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1 day ago
i applied for a new job today let’s see how it goes.
hopefully it’s for me.
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How to find a job i love
It made me
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 "It just all fell into place much quicker than I had thought it would."
How I did it: I wanted to find a job I loved again and so commenced a degree in an area where I have volunteered my time for free for many years. I am now in my second year of the the degree and had decided this year to study full time so I could get to the job I love quicker. That wasn't quick enough for the universe and an email arrived from a friend asking if I knew anyone who would be interested in this job..hello...me!!! I was plagued with doubt, am I experienced enough, I am such a left field candidate with my experience. I took a deep breath and just did one bit at a time. Filled in the forms found out how best to present my resume. I heard I was up against stiff competition so instead of feeling defeated I focused on, if I get an interview I have learnt allot about how to present my experience to get that far but if I don't I tried. I got an interview and spent some time savouring that feeling. Then i went to work thinking of every awful question they could ask me and having an answer for it. I rehearsed what I would say if a question stumped me completely. I practiced key information I wanted to make sure I said and prepared several questions to ask. When I got to the interview it all went to plan with my answers and I felt they liked my questions but to my horror when I got out I saw the interview had only taken 15 minutes! I was amazed when my referees called to say they had been contacted and then they called to say I GOT THE JOB!!! I have been there 3 weeks and it is a huge new project which will impact on peoples lives in a positive way and I am keeping my thoughts and plans to one step at a time and loving my job. I am proud to be doing something like this and I am proud and still slightly amazed that I was able to get to this point way faster than I had thought! Lessons & tips:
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1 day ago
I just got another interview set up for today! They interviewed me months ago but I was second pick that person didnt work out so now they asked if I still want the job! The other job I REALLY want hasnt called me back after 2 interviews and they called my references which 2 told me gave me good references so we will see, if not this a plan B job!
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Untitled
3 days ago
Might beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I had 2 interviews and now they’re checking my references!!!!
Keeping my fingers crossed!
Then Id have to work there to find out if it is a job a love or a job to get me to the job I love…...
and do I continue school if I get it? Will me degree help me at this place?
I have to ask if offered the position.
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3 days ago
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Untitled
1 week ago
I sent resume according to two job recruit information. And as I had guessed, no response was received.
I need to learn more skills on resume writing. and aslo I have to wait for a job I love.
Untitled
1 month ago
I passed the test, and the written evaluation, I have my oral interview scheduled for February of 2010. I also plan on registering for the Police Civil Service test in December of 2009 as a backup plan. The actual test wouldn’t be until the spring of 2010, so if I don’t pass the oral interview, I’ll have something to fall back on. These selection processes are really, really long.
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That’s progress, right? I hate to throw out my old shoes before I have a new pair, so to speak, but I’m getting out of a job that leaves me with stress, backaches and little time for school work or pursuing freelance work that will help launch my career.
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1 month ago
I should start looking again, as I’m not sure what’s happening at my current job.
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