The job hunt continues.
I would guess I’ve averaged about a job application a day this last week. Everything from communications jobs to a corporate trainer position. Even in the down economy, there seems to be a lot of jobs out there. At risk of sounding like a repetitive blogger, for most of these jobs I match some, but not all, the qualifications. Although, I’ve just applied for two jobs with the same company (one in Fargo, one in Minneapolis) that both seem like good fits.
If I get an interview I’ll go home early.
We’ll see what happens.
So far, all I ever seem to get is the “thanks for applying” e-mail.
Oddly enough, I did get a response this week from the IRS. That e-mail said I had made it past the first round of the still ongoing selection process. That breaks the cycle. I’m not holding my breath though.
We’ll see what happens.
Moments ago I just filled out another application for a government job. This job was in the St. Paul office of a federal law enforcement agency. Once again, I met many, but not all of the qualifications. My rational for this application is simple, I’ve asked cops plenty of questions during my time in news, why not try to be the answerer?
It’s amazing how many questions the feds ask in these virtual pre-interviews. They are pretty thorough. That’s why I’m a little shocked I met the initial qualifications for the IRS. I completed that application quickly and just moments before the deadline. Maybe I work well under pressure.
All the other on-line apps just ask for a resume, cover letter (optional) and a “virtual” signature.
Next week, I’ll likely send more resumes out into the anynomous abyss that is the internet. I guess its a lot like sending your resume away in the old days. You hope somebody at least looks at what you have to offer, but you never really know.
In the meantime, Vanessa is itching to get back. She wants to buy our tickets home tomorrow. Expect to see us towards the end of May. More details will follow.
Good luck on the job hunt! My experience with federal jobs is, it takes a hell of a long time to get through the hiring process, but it’s usually a pretty decent deal once you make it through. Sounds like you guys are well on the way, though!