Where have I been? My "daily" running adventures are not being well documented here, unfortunately, in the past couple weeks and that's because I'm on the hunt for a big-girl job.
Yes, I'm going back to work.
After staying at home with Goober for the past 15 months, I'm looking forward to contributing my knowledge and skills toward a grown-up atmosphere again. Don't get me wrong, Goober is a great running personal trainer and BOSS, but the compensation (hugs/smiles/laughs/kisses/squeals of delight) doesn't pay the bills. Bummer, I know. Wish they could!
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In my old cube, tending to my office
plant--an orchid named "Buddy" |
So I've been sending out e-mails and status updates asking for possible leads at Seattle-based companies...and man, job hunting is stressful. After I graduated from college back in 2005, I thought that surely I would get a decent job right off the bat. Not so! I went through months and months of interviews, screenings, resumes, applications and then finally settled on becoming an administrative temp. The feeling of failure was always there when I would come in "second" place for a job that I really thought I'd have a chance at getting. It took a toll on my self-confidence. But, becoming a temp was probably one of my best decisions because I got to work for large array of business types, environments and with some amazing people...and I eventually landed a great job at an even better company. AND there were a dozen or so people that could write me a good job recommendation letter. When it all comes down to it, it really IS about
who you know.
But I can't go back to temping because I think I can do better this time around. I have the background, the experience and the drive to get what I want...and NEED.
Now, I just have to go out and do it.
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5 comments:
Good luck! I landed my first "career" job out of college. Then moved with my husband to a new town. I found my second career job through temping. I worked in that industry for 15 years. You never know who will notice the temp with the college degree...
You'll get one! I believe in you! I'm sure it will be hard to be away from Goober though. Wht kind of job are you looking for?
Good luck on finding something great!
I just went through this. It took me about a year to find something good.
Find some good networking groups in your area. Meet new people. I set a goal of going out to coffee three times a week with people I meet at networking events.
Most important though, don't lose patience and don't get demoralized. Getting turned down for a job is nothing personal....
Good luck with the job search. I hope you will find the perfect job for you!
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