My eyes are blurry and I'm still wearing my suit.
Geez what am I doing on a Friday night? Staring at the screen writing thank you letters, cover letters and resumes. Two words: JOB HUNTING.
Since Saturday I've been thinking about my future- I have less than a month left before I graduate and still haven't found an entry-level. Since November with on/off months I've been job hunting.
Has it been worth it since then?
I don't know....
With lack of food in my stomach and constant staring at the screen, my mind wanders in different episodes pondering?
Has it been worth sacrificing meeting new people to focus on job hunting?
Was it worth my time going to NYC attending a job fair consists of employers saying, "We don't have business cards, we won't accept your resume, but you can email your resume at our website."
Was it worth thinking about getting a career sacrificing a 2 3/4 years relationship?
Did I make the right decision not to live in with my boyfriend and instead live my relatives?
Everything has been going through my mind.
It starlted me that my relatives asked if I got a job or a place yet.
When I asked how to address an attorney, they snapped thinking my time writing thankyou letters to employers at a job fair is a waste of time.
. The key thing for myself and many job seekers to stay in game is to FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP. TAKE DOCUMENTATION. ALWAYS SHOW YOUR BEST no matter how sick you are or disappointed the position is.
No one realizes that the job market is slim. So many outsourcing to various countries to downsize expenses. It wasn't like 5 years ago when the job market was fantastic for college grads. Starting salary for grads 5 years ago: 40-50K
now: 28-35K.
It's depressing to know the reality of finding a job. Sometimes I wonder if staying in Albany is the best option for me since I have no savings to move elsewhere.
I can't believe I have attended 4 job fairs this week; 2 in one day. I hope I will have leads. It's unfortunate I lack one skill: SALES.
For the past 2 weeks, I haven't watch TV, listened to the radio. Pretty ignored the death of our Pope.
I've been trying to look healthy for the fairs, prep up for networking, and play the game. I wish there is a sign or guide to help at this point. I feel like giving little hope. That no matter what I do, I am not good enough for these companies, sometimes I feel like I've wasted some time.
Since Saturday I've been thinking about my future- I have less than a month left before I graduate and still haven't found an entry-level. Since November with on/off months I've been job hunting.
Has it been worth it since then?
I don't know....
With lack of food in my stomach and constant staring at the screen, my mind wanders in different episodes pondering?
Has it been worth sacrificing meeting new people to focus on job hunting?
Was it worth my time going to NYC attending a job fair consists of employers saying, "We don't have business cards, we won't accept your resume, but you can email your resume at our website."
Was it worth thinking about getting a career sacrificing a 2 3/4 years relationship?
Did I make the right decision not to live in with my boyfriend and instead live my relatives?
Everything has been going through my mind.
It starlted me that my relatives asked if I got a job or a place yet.
When I asked how to address an attorney, they snapped thinking my time writing thankyou letters to employers at a job fair is a waste of time.
. The key thing for myself and many job seekers to stay in game is to FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP. TAKE DOCUMENTATION. ALWAYS SHOW YOUR BEST no matter how sick you are or disappointed the position is.
No one realizes that the job market is slim. So many outsourcing to various countries to downsize expenses. It wasn't like 5 years ago when the job market was fantastic for college grads. Starting salary for grads 5 years ago: 40-50K
now: 28-35K.
It's depressing to know the reality of finding a job. Sometimes I wonder if staying in Albany is the best option for me since I have no savings to move elsewhere.
I can't believe I have attended 4 job fairs this week; 2 in one day. I hope I will have leads. It's unfortunate I lack one skill: SALES.
For the past 2 weeks, I haven't watch TV, listened to the radio. Pretty ignored the death of our Pope.
I've been trying to look healthy for the fairs, prep up for networking, and play the game. I wish there is a sign or guide to help at this point. I feel like giving little hope. That no matter what I do, I am not good enough for these companies, sometimes I feel like I've wasted some time.