It's been a while since I posted. Frankly, I was so disappointed with my job search that everything seemed a bit pointless. In a nutshell, I can't seem to find a job. The one that seemed like such a good match didn't happen and the company didn't have the decency to even let me know that. I'm not sure what it is. I suspect that part of it is my age (everyone seems to prefer younger workers), some of it may be my experience (maybe they think they can't afford me based on my former employers and titles), or it could be that employers just don't want to make any effort to train people so they are willing to wait for just the perfect candidate (the most likely). You might be asking why I am inclined to believe this. First, it is the way the ads and postings are written "8+ years experience with an engineering company" - for an admin job. "Candidate must have experience with the FDA xyz program" and so on. I think, they either can't or don't want to train someone. Based on a couple of my more recent bosses, I could see training to be an issue. Some supervisors don't believe that they need to know how to do their employees' jobs. Then, when they are faced with a vacancy, they are completely lost.
So what do I do now? Next week I will be revamping and reposting my resume with a new look. I'm taking off everything except my last employer. I'm also taking on graduation dates for education. I am thinking about adding a blurb about being "self employed" for the last year as a personal administrative assistant and list some of the things I have been doing. It was work, even if I was doing it for myself, right?
I've also applied for two part time jobs (at the grocery store and at the credit union). I'm going to start looking at companies near my house and send inquiries to them regarding open positions. I am going to try once again to get a phone or in person meeting with someone at Kelly Services. Beyond that, I'm not sure yet.
While all this happens, I continue to try and be as helpful and productive at home as I can. I also try to keep my sanity in tact with working on projects that I enjoy.
In all this, the most disappointing aspect is that one friend (who seemingly wanted to hire me at her work) is completely ignoring me. The unsuccessful job is disappointing but I don't believe it is her fault. I'm just hurt that she won't respond to my texts and email.
