03 Nov 2024, 1:19 pm
03 Nov 2024, 3:27 pm
Lost_dragon wrote:
The last couple of years have been rough, to say the least. I was seriously starting to think I was unemployable. My current situation isn't where I'd hoped to be, however, I'm happy that it'll force me into a more stable routine. That I have more of a reason to leave the house regularly. Which sounds dire, I know, but any progress seems worth celebrating at this point.
It was frustrating really because I was getting the interviews - sometimes three in a week, usually at least one a week - but I was either overqualified or underqualified or someone's nephew got the job. It just never worked out even though I was constantly putting the effort in. There were interviews that outright told me that they weren't actually hiring but that I should try again in a couple of months. Which annoyed me because I'd spent all that time preparing for something that wasn't even real!
I hate the job market. I really do. However, I'm glad that I have something to fill the gap on my CV and that this job will give me some structure in my life and that I'll be less prone to depression naps. It'll also give me more of an opportunity to really hone in on my portfolio and a chance to take a small break from endlessly applying. I almost walked out on an interview once it was so frustrating.
Something I've noticed is that people seem to think that I'm younger than I am and that this might be negatively impacting me. I want to focus on finding ways to look my age and not come across as an awkwardly lost teenager. Of course, if people actually read my CV, then they could figure out I'm not some eighteen year old but I do get the impression that people are going off my looks alone sometimes.
I'm hoping that this job will be the final leg up that I need to finally land something more permanent. I need to focus now on taking care of myself, perfecting my portfolio and looking my age.
It was frustrating really because I was getting the interviews - sometimes three in a week, usually at least one a week - but I was either overqualified or underqualified or someone's nephew got the job. It just never worked out even though I was constantly putting the effort in. There were interviews that outright told me that they weren't actually hiring but that I should try again in a couple of months. Which annoyed me because I'd spent all that time preparing for something that wasn't even real!
I hate the job market. I really do. However, I'm glad that I have something to fill the gap on my CV and that this job will give me some structure in my life and that I'll be less prone to depression naps. It'll also give me more of an opportunity to really hone in on my portfolio and a chance to take a small break from endlessly applying. I almost walked out on an interview once it was so frustrating.
Something I've noticed is that people seem to think that I'm younger than I am and that this might be negatively impacting me. I want to focus on finding ways to look my age and not come across as an awkwardly lost teenager. Of course, if people actually read my CV, then they could figure out I'm not some eighteen year old but I do get the impression that people are going off my looks alone sometimes.
I'm hoping that this job will be the final leg up that I need to finally land something more permanent. I need to focus now on taking care of myself, perfecting my portfolio and looking my age.
Well, at the very least, it is something recent to put on your CV and that is important to becoming employed on a permanent contract.
I am glad that the job is giving you some daily structure and helping you to avoid depression naps.
Good luck with the current job and any consequent job that you might land!
03 Nov 2024, 3:41 pm
