NICE, got an interview for a real job!!!***update 4-16-04****

rudeguy

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I sent my resume to a company a few weeks ago. I hadnt heard back from them so I just forgot about it. I was browsing through Monster.com yesterday and saw they had just put up a new ad. I sent them another email that was very brief, but pointed out all the reasons they would want to talk to me. They called me this morning saying that they wanted me to come in tomorow for a 3 hour "sales interview," whatever that is.

This could be a very good thing. I talked to a couple of guys that do this and they pull in over six figures. They said that you can pretty much count on $60k your first year, unless you suck.

If all goes well the :beer: will be on me for a while!

some links that will help explain why I am job hunting

the crackhead that threatens my life
the plant stealing family
my wonderful boss

UPDATE:
So I went to the company's local HQ today. Was in a room with 2 other people taking a 250 question test. It had everything from basic math to reading comprehension. Apparently they grade your test, attach it to your resume, then the boss looks at your resume.

I think I did pretty well. There was only a couple questions I didnt have time to answer. There were 4 or 5 seperate tests, and each one had a time limit. The final part was about 40 or 50 questions and we only had ten minutes to answer them.

Anyways, they said I should hear something by Monday.

/me crosses fingers

UPDATE 4-16:
Got a call from their head recruiter for the region. He said he was impressed with my test scores. I have a face to face with him Tuesday morning. I cant wait!!!!
 

rpc64

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Originally posted by: GoodDad
I sent my resume to a company a few weeks ago. I hadnt heard back from them so I just forgot about it. I was browsing through Monster.com yesterday and saw they had just put up a new ad. I sent them another email that was very brief, but pointed out all the reasons they would want to talk to me. They called me this morning saying that they wanted me to come in tomorow for a 3 hour "sales interview," whatever that is.

This could be a very good thing. I talked to a couple of guys that do this and they pull in over six figures. They said that you can pretty much count on $60k your first year, unless you suck.

If all goes well the :beer: will be on me for a while!

Congrats and good luck! 3 hours yikes! From your other posts it sounds like you're a good salesman though so I'm sure you can handle it.

 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: rpc64
Originally posted by: GoodDad
I sent my resume to a company a few weeks ago. I hadnt heard back from them so I just forgot about it. I was browsing through Monster.com yesterday and saw they had just put up a new ad. I sent them another email that was very brief, but pointed out all the reasons they would want to talk to me. They called me this morning saying that they wanted me to come in tomorow for a 3 hour "sales interview," whatever that is.

This could be a very good thing. I talked to a couple of guys that do this and they pull in over six figures. They said that you can pretty much count on $60k your first year, unless you suck.

If all goes well the :beer: will be on me for a while!

Congrats and good luck! 3 hours yikes! From your other posts it sounds like you're a good salesman though so I'm sure you can handle it.

Thanks. I know I can handle the job, its the 3 hour interview that worries me. What on earth could they want to know that takes 3 hours to find out?
 

Dufman

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Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: rpc64
Originally posted by: GoodDad
I sent my resume to a company a few weeks ago. I hadnt heard back from them so I just forgot about it. I was browsing through Monster.com yesterday and saw they had just put up a new ad. I sent them another email that was very brief, but pointed out all the reasons they would want to talk to me. They called me this morning saying that they wanted me to come in tomorow for a 3 hour "sales interview," whatever that is.

This could be a very good thing. I talked to a couple of guys that do this and they pull in over six figures. They said that you can pretty much count on $60k your first year, unless you suck.

If all goes well the :beer: will be on me for a while!

Congrats and good luck! 3 hours yikes! From your other posts it sounds like you're a good salesman though so I'm sure you can handle it.

Thanks. I know I can handle the job, its the 3 hour interview that worries me. What on earth could they want to know that takes 3 hours to find out?

A few of my friends have had interviews that lasted all day. They included meeting several people from the company, including the hiring manager, your direct boss to be, a lunch, etc. Best of luck to you!
 

ATLien247

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Originally posted by: GoodDad

Thanks. I know I can handle the job, its the 3 hour interview that worries me. What on earth could they want to know that takes 3 hours to find out?

If and how well you can sell their product/service?
 

Ime

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Originally posted by: GoodDad
I sent my resume to a company a few weeks ago. I hadnt heard back from them so I just forgot about it. I was browsing through Monster.com yesterday and saw they had just put up a new ad. I sent them another email that was very brief, but pointed out all the reasons they would want to talk to me. They called me this morning saying that they wanted me to come in tomorow for a 3 hour "sales interview," whatever that is.

This could be a very good thing. I talked to a couple of guys that do this and they pull in over six figures. They said that you can pretty much count on $60k your first year, unless you suck.

If all goes well the :beer: will be on me for a while!

I remember seeing your other thread about your threatening boss, I'm glad you're looking!

Good luck!
 

Aharami

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good luck man. 3 hours goes by like that when you are busy kissing people's asses :p
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: Aharami
good luck man. 3 hours goes by like that when you are busy kissing people's asses :p

thanks...I went out and got some new shoes and a new tie. Looking good never hurts.

I updated my first post with some past work (horror) stories.
 

TitanDiddly

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Congrats man, drink some gatorade before the interview so you don't get drymouth from talking a lot. But not so much that you have to take a leak at an unfortunate time! :D
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: PhasmatisNox
Congrats man, drink some gatorade before the interview so you don't get drymouth from talking a lot. But not so much that you have to take a leak at an unfortunate time! :D

LOL...I drank a bunch of water today because I am starting to get a cold, had to take a leak half way through the test. I dont think the lady minded though.
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: Mith
Good luck! Love the cliff notes on your plant stealing family link. pwn up that interview!

I thought the cliff notes were a nice touch, and thanks!

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