It’s official. Applying for jobs is a very stressful experience. If only I had a mother who was one of the top recruiters in the country…oh wait, I do. I’m not even going to get started on that argument again, because it will most likely bring on fight #367. I’ve decided to find jobs the old-fashioned way. I’m applying myself, and boy is it rough out there. I have sent resume after resume, and still have gotten very little feedback. I refuse to believe that I’m not qualified, because that would hurt my self-esteem, so I’ve got to assume that there are a million people more qualified than I am…which is still disheartening.
Here’s my request: I just want the interview. Give me the interview, and I will talk the ear off any potential employer about why he/she would be a moron not to hire me. I know I have what it takes to succeed at any job I take on, but I’m not going to get anywhere if I don’t get the interview. I’m not making excuses for my own lack of skills, but it is a tough market right now. You have hundreds of people ten times more qualified than I am (who am I kidding…a hundred times), and they are more than happy to take on the lower paying jobs. I thought for a while that I was in the perfect position to be employed. I’m graduating in three years, my GPA is wonderful, I have a few skills that could be useful to any company, and they could pay me little money, because I’m entry-level, right? On the other hand, I could be seen as being young and inexperienced because I've only had one internship and worked at the beach last summer. This is quite the conundrum.
I’ve been told by both of my parents to be patient. If any of you know me very well, you know “patient individual” is not something I would put on my resume. I’m a go-getter. I have a very hard time sitting around waiting for life or mom to happen. If any of you know mom, you also know waiting for her could take a loooong time. I have had this itty bitty dream for about 10 years now of living in New York and making it big. This dream (besides the “making it big” part) is so close to happening now, and I cannot stand the waiting. I have been told: First comes employment, then comes apartment. Well, employment better start showing some signs of life! I’m glad that my parents are perfectly content with me living at home for the rest of my life, but I’m not quite so pleased with that arrangement. So to my readers, if you hear about a job opening up in New York City, I’ll take it. I may be picky about my men, but as you can see I’m not picky about employment. ☺
Peace and Love all! <3
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Hey Kate,
ReplyDeleteI can feel your pain! I am in the same boat. I'm not sure what you are applying too but try a different approach.
The Four Hour Work Week by Dan Ferris taught me some useful techniques. Research the company heavily and try calling after 5. This gets you past the middle man and more with someone who has more pull in the company.
Try to be patient, I am having the same troubles. Keep pushing and stay confident. The interview will come and you are extremely qualified so dont get your hopes up.
Be good and I will see you soon.
Hang in there. Applying for jobs, getting interviews, etc. is one of the most frustrating / enigmatic / strangest experiences known to man. Seriously though when I got out of school in a decent economy I applied to probably 50 places or more. Of those 50 I got an interview with maybe 5. Of those 5 I got one offer. It doesn't mean you aren't qualified. It really just means you haven't applied to the right place yet. Nobody knows what goes through the minds of these hiring managers. Why do they choose one person over another? It's a mystery of the universe. Hang in there kid.
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