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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Timing is everything. Just as you ask this question I'm prepared to gleem a little into this subject. This week I'm sitting in a mandatory Transition Assitance Program for the military. Networking, making cold calls, building your resume and attending job fairs is just part of the process. But, I also believe timing is a huge part. Put yourself out there. Simply filling out an application on a website is not Going to land you a dream position.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Well it's as I said.

Hard work and a little bit of luck.

My son was always very tech savvy and his first work was in same company I worked for....

Volunteer....

We did have some minor problems with our network and I offered my boss to give my son a chance to look at it.

For free.. Just to get us going again..

My son fixed the problem (I don't even know what it was) and my boss hired him as a part time IT guy for $100 a week...

For a high school student it was OK.

But then he did refer him to someone else and there was a moment when my son was working as an IT guy for 3 companies wile still in high school.

Then there was a college and by the time he graduated he had 5-6 IT experience in his resume

That helped him to land his first job in bay area for $15 an hour...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Dang. I have not the time or money to volunteer right now. Once school let's out though I will. It would help too if there were larger companies around here in cookeville
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmike6200:
Timing is the key, however you need to get out and network, meet people and no matter what do not accept no as an answer. To be blunt about it, you need to pimp yourself out. Whoever you interview with, make them understand they NEED you. Be willing to do the crappiest job.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
I'll add on to what everyone is mentioning already:

1) Visibility - get your resume out EVERYWHERE. Look everywhere - including outside of your comfort zone.

My current (and very happy) position was listed in Japanese and I still took a shot in applying.

Update monthly as people pull queries on active searchers based on last update date to resume.

2) Resume - 1 page targeted resumes for most jobs. Unless you've changed jobs or have a lot of awards/notes, 1 should suffice.

Again, make sure to update monthly for reasons listed above.

Keywords and "catch phrases" will get you past the computer screening and in front of a human being's eyes.

3) This one for vets and others that have a gov't clearance:

I normally list clearance status (active, inactive) and expiration date and if need the specifics give it upon request.

(Private industries with gov't contracts will want to know and other companies do hold gov't clearances often in higher regard.)

4) Networking - it really works. Get out there and meet people. Might be surprised what's out there.

5) Location. Honestly - if you're in a place with few opportunities consider moving where there are better opportunities.

6) Search, search, search. Search daily, spend at least 1-2 hours actively searching, calling, e-mails, etc.

If you're unemployed double down.

7) For tech jobs - you need to make a section focusing on your skill set.

This will be a big part of getting the keywords in to show off what you know.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
My son was in high school and lived home so it was OK for him but my point was that if you ready to work and as mentioned above to do the crappiest work just to get into system your day will come.

Don't doubt that. We all did start somewhere and no one was offered the position and the money they have right away...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Also keep in mind that hourly rates aren't everything. Look for good benefits. Yeah, it's nice to see that big, fat number next to Gross $, but look at your Net $ and see what I mean...

Right now I make $13.50 an hour at my job, but I take home the same amount of money as when I was working for $11 an hour. Once you reach a certain dollar amount, you start working for free, because you're paying the government taxes, that somehow total out to your increased overtime pay. For me, anything I work above 50 hours, I lose in taxes, and above 60 I am actually paying more in taxes than I'm making.

I stay because the benefits package is good, makes sure that my family is taken care of without making me sell my soul (and theirs) to pay the doctors bill.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
Anything bests working part time at sears. You got to try to force customers to sign up for "shop your way rewards" program or ask them if they are already a member, if yes, ask them for their number when making a transaction. Failure to get 80% of customers a day to give you their shop your way number or sign up is BAD since a computer decides your not a good employee due to tour metrics being low.

"All men are created equal, some work harder in pre-season."

- Emmitt Smith
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmike6200:
Don't knock your position. You are in a great place to network. Let you and your product sell itself. Ask the people what kind of work they do and take it from there. In your spot small talk could lead to better things. I met a retired Master Chief from the Navy at a gas station and he passed me his card and told me to call if I needed. I would not have gotten that far, if I had not approached him. I wish I had known this stuff when I first got out of the Navy. But then I probably wouldn't have met you guys. Nuff said.

using Killer Blue XDA app
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
It's a great place to work at but our H.R and managers are perhaps the laziest of all. You have a point though. I have met some great customers that have added me on LinkedIn :D

"All men are created equal, some work harder in pre-season."

