Biggest mistakes applicants make when applying to jobs?

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There has to be a business insider article with this exact title

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Not having someone internally refer you

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^didnt get it

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Having no hobbies listed

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Analyst 2: that applies mostly to internal job search. When applying externally it's not so easy to have smo refer you

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Jpm: I'd never hire someone who uses letters like smo to replace a simple word. It's no wonder you have a problem having friends from other firms refer you.

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Not having studied at an ivy league/oxbridge institution

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Have McKinsey final round soon. Do I discus coming in at a higher level and choosing a different office with partners or I wait till offer and discuss with recruiter?

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Has anyone ever negotiated to work remote for Amazon?

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Anyone has any idea about A&M Dubai interview process

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Anyone work as a Pro Se slaw Clerk? Any suggestions on standing out and getting an interview and the job?
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EY application has turned to “We'd like to progress you to the next step in our recruiting process”. How soon does communication begin and typically how long is the process?

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Toronto banks: remote or not? They sometimes post jobs where it doesn’t say it’s remote, but no branch/ location/address either. Then you get an interview and they tell you it’s remote/hybrid(1-2-3days, take your pick)/on-site. So, if you work at TD, Scotia, RBC, could you let everybody know in the comments what’s the deal for each? Are you remote, on-site, hybrid of some sort?

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During my job search, I am getting a lot of recruiters asking for me to answer right to represent emails. These particular recruiters follow a same pattern and seem unprofessional. Shall I be aware and not sign these right to represents? Are they a scam? Or is it a cultural thing… can someone advise me, I’m based in the USA

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Supposed to hear back by EOW from a hiring manager about a position I’m deep in the interview process for. There should be an iPhone setting called “mute all notifications except the one I care about”

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I bought a house in the suburbs of Chicago at the top of the market. I ended up moving out of state in 2017 and short-selling. I am now interviewing for a VP Accounting role with the mortgage company that got shafted by the short sale. If I get the job offer, can they/will they see this on my credit report? Can they pull the offer due to this? Should I tell them before we advance further?

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Hi, I have Cleared technical round for automation testing. I got a oral confirmation from HR that I was selected. But not receiving any confirmation mail of selection or documents submission.
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How is interview process at Mercedes benz. I am java Fsd developer with 3.5 years of experience. I have interview for same domain. What can I expect in interview.

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Hi all-my idea pool has officially run dry. Trying to explore new ways to market per diem
nursing. Besides, clinician spotlights, social posts, and video interviews, any other thoughts?

What sort of work is considered corporate finance? This was referenced in a energy practice related interview and am not sure what sort of work that would entail.

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Hi everyone

Found an interesting job opportunity at Deloitte London for a Junior Product Manager on Linkedln. If someone could please refer me to this position?

I am trying to move into a PM role in a good company so if anyone's aware of any open positions in London please do let me know. I'd highly appreciate the help.

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Got a lot of “undeliverable” packages lately on Amazon. Anyone with similar issue?

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Anyone with experience working at Endpoint Closing? Wondering what the culture is like

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For H1B transfers to Google, typically what is the set start date after you receive written offer?

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Is it ever actually a problem for engineers in other parts of the world that US measurements are done in the imperial system?

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We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

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I cannot stress this enough. 12 o’clock meetings mean you bring me a damn sandwich. The better the sandwich, the better the work

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Epam systems - 25 Lpa fixed
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Hello Fishes,

Which Is better company to join for optum or ey?

Thanks

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Hey!
Whats the salary and package if consulting Manager in HR advisory
EY? Have an opportunity and trying to see if its worth moving for from US.

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What are some strategies for a current 3L looking for a job to overcome many jobs asking for several years of experience? Should I even apply? I have some experience from internships, but is it enough

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Hi Fishes, I grabbed an offer at Accenture with 12 LPA fixed for Level 9. I'm not getting a retention offer from my current company at 13.5 lpa. How do I go about a counter offer with Accenture HR? Also tell me how to approach this situation smoothly.

If HR doesn't fulfill the counter offer, is it ok to accept 12 lpa fixed for Level 9 and when will I get a hike here and how much would it be approximately?


Accenture Please provide your insights. This is my first switch so I ne more exposure

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Got the second moderna shot yesterday around 5pm est. All day, my body is in such pain, I am crying as I can’t get comfortable, and i have a fever. Took Tylenol but only helps moderately. Feels like the flu with the body pains. Grateful to get it but this feels awful rn. 37 female 🐠

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Trading stocks. Anyone notice hedgefunds going HAM with energy stock purchases since November 2021? These bank jobs aren’t about doing pivot tables for some bozo. It’s about looking at the data and conveying a message. Financial Forecasting. Try it. The answers to retirement is out there.

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