Last summer I didn't start looking for jobs until way late in the summer. I ended up getting a really good paying job...so whatever.
But this year I met with a career advisor in March and have been slowly looking for summer jobs since then. I was hoping to find a summer job in the field of Criminology. I've handed up SO many resumes and have called, emailed and followed up to make sure I'm interested. You know what I got? I've recieved numerous responses saying that only there are only volunteer opportunities or no positions available. A number of people I haven't even heard back from. I've had 5 interviews...all went very well, in fact my last one went EXTREMELY well. I get a call on Monday - sorry we've already filled the position! AHHHHHH!!
I'm so discouraged right now. My advisor tells me I've been doing the right thing all along, so why haven't I gotten a job! I'm so frustrated, I NEED MONEY!!!
That is my rant.
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May-09-2006 22:12
E.inc
Junior tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2006
Location: Lost IN Ontario
Re: Summer Jobs
quote:
why haven't I gotten a job! I'm so frustrated, I NEED MONEY!!!
That is my rant.
I so kNow what your feelin!
May-09-2006 22:22
Refinnej
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Moncton, NB
I hear your rant. Looking for a job is frustrating especially when you do as much as you can and get nowhere. Whatever you do, be persistent and keep the momentum going!
"Opportunity often comes in disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat".
"Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent".
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May-09-2006 22:46
shanny
Ferocious One
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: in the jungle the mighty jungle
Looking for jobs sucks....
i'm currently waiting ot hear about a position...
if it doesn't come through i'm back to square one.
Where Are The Tunes?
Good things happen to good people
May-09-2006 23:02
psychosomatica
500 posts. What a shame.
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto
I know your pain. Couldn't get an internship this year so I'm just working as a research assistant.
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May-09-2006 23:40
raveed
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Registered: Apr 2003
Location: San Jose, California
quote:
Originally posted by Refinnej
I hear your rant. Looking for a job is frustrating especially when you do as much as you can and get nowhere. Whatever you do, be persistent and keep the momentum going!
"Opportunity often comes in disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat".
"Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent".
well said.
Also, while it is pretty obvious that the people you are dealing with are a little anal, look at the situation such that you are not doing something right. You could check out a job site like monstertrak.com/.ca and take a look at what skills companies require for the job you want and redesign your resume based on those requirements. All the best.
May-09-2006 23:40
Jem_hadar
I remember...
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Pandora (South of Nowhere)
Sucks Lisa.
Job searchs blow. Im so glad I have a fulltime job I love here in Cwood.
Something will happen girl!
JEm
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May-10-2006 02:39
Vivid Boy
TA's GodFather
Registered: Sep 2001
Location: T.O
welcome to the real world lisa. my brother justgraduated with a phd in neuroscience at 30 yrs old. today i came home early and caught him watchin oprah
May-10-2006 02:44
shortymanda
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2005
Location: London, Canada
Re: Summer Jobs
quote:
Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
Okay...so here's my rant.
Last summer I didn't start looking for jobs until way late in the summer. I ended up getting a really good paying job...so whatever.
But this year I met with a career advisor in March and have been slowly looking for summer jobs since then. I was hoping to find a summer job in the field of Criminology. I've handed up SO many resumes and have called, emailed and followed up to make sure I'm interested. You know what I got? I've recieved numerous responses saying that only there are only volunteer opportunities or no positions available. A number of people I haven't even heard back from. I've had 5 interviews...all went very well, in fact my last one went EXTREMELY well. I get a call on Monday - sorry we've already filled the position! AHHHHHH!!
I'm so discouraged right now. My advisor tells me I've been doing the right thing all along, so why haven't I gotten a job! I'm so frustrated, I NEED MONEY!!!
That is my rant.
sorry to hear...
i been on e.i. since february and am not settling for a damn fast food or retail job screw that
looking for work sux!
i wish you lots of luck!
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May-10-2006 02:55
adi26
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Miami, FL
Re: Summer Jobs
quote:
Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
Okay...so here's my rant.
Last summer I didn't start looking for jobs until way late in the summer. I ended up getting a really good paying job...so whatever.
But this year I met with a career advisor in March and have been slowly looking for summer jobs since then. I was hoping to find a summer job in the field of Criminology. I've handed up SO many resumes and have called, emailed and followed up to make sure I'm interested. You know what I got? I've recieved numerous responses saying that only there are only volunteer opportunities or no positions available. A number of people I haven't even heard back from. I've had 5 interviews...all went very well, in fact my last one went EXTREMELY well. I get a call on Monday - sorry we've already filled the position! AHHHHHH!!
I'm so discouraged right now. My advisor tells me I've been doing the right thing all along, so why haven't I gotten a job! I'm so frustrated, I NEED MONEY!!!
That is my rant.
That suckss...
But keep the optimism on...Look at it this way, when you do get your job you will appreciate it a lot more than you would have otherwise without trying enough...I guess struggling is what makes winning fun...good luck Lisa!!!!
May-10-2006 03:08
tempoman
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2005
Location:
The oil sands are hiring
May-10-2006 03:09
Euphorica
Next level beats
Registered: Sep 2004
Location: GTA
imo take a good job doing whatever. Its hard to be picky when you are young/student.