What is the best way to find a new job?

[Qiv_Owan]

Got an offer for a new job. I'm not mad at the amount since it's within the range I had already determined I would negotiate to.

Question for y'all: negotiate no matter what or accept if it's within your acceptable range?

Any negotiation tips?

It's not an end sum game, if they're offering enough for your liking, accept the offer. To make sure you're on point with your range and not selling yourself short, do some research on how much the average person in your position makes and adjust accordingly if need be.

The average person is $10k less per year. Top 25% of salaries are around my offer. Can't hurt to ask though, right?

I'm sure you already did this, but make sure you filter by location when checking average salaries. Someone in LA will have a much higher offer than someone in Jackson, Mississippi for the same job, due to cost of living.

... Personally, I've never negotiated pass my acceptable range, as once I reached it, I was ready to sign. Absolute worst case scenario, you press and they withdraw the offer.

If they make it clear that's as high as they can go, will you shift the topic from salary to vacation or signing bonus or will you just buckle and say okay? How strong is your positioning, do you have other offers on the table? How specialized is your field/experience? All of these things should be taken into consideration before deciding how hard you want to counter, if at all.

Good points! I am looking at averages in my specific city. If it's as high as they will go then I'm good with all they are offering. I wouldn't think they would withdraw their offer if I countered, but maybe just say this is our highest and best. Then I would accept. I just don't want to leave anything on the table.

Anybody ever have an offer withdrawn when they counter?

Also depends on your experience...if youre worth more then companies have no problem paying you more

One company asked my range and i told the 48-50k..they were like 'we're gonna bring you in at 52k'

Was all good till that background check question

 

[willhustle]

[quote="hoodsavior;9372288"]I'm in a tight spot.. I'm over the food industry as far as day to day and looking for a change.. Talk about eggs in one basket smh..

I'm having the same problem. I'm currently working in the food industry but I'm looking for something higher paying. But not much luck so far.

As far as a job I'm over it.. Losing the love for it.. I'll.do catering when I want some money real quick but I'm done with the hours and bullshit.. At 31 I'm just not sure what I want to do.. Trucking is an opportunity for me cause of the money and how quickly I can get it done.. I'm just mad I put my all into cooking cause of the passion I had for it and don't want to do it anymore.. Maybe I need to talk to somebody about careers for old niggaz tryna switch lol

This made me laugh hard...But on a serious note it's crazy how people go to school for one thing and end up doing something else. That's the route I may have to go.

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I might end up doing the same thing as well.

 

[Beefer77]

Got an offer for a new job. I'm not mad at the amount since it's within the range I had already determined I would negotiate to.

Question for y'all: negotiate no matter what or accept if it's within your acceptable range?

Any negotiation tips?

It's not an end sum game, if they're offering enough for your liking, accept the offer. To make sure you're on point with your range and not selling yourself short, do some research on how much the average person in your position makes and adjust accordingly if need be.

The average person is $10k less per year. Top 25% of salaries are around my offer. Can't hurt to ask though, right?

I'm sure you already did this, but make sure you filter by location when checking average salaries. Someone in LA will have a much higher offer than someone in Jackson, Mississippi for the same job, due to cost of living.

... Personally, I've never negotiated pass my acceptable range, as once I reached it, I was ready to sign. Absolute worst case scenario, you press and they withdraw the offer.

If they make it clear that's as high as they can go, will you shift the topic from salary to vacation or signing bonus or will you just buckle and say okay? How strong is your positioning, do you have other offers on the table? How specialized is your field/experience? All of these things should be taken into consideration before deciding how hard you want to counter, if at all.

Good points! I am looking at averages in my specific city. If it's as high as they will go then I'm good with all they are offering. I wouldn't think they would withdraw their offer if I countered, but maybe just say this is our highest and best. Then I would accept. I just don't want to leave anything on the table.

Anybody ever have an offer withdrawn when they counter?

Also depends on your experience...if youre worth more then companies have no problem paying you more

One company asked my range and i told the 48-50k..they were like 'we're gonna bring you in at 52k'

Was all good till that background check question

What are your charges?

