Message from @Argument of Perigee
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He's a fucking white male. They are probably only looking for diversity hires. It kinda sucks but it would be a good time to drop some red pills.
@Bobby - Pa when did he graduate? Big companies go through hiring rounds for entry level employees close to graduation dates.
Also what is he using to apply? Some people I know get sucked into Indeed but I found it pretty poor on both sides
@ThisIsChris he didn't graduate yet, I told him that, and mainly the pitt database, I don't know what other options he has used, will make sure to ask. He graduates this semester
He should go to some firms and apply directly. School job boards are a real mixed bag of results. I posted a job to one a few years ago and I never took it down. I still get emails with people applying that I just don't look at. They should notice the ad is 2 years old but maybe that information isn't made very clear on the website.
Once he gets his foot in the door and gets a few years experience it should be much easier to get a new job somewhere else if he wants
@ThisIsChris thanks I will tell him to use that strategy, I really appreciate all the advice
thank you to those who responded so quickly and messaged me with advice on this thread or privately, I really appreciate it
a lot of companies hire on an as needed basis too. i graduated without a job offer
Great organization to join for financial networking. Best events are the annual meeting and holiday party. Highly recommend.
http://philasecurities.com
I’m an MBA grad who landed my dream job recently.
* First, start earlier. Many top jobs are interviewed and tied up more than one semester before graduation. Too late for him now, but make your friends and family aware to avoid this mistake in the future.
* Networking is critical, referrals are what get jobs
* Have a professional review the resume
* Practice interviewing with a professional. Pay for it, it’s worth it. Learn how to interpret what the typical interview questions are *really* asking, none of them are to be taken at face value
* Buy a decent suit in gray or navy, get it tailored to fit
* Figure out what you want to do, identify target industries, target positions, target companies
* Research said targets
* Develop a sales pitch on why you will add the most value for your target employer, explain how you’re passionate about the subject, and turn it up a notch to “wow” them. Upsell your experience and skills
* Find national career fairs relevant to your targets, travel to that fair (often out of state), and get in front of recruiters. Observe their body language and response to your pitch. Learn from their feedback.
@Der Seeteufel - SD I got my job by going to a career fair for Hispanics.
They asked what my relationship was to the organization hosting the conference and I told them I’m here because it’s a national conference in my field (engineering) with all of my target employers present, what a great opportunity. I didn’t say anything about Hispanics.
@Tanner - SC that’s ballsy
Anyone collect meme metals?
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What are meme metals?
It's a joke, people on the chans talked a lot of crap about gold and silver holders claiming they were a meme
Yeah, I'm preparing for high demand in the future. I'm coinciding that with a plan for a large family.
Indeed, I'm holding physical long-term. Big fan of Maple Leafs and PAMP Suisse.
You think we'll see a big upside soon or will it be a decade plus?
Is there any compelling reason why they would go up soon?
@Jacob I don't see one for a few months, so I keep buying
War requires a lot of silver
I'm seeing ARM loans being peddled again. Stocks are laughably high. The flight into metals will probably occur when the cascade happens again.
Ever hear Doug Casey talk about the hurricane analogy?
Nope
A hurricane has an entry wall, an eye, & an exit wall. Consider 2008 (Bear Stearns/Lehman Brothers) as the entry wall. We then moved into the eye--it's bright and sunny, yet we still have to come out of the hurricane. The exit wall will be far more violent and catastrophic. He suggests this will dwarf the Great Depression.
@Argument of Perigee Yeah, Doug Casey is pretty cool. Got me into further research about markets in general.
@Argument of Perigee I've been house hunting since I left work today. Thank you. That makes me feel really good about my future
Interest rates are so low, get a fixed mortgage, and have capital saved to anticipate danger, or don't buy. I've considered a house also, but I'm not ready just yet.
Interest rates are low, but does that offset the insanely high cost if a house? I'm willing to eat the higher cost just because I hate paying rent
In my unprofessional opinion, I would wait for the crash, but paying rent is shitty. If you rent your house for most of the payment, that would be cool.
@Freiheit - CA yes i plan to wait until a crash happens before i buy a house. i also don't need a house right now
I remember in 2006-2008, I was a college student thinking about the future, and I remember laying in bed several times thinking "how tf is anyone supposed to get a house for the first time, it looks like you have to buy as soon as possible so you can try to latch onto whatever house you can possibly afford at the time to try to ride the wave up" Well, I learned that if prices seem absolutely bozongo then there may be a problem with the prices.
I say this because I have the same gut feelings nowadays. We'll be having kids soon so I've been looking around at housing and even with both me and wife working full time the housing prices just seem insane or not worth it. I work in New York City and I'm struggling to find a house within 3 hours of where that is a nice safe neighborhood with good schools and a family sized house under 600k. I'm likely just going to rent for a while waiting for another housing crash, or I'm going to find a studio apartment and put wall dividers and live like those huge families did during the industrial revolution
@ThisIsChris thats why i got the fuck out of NYC
Where do ya'll buy silver and gold?
@Zyzz I think about that all the time. Maybe one day but all my roots are here. Family, long time friends, business networks...