[LatinoTurkCPA]

I have several instances where I felt insulted during my job search. One story is when I applieted to an entry level accounting position at a fortune 500 insurance company. I already had a couple years of experience under my belt at a competitor in accounting and was currently working but I was being paid significantly less than entry levels were making so I figured why not. I also was/am pursuing my MBA and CPA

I applied and the recruiter called back stating, “I see that you applied to quite a few positions… This position is entry level and you already have a few years of experience… I think you would be a good fit for insurance sales, I’m going to forward your resume to that area.”

Nothing against sales, it does take skill and you can make money… But where did they get that I would be a better fit for insurance sales?

Do you guys have any insulting job search stories to share?

F: 76 8/31/13 Wiley Test Bank
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MBA 06/2012 - ?

[Study Monk]

I get insulted during my job search when ever they don't call me back.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[impska]

Things were going well. I'd had a first interview and was extended an invitation for a second interview. As part of the process, this firm uses a personality test. Normally, you take the personality test after the 1st interview, but they told me it was just a formality.

So I take this test.

And they cancel my 2nd interview and tell me they're no longer interested.

WTF – Did the personality test say I'm Charles Manson or something? That was a bit of a blow to my self-esteem!

REG - 94
BEC - 92
FAR - 92
AUD - 99

[impska]

Things were going well. I'd had a first interview and was extended an invitation for a second interview. As part of the process, this firm uses a personality test. Normally, you take the personality test after the 1st interview, but they told me it was just a formality.

So I take this test.

And they cancel my 2nd interview and tell me they're no longer interested.

WTF – Did the personality test say I'm Charles Manson or something? That was a bit of a blow to my self-esteem!

REG - 94
BEC - 92
FAR - 92
AUD - 99

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