In the mean time

Completely forgot about this blog. Not that I've been cheating on it with another. Just forgot that I had it.

So since my last post, I went on the second round interview. It went well but was told that I didn't have the media relations qualifications to be hired. The organization recommended that I volunteer for a non-profit doing media relations. Except in the back of my mind I keep thinking about needing a job, because that's what it is. A need.

It's not an optional experience. I didn't wake up one more and decide that I didn't want to go anymore. There just wasn't any place to go to anymore. In other related news, another friend was laid off yesterday. She's happy about it actually because it wasn't working out and she was in the process of interviewing elsewhere. So e, good luck!

Not much other news to report in terms of the job hunt. Applying for random positions, getting rejected by all. Someday. I'm just not patient enough to wait.

Interview Round One

Yup, success on the first round interview.
I didn't think it went that well, but must have been memorable.
We literally went through the duties and responsibilities line by line. This part was nice because I knew the posting and had it in front of me in order to gather my thoughts for the responses.

I haven't done media relations stuff. Either creating news releases, pitching or follow-up since College. I mention this as it's my biggest concern over this position. Funny, because of the points the interviewers kept bringing up was how busy a position it is. My response: I don't like to be bored. Which made them laugh.

So round two is Tuesday, with a different collection of people.

*power of positive thinking.

Almost 4 months

That's right. It's been almost 4 months since the end of my last contract.
Hard to believe it's been that long.

But there is news on the job front. Have an interview on Thursday with a local not-for-profit and am excited about it.
Also in the last few weeks I've been subjected to testing and telephone interviews with StatsCanada for assisting with Census2011. However, haven't heard an offer of employment yet.

Here's hoping that something happens. With spring coming, I'm getting anxious.

One month done...

Not sure how much longer. I've been looking for a job for the last 4 weeks since receiving my notice. Haven't had much luck. The majority of the posts I've seen are marketing and sales driven.

Here's to hoping that the job situation will improve.

Welcome 2011

Happy New Year!

May 2011 bring joy, peace and happiness.  In 7 days, I'll be unemployed again. This promises to increase the number of posts here and overall commentary of current events.

So let's see how it goes.

-k