Career Beginnings
A timeline of my career search, difficulties, strengthening of faith, lifelong lessons, and motivation to never give up; beginning with the start of my last semester at Purdue University until the end of the trials and start of new beginnings...
2010-08-23 00:00:00
Last Semester at Purdue
Beginning of my final semester of undergraduate studies at Purdue University.
2010-09-15 00:00:00
Krannert Career Fair
SMEF Krannert bi-annual career fair on-campus.
2010-09-16 00:00:00
Timken Interview
Interview with Timken on-campus for their development program in Canton, OH.
2010-09-27 00:00:00
EPIC Interview
Interview with EPIC Systems on-campus.
2010-09-27 00:00:00
Nestle/Purina Interview
Phone Interview with Nestle/Purina for their development program.
2010-10-01 00:00:00
Caterpillar Interview
Interview with Caterpillar on-campus for staff accountant position.
2010-10-01 00:00:00
Navistar Interview
Interview on-campus with Navistar for their development program.
2010-10-01 00:00:00
Initial Celadon Email
First email received from Chad Hoffman at Celadon Trucking regarding opportunities.
2010-10-04 00:00:00
OmniSource Interview
Interview with OmniSource on-campus for their development program.
2010-10-06 00:00:00
Celadon Interview (1)
First interview with Celadon Trucking on-site in Indianapolis.
2010-10-13 00:00:00
PNC Bank Dinner
Pre-interview dinner with PNC Bank on-campus.
2010-10-14 00:00:00
PNC Bank Interview
Interview with PNC Bank for their development program.
2010-10-15 00:00:00
ArcelorMittal Interview
Interview with ArcelorMittal on-campus for their development program.
2010-10-22 00:00:00
Celadon Interview (2)
Second round interview with Celadon on-site in Indianapolis.
2010-10-28 00:00:00
Celadon Offer
Job offer received via phone and email.
2010-11-01 00:00:00
Bosch Interview
Interview with Bosch via phone for their development program.
2010-11-03 00:00:00
Accept Celadon Offer
Offer from Celadon accepted.
2010-11-15 00:00:00
Celadon Info/Drug Test
Drive to Indianapolis for additional paperwork/drug test.
2010-11-15 00:00:00
Apartment Search (1)
Drive to Indianapolis to search for apartment prior to move.
2010-11-17 00:00:00
Apartment Search (2)
Second trip to Indianapolis to search for apartment prior to move.
2010-11-22 00:00:00
Apartment Deposit Sent
Deposits sent to apartment landlord to guarantee/hold apartment.
2010-12-09 00:00:00
Last Day of Classes
Last day of undergraduate classes at Purdue University.
2010-12-13 00:00:00
Commencement Tix/Cap & Gown
Pick-up commencement tickets and cap & gown.
2010-12-13 00:00:00
Purdue Finals
Finals week at Purdue.
2010-12-17 00:00:00
Undergraduate Degree Complete
Completed undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Management.
2010-12-18 00:00:00
Purdue Commencement
Graduation and move out of apartment.
2010-12-21 00:00:00
Notre Dame Interview (1)
First interview with Notre Dame to try for staff accountant position prior to committing to Indianapolis move.
2010-12-22 00:00:00
Final Grades
Final Purdue semester grades released - final overall GPA of 3.49, major GPA of 3.63.
2011-01-04 00:00:00
Notre Dame Interview (2)
Second round interview with Notre Dame for staff accountant position (5 managers including the University controller).
2011-01-11 00:00:00
Notre Dame Response
Received notice from Notre Dame that I was not chosen for the staff accountant position.
2011-01-11 00:00:00
Prepare for Move
Packing and preparing apartment move-in and move to Indianapolis.
2011-01-15 00:00:00
Moving Day
Moving day to Indianapolis to begin career at Celadon Trucking
2011-01-17 00:00:00
1st Day at Celadon
Begin working at Celadon Trucking in Indianapolis.
2011-01-29 00:00:00
Celadon Party at Kilroy's
Celadon New Year's celebration at Kilroy's Bar 'n Grill in downtown Indianapolis.
2011-02-09 08:00:00
Celadon
Normal start of workday at Celadon.
2011-02-09 15:00:00
Lunch Hour
Late lunch taken during which I read a chapter (8 - "Persecution: Prepare for it, Resist it") from my current book "Outlive Your Life" by Max Lucado.
2011-02-09 16:00:00
Life Changing News
Received a call from my boss and supervisor at Celadon for a meeting after returning from my lunch-hour. Was told I "wasn't a good long-term fit for Celadon" after nothing but good feedback and hardwork/training ever since my start. No further explanation given.
2011-02-09 18:00:00
Back at Apartment
Returned to apartment after events taken place, prayed for His guidance strength and guidance now and the days to come.
2011-02-09 20:00:00
Break News to Family
Spoke with Dad and Mom to break the unfortunate news.
2011-02-09 23:00:00
Submit Applications/Resumes
Begin job search by submitting applications and resumes.
2011-02-10 00:00:00
Pinnacle Partners
Receive first call from submission from Cathy Cottrell at Pinnacle Partners temp agency in Indianapolis to set up meeting.
2011-02-10 00:00:00
Accountemps
Receive first call from submission from Kenya (last name?) at Accountemps temp agency.
2011-02-14 00:00:00
Pinnacle Partners
Meeting/Interview with Cathy Cottrell at Pinnacle Partners staffing.
2011-02-15 00:00:00
Accountemps
Meeting/Interview with Kenya at Accountemps staffing.
2011-02-15 00:00:00
DMA Interview
Phone interview with DMA (DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.) for a staff accounting position in Indianapolis.
2011-02-16 14:00:00
FHLBI Interview
Interview with Vickie Walker for temporary position at Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) via Pinnacle Partners.
2011-02-16 15:00:00
Accountemps
Received a call from Kenya at Accountemps of an opportunity to interview for a permanent staff accountant position at Peerless Pump in downtown Indianapolis.
2011-02-16 16:00:00
Good News
Receive call from Cathy Cottrell at Pinnacle Partners informing me that my interview with FHLBI went good and they'd like me to start the next day if interested.
2011-02-16 16:45:00
Decision Time
Must make a decision to take the chance with FHLBI becoming a permanent employee down the road or turning away to the Peerless Pump interview...chose to take my chances to FHLBI!
2011-02-17 00:00:00
Back to Work
First day back to work as a temp-to-hire at FHLBI via Pinnacle Partners...only a week later! Blessed