This one is too good not to share....
I could have just soiled myself 20 minutes ago. A position I applied for contacted me via email. Advising the phone number on my resume is out of service etc.
Of course I quickly log in to monster and take a look at my resume. It's an old one from 9 years ago. Half old infor, half new. WTH! I log in frequently enough to know that it wasn't like that yesterday. The only thing I did differently today, than other days, was upload a cover letter to my profile.
I quickly updated the information, logged out, and back in. Phew. All is good again.
What I'd like to know is how did that happen? And is this error a reflection of why I'm not receiving any phone calls?
A story for the books.
Btw, this is not an entry bashing Monster.ca. They provide a great service and knowledgeable information on how to write any type of letter you could imagine. How to ask for a raise, to salary expectations, (which I used today, thank you) and many more learning tools and tips.
Aside from this small weird glitch, I'm happy with Monster.ca & their team!
Showing posts with label job. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job. Show all posts
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Monday, 28 November 2011
Credit Checks for Job Applications?
I found something to write about.
I applied for a position within a government housing program. Just as I hit send, I forgot to click the "terms and agreement" box. I never read those things. Especially on a government site. Just as the page was turning over, I saw "agree to a credit check" etc.
Um No.
Why in the world would a government office feel the need to run a credit check on a job application site? My finances have absolutely nothing to do with my qualifications.
I wrote to the site, asking just that. Why?
Not sure how credit scores work in the states, but in Canada, every time you have a credit check done, it's a ding against your name. If it happens often, you look like a credit chaser. Which ultimately lowers your credit score.
Not a good thing for someone like me, who's building credit. And although my score is okay, now, considering I didn't have one at all 3 years ago, I'm not thrilled about anyone other than my bank doing a check. Btw - not having a credit card does more harm than good for your score, than having one. Don't have one, get one. At least then there is something on file on how well you manage having credit.
A co-worker mentioned it might be a general terms and agreement form that covers 'both' job and housing applications. That made me feel a tad better. I understand some landlords wanting to do a credit check on you before renting to you... but then again, that doesn't thrill me either. That is the whole point of calling the previous landlord and asking if you defaulted on any rent.
Now back to your regular scheduled program.
UPDATE: Dec 1/11
After speaking with a few people who work in gov't offices, it turns out that doing a credit check is the BC Government mandate for all applications. The part that still bothers me is this....They will do the check before offering you an interview or a job, That's simply not cool. I can understand if they request one upon offering you a position, but not before.
Learn something everyday.
I applied for a position within a government housing program. Just as I hit send, I forgot to click the "terms and agreement" box. I never read those things. Especially on a government site. Just as the page was turning over, I saw "agree to a credit check" etc.
Um No.
Why in the world would a government office feel the need to run a credit check on a job application site? My finances have absolutely nothing to do with my qualifications.
I wrote to the site, asking just that. Why?
Not sure how credit scores work in the states, but in Canada, every time you have a credit check done, it's a ding against your name. If it happens often, you look like a credit chaser. Which ultimately lowers your credit score.
Not a good thing for someone like me, who's building credit. And although my score is okay, now, considering I didn't have one at all 3 years ago, I'm not thrilled about anyone other than my bank doing a check. Btw - not having a credit card does more harm than good for your score, than having one. Don't have one, get one. At least then there is something on file on how well you manage having credit.
A co-worker mentioned it might be a general terms and agreement form that covers 'both' job and housing applications. That made me feel a tad better. I understand some landlords wanting to do a credit check on you before renting to you... but then again, that doesn't thrill me either. That is the whole point of calling the previous landlord and asking if you defaulted on any rent.
Now back to your regular scheduled program.
UPDATE: Dec 1/11
After speaking with a few people who work in gov't offices, it turns out that doing a credit check is the BC Government mandate for all applications. The part that still bothers me is this....They will do the check before offering you an interview or a job, That's simply not cool. I can understand if they request one upon offering you a position, but not before.
