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wigglewhiz) wrote2010-10-11 07:56 pm
wigglewhiz) wrote2010-10-11 07:56 pm
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Success! Well, a bit...
Quick adjustment to previously stated figures:
Job applications: 6
Interviews: 2
Job offers: 0
Feck. (I know, I alternate between swearing like a trooper and using curse-lite word like "bum". It's my journal and I can do what I like. If you don't like swearing - buddy, have YOU got the wrong girl) It's only been ONE WORKING DAY since I put in my application for the job on Friday there, but I figured I'd probably hear quite quickly since they're only looking for someone temporarily for nine months. The phone, she has remained stubbornly silent. Bitch.
A job that I applied for some time ago has been re-advertised. They're not ADMITTING that it's a re-advertisement, but I recognise the advert - it's exactly the same as when they last advertised it. They're not saying "previous applicants need not re-apply", so I'm left wondering whether I should send my awesomely rejigged CV and try again. I didn't even get an interview last time, sooooo... *probably* setting myself up for further rejection there. Still, I figure it'll be a scientific test of my earlier link to the "Give Your CV A Face Lift" site - see if I suddenly get an interview with largely the same content in a different, hopefully more readable format. Fingers crossed, but I suspect it'll be a no-go - apparently this large-scale employer is notoriously difficult to get into, and they certainly seem to use those blasted HR pre-screening automatically rejecting software things that just boot you out for not fitting very narrowly defined criteria. Why use actual PEOPLE to screen your applications when you can get the computer to do it for you?
(Ironically, this is for an HR position. Go figure.)
Anyway, I have had SOME small measure of success today! Yay! After two weeks of kicking my arse into working out, I finally lost some weight this week! 1.4 kilos down this week (or... uh... 3 lbs or so to you UK people? I think? OH MY GOD, I HAVE ASSIMILATED TO THE METRIC SYSTEM! GAAAAAAH!), so - hurrah! Only, like, 30 kilos to go! Fuck. Anyway, one step at a time is the only way to go - I have been there before, I shall be there again.
I've been back to Bhuz (bellydance discussion boards), and have spent the last two days reading posts in an attempt to dip my toes back in the swirly and sometimes smelly waters of bellydance. I've been listening to my music again (although DAMN I need some new choons), and have even considered popping a few steps of practise. :oo I know, shocker. Himself has no idea what he's in for - HOURS AND HOURS of obsessive "WTF? ...she said/she said...call that Egyptian?!..." witterings in his ear and the constant refrain of "I saw this really cool CD/costume/class/trip on the interwebs so I bought it".
>o)
I may be back, bitchez!
Job applications: 6
Interviews: 2
Job offers: 0
Feck. (I know, I alternate between swearing like a trooper and using curse-lite word like "bum". It's my journal and I can do what I like. If you don't like swearing - buddy, have YOU got the wrong girl) It's only been ONE WORKING DAY since I put in my application for the job on Friday there, but I figured I'd probably hear quite quickly since they're only looking for someone temporarily for nine months. The phone, she has remained stubbornly silent. Bitch.
A job that I applied for some time ago has been re-advertised. They're not ADMITTING that it's a re-advertisement, but I recognise the advert - it's exactly the same as when they last advertised it. They're not saying "previous applicants need not re-apply", so I'm left wondering whether I should send my awesomely rejigged CV and try again. I didn't even get an interview last time, sooooo... *probably* setting myself up for further rejection there. Still, I figure it'll be a scientific test of my earlier link to the "Give Your CV A Face Lift" site - see if I suddenly get an interview with largely the same content in a different, hopefully more readable format. Fingers crossed, but I suspect it'll be a no-go - apparently this large-scale employer is notoriously difficult to get into, and they certainly seem to use those blasted HR pre-screening automatically rejecting software things that just boot you out for not fitting very narrowly defined criteria. Why use actual PEOPLE to screen your applications when you can get the computer to do it for you?
(Ironically, this is for an HR position. Go figure.)
Anyway, I have had SOME small measure of success today! Yay! After two weeks of kicking my arse into working out, I finally lost some weight this week! 1.4 kilos down this week (or... uh... 3 lbs or so to you UK people? I think? OH MY GOD, I HAVE ASSIMILATED TO THE METRIC SYSTEM! GAAAAAAH!), so - hurrah! Only, like, 30 kilos to go! Fuck. Anyway, one step at a time is the only way to go - I have been there before, I shall be there again.
I've been back to Bhuz (bellydance discussion boards), and have spent the last two days reading posts in an attempt to dip my toes back in the swirly and sometimes smelly waters of bellydance. I've been listening to my music again (although DAMN I need some new choons), and have even considered popping a few steps of practise. :oo I know, shocker. Himself has no idea what he's in for - HOURS AND HOURS of obsessive "WTF? ...she said/she said...call that Egyptian?!..." witterings in his ear and the constant refrain of "I saw this really cool CD/costume/class/trip on the interwebs so I bought it".
>o)
I may be back, bitchez!
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