Today is my 384th day of unemployment, and to those in the same boat as I am, I feel your pain! As of today, the unemployment rate was around 9%. There are millions doing what I do every single day and that's scouring the internet for jobs for hours. Sometimes we apply for jobs that we don't even qualify for. Now, I went to college and graduated with a BA in Communications. The funny thing is that I recently received an email from Fed Ex saying that they were going to pursue a candidate that was more qualified than I was. So, does that mean a college grad is not qualified enough to work at Fed Ex?
Another problem that I seem to keep running into is that there is an overabundance of sales jobs for small companies. These jobs are all commission-based. Are they worth it in an economy where no one is really spending any money? Since, being laid off last January, I've been on numerous interviews, and it seems that the sales gigs are the ones that always seem to call back. There was only one gig that I actually really wanted. The name of the company was Heat Group, Inc., which seemed like a sales job, but when I interviewed for it, the gentleman who interviewed me explained to me that I'd be perfect for a more creative role within the company. I was excited that this was not going to be a sales position. Needless to say, I was disappointed when I never heard from that company after my interview, which I was sure that I passed with flying colors.
The whole job search thing is getting frustrating. Some days, I just feel like giving up. I'm sick of jumping through hoops and dealing with dumb people day in and day out. It angers me to see that these dumb people have jobs, yet I'm the one who is unemployed. Moving forward, I will blog everyday about my unemployment experience until I do find a job. I am sure that many will know exactly where I am coming from. See you on Day 385!
Another problem that I seem to keep running into is that there is an overabundance of sales jobs for small companies. These jobs are all commission-based. Are they worth it in an economy where no one is really spending any money? Since, being laid off last January, I've been on numerous interviews, and it seems that the sales gigs are the ones that always seem to call back. There was only one gig that I actually really wanted. The name of the company was Heat Group, Inc., which seemed like a sales job, but when I interviewed for it, the gentleman who interviewed me explained to me that I'd be perfect for a more creative role within the company. I was excited that this was not going to be a sales position. Needless to say, I was disappointed when I never heard from that company after my interview, which I was sure that I passed with flying colors.
The whole job search thing is getting frustrating. Some days, I just feel like giving up. I'm sick of jumping through hoops and dealing with dumb people day in and day out. It angers me to see that these dumb people have jobs, yet I'm the one who is unemployed. Moving forward, I will blog everyday about my unemployment experience until I do find a job. I am sure that many will know exactly where I am coming from. See you on Day 385!