- Emmitt Smith
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
I need to figure out something. After graduation, where to move, but must have job first to afford to move there, then look for better job and try to make connections. Anyone volunteer to let me crash with them? Lol jk
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Idk if any of you guys are into this, if not, ignore the screaming parts, about 1/4 of the song and just listen to the music and the lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ8wwoC9v3s&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
I'm officially relieved. According to my student balances last night, I owed almost $800 due I in two weeks:eek:

I was under the impression that they took the entire tuition, then refunded the remaining balance. Apparently not. They only bill for half semesters before refunding.

My loans for the next semester came in today, you best believe I won't be using that for anything but school this time around!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byrdcfmma:
I can give you a few suggestions on how to keep more of your money if you are interested. I work in finance, so setting up an s-corporation for side jobs where you can expense your cell phone, travel expenses, tools, etc. can help make your taxable income go down while allowing you the ability to earn more and take home more without paying additional taxes. Another option is to get your employer to pay your overtime as a 1099 sub-contractor relationship to the s-corp. If you have a good relationship with him/her then they should be up for it because they would be paying less in social sec., unemployment, etc taxes.

Even though the tax codes were written to help the rich and suck all the tax money possible out of employees, you can still model your personal financial life like a business and receive the benefits.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
I would be very interested in this. Not sure about the sub contractor part because the company keeps changing hands:rolleyes:

Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
If I still worked at kia
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
While we're still on employment... Networking, Hard Work, etc. Are good and will help you, but you also have to play the politics. Be happy, act excited about doing your job, do extra, kiss some butt (bosses love it whether they admit it or not). They want you to say yes every time, your attitude and availability can effect a lot.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Want to help me out? Retweet this for me!

https://twitter.com/stryke_the_orc/status/408775481543376897

Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
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Well do for ya bro. I entered that contest and spread that stuff everywhere with no avail
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Ok, so I keep getting on the fence between intel and amd, I've always been more of an amd fan just to be different and right now leaning more towards amd again, (mantle)!

So here's what I've got for now, any comments, something y'all would suggest changing?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2fzBO
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Nexus 5 or Note 3 (Sprint)? I've seen the Nexus for 49.00 on the sprint website....WHat are your guys thoughts?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
I wouldn't waste an upgrade on the Nexus 5. If you got the money for the note 3 get that then. Didn't sprint have free LG g2s?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
S4, LG G2 was $50... But as far as I know that was only on Black Friday. So you think upgrading to the N5 would be a waste?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Well it's 50$ for a 2 year extension. If you're going to actually stay with sprint then I would, but seeing it's only 400 unlocked I would take advantage and upgrade to like a note 3. I love my Nexus 5 and the development on the forums as well. I could have gotten an Lg g2 for the same price through a friend but didn't.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Anyone have any experience working for carbonite?

Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byrdcfmma:
Sorry have not gotten back with you. At a soccer tournament w/ the family in Atlanta, drove all night and getting ready to go eat w/ friends. It's going to be a busy weekend, but I will revisit this with you in a few days!

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G2 is $1 at Best Buy this week
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
Does anyone know if I can get an account set up on tmobile under my wife's name and I pay the fee today amount in store? I was looking into tmobile today. Put all the stuff in. Apparently with my credit I can walk away with new lines a g2 and a note 3 for 250. My wife can do the same for 160. I was going to use my credit card. Online I couldn't do it. They made it sound like I was commuting fraud lol. Has anyone done this in store?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
She'll have to be with you at the store and be the one agreeing to talking and then she'll just hand them your card at the store. :D

"All men are created equal, some work harder in pre-season."

- Emmitt Smith
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Broke 500 Thanks! Wooooooot
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
That makes sense lol. She was with me on the phone but they said it couldn't be done. I called sprint today. Apparently my plan the 1500 minutes family plan is cheaper than the unlimited my way plan. He said well if we take a look at the base packages its cheaper. I guess the mandatory 10 data charge for each phone was optional lol. I am just getting sick of sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
My family plan is cheaper is cheaper then the unlimited anyway blahblahblah plan too. I have a feeling that Sprint is working towards capping their data. Why else would they come up with an "unlimited for life"plan?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
See thats what I thought. But even without insurance my plan comes to 160. And the dude said the base package for my plan was 130. So I asked well then what is the extras charges. He said they were optional. It was 10 for each phone. Then 5 for "sprint browsable". I told gum remove it then. Bring it down to 130. He said well we can't. If you get a non smart phone we can remove it. Lmao. Doesn't seem optional to me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Lol! They have the audacity to name it optional.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mkfryan:
Only a cell phone company would call it optional

Making the iPhone jealous one user at a time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
It's finally here!!! My wallpaper gallery exactly the way I wanted it!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2559994

Features:

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Yes! Thank you
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
So gf just asked what I posted on Facebook 4 minutes ago, looked and account was compromised, been suspended from Facebook and yeah.... No more facecrap for me I guess.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Hmm...

