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Title: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 12, 2007, 10:20:53 AM: Any other college grads on the board?

:dancin:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on May 12, 2007, 02:10:46 PM: jeffy, cyclist, myself and maybe mj, other than that its doubtful.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 12, 2007, 02:19:05 PM: Congrats to Kougar24 and pufizzle.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: mjrod on May 12, 2007, 02:41:59 PM: BookiePimp, Super Mario Chalmers, BookCat.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2007, 04:36:56 PM: thinkin he meant today
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: kougar24 on May 15, 2007, 12:56:09 AM: Thanks fats.

Yes, I donned the orange (bleh) tassle, listened to the (bleh) old lady speaker, and walked up the (bleh) damn Bramlage stairs on Saturday. Now I'm in purgatory for a couple weeks, then it's on to this "real world" thing you guys keep talking about.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 09:24:39 AM: Graduating sucks unless you have a job lined up soon.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 15, 2007, 09:28:37 AM: im a gerber graduate.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 09:32:22 AM: Live with Mommy and daddy for as long as possible, esp if you have a girlfriend and save as much jack as possible. I had like 6 grand sitting in my checking account before I bought a house and engagement ring, and I really wasn't trying to save.

I thought I was broke in college before all of that. :crybaby:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 15, 2007, 12:02:03 PM: Here's a question maybe a couple of you could help me with..

I had an interview down in Georgia on April 27th. They said that they would let me know within 2 weeks. Well, still haven't heard from them. I had to take a drug test while I was down there so they could be waiting on that still (no, I don't do drugs.....at least the traceable kind). Should I call them or e-mail them or just sit tight??
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 15, 2007, 12:06:40 PM: at my first gig, i took a drug test and they said 2 weeks as well.

they called me on the 3rd and a half week.

they always take their sweet ass time. never expect it to be on time.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 15, 2007, 12:09:28 PM: Did you ever e-mail them or call them to check up?
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 15, 2007, 12:14:21 PM: no. but it depends on the interview.

i have coached friends of mine what to do, and half call, half dont.

sometimes calling back annoys them, but if you left the interview giggling and smiling...

a call might be a good idea.

the longer they take...the better the news.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 15, 2007, 12:17:30 PM: Quote from: El Chupa Nibre on May 15, 2007, 12:14:21 PM

the longer they take...the better the news.

That's what I have been repeating to myself the last few days. Glad I wasn't just being retarded.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 15, 2007, 12:19:52 PM: it means that they are at least thinking of how you will fit in...and have you narrowed down to less than 5 canidates.

you made the cut young man. now...more afternoons of price is right and judge judy.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pissclams on May 15, 2007, 12:41:00 PM: ECN is right, they always take their sweet time. Hiring someone is an extensive process for most companies anymore and getting all of their ducks in a row can take some time.

Having said that, there is always the possibility that they found your interview so comical that they didn't believe you actually expected a rejection call and figured you had been humiliated enough just during the interview. Hope that helps-
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2007, 12:42:18 PM: Quote from: pissclams on May 15, 2007, 12:41:00 PM
Having said that, there is always the possibility that they found your interview so comical that they didn't believe you actually expected a rejection call and figured you had been humiliated enough just during the interview. Hope that helps-

I've had this happen several times. At least I realized there was no way in hell I was getting the job before I walked out of the building, though.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pissclams on May 15, 2007, 12:45:43 PM: Part of the problem though is that when you're young you don't always realize those things.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 12:47:19 PM: The post interview etiquitte is tricky. I would never tell someone not to check in, what if have an offer but are waiting to hear about another?
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2007, 12:54:45 PM: Quote from: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 12:47:19 PM
The post interview etiquitte is tricky. I would never tell someone not to check in, what if have an offer but are waiting to hear about another?

Job search tip: Poor grammar looks very bad.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 01:43:33 PM: Quote from: Rusty on May 15, 2007, 12:54:45 PM
Quote from: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 12:47:19 PM
The post interview etiquitte is tricky. I would never tell someone not to check in, what if have an offer but are waiting to hear about another?

Job search tip: Poor grammar looks very bad.

