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eatstoothpicks OP t1_jb720el wrote

Reply to comment by PrincessCyanidePhx in [OC] 2 Years Of Applications And Employment - It's Getting Weird Out There by eatstoothpicks

I used to get responses much more quickly and had no problems getting interviews. Now, even for someone with my experience, it's taking a lot longer and I'm seeing many more of my applications getting ignored. Finally, to have two good companies shut me down after hiring me, both stating it was due to the bad economy, and both in quick succession, is something I've not seen before.

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PrincessCyanidePhx t1_jb738cf wrote

Do you have anything in your background check that may be coming up but you're unaware of it? In AZ, if you were ever involved in in anything and Phoenix PD marks you "of interest", even when they haven't told you. That then goes on your background check. I had a friend getting turned down for a lot of jobs. She reviewed her background and Phoenix PD had her information there. She was a witness for a friend. She was able to fight ot but it blows me over that some law org can just add your name to a crime and don't have to tell you and may never charge you.

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eatstoothpicks OP t1_jb73wln wrote

Nope. Clean as a (clean) whistle. In fact, for the most recent go-around (the one which withdrew the offer due to the poor economy), I passed the background check without a single issue. This was confirmed by their HR. I guess they could have been lying, but I've never had a background issue before (and it didn't seem like they were lying).

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PrincessCyanidePhx t1_jb74a18 wrote

You may want to pull one for yourself to confirm.

Don't forget to look for remote jobs in addition to local jobs

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eatstoothpicks OP t1_jb753lu wrote

Not a bad idea. How do I pull a background check?

Also, ya, been applying to remote positions. All three jobs in the last two years have been remote.

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PrincessCyanidePhx t1_jb75anf wrote

I'm sure there are a few services to get one. Look for one that is reputable and has good reviews.

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paceminterris t1_jb83jqb wrote

This is the least helpful followup comment ever. If you answer is "I don't know, choose a good one," why not save us all the time and not type anything at all?

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PrincessCyanidePhx t1_jb8cymd wrote

So you're doubling down on least helpful? Dude said he is a data analyst, he can find his way around Google.

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