Missed it by that much
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The thing with interviews is that you haven't actually lost anything. To compare it with relationships, it's like asking someone out and being rejected. It's a very different thing from being dumped. After a while, you get used to it. I've had my share of pitfalls along the way. I interview well, but in discussing the position, I more often than not get the hiring manager to realize that they need something different, thereby retooling or sometimes even eliminating the position. Needless to say, by the time I'm done talking, those jobs are no longer a good fit.
Take each interview as a learning experience and apply what you learn to the next one. Wash, rinse, repeat.
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@scottalanmiller That would be one hell of a relocation. Let me know if you have anything open up in NW Ark.
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In general the whole process has made me realize I have a degree, 6-8 years in the IT world, and basically running a shop by my self this whole time, and 0 certifications. At the end of the day when you have been doing things not the right way, but the way that works for this long, it is hard to step up into a bigger team role with out being able to show on paper that you are serious or know anything. So I'm going to keep working on development during the day, and get off my ass and try to get my CCNA by night. (Own the books, done the studying, never took the test) Then have Scott move me to east coast to work at NTG, drink beer, and fade into the sunset.
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@s.hackleman said:
@scottalanmiller That would be one hell of a relocation. Let me know if you have anything open up in NW Ark.
Central Arkansas here...good to see another Arkansan on here...
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Having the Certs means a bit more than a degree however the experience means the most! I am always looking to add to my Minion Army and no need to move for that.
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@Minion-Queen Well put me on the minion list, and we will see where life takes me from here.
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@garak0410 said:
@s.hackleman said:
@scottalanmiller That would be one hell of a relocation. Let me know if you have anything open up in NW Ark.
Central Arkansas here...good to see another Arkansan on here...
Well Joplin, Mo here, but if I had to relocate, Rogers/Bentonville would be top of the list.
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@s.hackleman said:
In general the whole process has made me realize I have a degree, 6-8 years in the IT world, and basically running a shop by my self this whole time, and 0 certifications. At the end of the day when you have been doing things not the right way, but the way that works for this long, it is hard to step up into a bigger team role with out being able to show on paper that you are serious or know anything. So I'm going to keep working on development during the day, and get off my ass and try to get my CCNA by night. (Own the books, done the studying, never took the test) Then have Scott move me to east coast to work at NTG, drink beer, and fade into the sunset.
I know how you feel. I went from Retail Sales to Retail Store Management in record time but wanted a career change to IT. Got in with ALLTEL in customer services and pushed myself to get to their help desk with only self-taught experience dating back to 81 and my Vic-20. From there, worked my way up to lead and then finally supervisor. Layoff hits and then I land a job with the State of Arkansas as Systems Analyst (contracted) for 5 years. The job was a 5 year contract but eventually my duties became less and less and honestly, my work was done in the first 5 minutes of the day. So, I spend the rest of the day learning. Eventually got my A+ certifrication. I had a good friend at a large Medical School / Hospital who got me in and I basically leaped over 3-4 job grades to land right in the middle of Storage Management and Disaster Recovery. I had never racked a server, setup a server, messed with AD, or even knew much about what I was getting into. I did learn a lot there but my manager and the guy who was there before me basically did all the work as I watched, so I didn't feel challenged. I had a job open up in the town I lived in as the solo IT guy...interviewed and landed the job and I've been here ever sense. I have to do everything and all things IT. It has been a growing experience and I have leaned a lot on "Google Searches', MangoLassi friends and other sources. And I am learning. I have a plotter sized print out of Microsoft's Certification Roadmap on my wall. Being we use anything and everything Excel, I am starting with my MOS and going from there. I like to learn but TIME is my enemy. I'm an active Dad, husband, assistant Children's Pastor and oncall 24/7, so I can say I have ZERO certifications. Time Management for studies is quite tough and though I've given up a lot of things, I feel I can give up more to have more time to study.
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Sometimes missing your dream job can be a blessing in disguise. I came in second for what I thought was my dream job, but today I'm glad I didn't get it.
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@Nic said:
Sometimes missing your dream job can be a blessing in disguise. I came in second for what I thought was my dream job, but today I'm glad I didn't get it.
I agree on this. I missed out on two seemingly "dream" jobs, both of which (in hindsight) would have made me miserable in short order. I'm a firm believer in experiences shaping the way to opportunities that are better in the long run - a good example is my current gig. I have flexibility and opportunities for growth I never imagined, in addition to working with positively brilliant people every day. I had no idea I'd be where I am now 5 years ago.
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In my case the dream job was CM of reddit, when they were hiring a few years back. Seeing what is going on with them today makes me glad I didn't get it. It was down to me and the guy who ended up getting the job, and he won out.
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@s.hackleman said:
Then have Scott move me to east coast to work at NTG, drink beer, and fade into the sunset.
I resemble that remark (including the sunset!), other than already being on the east coast.
Sometimes the beer runs out, sometimes you have to drink it by yourself, and sometimes the sunset is obscured by clouds.
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@Nic said:
Sometimes missing your dream job can be a blessing in disguise. I came in second for what I thought was my dream job, but today I'm glad I didn't get it.
True... i always believe " blessing in disguise" one of my dream before is to work abroad but unfortunately my current employer didnt sign my resignation due to some problem arise when i submit my resignation. my visa cancelled and i am hopeless and very sad at that time after 2 months later i find out that the employer in abroad closed his business.
After that i still have another 2 dream job, interview went ok but at the end they choose someone else.
and I am looking forward to be one of the Minion Army soon
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"Take each interview as a learning experience and apply what you learn to the next one. Wash, rinse, repeat."
I always take each interview as a learning experience i been a lot of interview once the interviewer ask me something and i am not familiar when i gets home i search and tried my best know how those things work.. -
Keep that chin up ! Just pick yourself up and carry on going. If it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't.
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