So I received an email back from Cataldo Ambulance in Mass. The bad news is the entrance exam isn't until June first. I have read up on Cataldo and they seem to be one of the best companies but the time between now and the time of the entrance exam is long. On a positive note i can use that time to ensure I pass the exams and be ready for the fitness test.
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Don't stop applying to places. Get out there and get in with everyone you can.
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It doesn't look like anyone's started a thread for MA job-seekers yet. Maybe I'll do that.
I'm sure you're already aware of this, but passing Cataldo's exam, which wasn't terribly hard last year, isn't necessarily going to get you a job. I passed the exam and was told that there were no openings; taking it in June probably also works against you as you'll be competing with a lot of (other?) college students who suddenly have free time and need money.
Good luck with the exam, and as Anjel mentioned, apply broadly.
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Thanks for the Pep talk and extra push of encouragement Mr Conspiracy.... :glare:
Yes, I know taking the exam does not mean I'll get the job. But this is the first time I've been scheduled for an entrance exam so I was a bit excited. I will not stop at this one entrance exam I'll keep applying. Thanks for your superior insight. And....
Thanks for the good luck wishes
Thanks for the Pep talk and extra push of encouragement Mr Conspiracy.... :glare:
Yes, I know taking the exam does not mean I'll get the job. But this is the first time I've been scheduled for an entrance exam so I was a bit excited. I will not stop at this one entrance exam I'll keep applying. Thanks for your superior insight. And....
Thanks for the good luck wishes
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Keep us posted
Artst10,
Congrats! Keep us posted on how you make out.
Artst10,
Congrats! Keep us posted on how you make out.
I'm trying to apply broadly but I live in Nashua... how far is too far? I believe I asked this before though...
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Just think that your shift may start at 4 am. how early are you gonna wanna leave?
Also weigh the pay. And how much gas prices are. You don't wanna give up half of your pay check.
Me personally? Would not work more than an hour away if I absolutely had to. I live 12 miles from work.
I think linuss on here lives really far. Just depends on your circumstances.
Waiting...
I was told that they'd let me know about midweek on whether or not I made the second interview. One way or another.... I sound like a winey b@$tch but I've also been working temp jobs since 2007. I know just keep applying Sorry for being a cry baby 
I was told that they'd let me know about midweek on whether or not I made the second interview. One way or another.... I sound like a winey b@$tch but I've also been working temp jobs since 2007. I know just keep applying
Sorry for being a cry baby I was told that they'd let me know about midweek on whether or not I made the second interview. One way or another.... I sound like a winey b@$tch but I've also been working temp jobs since 2007. I know just keep applying
They are good with that, usually. Give it 2 weeks. If you still don't hear back, then start calling. At least that was the advice that I was given when I started the process
That make sense I had actually given up hearing from Patriot by the time they surprised me with an interview request. Part of that was because their employment required two years experience.
Cataldo as of last year (and i am assuming they still required this) requires at least a 6 month commitment of employment so unless they the college student is local then they cannot be hired.
I was told that by HR last year and since I am still in school i cannot apply there for the summer.
Got the offer from Cataldo. Physical in the morning. Orientation Tuesday-Thursday. Schedule still TBD, will find out @ Orientation.
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Congrats nemedic, let us know it all goes!
So far so good. Physical/Drug screen/Lift test went well. Only "snag" was that it took 5 sticks to draw blood WTF ?!?!?!?
And if I forgot to address this earlier: Yes, it is still required(and probably always will be) to commit to the schedule for 6 months. Then you can bid for any openings to possibly change your schedule. Orientation is tomorrow-thursday. Looking at the itinerary, i should hopefully know what my schedule looks like by tomorrow afternoon-ish
Congrats!! I wonder why I'm scheduled for the pretest in June... oh well
I have a friend going for the test in June. IIRC, the HR person I spoke with said that they generally do bi monthly this time of year to try to have slots for the people. While it may not seem like it, they don't want to waste people's time and have say 80 people test during 4 sessions (2/day. 2 months) when there are not the openings to support that. Also, methinks it could be designed as a test to see who actually wants to put up with the hassle and WORK there, instead of the people who watched a certain un named show that briefly ran on a major TV network and decided that they wanted to play EMT today.
And plan on waiting a while. I took the pre test end of March, had the face to face with HR towards the end of April, and had the physical/will have Orientation towards the end of May.
One thing you need to do is keep in contact with HR there. IF you don't hear from them after 2 weeks, call (repeatedly if necessary) until you happen to speak to Erica in HR. She is really nice and will help you out a bunch if she can, but she is crazy busy and can be a bit difficult to get a hold of. I would recommend calling later in the day (between 3 and 5), or really early(8-9ish).
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