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Originally posted by: mjuszczak
Well in my major I'm like 3.3.

Its just that I took classes in political science that screwed me up
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That's what you get for relying on ATP&N for your opinions.

And yes, you can put both GA's on your application (if it makes you feel more secure)
 
Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK 🙂 and one more question then ... on the application it says Desired Starting Salary .... do I have to put something? I am interviewing with them and i don't want them to see that and be like "well ... no way..."
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This was always the worst question when you haven't established yourself and don't know what position you might end up with (obviously the starting salary between a sys. admin is not going to be the same compared to if they hire you as an electrical engineer [not sure you breadth of fields, but I covered about 6 unique skill sets]).

Just put something reasonable and negotiate from there if they offer you a position where you think you should earn more. If they offer less than that or no job at all, you still have those 30+ jobs up north and you weren't sure you even wanted this one.
 
Originally posted by: George P Burdell
Originally posted by: KK
As for moving to north jersey, wouldn't you just rather leave that whole state? 😛
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I believe there's a back story to that, but it's up to the OP to share.

Good luck with the interview man... after you're done, post an update.
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The story is that I live in South Jersey, have a few friends down here, all of which are moving soon when they graduate in May. Its lonely down here, it doesn't feel like there's a bunch of people, and I want to be back in North Jersey where my parents/sister and most of my friends are, even now 🙂
 
Originally posted by: BlueFlamme
Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK 🙂 and one more question then ... on the application it says Desired Starting Salary .... do I have to put something? I am interviewing with them and i don't want them to see that and be like "well ... no way..."
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This was always the worst question when you haven't established yourself and don't know what position you might end up with (obviously the starting salary between a sys. admin is not going to be the same compared to if they hire you as an electrical engineer [not sure you breadth of fields, but I covered about 6 unique skill sets]).

Just put something reasonable and negotiate from there if they offer you a position where you think you should earn more. If they offer less than that or no job at all, you still have those 30+ jobs up north and you weren't sure you even wanted this one.
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Its true. I already have two interviews next week in NYC. Now THOSE I AM EXCITED ABOUT.

BTW, the company I am interviewing with today is Computer Science Corporation.
 
"May we contact your present employer"

I don't want them to. I probably won't leave my present employer for this job... and I don't want him getting pissed.

Opinons?
 
Originally posted by: mjuszczak
"May we contact your present employer"

I don't want them to. I probably won't leave my present employer for this job... and I don't want him getting pissed.

Opinons?
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<--------stumped

If you put no, they may assume you have something to hide. If you put yes, they may contact him and he may fire your ass. There are 2 mays in the yes option, so I'd put yes.

Your current employer must know that you aren't going to be there forever, as you're a student. He may even be happy for you (no idea of current position etc) so I'd say put yes.
 
My boss now pays me more as a student than these people will probably pay me to start full time. I run his entire ISP, and he treats me well. Frankly, I don't want to screw him over, which is why I probably won't take this job. Frankly, I don't want him to know I'm considering leaving yet. Bottom line.
 
I just scribbled out on my application too and I don't have any white out 🙂 But I'm gonna leave it there on purpose. If they judge me because I made a little scribble on the application, then I don't wanna work for them.
 
Originally posted by: mjuszczak
My boss now pays me more as a student than these people will probably pay me to start full time. I run his entire ISP, and he treats me well. Frankly, I don't want to screw him over, which is why I probably won't take this job. Frankly, I don't want him to know I'm considering leaving yet. Bottom line.
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You should be upfront with your boss. Tell him you are going to look around because:
a) You are graduating and want to test the waters
b) You are going to move and need to work on your interview skills

My ex-boss was one of my largest champions for my current position (she wanted me to stay on when they turned my part-time job into a permanent position, but the only room to improve would have been to take her job, whereas my current job pays more and has lots of opportunity to go up).
 
I hope they didn't ask you about your ability to make decisions, if you need to ask us whether you should go to class or not.................😉
 
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