Yes.

was it etiquitte?
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 15, 2007, 01:46:38 PM: Quote from: pissclams on May 15, 2007, 12:41:00 PM

Having said that, there is always the possibility that they found your interview so comical that they didn't believe you actually expected a rejection call and figured you had been humiliated enough just during the interview. Hope that helps-

:crybaby:

UPDATE: (since I know you are all on pins and needles nervous for me)

I just e-mailed one of the ladies I interviewed with thanking her again and asking if there were any updates. Stay tuned..... :ohno:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 15, 2007, 01:58:10 PM: Quote from: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 01:43:33 PM
Quote from: Rusty on May 15, 2007, 12:54:45 PM
Quote from: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 12:47:19 PM
The post interview etiquitte is tricky. I would never tell someone not to check in, what if have an offer but are waiting to hear about another?

Job search tip: Poor grammar looks very bad.

Yes.

was it etiquitte?

well, that and the following sentence.

Quote
what if have an offer but are waiting to hear about another?
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 02:28:02 PM: Sorry, what if you have an offer but are waiting to hear. Basically, If they told you two weeks but you haven't heard anything in 3. Don't assume that they didn't pick you. Call and ask if it's been filled.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 15, 2007, 02:29:04 PM: do NOT call and ask.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 02:35:09 PM: Quote from: El Chupa Nibre on May 15, 2007, 02:29:04 PM
do NOT call and ask.

why? is it a knock against a person that they are excited to know whether they are still in the running? Some businesses would probably think that is a plus.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: chum1 on May 15, 2007, 04:50:27 PM: There's nothing at all wrong with inquiring.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: kougar24 on May 15, 2007, 10:17:57 PM: Quote from: El Chupa Nibre on May 15, 2007, 02:29:04 PM
do NOT call and ask.

If they tell you two weeks, and it's been more than two weeks, I don't see anything wrong with calling and inquiring. Don't call before their specified period, though.

Quote from: cireksu on May 15, 2007, 09:24:39 AM
Graduating sucks unless you have a job lined up soon.

Thankfully, I landed a job back in November. Made this past semester much more relaxing.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: Racquetball_Ninja on May 16, 2007, 03:38:06 PM: http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/14/news/economy/new.grads.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes (http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/14/news/economy/new.grads.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes)
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: Houstoncat93 on May 16, 2007, 03:40:52 PM: There's is nothing wrong calling and asking.

However....if they said two weeks and you haven't gotten an offer yet there are generally two possiblities.

1. You didn't get the job
2. You weren't the first choice and they are waiting on choice 1, 2, 3....to make up their mind

Just because they said two weeks don't expect a rejection call. Once the position is filled you may get a letter but that may not happen for a month now.

FYI...I'm a manager for a Fortune 500 company.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 16, 2007, 03:41:29 PM: I can't think of a good reason to not ask if the job's been filled.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: waks on May 16, 2007, 03:44:16 PM: Quote from: Houstoncat93 on May 16, 2007, 03:40:52 PM
There's is nothing wrong calling and asking.

However....if they said two weeks and you haven't gotten an offer yet there are generally two possiblities.

1. You didn't get the job
2. You weren't the first choice and they are waiting on choice 1, 2, 3....to make up their mind

Just because they said two weeks don't expect a rejection call. Once the position is filled you may get a letter but that may not happen for a month now.

FYI...I'm a manager for a Fortune 500 company.
Then you better be donating some big cheese to KSU pretty soon. I see a Houstoncat93 basketball practice facility in the near future.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: Houstoncat93 on May 16, 2007, 03:50:28 PM: Notice I said manager and not executive....the pay is good but not practice facility good.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: waks on May 16, 2007, 04:13:15 PM: Quote from: Houstoncat93 on May 16, 2007, 03:50:28 PM
Notice I said manager and not executive....the pay is good but not practice facility good.
I have faith that you'll move your way up to CEO. It will happen.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: kougar24 on May 16, 2007, 08:41:44 PM: Quote from: Racquetball_Ninja on May 16, 2007, 03:38:06 PM
http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/14/news/economy/new.grads.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes (http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/14/news/economy/new.grads.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes)

"20 Great Employers for New Grads"

16. Sprint Nextel (http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0705/gallery.great_for_new_grads.fortune/16.html)

:dancin:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 16, 2007, 08:55:24 PM: gotta love the yearly lay-offs.

