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Originally Posted by Clak It bothers me when some of these companies act like it's an honor for them to even talk to you. HCA is a big employer here, and even with having gotten an in with a recruiter there through my fiance, the last folks I talked to acted like I wasn't good enough for them. Not that I wasn't qualified for the job, they weren't even looking for a degree, they just had a very elitist attitude I didn't appreciate. Of course they're also one of the largest employers in the area, so that's kind of an issue.

I've felt like that at work. Been in positions where you have to talk with management 3 or more levels above you and they act like you don't deserve to be in the same room as them. Hate that shit.

Only real way to deal with it is to exert yourself. It's been my experience people like that tend to back down when they see you won't take shit from them. Stand up for yourself, have pride in your work, don't let them look down on you.

I live in a heavy industry area and got an Associate's Degree in Applied Science (Process Technology) I finished that program back in May of 2011 and decided not to continue on with the Bachelor's degree. I noticed how much more valuable experience is compared to a degree so I have been trying to get some.

I was working at a Wholesale produce place since I was 18 up until 21 (I am 23 now) I ended up quitting that job In August of 2011 and ended up being unemployed for an entire year. Looking back at it I should have had something lined up before jumping the gun but the stress was too much and it was seriously affecting my day to day mood.

Fast forward to now and I got a job at a Waste Recycling plant now and though it's not really what I want to do it is good enough to put on my resume. I've been there for 6 months now and it's also the most money I have made (Right around 30k/yr with overtime and incentives) The perk is that I work 2nd shift so I am continuously applying to places and have my mornings open for interviews.

A friend of mine got pretty lucky and was hired in somewhere more closely related to what we went to school for. He's making more than double than I am and I hope to land something similar. He called me yesterday to let me know that someone is leaving his department and had me forward my resume to give to his Plant Manager. Hopefully something works out for me soon but in the mean time I am going to make the best of what I have.

Originally Posted by elessar123 My sister used to work for one of them. Not sure why she left it, actually.

Maybe she wanted to work less than 80 hours a week?

so a gamestop is opening close to my house. I was thinking of applying. This would be my first job, and I don't really know all that well what to expect. Obviously I'm not one to think you sit around playing games all day, but for anyone that's worked there or knows someone who has, how does it compare to other retail jobs? I'm desperate for just about anything, but do I have a chance without experience?

Originally Posted by MrNinjaSquirrel so a gamestop is opening close to my house. I was thinking of applying. This would be my first job, and I don't really know all that well what to expect. Obviously I'm not one to think you sit around playing games all day, but for anyone that's worked there or knows someone who has, how does it compare to other retail jobs? I'm desperate for just about anything, but do I have a chance without experience?

Oh god, you might need some retail experience for that kind of job. Especially for promoting their items. Thing is, most places ask for retail experience, but where in the hell do we get experience if most of them require it. I currently work at a Circle K (Job is very demanding for the little they pay) and I believe it would be the same except you're not worrying about getting robbed or shafted as much.

Originally Posted by MrNinjaSquirrel so a gamestop is opening close to my house. I was thinking of applying. This would be my first job, and I don't really know all that well what to expect. Obviously I'm not one to think you sit around playing games all day, but for anyone that's worked there or knows someone who has, how does it compare to other retail jobs? I'm desperate for just about anything, but do I have a chance without experience?

I would think gamestop to be a pretty entry level job. I wouldnt imagine anyone with any type of interest in video games would have an issue getting on there.

Originally Posted by Rosterking Oh god, you might need some retail experience for that kind of job. Especially for promoting their items. Thing is, most places ask for retail experience, but where in the hell do we get experience if most of them require it. I currently work at a Circle K (Job is very demanding for the little they pay) and I believe it would be the same except you're not worrying about getting robbed or shafted as much.

Originally Posted by Malik112099 I would think gamestop to be a pretty entry level job. I wouldnt imagine anyone with any type of interest in video games would have an issue getting on there.

