final 3 with 2 different companies and I didn't get either job. I was depressed too. I have no idea why I didn't get those jobs but I figure everything happens for a reason. Keep your chin up and show them what you've got! GOOD LUCK!!!! 
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 8:55 pm
SBG... it happens all the time. they are going to hire from within all along but legally have 'to post' the job. that is what i think is going on with the head start teaching jobs i applied for over the last month. dollars to donuts, they aren't really going to interview/hire anyone who applied who isn't already in with them. not fair...but i have seen it over and over again.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:41 pm
SBG, they are telling you the truth here but you just have to pull yourself back up and get out there again.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 10:46 pm
SBG, I've been thru the same deal so many times. Look, at least you're not 56. There's hope out there. That hospital must have been having budget problems. Temp workers = no benefits. So it's good you didn't get the job. Another, better one will come along. Just don't let up on the search and applications. Something will pan out when you least expect it. Honestly. You are one whizzo brain (I can tell) and someone needs you!! 
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 6:35 am
SBG....along with the requirements to post a position, large corporations are required to get a "pool" of applicants. They are supposed to get a diverse pool, including women, people of color, Veterans, people with handicaps and (as I was HORRIFIED to see on the EOE sheet) people over 40 (ACK!!!). You may be getting interviews because you fill at least two of these categories. It shows "good faith" to EOE to interview minorities and women. In Pennsylvania, if a Veteran passes the interview, they automatically get the job in any organization with links to the state (schools, government agencies, etc). Maybe you are up against a vet? Maybe they are interviewing you because of your race or gender? Who knows? Sometimes I think that interviewing/getting jobs is just a crap shoot. I always ask if there is an internal candidate. If the answer is yes, then I just don't count on going further in the hiring process. You can diplomatically ask "Who is currently doing this job?" or something like that.
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 7:56 am
Well SGB.. I spent MONTHS sending out resumes and never getting a call back. It was REALLY depressing! But then I found a temp agency, interviewed and tested with them. They found me a temp to perm position in the price range I was looking for (which was high for a receptionist position). As of this morning, I took my drug test to go permanent and the company has just announced that they have "negotiated" with Office Team for me! Hmmm... so.. I wonder what I was worth??? LOL Eh... who cares... the medical benefits here are fantastic and I can go to the Doc as soon as my paperwork go through! The point is that a lot of places are looking at temps right now because they need a person in the position, but they don't want to pay for benefits, or they are getting "around" hiring freezes. So maybe while you looking for a permanent position you should also be looking for a GOOD temp agency as well?
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 9:59 am
Thanks guys, I really needed some cheer....but enough about that, Faerykins, THAT'S FRICKIN' GREAT, CONGRATULATIONS!! <HUG> As far as temp agencies go, I am signed up with so many that it isn't funny....in fact I will be signing with another one on Monday. What I have decided to do is chill a bit; I continue to send out rezzies for full-time work, but I am going to take a break for a month or two and collect unemployment, this search is stressing me out big time and I will at least be getting money to pay my bills/rent. Still don't want to go on Friday's interview, but by that time I will be ready....just gonna brood until then, lol!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 1:10 pm
Brood, SBG. I know I have done my share. Couldn't collect unemployment like you, though. Good for you! Then get back on the horse, dear. You'll be surprised when it all does click for you. I keep hearing the economy is picking up. Let's hope so. I went to my interview at Citibank today. Went very well. They are putting my name in for the next round--when the Director of the Division will be interviewing candidates. Not sure when the next interview will be; I suspect next week. My Leon & Lawrence gal is trying to get a feel for when for me. I'll let you know what's next when it happens.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 1:42 pm
yeah HP- good luck
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 2:42 pm
I just got called for a job interview in upstate NY. SUNDAY< MONDAY< TUESDAY next week. ARGGGG....I'm in Boston from tomorrow to Sunday morning.....ACKKKK!!!! I'm excited and panicked (and teaching a stubborn, beligerient, first grader right now).
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 2:46 pm
bundle up for upstate ny but have fun!!
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 3:06 pm
Herck, trust me when I say that unemployment is the last resort for me....I hated filing for it but when you don't know how or when you'll be able to pay your bills, you become humbled and jump on it real quick. Good luck to your next round and Schooly-Marm, dress warm, we know you'll do well!!
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Reiki
Member
08-12-2000
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 6:18 pm
Where marm? Rochester? I will have my fingers crossed for you! Have fun in Boston and knock them dead in upstate NY.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 9:12 pm
SBG--do not explain. I've collected unemployment in the past--and used it to help pay some bills. And I remember it didn't even come close to what I needed. Marm, how wonderful! Are you saying it will be 3 days long or one of those days? Boy, we are coming up on that 23rd date, aren't we? Remember my bet? Hee hee. Calm yourself and remember to have fun with it. Good luck!!! (And no snow!!) BTW, Legal has an interview tomorrow and another on the 13th. So let's keep an eye on her and wish her good luck, everyone!!
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Daydreamer
Member
09-16-2003
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 9:33 pm
Well, my interview went well today but unfortunately it's not exactly what I'm looking for. The woman that interviewed me set me up for a second interview before I left but once I had some time to think about it, I decided I'd rather wait for the right job and since I already have one, I guess I can afford to be choosy. I'll have to call her to let her know I'm not interested. Like I said before, I guess I should just be happy I have a job right now.
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