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Trouble finding a job in Houston

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Outlier, Feb 14, 2013.

  1. MadMax

    MadMax Member

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    Man, that's great news! Congratulations!!!
     
  2. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    We're about to have an opening in my department. Working with law firms to assist them in setting up specific formats to send their invoices to their corporate clients. PM me if interested.
     
  3. mrm32

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    Accounting. I'll be an auditor starting off at 51k. The city was offering me a financial analyst position at about 40k.
     
  4. DraftBoy10

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    Google search Houston recruiting and/or staffing firms, go through them.

    With zero experience, and not an acclaimed degree it's hard. The big corps filter with software what stands out to them is a great school, great gpa, great degree, or a combination of the sort. If you write in white font at the bottom of your resume(so if you print it you don't see it) the words Harvard University or 3.98 GPA or something of that sort, you're name will actually appear through the screening lol.

    But best bet is to go the other route. If you're young, and a recent graduate, you must have a good GPA to get a good job.Big corps will want 3.2+, but in houston, you're in luck if you are an engineer.
     
  5. Outlier

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    Bro, how did you find out about that company? What did you use?

    Rocketman, would you be looking for someone like me? I'll pm you soon.
     
  6. mrm32

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    I just google for hq's located in Houston and just run down the list and look for openings on my field. Or I keep a specific industry in mind and google companies in that industry in Houston.
     
  7. Outlier

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    Lucky you...
     
  8. Yonkers

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    Rocketman95 clicked on your scam link... gj
     
  9. CCorn

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    Late to the party. Apply with http://www.cajunusa.com/home?

    They are a construction company that has been growing rapidly in Houston.
     
  10. Outlier

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    Thanks! Just applied.
     
  11. hotballa

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    Gotta admit I'm kinda surprised you having so much trouble finding a job in Houston. I was under the impression that finding a job in Houston was easier than in other places. Maybe you're just an outlier or something.
     
  12. SWTsig

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    ya it's strange you're having this much difficulty - damn near every day another major firm is announcing expansive hiring efforts in the region. hell:

    http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/07/09/allstate-continues-hiring-spree-in.html

    and a lot of similar firms are doing the same. look into insurance companies, financial advising/planning firms, banks, construction, damn near every major oil and gas company... the list goes on and on.
     
  13. Outlier

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    I made it past the interview with the managers, this upcoming Tuesday I have an interview with the executive. Any tips on how to interview with the big boss?
     
  14. FishBulb913

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    Think of what Brian Shaw would do, and do the opposite.
     
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  15. mrm32

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    I actually did something like this where I listed a strength as a weakness. It worked. :cool:

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IPeVlduKfyU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
  16. TheChosenOne

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    I mass emailed it and got 2 offers :). I also sent in over 120 applications though.
     
  17. Scionxa

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    Anyone here know of any IT positions available?

    I've only been in the field for a few years. I'm used to a help-desk role where my experience is limited to Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Citrix Xen Server, and procurement.
     
  18. sugrlndkid

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    Seems qualified...must have been an "Outlier" lolllll

    just trolling...best of luck on ur job search.
     

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