The Quest

[sexobon]

You could always do a parody of it, like Weird Al Yankovic does with songs, maybe something like Our burps and farts are with you.

At least it wouldn't be threadbare and trite.

[fargon]

I know for a fact that prayer works. When I gave my soul to Jesus I was physically moved the most intense body rush I have ever experienced. And I hadn't smoked or drank anything in a week. I was clean and sober, and everything just opened up I now have peace in my life, and my life is awesome. And I owe it all to regular prayer.

[BigV]

First reply!

Hi!



I internally recruit for Booz Allen Hamilton, and you applied to my position. I would like to discuss more details with you, via phone. Please use my calendar link below --snip--

Thank you

Booked!

[BigV]

Remember the plague of computer problems I complained about?

It's shit like this:

Gmail by Google

Unusual Usage - Account Temporarily Locked Down


To keep our systems healthy, Google has temporarily disabled your account. This primarily occurs when we detect unusually high levels of activity on your account. In most cases, it should take one hour to regain access. In rare cases, it can take up to 24 hours for access to be reinstated.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience.

Here are some reasons why this could have happened:

Receiving, deleting, or downloading large amounts of mail via POP or IMAP in a short period of time.
Sending a large number of messages to many people.
Being logged into or synchronizing Gmail on many computers, clients, or mobile devices.
Browser-related issues. If you find your browser continually reloading while attempting to access your Inbox, it’s probably a browser issue, and it may be necessary to clear your browser’s cache and cookies.
Providing access to file-sharing, file-storage software, email analytics services, browser extensions, or third party software that automatically logs in to your Gmail account.
For more help troubleshooting this issue, click here. For G Suite or Google Apps users, please contact your administrator if you have any further issues.

Thanks Google.

[monster]

Did you do anything unusual? How many places did you send your resume
to in one shot?

[monster]

Also, please consider consulting the most recent edition of "What color is your parachute". It has changed A LOT in the past few years, and pretty much covers everything my career counselor told me

[BigV]

phone interview in five minutes.

[fargon]

Good Luck Sir.

[Griff]

get it!

[BigV]

they stood me up, no call. phone works, SonofV called at 10:03. disappointing.

[Griff]

Well, shit.

Should you call them?

[glatt]

They don't have their shit together. Or at least the HR department doesn't. Now you know something about them. I know you want a job, but you want to work for a place that keeps promises.

[Undertoad]

Glassdoor.com now offers reviews of interviews. You could well go in and give them a 1 star. Which is why they should pay attention to details like this.

[sexobon]

You can call them to see if they got the date wrong, something came up, they lost your number/resume...etc.; but, call only once to give them a chance to reschedule. If they give you the runaround in any way, shape or form and won't confirm another appointment while you've got them on the line, just move on. A lot of places will see how many hoops they can get you to jump through which tells them how badly you need a job and how little they can get away with offering. Most won't bother calling to let you know if they've already filled the position either.

[BigV]

There's this *one* job I really, really want. I'm laboring over the letter of interest now (compulsory). Ironically, I'm kinda stuck on the bullet point about what a great communicator I am.

#richwithirony

I'm determined to get it completed before dinner... or before bedtime.