So today was a bit of a downer at work. I had a meeting with my manager who was going to look over my resume and give me interview tips for the job I'm applying for. It would appear that the Ontario Government has a secret code for applying for jobs. If you don't know the code your resume gets pitched.
Well I've been applying like mad to a whole whack of jobs within the government and I have not gotten one interview. After the meeting with my manager I know why. This was important, it was something I needed to know and I know it wasn't a personal criticism but I wanted to cry when I left his office today. My resume was completely wrong. Not only that but the chances of me getting an interview for this job even with a corrected resume are slim to none.
In all honesty I think I'll be unemployed come July. I don't really see myself actually getting a position in Government. Of course I'm not giving up. I've reordered and rexamined and face-lifted my resume and I'm giving it my all as always but I really feel defeated after that meeting.
I do know that things work out for the best though. Maybe I'm meant to end up somewhere else. I'm going to stick it out till the end. If something comes of it - great. If nothing does, well I'll get by somehow. I have to. I've built a new life for myself here. I have a fantastic support system here. I love them all.
I'm trying to let go of this negativity. The job closes tomorrow. My resume is going in and what will be, will be. I'd rather think of the Christmas party I'm hosting on Saturday.
I've got 14 people coming! This is going to be fun. This isn't a record for my small apartment. I crammed 18 people in here for my Oscar party but it's gonna be cozy. I hope no one minds :D
This party has become an annual tradition. Well annual in the sense that this is the second one. It's a potluck so everyone is going to contribute. I'm making perogies, chocolate pie and a number of appetizers.
Before dinner everyone will vote on which is their favourite Christmas movie and I'll turn the winner on and we'll all paint Christmas ornaments. For the boys that are too 'good' for painting well they can play Nintendo DS while the rest of us paint away!
It's going to be a great time. Auntie Janet and Uncle Jacques are even coming. It will be great for them to meet everyone.
I think I'll have to disconnect my computer and move the whole thing and my desk into my bedroom just to make enough room in here though. We'll see how motivated I get after I spend a day cleaning :D
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