 

[Bcotton5]

 

[TheNightKing]

Got an offer for a new job. I'm not mad at the amount since it's within the range I had already determined I would negotiate to.

Question for y'all: negotiate no matter what or accept if it's within your acceptable range?

Any negotiation tips?

It's not an end sum game, if they're offering enough for your liking, accept the offer. To make sure you're on point with your range and not selling yourself short, do some research on how much the average person in your position makes and adjust accordingly if need be.

The average person is $10k less per year. Top 25% of salaries are around my offer. Can't hurt to ask though, right?

To answer my own question, it absolutely doesn't hurt to ask! Countered at $6k more than initial offer. They then countered back with $4k more than initial offer.

And a $5k signing bonus.

And an additional week of vacation.

And I keep the 10% annual bonus from the initial offer.

And I didn't have to plead my case at all. God is good!

 

[silverfoxx]

Just finished up a interview for position I really wanted. I won't front I was kinda nervous at first but calmed down and mellowed out. It's up to the operations manager now to let me know if I got it or not. She seems really into me so I've been praying heavy on it. I met the Manager and recruiter of Atlanta.

It's been a Looooooooooong year for me man so im trusting God will see me through with getting this position.

 

[silverfoxx]

If any of y'all can be useful as references or knows really job openings that's MARTA friendly in Atlanta, I ask please DM me or post in here. If I'm blessed with a good opportunity, I promise you guys that I will certainly look out for y'all since I want all of my brothers to win.

MARTA is hiring @silverfoxx . There headquarters are across from Lindbergh station. They also have jobs and other centers at the train stations. They are expanding in all directions and will be hiring a lot of people. The furst big push will be in N Fulton. There also looking to expand eastward in Dekalb and possibly extending the west line to Fulton Industrial. That doesn't even include the recent ClayCo expansion. They're not expecting to lay rail in Clayton until the early 2020s. Either way MARTA is expanding and looking to hire. I just had an interview the other day. They've requested a second interview. Im just waiting to get a confirmation on the date and time.

Thanks for drop man. Excellent news.

 

[silverfoxx]

If any of y'all can be useful as references or knows really job openings that's MARTA friendly in Atlanta, I ask please DM me or post in here. If I'm blessed with a good opportunity, I promise you guys that I will certainly look out for y'all since I want all of my brothers to win.

You tried State Farm? I think the hub there is right by a MARTA station.

Ive applied three times with state farm. Depending on the distance i can only apply for Marta friendly positions until I get my car.

 

[silverfoxx]

Got an offer for a new job. I'm not mad at the amount since it's within the range I had already determined I would negotiate to.

Question for y'all: negotiate no matter what or accept if it's within your acceptable range?

Any negotiation tips?

It's not an end sum game, if they're offering enough for your liking, accept the offer. To make sure you're on point with your range and not selling yourself short, do some research on how much the average person in your position makes and adjust accordingly if need be.

The average person is $10k less per year. Top 25% of salaries are around my offer. Can't hurt to ask though, right?

To answer my own question, it absolutely doesn't hurt to ask! Countered at $6k more than initial offer. They then countered back with $4k more than initial offer.

And a $5k signing bonus.

And an additional week of vacation.

And I keep the 10% annual bonus from the initial offer.

And I didn't have to plead my case at all. God is good!

If you don't mind me asking, what's your profession?

 

[TheNightKing]

Got an offer for a new job. I'm not mad at the amount since it's within the range I had already determined I would negotiate to.

Question for y'all: negotiate no matter what or accept if it's within your acceptable range?

Any negotiation tips?

It's not an end sum game, if they're offering enough for your liking, accept the offer. To make sure you're on point with your range and not selling yourself short, do some research on how much the average person in your position makes and adjust accordingly if need be.

The average person is $10k less per year. Top 25% of salaries are around my offer. Can't hurt to ask though, right?

To answer my own question, it absolutely doesn't hurt to ask! Countered at $6k more than initial offer. They then countered back with $4k more than initial offer.