Sell my books back to the College Store for $35 ea. or use Amazon trade-in and get ~$90 ea.

Sounds like a hard choice to me :p

My new books are also available on Amazon and I can rent all of them for less than what I'll get in trade-in value. I like it :D:good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
Daughter is 2 today!

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Mopar what did you post? Another pantless pic? On a side note if you click on those links like "look everyone I made 1000 dollars in a week!" It always ends badly.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Happy Birthday! My son turns 2 next week :eek:

Time flies man...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Yay for birthdays! Mine turns 1 on the 20th and I turn 26 on the 28th.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Happy birthday!!!!

Mopar, after freezing my FB account I've never looked back lol.

On a side note who thinks the government will shutdown again? Looks like they have to approve yet another budget or they'll shut down.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
I think they will shut down as well. Me my wife and my daughter's birthdays are within 3 weeks of eachother
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Although we're not supposed to discuss government issues or anything political on xda, I think they'll shut down again cuz the government is stupid
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
Revolt!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
[MENTION=3053298]Stryke_the_Orc[/MENTION], could you take a look at post number 1369 of this thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2525831

I don't want anymore of the guys building roms for the VZW s3 to get offended again and stop sharing their goods.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Anyone care to help me build my resume to actually be worth a dang? Also ideas for jobs around here that could give me some valuable experience?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mkfryan:
All I can say is wow to the vikings Ravens game. Just beyond ridiculous well at least the last couple of minutes.

Making the iPhone jealous one user at a time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
How about if you leave off your personal info (header) and then post the resume? Also you should have one master resume, and then tailor it to fit the needs of every position your applying for. It's hard work finding work :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
I can try. I'll delete all my crap and my resumes keep getting wiped and I keep wanting to better them and figure out how to make it really stand out. Cover letter too.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
So my uncle had a seizure at my daughters birthday party. He's ok. Fun times.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Holy crap man!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Glad he's ok, how's your daughter holding up?

Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
My first full theme guys, Mean Green-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48249900
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hotspace:
I picked up a note 3 today. Here's the break down, 349 upgrade price from Sprint. - 100 porting credit (249) + 100 jbl accessory (~149). They couldn't do the port but have me the credit anyway. I get home, call Sprint and complete the port. Now I see another porting credit I'd available online. What do you think the chances are I'll get that credit too? If I swing it...I'll be stoked!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
I don't really have much interest in samsung right now cuz of that knox crap
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
What's so bad about knox? It looks like a pretty good security feature.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
No way to unlock bootloader yet and flash some aosp roms
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
There's no way to get a non-knox note 3? That sounds like a pain in the neck especially for a monster spec'd phone like the note 3.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Well there is this but idk if you can flash aosp roms or differemt kernels with it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2554411
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
I'm glad i didn't get a note 3 now. I don't like TW stock I can only stand it when its a custom rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Why my next device will probably be an lg or a motorola.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
Come to the dark side....Nexus muahahah
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
That's what I'm looking at, or a g2, or a g-flex.... If Motorola I have to wait and see what all devices they come out with in the next year or so. Project ara looks sweet as idk what!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FuMMoD:
You missed out on some sweet Moto X deals. You could have gotten the 32gig dev edition for only 350.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
I need off contract though. I flash all my devices to pageplus so they all also must be cdma
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
ok, here's my crap-fest of a resume. Probably worst i've made but just want to try to add as much as possible to make me look appealing to an employer.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
I

I had the job at Cumberland auto a d KIA hired me on instead of Chrysler. I worked a little for both but mostly KIA obviously after KIA hired me on. That job was awesome. But cooperate got involved in a matter I'm sure I didn't do and i was terminated :(.

