OOooookay so I haven't really been as diligent about writing here... some days the vegetable-like tv/couch coma sets in and I can't really do anything... some days I try and plow through everything from working out, cleaning up and laundry to working on my resume, cover letters and applying to jobs...
For the most part things have been pretty discouraging. I am trying to think outside of the box and think of what else I can do - am I ever going to get hired? Between feeling badly about myself and my self worth and then everyone spooked about the economy it can be hard to feel positive - some days it doesn't happen at all - ugh!! It also hasn't helped that I haven't really been getting a lot of response to any of the jobs I have applied to and haven't gone on that many interviews....
I went on one interview last week - a little depressing... I prepared and read the website. prepared questions, strengths, and all that jazz. I went in and spoke to the hr person. After we spoke she went out to find the person that I was supposed to interview, she couldn't find the person and said that I would have to come back because she could not find her.... I then got word from the recruiter that I didn't have enough experience...
If anyone is actually reading this I want to remind you that a lot of what we hear about the economy is fueled by the media. I think it is important to remember that there was a time that the media actually convinced a large portion of this country that invading Iraq was a good idea - hindsight is 20-20 right? So - I implore you, think positively about the country, the economy and everything - it can only help!
Ok moving on... I have been trying to keep going. I have updated my resume - it is much less dense and I re posted them on all the boards and have applied to a bunch more jobs. I went to the outplacement service/center that was provided to me as a part of my severance. I am so glad that I decided to do this. Not only did it help me to get out of the house and be productive, but there were also really helpful classes and really great consultants that were very helpful. Today was the last day there and it was a little sad that I am done.
On the the job front, I had a successful phone interview yesterday and am having a face to face a week from Monday. And then out of the blue I had another successful phone interview today which turned into an in person interview on Tuesday. I also had been thinking about real estate since I have a license - and I am meeting with a Real Estate broker on Monday to see if I want to be her assistant.So I am trying - I am trying... I am trying!
For the most part things have been pretty discouraging. I am trying to think outside of the box and think of what else I can do - am I ever going to get hired? Between feeling badly about myself and my self worth and then everyone spooked about the economy it can be hard to feel positive - some days it doesn't happen at all - ugh!! It also hasn't helped that I haven't really been getting a lot of response to any of the jobs I have applied to and haven't gone on that many interviews....
I went on one interview last week - a little depressing... I prepared and read the website. prepared questions, strengths, and all that jazz. I went in and spoke to the hr person. After we spoke she went out to find the person that I was supposed to interview, she couldn't find the person and said that I would have to come back because she could not find her.... I then got word from the recruiter that I didn't have enough experience...
If anyone is actually reading this I want to remind you that a lot of what we hear about the economy is fueled by the media. I think it is important to remember that there was a time that the media actually convinced a large portion of this country that invading Iraq was a good idea - hindsight is 20-20 right? So - I implore you, think positively about the country, the economy and everything - it can only help!
Ok moving on... I have been trying to keep going. I have updated my resume - it is much less dense and I re posted them on all the boards and have applied to a bunch more jobs. I went to the outplacement service/center that was provided to me as a part of my severance. I am so glad that I decided to do this. Not only did it help me to get out of the house and be productive, but there were also really helpful classes and really great consultants that were very helpful. Today was the last day there and it was a little sad that I am done.
On the the job front, I had a successful phone interview yesterday and am having a face to face a week from Monday. And then out of the blue I had another successful phone interview today which turned into an in person interview on Tuesday. I also had been thinking about real estate since I have a license - and I am meeting with a Real Estate broker on Monday to see if I want to be her assistant.So I am trying - I am trying... I am trying!
posted by Judy at 2:59 PM
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