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

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