Graduated!

mikeyj23 · 05-16-2009, 04:08 PM

As of this morning at 9:00 I officially have my Bachelor of Music degree! Today will mostly be spent with friends and family, but I'll definitely pull something nice out of one of the humis in the near future

Next step: job. I thought I had a job on lockdown last week, but it didn't end up that way. 230 people applied for one position - they interviewed 37 in the first round, 9 in the second round and 2 in the third round. I was one of the 2 finalists for the position, but they went with the other person instead. While it's disappointing, it gave me some great interview experience and a good feeling about my hirability (even though that position didn't end up being the right fit). I have a few more leads that I'm actively working on, but I've learned that nothing's sure until it's in writing.

Today is just time to celebrate and enjoy the accomplishment!

05-16-2009, 04:11 PM

congrats Michael

Biglizard1 · 05-16-2009, 04:15 PM

Congratulations!!!!

akakirby · 05-16-2009, 04:16 PM

Congrats Man!

05-16-2009, 04:49 PM

Well done!

05-16-2009, 05:13 PM

Congrats and good luck finding the right fit with a job

Prospector · 05-16-2009, 05:14 PM

Congratulations Michael and hang in there. The right job will surely come your way. Don't settle for anything less.

kaisersozei · 05-16-2009, 05:18 PM

Congrats!

Big year for you so far--here's hoping it continues!

ucla695 · 05-16-2009, 05:50 PM

. So, what are you going to smoke tonight?

05-16-2009, 05:58 PM

On the graduation!

Way to go!

Best wishes on getting a job!

heavyd · 05-16-2009, 06:22 PM

What a great attitude you have, Mike. You will do well, I'm sure of it. I love music, at age 44, and wish that I had paid more attention to it in my formative years. Best wishes to you

05-16-2009, 06:23 PM

Congrats Micheal!! Huge accomplishment!

Beagleone · 05-16-2009, 06:38 PM

Congrats Mikey, hope you make it out on Monday to James'. I will go over some interviewing techniques with you that might help.

kelmac07 · 05-16-2009, 06:56 PM

Congrats Michael...keep your head up, the right job will be there before you know it.

WildBlueSooner · 05-16-2009, 06:58 PM

Congrats and good luck on the job!

Emjaysmash · 05-16-2009, 07:08 PM

FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW-
-WHICH NOBODY CAN DENY!!!
Mazel Tov and Congrats!!!

TripleF · 05-16-2009, 08:21 PM

Congrats brother!

68TriShield · 05-16-2009, 08:59 PM

Congrats Mikey

Adriftpanda · 05-16-2009, 09:22 PM

Congrats buddy, hope you can find a job now. lol. Best of luck.

hotreds · 05-16-2009, 09:23 PM

Congratulations and best wishes!

05-16-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Graduated! As of this morning at 9:00 I officially have my Bachelor of Music degree! Today will mostly be spent with friends and family, but I'll definitely pull something nice out of one of the humis in the near future Next step: job. I thought I had a job on lockdown last week, but it didn't end up that way. 230 people applied for one position - they interviewed 37 in the first round, 9 in the second round and 2 in the third round. I was one of the 2 finalists for the position, but they went with the other person instead. While it's disappointing, it gave me some great interview experience and a good feeling about my hirability (even though that position didn't end up being the right fit). I have a few more leads that I'm actively working on, but I've learned that nothing's sure until it's in writing. Today is just time to celebrate and enjoy the accomplishment!

05-16-2009, 04:11 PM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graduated! congrats Michael

05-16-2009, 04:15 PM	#3
Biglizard1 LLG turned CAI Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Earth Posts: 226 Trading: (8)	Re: Graduated! Congratulations!!!!

05-16-2009, 04:16 PM	#4
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: Graduated! Congrats Man!

05-16-2009, 04:49 PM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graduated! Well done!

05-16-2009, 05:13 PM	#6
teotides Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graduated! Congrats and good luck finding the right fit with a job

05-16-2009, 05:14 PM	#7
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Graduated! Congratulations Michael and hang in there. The right job will surely come your way. Don't settle for anything less.

05-16-2009, 05:18 PM	#8
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Graduated! Congrats! Big year for you so far--here's hoping it continues! __________________

05-16-2009, 05:50 PM	#9
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Graduated! . So, what are you going to smoke tonight?

05-16-2009, 05:58 PM	#10
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graduated! On the graduation! Way to go! Best wishes on getting a job!

05-16-2009, 06:22 PM	#11
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Graduated! What a great attitude you have, Mike. You will do well, I'm sure of it. I love music, at age 44, and wish that I had paid more attention to it in my formative years. Best wishes to you __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

05-16-2009, 06:23 PM	#12
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graduated! Congrats Micheal!! Huge accomplishment!

05-16-2009, 06:38 PM	#13
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 832 Trading: (18)	Re: Graduated! Congrats Mikey, hope you make it out on Monday to James'. I will go over some interviewing techniques with you that might help. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

05-16-2009, 06:56 PM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Graduated! Congrats Michael...keep your head up, the right job will be there before you know it.

05-16-2009, 06:58 PM	#15
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Graduated! Congrats and good luck on the job! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-16-2009, 07:08 PM	#16
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Graduated! FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW- -WHICH NOBODY CAN DENY!!! Mazel Tov and Congrats!!! __________________

05-16-2009, 08:21 PM	#17
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Graduated! Congrats brother! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

05-16-2009, 08:59 PM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Graduated! Congrats Mikey

05-16-2009, 09:22 PM	#19
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Graduated! Congrats buddy, hope you can find a job now. lol. Best of luck.

05-16-2009, 09:23 PM	#20
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Graduated! Congratulations and best wishes! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.