I sometimes feel that I should be much better at job searching after so many goes at it. But for some reason cover letters never get any easier to write, and I still laugh every time I look at my resume like I'm trying to be this super sophisticated person that I'm not....whatever. In my opinion there is entirely too much hype surrounding the job search. Listen people, I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. This is coming from someone who has scoured hundreds of job postings from social work to sales. There are really only about 5 things you need to master in life:
Microsoft Word
Multi-tasking
Writing
Speaking
and occasionally...the "ability to work in a fast-paced environment"
Those things pretty much summarize every "requirements" category I have read. So, don't sweat it. Basically, if you're good at life and can whip up a word document you're good to go. Sorry to those of you who have paid big money for fancy career seminars. Next time, consult my blog first.
Ok, I'm about to be kicked out of this coffee shop. My supposed Valentine's date for tomorrow has not yet called to confirm, so I'm getting a little nervous.....I mean, I'm Valentine-worthy, right?
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I called to confirm, but you didn't answer. Wish we could hang out tonight.
i was going to post something witty about you being "valentines worthy" but then discovered that i share the same name as your valentine. this is getting complicated....
i enjoyed your career advice: "if you're good at life and can whip up a word document..." i know that i can do the latter, now i only hope that i'm good at life...
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