:ksu:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cyclist on May 16, 2007, 09:10:41 PM: Chupa,

I've survived all so far.

:hope: :hope: :hope: :hope:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 16, 2007, 09:22:23 PM: (you co-invented the tele....dude, youre golden)
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cyclist on May 16, 2007, 09:30:33 PM: Quote from: El Chupa Nibre on May 16, 2007, 09:22:23 PM
(you co-invented the tele....dude, youre golden)

My real name is Watson...
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM: You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: cyclist on May 16, 2007, 09:44:41 PM: Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

What and leave God's country ?!?

;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: waks on May 16, 2007, 09:45:24 PM: Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

But who would ever want to leave the wonderful state of Kansas? Better yet, who would ever want to leave the wonderful county of Johnson County?

- BMWJayhawk
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 16, 2007, 09:47:08 PM: ive lived all over the world mj..all over. this is where i have come to die.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:54:31 PM: Quote from: El Chupa Nibre on May 16, 2007, 09:47:08 PM
ive lived all over the world mj..all over. this is where i have come to die.

You don't have to die right now. You can come back and die when you're old.

That's what I plan to do.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: kougar24 on May 16, 2007, 10:31:05 PM: MJ, you assume too much.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: chum1 on May 16, 2007, 10:56:49 PM: Maybe you haven't heard. He's been to Prague. And Austin, TX.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 16, 2007, 11:02:35 PM: I'm with ya MJ. That's why I am hoping to get this job in Georgia and hopefully be able to move around a little bit while I'm still young. Then, after I make ONE MILLLLLLION DOLLARS, I will move back to Manhattan and live on Colbert Hills. I will golf every day and go to every football and basketball game until I die. :blush:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:03:33 PM: Kougar, I'll be re-taking CIS 200 this summer, so please drop by N016 if you want to help me out.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 16, 2007, 11:06:56 PM: Fatty.....you are the LAST person I would ever thought of to have to re-take a computer class. Did you just forget about all the quizzes? That class is really easy if you just take the time and actually do everything.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 16, 2007, 11:08:18 PM: Quote from: pufizzle on May 16, 2007, 11:02:35 PM
I'm with ya MJ. That's why I am hoping to get this job in Georgia and hopefully be able to move around a little bit while I'm still young. Then, after I make ONE MILLLLLLION DOLLARS, I will move back to Manhattan and live on Colbert Hills. I will golf every day and go to every football and basketball game until I die. :blush:

youd better donate heavily.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:09:19 PM: Quote from: pufizzle on May 16, 2007, 11:06:56 PM
Fatty.....you are the LAST person I would ever thought of to have to re-take a computer class. Did you just forget about all the quizzes? That class is really easy if you just take the time and actually do everything.

Want to help me this summer?

I can't stand programming. It's why I switched to chemical.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: ECN on May 16, 2007, 11:09:58 PM: i did horrible in that class too.

i mean, bad.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:11:10 PM: I ended up with a 68.3%, and was hoping for a C.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 16, 2007, 11:23:59 PM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:09:19 PM
Quote from: pufizzle on May 16, 2007, 11:06:56 PM
Fatty.....you are the LAST person I would ever thought of to have to re-take a computer class. Did you just forget about all the quizzes? That class is really easy if you just take the time and actually do everything.

Want to help me this summer?

I can't stand programming. It's why I switched to chemical.

Well I took it freshman year (4 years ago) so I'm not sure what exactly they covered in 200. But I'd be willing to try and help if you needed it.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:27:01 PM: They use "python" now instead of java.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: kougar24 on May 17, 2007, 08:18:20 AM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:03:33 PM
Kougar, I'll be re-taking CIS 200 this summer, so please drop by N016 if you want to help me out.

Well, I got an A in 200 (5 years ago, when they still taught Java), but I think that was mainly because my lab instructor, Eric Matson, was a badass.

I know absolutely nothing about Python. Why don't you ask the Hoags? They'll be in town this summer.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 17, 2007, 08:21:37 AM: Quote
Why don't you ask the Hoags? They'll be in town this summer.