Also guys wish me all the luck in the world. Got 3 finals today
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byrdcfmma:
The idea is to get experience and use that as a stepping stone and build on that. Kia & Chrysler cant be the only dealerships in town. There are a lot of used dealerships around here and I'm sure you have your fair share as well. Go to a smaller dealer or used car lot and get the experienced needed for a larger dealership. Plus, the big question I always asked is why are you not working now or why are you not working for one of my competitors?

PS - Good Luck!!

Get in the door somewhere doing anything and move up from there. That is an easy thing to do in the car industry because dealers are always stealing workers from one another.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Well here in cookeville the Hyundai, ford, Nissan are all owned by a company out of Florida. I worked for Hyundai for a month, kept telling me I'd get more hours, one week because of rain I had no work. Next couple weeks same thing again. I couldn't do that. And KIA, Chrysler, Toyota are all owned by Laney Dunn here in cookeville. Carlen Chevrolet is its own thing. And ive called and went in every car lot around cookeville. No one needs me. Hyundai called me the other day wanting me to come work an hourly position again 8 bucks an hour, doing service washes 12 to 6. I been through Hyundai 's crap. I need money. In June or July when I was forced to leave KIA I had $2500 saved and still ate out almost every night. When I started my current job after leaving Hyundai I had 88 in savings and that was it.

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I'd just like to make some money again and have some spare time in my life again. I'm tired of not having any time to just chill out and relax. And be able to afford to take my gf to a movie or something again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Adreaver:
Weird. I also turn 26 on the 28th.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
I'm just working on this resume to harass Verizon and sprint again and radio shack
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I have a friend who loves cars and all he ever wanted to do was be a car mechanic..

His first job was in a very small mechanic shop for $300 a week. Not much but that was a start.

He worked on that position for over 2 years but with that experience he got into Pep Boys....

Used every chance to go to school from Pep Boys. Even tho going to school meant loosing in pay.

After 3 years with Pep Boys and few new certificates like mechanic, computer diagnostic etc. he got hired by

BMW service center. And still used every chance to go to school. Getting more certifications and/or diplomas despite the fact that

every time he went to school he was loosing in pay again.

By that time was married and had a mortgage...

While working for BMW he opened a side business as a mobile mechanic. If you stack somewhere you will call him and he will come and

try to fix the car on the spot or at your home etc..

Did build a nice customer circle and one day he did quit the BMW service job and opened his own shop.

Now he has a 5 bay mechanic shop.

4 employees.. He still likes to work with his hands so one bay is his...

and lives a live he always dreamed of.

It took him about 12-13 year in total but he started with no special knowledge and/or education for $300 a week.

As it's in an old saying:

Recipe for happiness is

Figure out what you like to do and wanna do.

Than find some one who will pay you for doing it and you will never work a single day in your life.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
Idk what i want to do. But it would be nice to make 300 a week right now
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
That's the only question no one can answer for you and

Only thing no one can help you with..

It's completely up to you, your dreams (not money but the line of work), your skills and desires..

But sooner you answer yourself what is you enjoying mostly doing sooner you will start building your future..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
FThat's scary as hell. Mom had a friend she worked with that was 38 and said she went and completed 2 years of college but didn't continue cuz she didn't know what she wNted to do. @ 38, she still doesn't know. She works at Amazon as a picker in Chattanooga, TN. I'm a picker at a warehouse and hate it. I loved my job at KIA. I had it made. Mentor Bobby, keep track of inventory, test drive the new cars and cars traded in, detail when I wanted, make all stock tags and addendums. That was it. As long as I got done what needed to be done I was free to do whatever I wanted in whatever order. Best job ever. If i could've made a career out of that job, say make 12 an hour even, that would be perfect
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
At this point it looks like your best bet is cars.

Sales, service, preps, drive, tests etc..

Than I would suggest keep trying to get any position in any dealership and work your way up.

If not dealership job available try any mechanic shop. Big or small.. As long as you around cars you should be good and that will

help you to move up.

As it has been mentioned above if you like what you do you will be noticed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] moparfreak426:
How the heck can i get back on at any car dealership or anything? Shops want ase certifications and idk. I'll probably end up going back home after this coming semester anyway. Just too tired to keep up with anything anymore. I'm only 22, 5'7", 115lbs, and have a back that kills me already almost everyday, legs that stay tired and cramped, fingers lock up all the time