So, in my endless pursuit of a job in the Chicago Land area, I have sent out hundreds (ok, so maybe not hundreds...but at least 20) resumes to PR/Communications/Publication firms that I have targeted as wanting to build a career at.
In my daily e-mail communications with my sister that sum up to about 40 Gmail threads a day, I sometimes talk to her about my concern regarding the absence of response to my resume.
To which she responded on out 11/12/08 conversation in the 22cnd conversation thread:
"Man...if you don't stop being depressed about these callbacks..."
I wanted to KILL her!
BOO for her!
The reality of the situation is that it is depressing to view yourself as qualified, and not have the kind of response you thought you would. It makes you doubt yourself and makes the accomplishments you thought you had made seem to not matter.
I have a good, meaningful degree that applies to the field I wish to go into, was super outgoing in college and still am, I believe myself to write well and people love me. I have work experience out of the wahzoo and NO ONE WANTS TO HIRE ME!!!
OK. So the relocation thing may throw some people off, but I'm willing to do it at my own expense. THAT'S HOW DESPERATE I AM!!!!!!!
Now, I do take into consideration that the economy is in shambles. It is probable that even the most qualified people are out of a job right now and I should feel lucky that I have a stable one. My Daddy always said two things would always be constant in America, health care and education. I do PR for the later.
OK, so maybe I'm being selfish and am not taking into full account the ways of the world as we close out 2008. And maybe, this is a transgression of my disappointment that voting for Barack didn't make my mailbox start jumping with callbacks the next day.
But I want to live the fabulous life!
And this just ain't it.
2 comments:
BOO TO YOU!! For trying to put me out on FB... BOOOOO!!!!
HI!
Not sure how I stumbled upon this, but had to comment.
I feel like I'm like you in a lot of ways. I left my stable job in New York to move to Paris of all places without a job in hand, and only a tiny apartment to call home. My parents and siblings were all very negative about my ability to survive, but honestly I think the only thing you need to get by is a positive attitude.
Not sure if you've moved yet, but I noticed that the universe provides when you need. I came here in October with no prospects, and am now starting a part time job in January. I've taken time to network and meet people and tell them what I want to do. I've involved myself as much as I can. I think with the proper amount of hustle and faith all is possible. So. I haven't grabbed the brass ring just yet, but now know that the essentials (rent, bills) will be covered. Now for that next step. But I wish you the best! And do your best to block out negativity. Also, don't resent your family. They fear for your safety, which comes out as "We don't believe in you." Everyone wants you to succeed, but you have to have the right mind frame to succeed and to believe that you can.
Best of luck!
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