Interview at VMWare *Got Hired*

markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
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Well I didn't want to completely hijack dakinggamers thread so I figured I'd start my own. I signed a NDA so to be safe I won't go into extreme detail but the interview went great.

Had a phone interview with HR and followed up with an online technical exam which I didn't think I did well on but still got an interview.

Did the interview today and some of the technical questions really threw me for a loop. I couldn't even remember some of the basic Linux questions from my L+ exam since I don't use it. I did well on the scenario questions I think and the interview was only supposed to last an hour but went almost 3.

I hope I get it. Tons of benefits, great opportunities, and seems like a great career boost. Also would be beneficial if I plan on moving back to California.

It's still somewhat of a help desk role but it's supporting VMWare products and also pays 10-20k more.
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  • wastedtimewastedtime Member Posts: 586 ■■■■□□□□□□
    As you probably already know the fact that it was 3 hours instead of 1 is a good sign. You probably would not have had a interview that lasted two additional hours if they didn't think you were worth it. That being said I'm knocking on wood and wish you luck.
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  • greg9891greg9891 Member Posts: 1,189 ■■■■■■■□□□
    All the Best markulous !
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    When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep, So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler And your need like an armed man.
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  • HailHogwashHailHogwash Member Posts: 87 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Hope it turns out well for you. Good luck
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  • techfiendtechfiend Member Posts: 1,481 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Working at vmware would look nice on a resume, should have upward mobility and appears to be a reasonable challenge for you. Looks like a step forward, best of luck!
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  • TheFORCETheFORCE Member Posts: 2,297 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Good luck to you! Ignore the Helpdesk title, the increase is good and also you will have probably unlimited access to VMWARE learning opportunities that you can explore.
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Thanks!

    It's a Technical Support Engineer position. But I think it would definitely help me a ton. Doesn't seem like they need someone with tons of experience just someone with a decent base knowledge that is willing to learn. Hopefully I hear back soon.
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  • nascar_paulnascar_paul Member Posts: 288 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Good luck, and great job!
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  • jibbajabbajibbajabba Member Posts: 4,317 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Good luck. I failed myself after the third round ... Ah well .. :)
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I sent a follow up thank you email and they said they should be contacting me shortly, so hopefully that's another good sign. :)
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Holy crap I got it! 17K raise, way better benefits, and it's friggin VMWare! icon_cheers.gif
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  • tahjzhuantahjzhuan Member Posts: 288 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats man!
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  • kurosaki00kurosaki00 Member Posts: 973
    markulous wrote: »
    Holy crap I got it! 17K raise, way better benefits, and it's friggin VMWare! icon_cheers.gif

    Awesome! Congratz man!
    About the Jags though.... I'm sorry.
    meh
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  • HailHogwashHailHogwash Member Posts: 87 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats!!!
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  • TheFORCETheFORCE Member Posts: 2,297 ■■■■■■■■□□
    markulous wrote: »
    Holy crap I got it! 17K raise, way better benefits, and it's friggin VMWare! icon_cheers.gif

    Well done man! Tell us the salary number not just the raise lol. Enjoy all the VMWARE perks now!
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    kurosaki00 wrote: »
    Awesome! Congratz man!
    About the Jags though.... I'm sorry.

    LOL. Hey our offense is going to be better this year. :D
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Currently I make 22.50 an hour and now it'll be almost $30 an hour. Plus WAYYYYYYYYY better benefits and tons of free VMWare certs. :D
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  • Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats!! That is amazing so glad it worked out for you. ;)

    Good luck on your journey if you are moving back to California let's grab lunch sometime once you get settled into your role. The benefits are amazing indeed from experience especially in learning opportunities and growth. If you ever have any questions along the way feel free to let me know.

    God bless and good luck on your journey with blessings ahead!! icon_cheers.gif
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Dakinggamer87 wrote: »
    Congrats!! That is amazing so glad it worked out for you ;)

    Good luck on your journey if you are moving back to California let's grab lunch sometime once you get settled into your role. God bless and good luck on your journey with blessings ahead!! icon_cheers.gif

    Thanks!! I'll send you a PM if/when I do come back. I'm assuming it'd be fairly easy to switch offices, but my biggest obstacle would just be housing costs. Unless I got a huge raise going back there, I can't afford a $2500 house payment in that area.
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  • Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    markulous wrote: »
    Thanks!! I'll send you a PM if/when I do come back. I'm assuming it'd be fairly easy to switch offices, but my biggest obstacle would just be housing costs. Unless I got a huge raise going back there, I can't afford a $2500 house payment in that area.

    It can be expensive but if you look hard enough you can rent out in the area around $1,800-$2,000/month in an apartment/condo. As for houses slightly higher depending on your needs above that average. I am mainly comparing the Silicon Valley area of course. ;)
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I have a wife and 2 kids so definitely don't want to do the apartment thing anymore and don't want to live in a bad area either. I'll probably have to wait until I apply for a better position within the company and/or my wife can make more money. But I absolutely love the Silicon Valley. I grew up near Stockton so it'd be nice to be within driving distance of all my friends and have way better weather and be right next to the ocean.
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  • Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    markulous wrote: »
    I have a wife and 2 kids so definitely don't want to do the apartment thing anymore and don't want to live in a bad area either. I'll probably have to wait until I apply for a better position within the company and/or my wife can make more money. But I absolutely love the Silicon Valley. I grew up near Stockton so it'd be nice to be within driving distance of all my friends and have way better weather and be right next to the ocean.

    That's understandable for sure. If you need me to do any research or help on your behalf feel free to let me know. Look forward to VMware and the fun ahead!! ;)
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Thanks a ton! Even though we work at different sites, it's cool that someone on this forum works for the same company as me. :D
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  • cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Congrats!!
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  • MowMow Member Posts: 445 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congratulations! I was hoping for good news for you!
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  • GreaterNinjaGreaterNinja Member Posts: 271
    Congratulations sir!
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  • techfiendtechfiend Member Posts: 1,481 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats man! Were you applying for many positions or talking to any recruiters?
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  • JoJoCal19JoJoCal19 Mod Posts: 2,835 Mod
    Congrats on the new job! I'd love to work for VMware.
    Dakinggamer87 wrote: »
    It can be expensive but if you look hard enough you can rent out in the area around $1,800-$2,000/month in an apartment/condo. As for houses slightly higher depending on your needs above that average. I am mainly comparing the Silicon Valley area of course. ;)

    Im curious, what's a 4/2 plus office in a decent neighborhood run over there? I get hit up occasionally for jobs over there and I'd love to go back to Cali but I dismiss them immediately because of my housing requirements.
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  • markulousmarkulous Member Posts: 2,394 ■■■■■■■■□□
    techfiend wrote: »
    Congrats man! Were you applying for many positions or talking to any recruiters?

    Actually no not at all. This job and one other one contacted me out of the blue off of my LinkedIn. I am starting a better position at my job next Tuesday that has more server and firewall support and I had planned on waiting until next year to apply for anything so I could have a better resume. So this was completely unexpected!
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  • wastedtimewastedtime Member Posts: 586 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congratz, Good luck on the new job. I'm glad I knocked on that wood.
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  • MooseboostMooseboost Member Posts: 778 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Huge congrats man! That is a crazy awesome opportunity.
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