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I don't think this violates any of the policies, but if it does just flag it and a dev should delete it fast enough. Also if so my apologies in advance.
Here's my thought. We're a fairly "unique" (in a good way) community. Why not see if we can make some professional connections. Perhaps if you're looking for a particular employee or a particular job you could post it here. I know it's a long shot, but never hurts to ask. For the sake of clarity, lets follow the same basic format, but of course alter it to suit your needs.
I am a: Job seeker
Location:Atlanta, GA or Telecommute
What's the skinny?; I recently graduated (this month) with a Masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology. I'm looking to get into the field of Consulting and/or high level HR. I have a military background as well as some independent consulting with government agencies and non-profits.
What do you really want? Does anyone know anyone who is with a consulting company with a presence in Atlanta such as Deloitte, Boston consulting, etc.
Reply to this asking for resume or contact information if anyone knows anything/anyone. Thanks in advance.
Guess not. *shrug* worth a shot.
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This probably isn't what you're asking for, but (if you aren't too entrenched in Atlanta) have looked west to Huntsville, AL? Huntsville is a high-tech, military-friendly area steeped in space and defense. We have a large number of small, mid, and large companies. Someone with your background and qualifications could probably find something here with a little legwork.
Best of luck regardless!
-Skeld
Normally, we as a people tend to be fairly 'interesting' in the realm of Networking.
And by 'as a people', I mean gamers.
As for me, I work in Server IT, so I would not be in a position to recommend HR positionage...though I do know, in light of you being in the Atlanta area TCG, have you looked into HCL? If not, depending on your feelings about outsourcing and off-shoring vis a vis IT, it may be a good thing, especially if you want to find companies that want to expand overseas, instead of cutting locally and redistributing work elsewhere.
Any time you want to apply for a position throwing boxes at UPS, just let me know, and I'll be happy to walk you through the application process.
You better join the Teamsters, though, or I'll call you a scab!
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My wife's got a Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology. In her case, she went on to get an MBA in Marketing and Finance and is now doing quite well for herself as a Sales Forecast Manager for the Consumer Products category. I'd say the key in her case, though, was a talent for understanding the psychology of consumers as a group, combined with extensive statistical analysis.
We don't have any contacts in Atlanta or with management consulting, as far as I know, though.
To add to the pot, I've got a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, and an MBA in Finance. I work in operational finance for a large food manufacturer. My passions on the job are food supply and energy efficiency. I live and work in Northern New Jersey.
This probably isn't what you're asking for, but (if you aren't too entrenched in Atlanta) have looked west to Huntsville, AL? Huntsville is a high-tech, military-friendly area steeped in space and defense. We have a large number of small, mid, and large companies. Someone with your background and qualifications could probably find something here with a little legwork.
Best of luck regardless!
-Skeld
I wouldn't mind traveling or telecommuting, but otherwise I'm not overly interested in moving. That is not to say I wouldn't move, but it would have to be a really well paying dream job ot uproot myself and my spouse. This is more true for any of the bible belt states.
I appreciate the input though. ;-)
My wife's got a Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology. In her case, she went on to get an MBA in Marketing and Finance and is now doing quite well for herself as a Sales Forecast Manager for the Consumer Products category. I'd say the key in her case, though, was a talent for understanding the psychology of consumers as a group, combined with extensive statistical analysis.
We don't have any contacts in Atlanta or with management consulting, as far as I know, though.
To add to the pot, I've got a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, and an MBA in Finance. I work in operational finance for a large food manufacturer. My passions on the job are food supply and energy efficiency. I live and work in Northern New Jersey.
MBA or PHD is my next step, but In the mean time I have to pay the bills. I'd like to get experience and better pay while I do so. ;-)
Any time you want to apply for a position throwing boxes at UPS, just let me know, and I'll be happy to walk you through the application process.
You better join the Teamsters, though, or I'll call you a scab!
Can you do that at night?
Which--throw boxes or call you a scab? Either way, the answer is "yes".
But, seriously,
Now is the worst time to apply for a job there, though. In a couple of weeks they'll be laying off all of the seasonal help and they won't hire off the street until they've called all the laid-off people back. They probably won't start hiring again until the spring.
EDIT: I forgot the preload shift because it's more of a morning than night shift (4-9am). A dollar more per hour AND you get to meet some crazy mo'fos.
Right on; just curious how it works.