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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 9:56 am
Okay, I called Leon & Lawrence today to find out what in the world is going on with the Citibank Student Loan Corporation job opening. My gal, Beverly, told me I was on her list to call today. Gulp. She said the Director-level position had been hired, but hadn't started yet. Not sure when her start date is. Citibank wants that person to interview the candidates for the Management position. Makes sense, but . . . So Citibank is now working out whether she will come in ahead for a day or two and interview candidates or wait til her actual start date to conduct this leg in the interviewing process. As aggravating as this is, since DH and I are planning on going away for a week starting this Saturday, this delay probably works out fine for me. I let Bev know the dates we'd be away, so that is taken care of now. So I will prepare for our trip without too much of an eeyore look, knowing the coals are still warm.
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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:00 am
HP, these damn companies have us by the you-know-whats and they are generally in no hurry. So, enjoy your vacation and try not to think about it too much. My fingers and toes are crossed for you.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:08 am
can i slap citibank for you just try to have that patience we all need in this process and it will work out.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:52 am
Thank you, Sas and Legal. You guys are the best. Sas, you know it. I am going to do just that--enjoy time away and just shelve the rest. Don't forget to cross your eyes, too!! Hee hee.
Yes, Legal, you have my permission!! You can add a few of your boxing moves, too, if you want.

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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:54 am
so here's a question (just to see what people think) - i am one to apply for jobs even if its a slim chance i would get any call back or my resume doesnt quite fit but there are some jobs that just are out of bounds (you know, the MUST have vs the PREFER to have qualifications... anyway i am looking for internships to fill up my time til the other job starts- and alot of them require that the person still be in school, so i am skipping those- but a few (such as a crime analysis internship for a local city says the position is "is open to current graduate students (12+ credits) or undergraduate students (75+ credits) majoring in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration and/or another related social science area " etc etc My question is, since i already have a masters in public affairs (along with all the other qualifications they want) BUT i am not in school any longer should i apply or not- they didnt say that it was mandatory to be student (like alot of fed internships are saying) but at the same time its pretty clear they want college interns ... anyway just thought i would see what others thought.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 12:01 pm
Legalboxer: It often seems the real reason for posting openings with preferences such as current student is due to budget constraints. Employers often presume someone who has already graduated would want, and deservedly of course, more money then they can offer. I would suggest you submit your resume regardless of the wording. You might even want to include information in your cover letter detailing why you're interested in the position even though they are apparently looking for a student. Hopefully if you explain why, even though you are technically 'over-qualified' for the position, you are still interested in the experience, etc. Does that help?
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 12:02 pm
thanks Dra - it makes perfect sense.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 12:41 pm
Don't usually post here but I figure as many people crossing their fingers for me, the better. Today I interviewed with a company that is perfect for me, the interview went very well. Turns out the CIO and I know many of the same people in the industry and the job would require not a lot but some travel to Sao Paolo, Milan, Paris, London. Can I just say this is the perfect job. I think the interview went well. So keep your fingers crossed folks.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 12:44 pm
who wouldnt want that kind of travel good luck maris.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 12:51 pm
I have my toes crossed too , Maris 
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 1:33 pm
Legal, Drah gave you excellent advice. What a gem he is! Maris, count me in as crossed, too! Wow, what a terrific opportunity. Sure hope you get it. Contacts do help! When do you think you might hear something?
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 1:42 pm
I have a whole lot of crossing going on over here... I look like a human pretzel!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 1:44 pm
thank you all, I should probably hear in the next week or so.
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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 2:09 pm
Get 'em all covered!

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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 4:38 pm
Maris! you go, girl! Sounds like a great job. I thought that my job search had dried up, but tomorrow morning I have a phone interview with a big church in Chicago. I am also invited for an on-campus interview for one of the state universities in Illinois, just about 4 hours from my parents. I think that both jobs might have internal candidates, so I'm not jumping up and down yet! I have too much jet lag to jump up and down!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 4:45 pm
Maris, I am saying a prayer for you, and crossing everything - including my eyes
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:09 pm
Yea, Marm. One of these will just open up for you, just like a magic treasure chest! Sas, too cute!!! LOVE the pics. I'm smiling big-time here. Better uncross those eyes from time to time!!
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:16 pm
Maris, best of luck to you. The job sounds like something just right for you. Go get 'em Marm!
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Oregonfire
Member
09-01-2001
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 9:08 am
I am unemployed again--I was barely employed before--and I am beyond frustrated. I feel like I'm going to start screaming at just the thought of sending out gobs of carefully-composed cover letters to which I get no reply. I want to be more proactive but don't know how and at this point don't feel like I have the where-with-all to pull myself up by the bootstraps and all that. I never seem to have enough software training, even though I spent money I didn't have getting what training I could in about five applications. It's never enough. My friend says to be patient, but how can I be patient when the rent is due? Like I said at the beginning, I am beyond frustrated. I haven't been to a temp agency yet, so maybe I should try that. Just venting.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 9:17 am
Check out this site if you havent already. They tend to have quite a bit of long term temp IT positions. http://www.net-temps.com/ another site to register for is careerbuilder.com
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Oregonfire
Member
09-01-2001
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 9:54 am
Thank you Maris. I can't get it out of my head that I want to do something physical, and have been gravitating toward those kinds of jobs of late. I'm going now to interview for a job refinishing antique furniture. I think the guy was kinda sad that a girl called. Poor guy.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 9:55 am
I see you live in brooklyn, what sort of jobs are you looking for?
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Oregonfire
Member
09-01-2001
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:05 am
Well, I should be looking for teaching/editing jobs based on my experience, but I just want out of that, which is probably complicating my search. I have some graphic design training, maybe enough for a production assistant. I've looked for some work in that, but no replies. I was working as a bike messenger (I know--I'm insane) in Manhattan, but realized I was just never going to make ends meet that way. I just applied to volunter at the botanical gardens here in Brooklyn--working outside, pruning, etc. and now this antique refinishing job. The desire to work with my hands/body (and I don't mean a computer keyboard) is very, very strong. So that's my story--I'm pretty much a mess right now as I hop around from job to job looking for that "in." I am deprogramming myself from thinking that I need cubicle or classroom-based jobs, but also need to make rent.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:41 am
I am in NY too so if I hear of something I will post.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:40 pm
OK, I made the first cut for the church job and have a second interview via phone on Monday evening. I've got an on-campus interview on the 26th in Illinois. Having troubles finding a flight that works with my schedule, but am very thankful that this interview is crammed into one day....a long one, but at least only one day. AND it's a day that I don't have classes so I don't have to take an official day off. More later!
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