And a $5k signing bonus.

And an additional week of vacation.

And I keep the 10% annual bonus from the initial offer.

And I didn't have to plead my case at all. God is good!

If you don't mind me asking, what's your profession?

I'm currently a financial risk management analyst, soon to be an accounting manager. I have an MBA and CPA with experience managing large teams so that allows me a lot of flexibility in my career.

 

[Qiv_Owan]

Got an offer for a new job. I'm not mad at the amount since it's within the range I had already determined I would negotiate to.

Question for y'all: negotiate no matter what or accept if it's within your acceptable range?

Any negotiation tips?

It's not an end sum game, if they're offering enough for your liking, accept the offer. To make sure you're on point with your range and not selling yourself short, do some research on how much the average person in your position makes and adjust accordingly if need be.

The average person is $10k less per year. Top 25% of salaries are around my offer. Can't hurt to ask though, right?

I'm sure you already did this, but make sure you filter by location when checking average salaries. Someone in LA will have a much higher offer than someone in Jackson, Mississippi for the same job, due to cost of living.

... Personally, I've never negotiated pass my acceptable range, as once I reached it, I was ready to sign. Absolute worst case scenario, you press and they withdraw the offer.

If they make it clear that's as high as they can go, will you shift the topic from salary to vacation or signing bonus or will you just buckle and say okay? How strong is your positioning, do you have other offers on the table? How specialized is your field/experience? All of these things should be taken into consideration before deciding how hard you want to counter, if at all.

Good points! I am looking at averages in my specific city. If it's as high as they will go then I'm good with all they are offering. I wouldn't think they would withdraw their offer if I countered, but maybe just say this is our highest and best. Then I would accept. I just don't want to leave anything on the table.

Anybody ever have an offer withdrawn when they counter?

Also depends on your experience...if youre worth more then companies have no problem paying you more

One company asked my range and i told the 48-50k..they were like 'we're gonna bring you in at 52k'

Was all good till that background check question

What are your charges?

Housing and manufacturing

Transport

2 years apart

 

[SimplyKrys]

I'm considering getting job #2 or getting a side hustle. Someone let me know what are some good side hustles? (Nothing illegal)

 

[Qiv_Owan]

I'm considering getting job #2 or getting a side hustle. Someone let me know what are some good side hustles? (Nothing illegal)

Apps like Wonolo (general jobs) and Field Nation (IT skills)

Financial Advisor

Stocks

Uber/Lyft

 

[whatevathehell]

Current job offered me a promotion of sorts...I took it....I just got an email from a job in Memphis I applied to asking for an interview...I feel like shit ause if they offer me a job I'm taking it

 

[TheNightKing]

Current job offered me a promotion of sorts...I took it....I just got an email from a job in Memphis I applied to asking for an interview...I feel like shit ause if they offer me a job I'm taking it

My view is that employers have no loyalty, so why should I? I'm not jumping jobs every year, but after 2-3 years I'm on the lookout for that better opportunity, whether it's internal or external.

 

[texas409]

I been applying daily to jobs since March no interviews just testing for jobs and passing them with nothing but denials. Hopefully something comes up soon

 

[SimplyKrys]

I got job #2 today! Go me!

 

[Reesey]

Being responsible for hiring my Net Ops team of over 30 folks spanning across the US. I've seen, In my opinion, that the first step to securing employment is to look great on paper.

Sad, but true. The hiring manager does not know you from Adam/Eve and you are but a needle in a hay stack.

Here are a few key pointers that helped whom I hired get recognized and eventually a spot within the company.

1. Make your resume stand out
   
2. Get right to the point. Emphasis the skills needed for the particular job you are applying for. For example, I have like 7 different resumes that I interchange/edit depending on what field/job in which I am applying for .
   
3. K.I.S.S - Keep It Simple Stupid. Harsh, but the best advise I have implemented in my own career search thus far. with hundreds of applicants a day, hiring managers do not have the desire nor the time to sit there and read paragraphs and pages of ones 'entire' work history. Short and sweet.
   
