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Fill the application. Start a new career

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  • HoraceH Online
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    I bet an offer is forthcoming.

    Education is extremely important.

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  • markM Offline
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    replied to George K on last edited by mark
    #30

    @George-K said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

    Would it be a long commute from your place, or is it mostly work from home?

    In Janesville. About 15-20 minute commute up I-90

    It's on-site. Although Hybrid is possibility in the future.

    Tonight I went out for a beer at the invitation of my sister to a local bar. Met a guy who is worth more than anyone I have ever met in my life. An audiophile and automobile enthusiast. Went to high school with Mrs. Mark. Rubs elbows with billionaires. Super nice guy. Makes me feel very poor. lol His Turntable costs $40k. He ordered a new pair of speakers after attending AXPONA this year. $150k for the pair. We hit it off to say the least. Offered me a cigar and I accepted. Haven't smoked a cigar in over a year. It was a very very good cigar. Invited me to join his "listening group" I have his contact info in my phone. lol

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    #31

    Sounds like the perfect fit and what a great interview!!

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  • Doctor PhibesD Offline
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    #32

    Yeah, if they bring you in for a second interview and it goes well you should be a shoo-in, whatever the hell that means.

    So what?

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  • JonJ Offline
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    #33

    That sounds like a good fit.

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  • taiwan_girlT Offline
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    #34

    @mark You are quite a smart guy, and I am sure it will work out for you! 🤗

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  • 89th8 Offline
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    Thanks for the update! Detailed. Love it, and sounds like a good interview. Not only answering questions well but interviewers always love when candidates bring extra skills and opportunities to the table, like you do.

    Good luck. I’ve learned and seen even the perfect interviews not result in an offer. You never know what other candidates are out there, or other factors. But still…good luck!

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  • markM Offline
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    So, it's been over two weeks since the interview and I was resigning myself into believing that I had not made the grade for whatever reason. Did I say something I shouldn't have said? Was my knowledge not up to par? Was I too old? etc.

    I sent an email to the recruiter this morning asking for an update. He responded quickly and said he would call me with the update/feedback. I still felt like this was over, until he called.

    They loved you! The owner and engineer were so impressed with your level of experience and knowledge that they don't want to put you in the role of "just Sr. Engineer". They think you would be better suited as a Senior Level Manager! They are currently very busy with, and waiting to see how things develop with the acquisition of the other company before making on offer. This is no guarantee but things look very positive.

    What a great way to start my weekend!

    I still haven't heard anything from the company in Rockford. I sent my resume, references and cover letter in last week. My contact there said he confirmed that the boss got everything and that he has 8 other resumes to go over and is currently interviewing. I hope to hear something soon there as well. It's an IT Manager position with the goal of modernization from an IBM AS400 green screen MAPICS manufacturing ERP system.

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    Wow. That's great, Mark.

    Yesterday, I was going to ask for an update. I decided not to, thinking, "What if he didn't get it...."

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    "Those who are determined to be ‘offended’ will discover a provocation somewhere. We cannot possibly adjust enough to please the fanatics, and it is degrading to make the attempt." - C Hitchens

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  • LuFins DadL Online
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    #38

    Fantastic!

    If it doesn’t work out, my wife is currently looking to add on three more Dog Walkers. An exciting opportunity to start at the ground level and work your way up!

    Me/rry/Christmas

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    @LuFins-Dad said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

    If it doesn’t work out, my wife is currently looking to add on three more Dog Walkers. An exciting opportunity to start at the ground level and work your way up!

    Mark can pick up the poop.

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    "Those who are determined to be ‘offended’ will discover a provocation somewhere. We cannot possibly adjust enough to please the fanatics, and it is degrading to make the attempt." - C Hitchens

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    I think it's fantastic Mark, you are probably almost fun to be around right now!

    Seriously, I hear about so many senior-level positions where an outstanding applicant goes through the process hoops and hurdles only to find that once again, the position was actually filled some time ago, either a relative, friend, insider, etc., and the applicants were simply put through the process as an exercise in futility. I remember that over and over trying to land my first "real" job after grad school.

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  • 89th8 Offline
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    Thanks for the update Mark!

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    #42

    Good luck Mark!! If the company needs references, just send them to TNCR!

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    #43

    That sounds very very promising. Glad they were able to provide that positive update.

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    #44

    Not at all surprised, Mark. You know your stuff and you're a good guy. 🙂

    In somewhat similar news, I was given a 3-month stay of execution at my 9-5. I'll be beyond amazed if that happens again, but this buys me pretty decent time.

    Please love yourself.

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    Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. Minus the poop scooping comment. 😆

    It does provide a certain level of confidence and I am cautiously optimistic.

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  • LuFins DadL Online
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    @mark said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

    Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. Minus the poop scooping comment. 😆

    It does provide a certain level of confidence and I am cautiously optimistic.

    That’s good news, but come on… Doody Duty Calls!

    Me/rry/Christmas

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