I know this is equivalent to complaining about traffic or gas prices–things that no one enjoys–but I hate looking for jobs. I start out pretty hopeful, but the hunt slowly sucks all the life out of me. When I’m looking for a job, I start to feel like there was never a time before the search began. I wish there was a professional way to say, “I’m a fucking awesome employee. Hire me now!” My job history should make that clear, but I guess it doesn’t speak loudly enough. I’m not asking for much. I don’t even mind that no one cares about my Bachelor’s degree. I just want to work somewhere clean and safe and legitimate.
I know the way to find a job is treat the job hunt like a job in itself, but I almost don’t know how to do that. Or maybe I do know how, and I just hate it. I can’t sell myself without feeling like a phony, but I guess that’s what it takes, and I’ll just have to get over it.
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You just have to let your personality shine through! Don’t sound phony, sound confident. I bet you’ll get a job soon enough.
Totally agree; for those of us that work and are trying to get promoted within our company, it is just as hard. Even when people see that you are a top performer, it amazes me how they can still turn you down. But don’t worry as the economy is tight right now so people are just reluctant to hire others.
I’m sure things will work out.