I'm applying for jobs today. After spending some time revamping my resume, I'm now on to the cover letter stage. I've got two positions I'm trying for. One is a communications (assistant) position with a large trucking company. I've taken a look at the company website and everything I've seen is shouting, "Yes!" as far as whether or not I'd enjoy the job if I got it. It's also conveniently located close to where I currently work, so I wouldn't have to worry about making an excuse to go for an interview. I could just sneak over on my lunch break or something.
The second one is a government job. It seems far less interesting, but I'm qualified, and it would be a good in the door. I certainly wouldn't mind working for the provincial government, since they tend to pay very well, and have killer benefits. Even though I might not love this particular job, it would be a foot in the door, and after a year or two I'd probably be able to transfer to a different department/ministry if I wanted to. Once you're in with the government, it's practically impossible to get fired. It's just the "getting in" part that's hard to do.
I've finished writing the cover letter for the first job, so I'll be sending that application off as soon as I proof-read it. The other one, I'll probably do tomorrow, since I'll be going to my parents' house relatively soon here.
Oh, and, about the magazine thing I mentioned the other day, I never did get around to it. Ashley borrowed my car, it was cold enough that I didn't feel like walking to the store (even though it's only a ten minute walk). Maybe I'll do it this coming week.
The second one is a government job. It seems far less interesting, but I'm qualified, and it would be a good in the door. I certainly wouldn't mind working for the provincial government, since they tend to pay very well, and have killer benefits. Even though I might not love this particular job, it would be a foot in the door, and after a year or two I'd probably be able to transfer to a different department/ministry if I wanted to. Once you're in with the government, it's practically impossible to get fired. It's just the "getting in" part that's hard to do.
I've finished writing the cover letter for the first job, so I'll be sending that application off as soon as I proof-read it. The other one, I'll probably do tomorrow, since I'll be going to my parents' house relatively soon here.
Oh, and, about the magazine thing I mentioned the other day, I never did get around to it. Ashley borrowed my car, it was cold enough that I didn't feel like walking to the store (even though it's only a ten minute walk). Maybe I'll do it this coming week.