May 2023, Graduating Senior
Hello! I hope you are all doing well. As I stated above, I am an upcoming May 2023 graduating senior. I am looking for HR & Recruiting positions. I have been looking for positions for months (Entry level, early careers). I have work experience as well and I am currently working full-time, while finishing up this current semester. Overall, I am just here to seek any advice on the process. Since I have been receiving rejections, I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do to standout during the application process and any networking advice that would help me obtain a conversation and an interview
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I currently work in a dangerous industrial job. I really like the work, however, if I do not know how to do something safely, of course, I ask.
However, sometimes, when I ask a question, some bosses (but not all) take it…
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I've been hired to work full time remotely as a Junior Graphic Designer for a well established pharmaceutical company.
BUT, I am more apprehensive than excited because the communication has sole been via chat and email, they're going to send me a check to pay for my own mini-office with a list of vendors I must purchase the their required items from.…
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Turning 30
i will be turning 30 in February 2026.
I did not realize I'm not set for life up until recently.
I am a South East Asian chartered accountant living at home and single.…
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Starting before background check clears
Is it normal to start employment before the background check clears? Mine is taking a while but the new company is pushing me to start before the background check clears. I'm not expecting any red flags to come up but I also don't feel comfortable starting without the contingencies…
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Should I move on after a week of not hearing from the recruiter ?
I recently got a verbal offer for a Senior Role and decided to counteroffer for 10k more. The recruiter said they would check with the hiring manager but I have not heard back from them for a week now. Is it too early to consider the offer has been withdrawn?…
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Anonymous
At the company where I work more often, I see prospective hires starting as a volunteer for a month or two to test the waters in the company at sight, then being hired as full-time staff—an excellent opportunity to network and to show what you can do without risks to either side. Being there, done that. The investment paid off sooner than expected.
Joann S. Lublin
Another possibility is to offer your services on a project basis rather than go through a temp agency. In other words, suggest a a two-month tryout at reduced pay (if target employer lacks an internship program) with expectation that you'll get seriously considered for permanent employment upon successful completion of the project. Good luck and let us know how things go!
Anonymous
Thank you so much for your insight! Do you recommend any specific employers and methods to go about this process?