4. Follow up with a call. After you submit your resume if you do not hear from someone within 2 business days, give the company a call and try to reach the hiring manager for that position. Be sure to have as much information regarding the position as possible to assist with locating that particular manager. If you are able to reach them directly, consider this your 'first interview' and treat it as such.
   
5. CONFIDENCE!! If you do not believe in yourself, why would anyone else. Walk into interviews with the mentality that you are doing that company a "favor" by even 'considering" them to be your employer.
   
6. You are interviewing them as much as they are you, so do your research, ask questions and be sure to keep that confidence going.
   

Craziest question that I was asked at the end of an interview was " Do you see any reason, at this time, that would prevent or make you hesitant to hire me?"

I was without words and had to sit down and actually think about it. On his application he stated that he did not have a vehicle- when I pointed it out and explained that this position would require him to have reliable transportation, he was able to explain his position.

This may seem odd but it is good practice because it allows for YOU to clear any confusion and/or answer any questions that may arise without you being present when they go over their interview notes.

At the end of the day, positive thinking and beliefs prevail. If a company chooses to go with another candidate , it's their loss.

** for the record, i did hire that guy and he is still with that company even after I left. lol!

 

[Qiv_Owan]

Being responsible for hiring my Net Ops team of over 30 folks spanning across the US. I've seen, In my opinion, that the first step to securing employment is to look great on paper.

Sad, but true. The hiring manager does not know you from Adam/Eve and you are but a needle in a hay stack.

Here are a few key pointers that helped whom I hired get recognized and eventually a spot within the company.

1. Make your resume stand out
   
2. Get right to the point. Emphasis the skills needed for the particular job you are applying for. For example, I have like 7 different resumes that I interchange/edit depending on what field/job in which I am applying for .
   
3. K.I.S.S - Keep It Simple Stupid. Harsh, but the best advise I have implemented in my own career search thus far. with hundreds of applicants a day, hiring managers do not have the desire nor the time to sit there and read paragraphs and pages of ones 'entire' work history. Short and sweet.
   
4. Follow up with a call. After you submit your resume if you do not hear from someone within 2 business days, give the company a call and try to reach the hiring manager for that position. Be sure to have as much information regarding the position as possible to assist with locating that particular manager. If you are able to reach them directly, consider this your 'first interview' and treat it as such.
   
5. CONFIDENCE!! If you do not believe in yourself, why would anyone else. Walk into interviews with the mentality that you are doing that company a "favor" by even 'considering" them to be your employer.
   
6. You are interviewing them as much as they are you, so do your research, ask questions and be sure to keep that confidence going.
   

Craziest question that I was asked at the end of an interview was " Do you see any reason, at this time, that would prevent or make you hesitant to hire me?"

I was without words and had to sit down and actually think about it. On his application he stated that he did not have a vehicle- when I pointed it out and explained that this position would require him to have reliable transportation, he was able to explain his position.

This may seem odd but it is good practice because it allows for YOU to clear any confusion and/or answer any questions that may arise without you being present when they go over their interview notes.

At the end of the day, positive thinking and beliefs prevail. If a company chooses to go with another candidate , it's their loss.

** for the record, i did hire that guy and he is still with that company even after I left. lol!

More for #4

Resumes are parsed for keywords and the narrowed down to a top 3,5, people or whatever the company desires amd from there the interviews begin

In the IT field Ive experienced anywhere from 8 minutes to 4 month on a call back time..some companies accept resumes and check back in months later when theyre hiring, hoping you have some significant updates in ur work history or skillset

Keep updating ur resume no matter how little the change, embellishing is fine but dont lie

 

[whatevathehell]

Thought I did well on the interview in Memphis but apparently not cause they did not I askk me back for a second one. Feeling down but IRma Still keep looking for the money I want. They had something new at the interview. They did two problem solving sessions where every attendee was given different pieces information with a common goal. We all had to come together with what had to reach the goal...I thought it was pretty neat. That job would have been over 26 an hour. For a blue collar grunt like me that would have been awesome pay..***hits up indeed***