the happening

The week was pretty active in the job front. I'd honestly only applied for a few positions to date. I really want to find what's right for "me" and not settle if I can help it.

I started to get emails and calls to set up interviews, some poising ions is applied months ago and practically forgot about. For the most part they're just prescreening but it's a step in the right direction. I know it doesn't guarantee me one of these spots but I'm pleased to feel like I'm making progress.

I will say true job hunting is not for the faint of heart. Constant judgment, uncertain questions with non specific answers, rejection... Certainly not something I hope to experience long term. It's also a lot of work, which is fine since my current job is to find a job.

Just to vent, and I know many others (the general population) agree, here's some current frustrations...

*I'm over-qualified
*I'm under-qualified
*Having to generate usernames and passwords at all these individual sites
*Having to fill out applications with information clearly on my resume, by the way if my resume didn't include that information I shouldn't be hired anyway
*Not giving the opportunity to attach cover letter/letter of interest
*Ambush interview phone calls
*Not listing hiring ranges
*Limited recruitment
*False promises of calls, emails, time frames etc...
*Interview panels that exceed 3 people
*Non supervisory experience (shame on me for promotions in the past?)