Buck up, little fuck up!

[tinybehemoth]

Assiduously written thank you letters notwithstanding, I think at this point it’s safe to say I did not get the job I interviewed for last Monday.  *sigh* Since March, I have applied for 14 positions, gotten two interviews, and still, nothing.  This week I became so anxious about receiving more rejections that I couldn’t make myself send out any

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[mumblestutter]

yay! Sanctioned and guilt-free unemployment in the summertime, yes?

[tinybehemoth]

yup! if your mom says it's OK, it's OK!

from liz

[anonymous]

when you watched indiana jones, did you recognize new haven?? they filmed that shit here last summer and closed down all the streets and it was annoying to try to get around. and they did a post on craigs list and other places being like: yo, all you folks you happen to have old time cars -- do you want to come park them on the street so we can film the movie and make it look like we're in old times?! and everyone said, YEP, sure. and they went and parked their cars on the street for the filming.

Re: from liz

[tinybehemoth]

No! I did not recognize New Haven! There was a motorcycle/car chase through a stone gateway that did remind me of the ones I walked through with you, but it still never occurred to me that it was Yale. I think the fact that the movie was probably filmed in the summer (?) when it was sunny and green threw me off.

[sleepy_bird]

enjoy unemployment! you will find a job, I swear, and then you will hate it and wish you were unemployed again. at least that's what morrissey says, and I believe him.

[tinybehemoth]

In my heart, I know you are right. But I still can't help feeling anxious! And also, abashed that I am not that great of a job candidate. It makes you feel like you've misspent the last eight years of your life.

[ygibcttmi]

Your mom is awesome. Also wanted to say that I did at least 30 informational interviews and countless applications before getting my last job. One of my informational interviewees gave me great advice to "do at least 3 things a day -- like sending out 2 applications and doing 1 informational interview." I even went to offices and handed out my applications in these attractive, color-coded packets. I'd ask for the person who advertized the position and introduce myself. Sometimes it was awkward, and it took a while, but it finally worked! Actually, no one even responded to any of my applications -- it was an informational interview that finally led to a job offer. Anyway, I know you'll find something, and trust me, the 3-things-a-day trick really pays off!!

[tinybehemoth]

what is an informational interview?

And dude, I could not do 3 applications a day! I'm finishing maybe 3 a week and finding that quite exhausting enough.

[ygibcttmi]

Quantity over quality, that's what I always say =)

An informational interview is when you get to pick where you want to work! Just pinpoint your ideal librarical situation, call them up, and say, "Hi, I just graduated from library school and am interested in learning more about what it's like to work there. I'm really interested in [insert something about them and what they do, why they're unique] and would love a chance to talk with you about your experiences working in the field. I'm undecided about [something, which path within library science to pursue, maybe?] and would really appreciate your insights." It's a great way to just get advice about your possible career trajectories and meet new people in the field. I don't think it's ever a waste! I did one with a nice girl who worked in a crazy office and I was like, "whoa, now I know I wouldn't wanna work here!!" It's great.

If you're interested though, there are informational interview questions online, and I have something from UVA's career center too that I could send you.