My day consists of getting up, checking emails, leaving messages, going to job fairs, leaving messages, sending emails, checking emails, checking phone messages... you get the idea. I'm trying to get in touch with a hiring manager I got a lead on at a job fair yesterday, but no luck, so far. I've left my phone number, my email address, to no avail. The HR woman said it was an immediated opening, so I jumped. I'll try something else this afternoon.
Who Knew?
Got a phone call from a recruiter with a local company, but he wasn't local. He was based out of their office in Chicago, recruiting for a job in Alpharetta. It's a 5 month contract, so I thought I'd look at it. He's an Indian gentleman, hard to understand, especially when he starts reading the requirements for the job. I'm following him, hanging on everyword, but we are communicating. Then he asks me for my SSN. What? I wouldn't give it to him. He insisted that he needed it then, but I wouldn't budge. I called the local office to speak to the recruiter I met last week. She verified that for this company, they do require a SSN to check their records for ineligible rehires. So I sent the guy an email as I didn't get his number, and asked him to call me and I'd give it to him. I hate dealing with Indians. Everyone has experience with them, they are hard to understand, don't really get the nuances of a conversation, and, in my experience, aren't always truthful. Not this isn't all Indians, they are a very colorful people, who make pretty babies. I've worked with some very capable, intelligent people, but they do have a stubborn streak. Don't know if it's insecurity on their part, or sexism on their part, but they can be a real pain. Would you give your SSN to an unknown person over the phone?
What to Wear
I've had conversations with my Mom, the 84-year-old fashion plate, and my sister on wearing clogs to an interview. They are both against it, but I say, what the heck?! As long as they are leather, and look somewhat dressy, what's the problem? No one looks at your feet! What do you say?
Job Fairs
I'm off to another Job Fair. It's depressing to go to a job fair, so many people unemployed, so many companies just collecting resumes. You go and stand in line to talk to a recruiter who speaks to hundreds of people, only to be told there are no openings for your type of position, or those positions are located at their home office in Minnesota. Relocation will be a last ditch effort, but it most certainly won't be to Minnesota! So wish me luck! They say if you go to the Cobb Galleria and just hang out, a job fair will break out. I went there yesterday, and there are a few more fairs coming up this month.
More to come...
As things happen, I'll be posting. Thanks for taking the time to read. You're opinions are welcome but if you have to start calling me names, don't bother, I won't read them. As my Dad says 'Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one.'
As things happen, I'll be posting. Thanks for taking the time to read. You're opinions are welcome but if you have to start calling me names, don't bother, I won't read them. As my Dad says 'Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one.'
5 comments:
No clogs at interviews, even if they are nice leather clogs. Yes, people do look at your shoes in interviews -- they are looking for any details that will set you apart (or rule you out) from the other candidates. Don't give them any reasons. Wear heels and hosiery.
No clogs. Yes, they do look at how you dress and shoes are a part of it. You need to dress for the job and being overdressed is always better.
Ok, really, clogs?????? Even I wouldn't wear clogs to an interview, leather or not and I have no fashion sense. DOn't do it. Please, for the sake of your family name NO CLOGS!!!!
Kisses,
Baby Neice
re: clogs vs. no clogs - it depends on the job, of course. I didn't imagine you were applying for a heels-and-stockings every day kind of job, right? Nice leather clogs with slacks are no different than some sling-backs and I'd say that should be OK. I'd not do them with a skirt, however.
Good luck, girl! I had a friend going to that job fair too. It does totally suck - ugh! Hate 'em! But you never know...
I think the NO CLOGS group is winning by a landslide!
And as a parting thought, I never wear clogs to an interview and I have gotten many jobs, including the one I have now....
How is that Clog wearing strategy working for you??? (heehee)
You might as well wear your valley forge shoes if you don't think people look at your feet....
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