Learn something everyday.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
JOB OFFER.
.......and the results are in.......
I was not offered a position with the new company.
How do I know?
Cos the job offers were sent out by email to those they wanted etc. Those who are not offered, were not. So much for the sit down one on one they said in the email. I was going to stay optimistic til the end of the day. But really, I know better. If the offer did not come in today with those who received one. Then it's not coming.
I'm not bitter. I'm not. It's just business, and now a much more realistic stress of knowing I have to find a new job. I really do not want to fall back on my severance at all if I can avoid it.
Anyone know the percentage of luck I'll have finding new employment in December for a January 2012 start? .... Anyone? Anyone? It's low.
Building character. :)
Fingers crossed. Please send me your good vibes. Actually send them to potential new employers to give them the extra sense to hire me. :)
That would be friendly. Thanks.
I was not offered a position with the new company.
How do I know?
Cos the job offers were sent out by email to those they wanted etc. Those who are not offered, were not. So much for the sit down one on one they said in the email. I was going to stay optimistic til the end of the day. But really, I know better. If the offer did not come in today with those who received one. Then it's not coming.
I'm not bitter. I'm not. It's just business, and now a much more realistic stress of knowing I have to find a new job. I really do not want to fall back on my severance at all if I can avoid it.
Anyone know the percentage of luck I'll have finding new employment in December for a January 2012 start? .... Anyone? Anyone? It's low.
Building character. :)
Fingers crossed. Please send me your good vibes. Actually send them to potential new employers to give them the extra sense to hire me. :)
That would be friendly. Thanks.
Moths & Job Update
I have a moth somewhere in my room and/or closet.
Two, TWO sweaters I wore just late last week, both now have giant holes in them now.
WTF!?
I have cedar balls in my closet already, but now, convinced they do.not.work.
I have to tear apart my closet now, vacuum, etc.. blah blah blah. boric acid is coming your way you little bugger. When I find you.... well..... bwahahahahaha
Leave my clothes alone!!! I'm actually more concerned about the new clothes I bought. My interview clothes etc. I would cry if they were ruined.
Any additional suggestions would be grand.
Job Update.
We received an email late last night that the new organization will have a reduced footprint as compared to our existing structure, and as a result we will unfortunately be unable to offer employment to all of our existing employees. They will however, be meeting with each employee individually, in some cases, job offers will be made.
I knew they would be hand picking who to take with them. I'm not surprised at all. Unless I'm offered a position, I will continue to move forward as though the offer isn't there. It's a must for survival. It will prove interesting as to whom in the office thinks they're entitled to a position, then not offered one.
Cross your fingers for me. It would be nice to move forward with the new company.
If not, life as usual, and I'll be grateful for the experience I had for the last 5 years. All the good, bad, ridiculous, and hilarious moments.
Two, TWO sweaters I wore just late last week, both now have giant holes in them now.
WTF!?
I have cedar balls in my closet already, but now, convinced they do.not.work.
I have to tear apart my closet now, vacuum, etc.. blah blah blah. boric acid is coming your way you little bugger. When I find you.... well..... bwahahahahaha
Leave my clothes alone!!! I'm actually more concerned about the new clothes I bought. My interview clothes etc. I would cry if they were ruined.
Any additional suggestions would be grand.
Job Update.
We received an email late last night that the new organization will have a reduced footprint as compared to our existing structure, and as a result we will unfortunately be unable to offer employment to all of our existing employees. They will however, be meeting with each employee individually, in some cases, job offers will be made.
I knew they would be hand picking who to take with them. I'm not surprised at all. Unless I'm offered a position, I will continue to move forward as though the offer isn't there. It's a must for survival. It will prove interesting as to whom in the office thinks they're entitled to a position, then not offered one.
Cross your fingers for me. It would be nice to move forward with the new company.
If not, life as usual, and I'll be grateful for the experience I had for the last 5 years. All the good, bad, ridiculous, and hilarious moments.
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