So I have literally been looking for a job since October 2009. 9 MONTHS! I should have jus gotten pregnant and then went on maternity leave, FOREVER! lol This poor economy was definitely making it hard to find something, let alone be interviewed.
I finally got the motivation to apply for more jobs, once Billy was laid off. Why keep working here if Billy wasnt here and couldnt come visit me? Plus, a good friend provided me with jobs.utah.gov. What a great site! I was applying for like 8-10 jobs a week. Then every two days, I would send a follow up email "has this position been filled?"
It wasnt until June 14 that I finally heard something back from Utah Community Reinvestment Corp (UCRC). I went that Thursday for an interview. Pretty sure it was a 2 hour interview. I felt really good. She had complimented on how great my resume was (thanks mom!) and so gave me a chance to interview. She seems very interested in me. And she had asked me to write a couple of paragraphs as to why I would be a good candidate. I had a really good feeling about it.
Then after two weeks, with numerous follow ups, I hadnt heard ANYTHING. I became a little discouraged and started applying for more jobs. But secretly, I didnt want to give up on this great opportunity. I called once more and spoke to the receptionist, whom informed me that the Administrative Assistant position was still available. YAY!!!! I couldnt contain the excitement. I still had a chance.
Finally, I was called back the weekend of July 4th and was offered a second interview. I was one of the Top 3 candidates and would meet with "The Boss." I arrived 5 minutes early and was asked if I wanted to see the current project they were working on. SURE! Then I was interviewed. I felt good about this interview but still a little antsy. I wasnt sure if they were all too thrilled that I was going to school. . .
After a long long week, I was offered the job. I quickly scanned the offer letter with Billy and found that it was a GREAT deal and accepted.
Can I jus say how exhilarating it was to give my two weeks to my supervisor? It was quite empowering!
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Im so excited for you! really i am .They will for sure miss you... im glad..
ReplyDeleteSo guess what You know how you always have things to post but you dont lol , so On the side of your blog you could have a section with just tittles so you wont forget !
Sometimes, I start writing a blog and then save it as a draft... Does that work? How would I do the titles?
ReplyDeleteWell that works too! i do that too hehehe.
ReplyDeleteOn the design of you page just add a gadget that has just a list of things to be done . It will be public of course.. but it will get you writing!
Do you think I can somehow set it up where I can send a txt to that "list of blogs."
ReplyDeleteDoes that make sense?