Saturday, April 21, 2012
job 221: operations assistant @ ucsc extension
this would be great -- it's at uc santa cruz's extension in santa clara. sign me up!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
update: major rejection
"Thank you for your interest in University of Phoenix. We have received your application for the associate faculty position. Unfortunately we are not able to extend an invitation for you to move forward in the hiring process at this time. Please know that your excellent qualifications were thoroughly considered against the needs of the position."
The worst part: it was a pool. As in, a group of people that we might ask to teach for us at some vague point in the future. Ouch.
The worst part: it was a pool. As in, a group of people that we might ask to teach for us at some vague point in the future. Ouch.
update: program assistant at usf social justice dept
nope. quick turnaround time, though! one day?! I wish all HR departments were that fast! course... makes you wonder why the job was still posted, if it had already been filled...
job 214: program associate @ stanford
THis is a cool job -- it requires the lucky winner to coordinate and facilitate the arts in dorms and with undergrads. Sounds great to me! I decided that since it was all about the arts, I might as well go all out and cite a Stanford professor in the cover letter, and I did -- I referenced Eavan Boland's "That the science of cartography is limited."
Oh, and I also emailed her a copy of it!
Here's to hoping!
Oh, and I also emailed her a copy of it!
Here's to hoping!
Monday, April 16, 2012
job 212: Public Information Officer for Science, Stanford News Service
I was excited about this position just reading about it!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
job 203: security guard @ camp parks
"this job requires excessive standing, for 12 hours at a time."
perfect. I love standing.
perfect. I love standing.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
they want me! they really want me!
Got a call from a recruiter for a position that pays 13 bucks an hour. Tempting, but not exactly what I am looking for.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
job 201: administrative assistant @ driscoll's
Driscoll's produces berries. I love berries. Put me to work!
Monday, April 9, 2012
job 200: Program Assistant IV, Graduate Admissions and Asian Studies @ university of san francisco
What a milestone! I am up to job #200! Of course, I am not sure that this really is such a wonderful milestone, since what I'd really like is to simply land something full-time with benefits, and I feel like I've been treading water for a while now. But still -- "200" is a milestone, and darnit, I'm going to celebrate it, despite the fact that, there are certainly strong arguments to be made that it's actually quite pathetic.
But here's what I am going to celebrate:
1. I've stuck with this Pandora Approach plan through 200 job applications now! That is impressive in a certain sense... kinda like the artist who nails 1,000 bags of dirt to the wall. A bag of dirt is just a bag of dirt. But 1,000 bags of dirt? That's something. And so I can take some small degree of pleasure in the fact that despite the repeated negativity of being rejected time and time and time again, I ain't giving up. (I know, I wrote, "ain't." That's to indicate my toughness and doggedness.")
2. I also want to celebrate all those who have been so supportive of this humiliating quest; from comments, to suggestions, to resume revisions, to lending me job hunting books, to asking around on my behalf, and more, I am deeply and profoundly appreciative of all that support. Thank you.
3. I am going to celebrate the THREE call-backs/interviews I have gone through so far. I 1.5% phone call/interview success rate is not particularly impressive, but I'll take what I can get. One was a solar power company that wanted me to do sales. But after talking to the guy, I realized that this was NOT a good fit -- for them or me. Panera sounded promising, but I don't think I can raise a family on $22,000/year. And finally, the after-school program -- it's not much money, but it is good benefits. So that's something to consider. Of course, they're still reviewing candidates, but I had two interviews with them -- that's a good sign, right?!
And so, it is with a celebratory attitude that I announce my 200th job application since starting this blog. "Program Assistant IV" doesn't sound like a sexy title, but you know what? The University of San Francisco does good work, pays a good wage, offers excellent benefits, and a job there would allow me to pursue a doctorate in Education or go to law school and work to further human rights around the world. If I were lucky enough to land this position, I would be over the moon! So here's to hoping, and here's to you, dear reader, who has been so supportive, and here's to you, job seeker, if you and I have that in common: don't give up!
Finally, this: Thank you.
But here's what I am going to celebrate:
1. I've stuck with this Pandora Approach plan through 200 job applications now! That is impressive in a certain sense... kinda like the artist who nails 1,000 bags of dirt to the wall. A bag of dirt is just a bag of dirt. But 1,000 bags of dirt? That's something. And so I can take some small degree of pleasure in the fact that despite the repeated negativity of being rejected time and time and time again, I ain't giving up. (I know, I wrote, "ain't." That's to indicate my toughness and doggedness.")
2. I also want to celebrate all those who have been so supportive of this humiliating quest; from comments, to suggestions, to resume revisions, to lending me job hunting books, to asking around on my behalf, and more, I am deeply and profoundly appreciative of all that support. Thank you.
3. I am going to celebrate the THREE call-backs/interviews I have gone through so far. I 1.5% phone call/interview success rate is not particularly impressive, but I'll take what I can get. One was a solar power company that wanted me to do sales. But after talking to the guy, I realized that this was NOT a good fit -- for them or me. Panera sounded promising, but I don't think I can raise a family on $22,000/year. And finally, the after-school program -- it's not much money, but it is good benefits. So that's something to consider. Of course, they're still reviewing candidates, but I had two interviews with them -- that's a good sign, right?!
And so, it is with a celebratory attitude that I announce my 200th job application since starting this blog. "Program Assistant IV" doesn't sound like a sexy title, but you know what? The University of San Francisco does good work, pays a good wage, offers excellent benefits, and a job there would allow me to pursue a doctorate in Education or go to law school and work to further human rights around the world. If I were lucky enough to land this position, I would be over the moon! So here's to hoping, and here's to you, dear reader, who has been so supportive, and here's to you, job seeker, if you and I have that in common: don't give up!
Finally, this: Thank you.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
job 198: writer/editor @ us navy
This is perfect. It's even in Monterey, and I love Monterey. Here's to hoping!
job 197: administrative associate @ stanford
the division of pediatric cardiology needs an aa. that should be me!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
job 191: graduate admissions specialist @ stanford school of electrical engineering
awesome! i love engineers!
job 189: editorial assistant @ Inkling
Okay, this job is way cool. Inkling does interactive textbooks for the iPad. Sounds pretty straightforward, but when you think about all the amazing opportunities that technology would allow, well, I'm pretty much bouncing around in my chair thinking about all that could be. This would be a great place to work -- they do good work that I both have a background in and am excited about. What more could I want?! Here's to hoping!
Monday, April 2, 2012
job 188: administrative associate @ stanford dept. of psychiatry
it's only a 50% position, but who knows -- it might turn into something full-time.
job 181: student services coordinator @ stanford
Working with students? At Stanford? Sweet! Go Cardinal! Those sisters are amazing!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
job 180: park guide @ National Park Service
Martinez. That mean's John Muir's house. I've been there. It's great. It's on an orchard. I love fruit. My kid's been there too. Ranger Daniel was outstanding -- very engaging with kids.
the job that never was
apparently to be an IRS agent, you have to have had some accounting classes. dang.
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