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What Keeps You From the Job You Want Now?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Cohete Rojo, Jun 13, 2013.

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What is holding you back

  1. Ceremonial Certificate

    12 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. Software Experience

    7 vote(s)
    14.6%

  3. Other Technical Experience

    6 vote(s)
    12.5%

  4. Industry Experience

    20 vote(s)
    41.7%

  5. Personal Connection (i.e. rub elbows, play golf, etc)

    14 vote(s)
    29.2%

  6. Location

    6 vote(s)
    12.5%

  7. Myself

    18 vote(s)
    37.5%

  8. Other

    10 vote(s)
    20.8%
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  1. Cohete Rojo

    Cohete Rojo Contributing Member

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    So, I have applied to many places and still have yet to hear back. I am certain the biggest thing holding me back is a MS degree (a ceremonial certificate, I believe); next would be industry experience and software experience. I could learn the software but it is expensive; and with industry experience I guess I just have to stick with it to show I am not sick of it.

    How about yourselves, any issues?
     
    #1 Cohete Rojo, Jun 13, 2013
  2. justtxyank

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    My lack of athleticism.
     
    #2 justtxyank, Jun 13, 2013
  3. BrieflySpeaking

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    lack of height and bum knees
     
    #3 BrieflySpeaking, Jun 13, 2013
  4. Haymitch

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    Poor stamina and below average extremities.
     
    #4 Haymitch, Jun 13, 2013
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    I'm white
     
    #5 BigBird, Jun 13, 2013
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    /end thread
     
    #6 Baqui99, Jun 13, 2013
  7. R0ckets03

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    A six pack and a twelve inch ding dong.
     
    #7 R0ckets03, Jun 13, 2013
  8. justtxyank

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    [​IMG]
     
    #8 justtxyank, Jun 13, 2013
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    Both jobs are already occupied.

    [​IMG]

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    #9 ima_drummer2k, Jun 13, 2013
  10. Johndoe804

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    I don't have an 'in'. That is, I don't know somebody who could refer me for the positition. On top of that, I lack working experience in the systems they use, and my theoretical knowledge on the subject doesn't come from a school like MIT, or Harvard, so my resume isn't impressive enough to stand out.
     
    #10 Johndoe804, Jun 13, 2013
  11. SwoLy-D

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    :eek: I picked "OTHER." Missing is "MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE"... or... just... "knowing what to say to peons."
    So... murder weapons? :p
     
    #11 SwoLy-D, Jun 13, 2013
  12. Haymitch

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    We peons like to hear:

    "Go ahead and take off early today."

    "Don't worry about a set schedule."

    "Tomorrow we're having an ice cream social."

    "Go ahead and charge your cell phone use to the corporate card, since your cell number is listed in the directory."​

    These are all things I hear at my current employer that make me happy.

    Things we don't like:

    "Let's have a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss your work over the past few months."

    "You got a virus from a website about the NBA Draft? Why are you going to that site when you're supposed to be working?"

    "Team meetings will no longer take place at Dave and Buster's."

    "Exactly how long are you taking for lunches?"​
     
    #12 Haymitch, Jun 13, 2013
  13. jae713

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    It's not that I can't have my dream job (Personal trainer, Motorcycle mechanic).. it's just that they don't pay enough.
     
    #13 jae713, Jun 13, 2013
  14. mrm32

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    The fact that I'm only halfway completed with my masters degree and I'm not eligible to take the CPA exam yet is preventing me from pretty much getting a job.
     
    #14 mrm32, Jun 13, 2013
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    my own laziness.
     
    #15 macalu, Jun 13, 2013
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    lmao, spot on :grin:

    I'm a 23 y/o HR intern wanting to be in management. This is my first job, so I only have about a year's worth of experience. I've applied to get my MBA with an HR focus, and i am waiting to hear back.

    Everything is lined up pretty well considering I get into the MBA program...
     
    #16 fallenphoenix, Jun 13, 2013
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    All of the above...
     
    #17 Outlier, Jun 13, 2013
  18. SwoLy-D

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    Shut your a$$ up and get back to work, mother #$*)^&er. :eek: [whip lash!]

    :p
     
    #18 SwoLy-D, Jun 13, 2013
  19. Phillyrocket

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    Not being aware of what that dream job would be.
     
    #19 Phillyrocket, Jun 13, 2013
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    I just interviewed for my dream job this morning, so I hope nothing!
     
    #20 theogcasey, Jun 13, 2013
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