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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8eafyp wrote

My job search in a major city with COL 10% higher than national average. Highlighted cell is my current position salary. I over-applied because I didn't realize the extent of my qualifications. I used SankeyMATIC to generate and excel/word to add cells (sorry don’t know how to do otherwise)

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StartMaze t1_j8efhqm wrote

Well done! Did you apply to roles where you didn’t meet the requirements?

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Copious-GTea t1_j8ehxwk wrote

23 interviews is a pretty brutal rub. Congratulations on taking a big step up.

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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8ejznz wrote

Sort of. I’m in horticulture and the job descriptions vary a lot, requirements are often flexible, depends on if it’s government, private, nonprofit and I applied to all three. One thing I’m missing is a horticulture degree and some professional development. However I have a ton of work experience in it and a biology degree. So basically what I’ve had to do in resume and interviews is really explicitly detail the techniques and coursework I have under my belt to fill out the lack of hort degree.

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guymn999 t1_j8enr94 wrote

Did you laugh when you saw an offer for 35k?

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qqtacontesseno t1_j8epvgf wrote

Congrats, mate! Few people have that level of employability.

I'm curious though, what made you reject the 75k offer?

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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8eqdnw wrote

Thanks! Well I’m not just looking for money. I forgot to mention that a few of the jobs were in other states (I standardized all the salaries for my cost of living here). Anyway that one was kind of a dream job but I thought I would lose my mind if I moved to where it was

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itissmall t1_j8ewngc wrote

How on Earth did you get 23 interviews on 27 applications? And then 20 offers from 23 interviews??? Even if I'm applying to like McDonalds a few of the postings are old or they don't see my application or something

Teach me the way, sensei

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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8fa716 wrote

I have no fucking idea. I really don’t. My resume is bangin though (I think) and I tailor each to each app?? I also think that somehow the job market in horticulture is really good right now. Don’t know why that would be or if it’s true, but kind of seems like it from my experience

Edit: My intel from 80% of these jobs is that they haven’t gotten a lot of quality applicants. For whatever reason.

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MariachiBandMonday t1_j8fgm8s wrote

Must be nice to get 20 job offers…

But seriously, I’m very happy for you! You must be a fantastic applicant.

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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8g52en wrote

I honestly would but the next couple weeks are going to be fucked getting ready and I don’t think I’ll have time. I use a simple word format with one small left column for contact, skills, and qualifications, and the bigger right column for work experience and education. I don’t use any of those weird rating widgets because I hate them but I know they’re popular now. I honestly think employers in my industry would find them irritating

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Goojus t1_j8g6vw7 wrote

What’s the job/field u applied for?

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vespoon8 t1_j8g7no5 wrote

Congrats! What field are you in?

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Light_Dark_Choose t1_j8ghreh wrote

What are some of the duties you would be performing at your new job?

What are your educational qualifications?

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AiRBaG_DeeR t1_j8hhgle wrote

How does one generate this type of graphs? How are they called ?

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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8iviod wrote

I would recommend looking up resume templates/guides, getting professional friends to help you practice interviews and look up common interview questions! I looked on Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and local industry-specific job boards

Edit: Also I feel for you. I’ve been living off cheese bread and credit cards

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Samatic t1_j8jcvlt wrote

Hell you should start your own resume writing business according to these stats fuck the job!

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dulwichman2 t1_j8tizsc wrote

How long did you normally have to respond to a job offer before declining?

And how do you know whether to go with a job or decline and hope you get a better offer later?

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Menacingamaranth OP t1_j8uylvv wrote

You ask me like I know the answers to these questions 😅. A lot of them were small businesses so I didn’t have as long to decide as some larger companies give you. I had about a week on average. And I did decide to roll the dice a few times, the $75k job was actually the first one I got offered but I decided to keep looking - I think it’s just a matter of what your goals are and how big a risk you’re willing to take

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a_man_of_music t1_j8y8ycf wrote

You declined a 75k for a 70k? Why, if it's okay to ask?

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debunk_this_12 t1_j8z172i wrote

Nothing against you op, but I hat the visuals of these charts

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