Drunkard Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Insurance jobs will contact you pretty much regardless of what your resume and work experience says. I worked in that field (along with financial advising) for a few years about a decade ago. They are always looking for insurance agents because there is extremely high turnover and the positions are all pretty much 100% commission based so they can hire 10 people every day and it doesn't matter because they only have to pay you if you sell somebody a policy and make them money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Weird, right? And they've been oddly aggressive about it. The one yesterday left a voicemail saying they wanted to schedule me for an interview next Tues. I didn't apply to your job and you don't even know if I'm interested, but you have the audacity to try and schedule me for an interview? So very stupid. They must just be desperate for people and contact everyone who adds a resume or something. Thanks, Chris... I've used Indeed some, but hadn't heard of dice.com. I'll check that one out. There are several others geared towards scientists, but a huge majority of the postings are for either junior / entry-level people or PhDs. I fall into a rather unfortunate grey area of highly experienced but "not qualified" based on the MS vs PhD. I'm tempted to start applying to PhD positions and write in the cover letter why they should consider me anyhow. Definitely start doing that. You're probably overqualified for a lot of those positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Definitely start doing that. You're probably overqualified for a lot of those positions. I know I am because many of them say PhD with 0-2 yrs experience. Someone who went straight from undergrad through their PhD only has 3-5 years of research experience, and only in one area. I've been in 4 different labs over 13 years AND have the MS, so I *should* be a better candidate, but I need to find a way to distinguish myself from someone who maybe got a MS right out of undergrad and has worked in positions with less responsibility than I have. It's a tricky thing and people get too hung up on the degree without thinking rationally about who really has the better experience. Edited May 7, 2015 by biodork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I know I am because many of them say PhD with 0-2 yrs experience. Someone who went straight from undergrad through their PhD only has 3-5 years of research experience, and only in one area. I've been in 4 different labs over 13 years AND have the MS, so I *should* be a better candidate, but I need to find a way to distinguish myself from someone who maybe got a MS right out of undergrad and has worked in positions with less responsibility than I have. It's a tricky thing and people get too hung up on the degree without thinking rationally about who really has the better experience. I think you can do that in your cover letter and how you format your CV. Definitely highlight the work experience and sound confident in your ability while at the same time addressing your lack of PhD and turning it into a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 It is no surprise how many restaurants come and go. It is clear that some of them have no idea what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Bio, UB is hiring a Biomedical Research Scientist: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=202809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Bio, UB is hiring a Biomedical Research Scientist: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=202809 I've been checking there and Roswell periodically, but nothing so far that matches my expertise. :( (I don't have experience with liquid chromatography and mass spec.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I've been checking there and Roswell periodically, but nothing so far that matches my expertise. :( (I don't have experience with liquid chromatography and mass spec.) Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Interesting... I mean, I know what they are, but I haven't done either one myself so I wouldn't be a competitive candidate for that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I mean, I know what they are, but I haven't done either one myself so I wouldn't be a competitive candidate for that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Ever get to work and immediately get a case of the "fu¢k it's?" Yup, tonight is gonna be one of those nights. Edited May 8, 2015 by ubkev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ever get to work and immediately get a case of the "fu¢k it's?" Yup, tonight is gonna be one of those nights. Sounds like you could use one of these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ever get to work and immediately get a case of the "fu¢k it's?" Yup, tonight is gonna be one of those nights. is that anything like the pill robin williams talked about? it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Sounds like you could use one of these: Lol, thanks bio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Upon closer inspection, it appears I may need to replace some drywall... I can see several places where they've eaten tracks close to the wall surface. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Upon closer inspection, it appears I may need to replace some drywall... I can see several places where they've eaten tracks close to the wall surface. :( Nah, all you need is some white toothpaste and a fresh coat of paint. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I've been checking there and Roswell periodically, but nothing so far that matches my expertise. :( (I don't have experience with liquid chromatography and mass spec.) Come one, everyone has dabbled in liquid chromatography and mass spec at some point in their lives. I was into that stuff right up through 7th grade until I discovered nuclear particle physics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Woke up on Monday with bloodshot eyes and could barely breathe. Assumed it was allergies. It's Thursday now and nothing I've taken has worked. Between the crippling headaches and non stop runny nose I'm a useless mess this week. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I ####ing hate supercops. I wonder if they realize that "To Protect and Serve" applies to the people and not the police force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Found out a little over a month ago that a friend of the family's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. So that sucks. Then, yesterday, I found out the friend of the family himself was just diagnosed with prostate cancer (technically not official yet, but his doctor basically told him he has it and it's just a question of how advanced it is). So now he's probably going to be dealing with cancer treatments while he's supposed to be taking care of her, and I don't even want to think about the worst case scenario here. That is what we call being dealt a hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Parkinson's is a bitch. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I still have dreams about my ex. I don't want her back, I'm much happier now. It just sucks that I'm still dealing with the fallout from that relationship. On the flip side, that's about the lamest complaint ever so I'm doing ok. Condolences to you about your friends, blue. :( What he said. I'm sorry about your Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm sorry, Blue and shrader. :( And d4rk, I hope you feel better! My complaint this week is shallow but I'm gonna say it anyhow. I have to go to a baby shower on Saturday for a friend from high school. First off, I dislike baby showers even more than I dislike babies. Trying to guess baby food flavors and playing other stupid games while pretending to fawn over little clothes and the like... ugh. And there's usually no booze, except there might be for this one because her mother is a functioning alcoholic. The really horrible part of the shower is that her mom, who is hosting, lives in a trailer park. I've been there before and it's not a bad area or home, and she's a nice lady, but FFS how are you going to host a baby shower in a trailer on a tiny lot in a trailer park?!? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm sorry, Blue and shrader. :( And d4rk, I hope you feel better! My complaint this week is shallow but I'm gonna say it anyhow. I have to go to a baby shower on Saturday for a friend from high school. First off, I dislike baby showers even more than I dislike babies. Trying to guess baby food flavors and playing other stupid games while pretending to fawn over little clothes and the like... ugh. And there's usually no booze, except there might be for this one because her mother is a functioning alcoholic. The really horrible part of the shower is that her mom, who is hosting, lives in a trailer park. I've been there before and it's not a bad area or home, and she's a nice lady, but FFS how are you going to host a baby shower in a trailer on a tiny lot in a trailer park?!? WTF? I've done my best in life to avoid surrounding myself with people who enjoy pedantic things like baby showers, bachelor parties with strippers, etc. There are a lot of tired "traditions" that I have no interest in propagating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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