tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post3147031559223925669..comments2024-03-29T02:05:28.595-04:00Comments on Just Like Cooking: State of Scientific Hiring, 2014See Arr Ohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09464185815368499346noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-76509371730280672212014-03-26T11:26:26.345-04:002014-03-26T11:26:26.345-04:00Nice post! In finding a job you must be patient an...Nice post! In finding a job you must be patient and positive thinking because nowadays people fell down on their selves if the employer that they applied a job for didn't contact them back. If you have a friend looking for a job try here: <a href="https://www.jobstar.net.au/category/trades.html" title="trades and services jobs in australia" rel="nofollow">trades and services jobs in Australia</a> . Thanks and good luck to you.Judith Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556092078412006343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-71539709604881956442014-01-28T10:39:29.178-05:002014-01-28T10:39:29.178-05:00Congratulations! Very glad to hear you've got ...Congratulations! Very glad to hear you've got a job again. Your ordeal sounds a lot like mine was. I'm in my 3rd year of a new job after a 2-year search (I was fortunate to have a 7-month contract during that time which helped me avoid going bankrupt). Not sure how long this one will last as the part of the company I work in is being "spun off". Don't particularly want to go through all that again, but we'll just have to wait and see...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-44744518808000445562014-01-28T10:08:52.544-05:002014-01-28T10:08:52.544-05:00Hap (see below) got me started on answer 4. Number...Hap (see below) got me started on answer 4. Number 2 is easy - It's the economy, stupid. Everyone has a new job every 3-5 years. New normal. <br />For Number 1, I tell all recruiters and company reps that we can discuss salary requirements after they've decided to hire me. I grok that they want to figure out a range to tune their offer, but you could also be low-balling your future valuation if you reveal a number, and it's WAY BELOW what they would have offered you. Caveat applicator.See Arr Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464185815368499346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-39483062085963012502014-01-28T10:06:19.574-05:002014-01-28T10:06:19.574-05:00Hap: As usual, you've hit the nail squarely on...Hap: As usual, you've hit the nail squarely on the head. I took great pause at hearing that, because it sounded to me like a challenge. "We dare you to stay here and work at our position without sneaking off for higher wage!"See Arr Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464185815368499346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-42650755474903370792014-01-28T09:51:56.722-05:002014-01-28T09:51:56.722-05:00I think I'd have a hard time not responding to...I think I'd have a hard time not responding to 5.4, "So you're telling me I should start looking for something better, right?" If they look at the bottom of the barrel, I'm sure they'll find people who won't leave them immediately, but I'm guessing they want to find people who are the cream of the crop but are also willing to be treated (and probably paid) poorly. I'm not sure where they should be looking for that.Hapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-8942193507958917202014-01-28T07:43:54.354-05:002014-01-28T07:43:54.354-05:00See Arr Oh: Congratulations on landing that long ...See Arr Oh: Congratulations on landing that long sought employment and it is my sincere hope that we all will hang on to it! I consider myself very lucky in that, I am still employed and who knows for how long? These are treacherous times and to find out many of your colleagues are still in job market (like me these fellows are 50+ and are looking for second stint) that makes me feel very guilty and pent-up frustration is only adding more to the discomfort! And, when I look at those enthusiastic and freshly minted graduates (organic and medicinal chemists!) anticipating for some flourishing career not knowing what is in store and that dampens me even more. Anyway, I am going with philosophy to enjoy what you have it, while you have it! Here is wishing nothing but good luck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-51928743405074787512014-01-27T19:20:17.145-05:002014-01-27T19:20:17.145-05:00Congratulations! I can relate to much of this. I a...Congratulations! I can relate to much of this. I am unhappily employed and looking for a new job. I hate just about everything about job hunting. It's nice to hear of someone making it to the other side of purgatory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010505890506526002.post-18743905428300614182014-01-27T15:31:29.172-05:002014-01-27T15:31:29.172-05:00I'm genuinely interested in how you repsonded ...I'm genuinely interested in how you repsonded to points 1, 2 and 4 in your adventures in dialogue. I mean, I know how I'd LIKE to answer these but it wouldn't be very politic...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com