How many jobs have you applied to without getting an interview? I have applied to rou...?

Answer: You're doing it wrong.​ I don't know what, but you're doing something v.​.​.​ Susan's Digest Top Stories For You Mary E. Rossow upvoted this answer How many jobs have you applied to without getting an interview? I have applied to roughly 800 tech and 150 business jobs at Amazon this year, and a similar number for Microsoft. I have also applied to over 100 tech internships, and 451 other jobs. Gayle Laakmann McDowell, Consultant (tech hiring/interviewing), Author (Cracking the * Interview), Coder Updated May 23, 2017 You're doing it wrong. I don't know what, but you're doing something very wrong. If I had to guess, I'd say that multiple of these are going on: You're applying for jobs you ... Read More » What is the weirdest rule Disney employees have to abide by? Angela Stockton Written Aug 7 Advisory: this answer is really, really gross. The cast members who stroll around the Disney parks in full-body costumes like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, i.e., complete with a ... Read More » Mary E. Rossow upvoted this answer Have you ever walked out of a car dealership just before signing a final purchase contract? What happened? John Catiller Updated Jul 27 Yes. I test drove a demo car. It had been driven by one of their salesmen for year. We agreed on a price. I had everything set up and I was ready to sign. I looked at the co... Read More » My son accidentally pricked himself with my uncle's insulin needle. What do I do? I'm starting to panic. Alexis Rousseau, Resident Surgeon/ Former IQ Test guinea pig at Society (2018-present) Written Oct 20 If your uncle has any blood-borne illness, your son has been exposed. If your uncle has Hepatitis B or C or HIV, your son needs to be seen by a healthcare practitioner very... Read More » As a PhD advisor, how do you fire a student? Nick Dayton, consultant, adjunct professor Updated Apr 7 I witnessed the careful but direct firing of a PhD candidate. His lab mates knew him as absent of scholarly contribution, not meeting commitments, and generally being more ... Read More » What do the Japanese think about foreigner tourists who cannot speak any Japanese in Japan? Jeremy Morrison, lives in Japan Written Oct 9, 2017 A perfect example just happened to me yesterday which demonstrates this well. I went to Mos Burger, which is a fast food burger chain in Japan. I knew what I wanted, and sa... Read More » My adult son got a piece of steak stuck in his esophagus, went to ER and the GI doc on call said it could wait until morning to remove. I thought that was totally wrong. Am I right? Mike Lemly Written Oct 19 GI doctors get calls like this all the time from the ED doctor at night or during the weekend. In order to do an endoscopy the GI doctor has to have a whole GI team with hi... Read More » What is the most insane conversation you have ever had with your parents? Nancy Lafleur, former 65 and Retired. Finally Written May 29 One day when I was about 19 I walked in on an argument my mother and father where having. All of a sudden my father said to my mom,. "WELL I SUPPOSE YOU ARE GONNA TELL HER ... Read More » Is it true that running your engine near the redline every once in a while will prolong its longevity by removing carbon buildup, even in gas engines? Andy Pagin Updated Oct 19 A Rolls Royce mechanic once told me that whenever he had a car in for servicing the first thing he did was take it for a run and thrash it flat out for a minute or so, to b... Read More » Can coronavirus (Covid-19) suddenly end on its own similar to how the Spanish flu did? Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist, professor, Ryerson University, Toronto, Updated Oct 21 Pan/A/H1N1 (1918) ended as all viral pandemics end, with the population reaching the transmission threshold (I hesitate to use the correct term "herd immunity" because that... Read More » Read More in Your Feed Follow Quora on: Get the App for iOS and Android This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please unsubscribe.http://www.quora.com/

My toxic mother-in-law planned a family vacation and invited everyone but me (even ou...?

Answer: This happened to me, now over 35 years ago.​ To complicate the matter.​.​.​ Susan's Digest Top Stories For You Mary E. Rossow upvoted this answer My toxic mother-in-law planned a family vacation and invited everyone but me (even our newborn), husband insists that I go even though I wasn't invited. What would you do? Mike Thakar Written Sep 6 This happened to me, now over 35 years ago. To complicate the matter, we were/are a gay couple. And way back in 1988, society as a whole was more anti-gay than friendly. An... Read More » What is the most unforgiveable comment your partner said to your child? Stephen Coleman, studied at Shandong University (2004) Updated Sep 25, 2018 My narcissist ex wife saw our eldest daughter as a rival rather than a daughter. She was 18 years old and had a boyfriend. The ex made a pass at our daughter's boyfriend. H... Read More » Mary E. Rossow upvoted this answer Is Judge Judy respected in the legal profession? Rick Sheehy, Lover of history, sociology, business, culture Written Apr 26 It may surprise some but she is highly respected. First she was one of the most respected family court judges in the country, who expected lawyers to be prepared and for bo... Read More » I cancelled an interview a day before a scheduled interview and the recruiter told me that, "I cut a meeting short so that I could talk to you. We aren't interested in having you work here." How do I respond? Zack Payne, 11 years of teaching at the University level Updated 4h ago If you're applying for a job - there are a few safe bets in most situations. There are other candidates. Likely many of them. Most likely - too many of them. Applicants are not... Read More » Mary E. Rossow upvoted this answer Have you ever caught someone talking about you in a language that he/she thought that you don't know considering your appearance, but you can hear and understand the individual? What do you do? Maya Westerly Updated Sep 26 I waited 2 weeks while they kept doing it. They were members of my classroom support staff. They were all latino and I was black. This is a problem, apparently, since every... Read More » In 2020, I am a pro firearm. Can you change my mind? Mel Brenner Written Oct 13 Are you planning to harm anyone? Are you safe and sane? Do you like shooting sports? Are you planning to take over the United States by force? If you see these questions as... Read More » My daughter works way too many hours at her job. She's 23 and works 80+ hours a week as a receptionist. It's ridiculous. Should I email her boss? Should I send a lawyer to her work? Tay Wolfe Written Oct 16 Please mind your own business! Do not email your daughters boss that is embarrassing and you'll look absolutely crazy, hell you might even get her fired. If she thought it ... Read More » What have you done to make your life financially easier? Doug Armey, Successful entrepreneur, investor and financial consultant Written Apr 29, 2019 My top 5. And I've been told I'm just lucky. Marriage. I married my wife who is not only gorgeous but financially astute. So many marry people who may be pretty but are a fin... Read More » I fired an M1911 .45 cal pistol at a range while in the National Guard. At 15 yards I could barely hit a silouette due to the recoil. Is it really an effective sidearm? Dan McCormack Written Oct 13 The M1911 .45 caliber was (and remains) one of the finest handguns ever designed, produced, and carried. The problem wasn't the firearm or the .45 caliber round - it was yo... Read More » I drank 5 litres of water today. Now I'm scared. What should I do? Duke Makedo Written Oct 12 Pop a few tablets that are high in essential minerals. Have some sugary food. Try to spend the rest of the day around people who can get you to a doctor, if you faint or be... Read More » Read More in Your Feed Follow Quora on: Get the App for iOS and Android This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please unsubscribe.http://www.quora.com/