Frustrations of a job hunt
December 29, 2010
Hello friends! After a near 3 year hiatus from blogging I am back. Today I am going to write about my life after graduation since may. Job hunt is one of the most frustrating thing which I have had to endure in my life.
For starters I always knew that getting a job would depend on so many factors but had never imagined that it would be such a pain. Now I realise how good college campus placements were. Since I had got placed in the very first company that came to my college during BE I had undervalued the whole job search thingy.
Seven months since graduation and I just have 2 telephonic interviews to show for it & a missed walk in interview. Its not all negative though.Having laid down these facts I should also point out that these 7 months has made me closer to my sisters family in Massachusetts.I got to play with my niece & nephew. I have also gone to Grand canyon (one of the seven wonders of the world), Las Vegas and the beautiful Niagara falls. On the way to Grand canyon I also went on the famous Route 66. I have also put on some weight which I have always been wanting to do.
Now back to the frustrating part since I am about to conclude this post.When you are in the job hunting mode everyone will tell you to switch to IT or take up any job that comes to you. I am against this idea and ready to wait for the job profile that I have in my mind. I know that lot of people tell that we should make our own luck but for finding a job I have realised that you need to have lot of luck and have lot of contacts. I am hoping that this new year will bring me the required luck.
Wishing every one a happy and prosperous new year.
December 29, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Welcome Back Buddy!!!
Yeah we sorta under-estimate the system because of the ease of campus placements. But kudos to you for having the grit and determination to wait for a profile you want. Im sure the new year will bring lotsa positive new beginnings for you.
December 29, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Yeah savor the moment now. After 10 years when you look back this 6 month is no big deal. I took 1 whole year to figure out what I wanted in life. I only can see one good thing, you were in Grand Canon how many souls get to go there eh? Your the lucky one.
December 31, 2010 at 11:40 am
Patience. When you look back, you probably would say, if I could get a break like those 6 months! Sure! The new year will bring good stuff to all of us!!