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[JD Runyan]

You mean to tell me, people need to take responsibility for thier
interview skills, resume, and personal presentation.  I just can't
believe that.  I think I will look for that place where jobs just land
in your lap.

On Thu, 2002-09-19 at 21:25, Aaron wrote:
> 
> > Otherwise, I believe that most of us practically need to have a job
> > opportunity fall in our laps.
> 
> I have to disagree with this.  I've never had a problem getting a job in
> this field.  Yes, I make more than $8, $15, $20, or whatever other low
> figure you guys are throwing out.  Yes, I've switched Jobs in the last 18
> months.
> 
> Second.  I teach this stuff.  My students are leaving, fresh out of school
> (2 year degree), no experience and landing jobs.  I have a 97% placement
> rate... and they're not working for $8/hr either.  My average student starts
> in the low 30's.
> 
> Now, please.  I am in no way trying to trivialize your situation (those of
> you who are unemployed).  I'm sure you're going through a tough time.  There
> are jobs out there.
> 
> Maybe it's your presentation?  Have you had your resume looked over by
> someone who knows the field?
> 
> Are you a jerk in interviews?
> 
> Are you weird?  (this question comes from an interview I did a little over a
> year ago in which the guy was EXACTLY what we were looking for but every
> time I asked him a question he related everything to his ex girlfriend
> getting raped 10 years ago.  I told him he was overqualified. :) )
> 
> Do you speak English? (proper grammar?)
> 
> Do you dress well? (Do you always wear a tie to the interview?)
> 
> Do you have visible tatoo's, piercings, etc....
> 
> Do you need a shave?
> 
> Haircut?
> 
> Do you smell bad?
> 
> Do you brush?  (your teeth)
> 
> Do you listen to the interviewer?  Look Interested?  Shake hands FIRMLY? (no
> wimpy pinching, 3 fingered jobs.)
> 
> I can't answer any of these as I don't know you.  You need to look at the
> whole package.  I sincerely wish you luck.
> 
> Aaron
> 
> 
> 
-- 
Jason D. Runyan
USDA NITC KC
Mid-Range Systems