Help!!!

[natureluver12]

Well, the job search is neverending it seems. And neither is my job here, that is, neverending! :X Who knows how long i'll be here, i'm just goin to keep it as simply put: i'll be here indefinitely. Probably pretty much, until I get married! Augh, that could be like...TWO years away! That's just awful. I don't want to be here that long. Well

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[relientmike]

Okay, so I am going to try to give you some job and interviewing advice ;) With the RIT job, it depends how long the job has been posted. Go onto their site and find out how long it's been up there. If it's been up a while, don't wait more than a week to call and just ask them if they have had a chance to look at your resume. After that you basically have to wait. Actually, even if the job was just posted on their site, call back after 5-7 business days. As far as salary goes, don't ask about it unless they bring it up. If you can't resist and want to ask about salary, here's one way you can do it. Ask them if the job includes a benefits package. If they only tell you about the benefits and not about the pay, then ask them if it is a salaried or hourly wage job. This way they will tell you if it is salary or hourly and will also likely tell you how much the salary or hourly wage is too. Generally speaking, at a place like RIT you can expect to make about $10-13/hr. although it could go as low as $8/hr. If it is salaried, I would expect somewhere between $22-$27 K/year. Basically in the mid-twenty-thousand dollar range. This could change, however, depending on your experience.

Now about the interview itself. Be very familiar with the skills and job duties necessary for the job. If you have the skills they seek, be sure to find a way to tell them that you do. Also, if they give you an opportunity to say what your best qualities are, try to use some of the ones they are looking for in the job description. Don't lie to them, but mold your answers around what is said in the job description. Finally, be ready for them to ask you these kinds of questions:
What was the best/worst part of your past jobs?
What skills and experience do you think makes you qualified to work here?
Why do you want to work here?

I hope that helps :-X

[relientmike]

I agree with Mike. All businesses agree that you should call back in 5 days to a week. If you included a cover letter with your resume (and I'm hoping you did) you should always state cheerfully in the cover letter that you'll be calling them in a week to make sure they got everything they needed and to inquire further. Doing so, and following through, shows interest, motivation, and timeliness that businesses admire.

And btw, your brother is a jerk. I'm pretty sure he could make the internet work if he wanted to. ANd its clear that he doesnt care and doesnt want to really help...but that's just my thoughts.

And another question to be prepared to answer is "Why do you think we should hire you?" There may be other applicants that are just as or more qualified. Make sure they know that you have the initiative, that you will shine and rise above to do above and beyond what you're required.

I know you can do it!! *hugs* Any more word on visiting my hubby and I? You GOTTA talk Roger into this road trip! :-D

~Amy

[natureluver12]

Thanks guys, wow that's a lot of good stuff! If I had a printer i'd print all that out to use as I prepare for a potential interview! ;) I'm so nervous, but I really need to try and get this job. It just sounds really perfect for me, and the hours are great! I couldn't complain! \

Oh and Mike, the job was JUST posted um, I think the 9th. Yeah it was the 9th definitely. So I jumped right on that one! ;) I'm hopin to give a call next week after emailing back tonight.

Thanks Amy for the encouragement, I did include a cover letter but I didn't put in that i'd call them :( I did tell them how they could get in touch with me though! Blah, I'm just not very professional, and I know some places are so picky and um, really professional! We'll see, praying hard and continued prayers would be appreciated!

Well I know I'm planning on coming to visit, so Roger will just have to tag alone! ;) Can't wait girl, i'm so happy for you and your HUBBY! :)

I think i'll try looking online for what different jobs pay to get an idea, thanks Carly! I appreciate your input as well. I hope all is well with you!