I don't know what I'm doing (and I'm pretty sure I don't look cute doing it)

[fushigi_na_chou]

~.: Suddenly, job-hunting just got alot harder. I couldn't live with Kristie as a real mother. She dropped quite alot of pressure on me at dinner tonight. Thanks for organizing my priorities. I first need to find a suit, then find a job, then find a car (or maybe find a car and then a job, because I'm magically going to be able to pay for the

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[hideincarnate]

You forgot about me! =O!
No no I know I am employed now but I had my period of unemployment after graduation as well. And it sucked. A lot. And I cried a lot. And I thought about killing myself too because it hurts to send in a bunch of applications, and get no answers or get told you're not wanted. I thought I could cut it out in Seattle, and I couldn't. So once the annual graduation ceremony was over, I left and came home.

You do have to make sacrifices, because nobody wants a green horn. They don't want to give us a chance to gain the experience. They magically expect us to have it. And it's frustrating, especially when you work 5 years to get a specific degree. Nobody tells you when you start college to start working in your field at the same time. Apparently we're supposed to have done that. -_-;

I sacrificed my pride. I did not originally want to teach English to children in Japan. I thought it was a waste of my major. And what am I doing? Teaching English in Japan, to children. Because though I am not teaching Japanese or getting paid to translate anything, I am USING my degree, and furthering my knowledge. It's related to my studies so in a way it counts. I gave up the comforts of the familiar and of home for this.

So yes, you will have to make sacrifices. For now, fill out all the applications you can, even if you don't like the job. If it's close and pays well, apply. You can always quit when something better comes up. Jobs are not permanent fixtures in our lives.

As for advice, you can ALWAYS ask for it. I do. I ask my mom all the time. Your father is there to help you. Ask him. Ask us. We'll go over your resume too. Always ask for help. It is always available.

However, you will need a suit for interviews. XD;

[fushigi_na_chou]

Thank you. It's nice to have so much encouragement from people who have or are going through this too. I've got about six jobs I can apply for, but I want to make sure my resume is as good as it can be, and I want to make a cover letter too.

[hideincarnate]

Then work on your resume and cover letter. Show it to everyone you can and get feedback. Look at online examples. If you want, I can send you a copy of my resume.

[fushigi_na_chou]

Could you? That'd be awesome. I've looked up examples online too, but it couldn't hurt to take a peek at an actual resume. :)

[on_dragon_wings]

I'll send you mine as well.
And COVER LETTERS ARE WIN! Especially for professional jobs. ALWAYS include a cover letter.

[fushigi_na_chou]

Sweet. I'll send it your way, and you can reply to my email with yours. I haven't done my cover letter yet; I might do it over the weekend.

[hideincarnate]

Sent mine to ya.