Well now I'm very confused. Thanks for the advice though, I'm going to probably try regardless. Yeah, that's my problem. Can't get a job without experience, can't get experience without a job

Originally Posted by MrNinjaSquirrel Well now I'm very confused. Thanks for the advice though, I'm going to probably try regardless. Yeah, that's my problem. Can't get a job without experience, can't get experience without a job

Yea, that's what I was thinking when I got my job there. All you really need is a friend who can put in a good word for you. My friend did this for me and the manager loves me. I'm even training the new guy.

Originally Posted by Rosterking Yea, that's what I was thinking when I got my job there. All you really need is a friend who can put in a good word for you. My friend did this for me and the manager loves me. I'm even training the new guy.

by friend do you mean someone that works there, or just a good "reference"? The store is just opening, so obviously I'm out of luck on the first one

Originally Posted by MrNinjaSquirrel by friend do you mean someone that works there, or just a good "reference"? The store is just opening, so obviously I'm out of luck on the first one

Someone who works there. Sorry, that's all I can say about that.

Originally Posted by Rosterking Someone who works there. Sorry, that's all I can say about that.

ok, well thanks anyway, I've got my fingers crossed

Originally Posted by Rosterking Oh god, you might need some retail experience for that kind of job. Especially for promoting their items. Thing is, most places ask for retail experience, but where in the hell do we get experience if most of them require it. I currently work at a Circle K (Job is very demanding for the little they pay) and I believe it would be the same except you're not worrying about getting robbed or shafted as much.

Kmart seems to hire anyone breathing.

Originally Posted by Dead of Knight Maybe she wanted to work less than 80 hours a week?

Judging by the way she works, nope.

Originally Posted by kodave It's always awesome when an interviewer insults you or your school or something like that. Once I basically got told "Well, I decided to interview you anyway even though you weren't in the top 15% of your class because of your work experience." Oh, gee, thanks. So kind of you to come down off your high horse to interview a peasant like me. And this was me interviewing for a position below where I normally would have been - so no shit I had the work experience you were looking for. It's also ironic because I've often found that the people who interview me don't have outstanding academic credentials themselves that they seem to want in their candidates. But apparently think those high academic credentials are key to doing the very kind of work that they're doing even though other things like work experience might matter more... despite the fact they don't meet their own academic qualifications. Its just absurdity out there. I guess in this kind of market they can demand certain qualifications, but you'd think some of these people without the most stellar backgrounds who are in positions to interview and hire would see the value in other things.

Yeah, elitism and arrogance like that sicken me. And it's definitely true that most people that are searching for idealized credentials hardly ever possess said credentials themselves. You would hope that a solid work ethic would count for something. I know a fair amount of people that went to top tier schools but had no work ethic and struggled to hold down their jobs. Of course, it certainly didn't hurt that they were afforded great opportunities right off the bat, but complacency/being idle won't get you terribly much in the long run.

Just re-worked my résumé again. Ugh.

So..interesting morning..

Received a call from a recruiter about 2 possible jobs, a friend of mine told me his boss asked for my resume and now I'm sitting here waiting for this rescheduled phone interview...

EDIT: He finally ended up calling. Liked my resume but I have no ERP experience. Wants to keep my resume for any future openings because he really likes to hire ex-military. I thanked him for his time and the hunt continues...

Had a phone interview with Target that went well. Have an in-person interview on Fri.

Originally Posted by 2DMention Had a phone interview with Target that went well. Have an in-person interview on Fri.

For a corporate or management type position? Or for a run of the mill hourly position?

I remember fresh out of high school I applied for a job at Target at the computer kiosk in the store, went through all that jazz, and then it told me to pick up the red phone for an immediate phone interview. I picked up, dialed whatever extension it said, and the manager was like "Yeah we're not hiring right now I don't know why it bothered to have you pick up the phone and call." Maybe she was bullshitting, maybe not. The point of my story is - was that your phone interview? Like in the store? Or did someone actually call you at home?

I have an interview tomorrow morning I landed thru a buddy that works at the place. I've got lots of inside info and drove by earlier to take a look. Pretty excited/nervous.