:dancin: :dancin:

:peek:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2007, 08:30:54 AM: Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

Phx is a dirty craphole, FWIW.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: chum1 on May 17, 2007, 08:39:58 AM: Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:30:54 AM
Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

Phx is a dirty craphole, FWIW.

Is the baseball stadium still its second tallest building?
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2007, 08:45:02 AM: Quote from: chum1 on May 17, 2007, 08:39:58 AM
Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:30:54 AM
Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

Phx is a dirty craphole, FWIW.

Is the baseball stadium still its second tallest building?

everyone things it's an airport hangar.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: KSU176 on May 17, 2007, 05:31:40 PM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:11:10 PM
I ended up with a 68.3%, and was hoping for a C.

Thats about exactly what I got. I thought I had a C. It was the only D I ever got in my 5 years at K-State. It also made me venture over to Calvin and the wonderful world of MIS.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: kougar24 on May 17, 2007, 05:43:56 PM: Quote from: KSU176 on May 17, 2007, 05:31:40 PM
Quote from: fatty fat fat on May 16, 2007, 11:11:10 PM
I ended up with a 68.3%, and was hoping for a C.

Thats about exactly what I got. I thought I had a C. It was the only D I ever got in my 5 years at K-State. It also made me venture over to Calvin and the wonderful world of MIS.

Honestly, MIS would probably have been a much better fit for me than CS, but since I survived, I don't think it'll matter much in the corporate world.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: mjrod on May 17, 2007, 08:52:45 PM: Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:30:54 AM
Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

Phx is a dirty craphole, FWIW.

Weak.. even for you Rusty.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: mjrod on May 17, 2007, 08:53:14 PM: Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: chum1 on May 17, 2007, 08:39:58 AM
Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:30:54 AM
Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

Phx is a dirty craphole, FWIW.

Is the baseball stadium still its second tallest building?

everyone things it's an airport hangar.

Only the idiots like Rusty who have nothing better to reference. Call it Penis Envy.

:bootyshake:
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: pufizzle on May 21, 2007, 01:41:47 PM: Bump

UPDATE:

The guy contacted me and said that their summer training class was full but that they would still be interested in me as a potential employee and re-applying for the January training class.

Is this just a polite way of saying eat crap and die? Do they say this to everyone they turn down? Should I go hang myself? :'(

TIA
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2007, 01:51:00 PM: Quote from: mjrod on May 17, 2007, 08:53:14 PM
Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: chum1 on May 17, 2007, 08:39:58 AM
Quote from: Rusty on May 17, 2007, 08:30:54 AM
Quote from: mjrod on May 16, 2007, 09:43:22 PM
You guys need to realize there is a much bigger world than Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska/Iowa.. etc..

Lots more opportunities if you're willing to get out and about.

Trust me.

Phx is a dirty craphole, FWIW.

Is the baseball stadium still its second tallest building?

everyone things it's an airport hangar.

Only the idiots like Rusty who have nothing better to reference. Call it Penis Envy.

:bootyshake:

Nope. Mother-in-law (phx native) says that.

And I'm right about phoenix. I'd live just about anywhere in the country but there.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: Kat Kid on May 21, 2007, 02:02:20 PM: What about El Paso? Is that good times? El Paso? Texas?

Anyone?
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: chum1 on May 21, 2007, 06:15:52 PM: Quote from: Kat Kid on May 21, 2007, 02:02:20 PM
What about El Paso? Is that good times? El Paso? Texas?

Anyone?

Marty Robbins has (at least) two songs about it.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2007, 08:07:41 PM: ^Good ones, too.
Title: Re: Any Graduates?
Post by: Houstoncat93 on May 22, 2007, 11:39:49 AM: Quote from: pufizzle on May 21, 2007, 01:41:47 PM
Bump

UPDATE:

The guy contacted me and said that their summer training class was full but that they would still be interested in me as a potential employee and re-applying for the January training class.

Is this just a polite way of saying eat @#%$ and die? Do they say this to everyone they turn down? Should I go hang myself? :'(

TIA

When we have several candidates we've interviewed it is generally a two step process to make the hiring decision. First, does this person meet the minimum qualifications we are looking for. If more people make it through that step than we need then its a ranking of who is the best. Sounds like you made the first cut but they had other candidates that they liked better. If you are really interested in this company then re-apply if you are still looking by then.