The Job Hunt
So, it’s been about a month since I’ve been job-hunting. I’m not here to complain, since I know that others have been spending greater amounts of time doing the same. However, it continues to be a painful process in today’s market. I knew it was going to be difficult and limiting, but I had NO idea.
I’ve made a chart with the different positions that I’ve applied for. I’ve listed call-back dates, whether they have been filled or not, and whether they have gotten a hold of me. The search is a job in itself. For as many applications/resumes I’ve sent out, I’ve only received one call for an interview. With others’ experiences with job-searching, I’m surprised I’ve even gotten that.
I have a good resume. I’ve worked for years and have a variety of experience, including management, clerical, research, and so on. I graduated with Honors this May and received a departmental award. I also have volunteer experience. However, the grim search continues. I have a prospect that I’d rather not discuss here, so it feels good just to have that, but for a person who is fairly self-confident, job hunting in today’s market is a good way to hammer that confidence into dust.
I’m concentrating less on the wage, now, and more on whether or not I’d enjoy doing the job. We’ll see how this goes.
