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| Thursday, February 01, 2007 |
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Ata is looking for work.
It is proving to be something of a new experience. On reflection the other day, Ata realised that she has only ever held one job that was not casual, and that one was applied for & offered in the same week. Casual jobs are usually begun with similar speed. So the process of write an application - send an application - wait to hear about it is very unfamiliar.
Then there is the fact that, despite being reasonably qualified and definately capable of doing most things, Ata has a very patchy employment history. This makes it difficult to say, look, this is what I have done before. Errrr... I was a receptionist for two weeks, I ran a computerised switchboard for an afternoon, I was a database specialist for a couple of months... Fortunately, Ata's University training taught her to identify the skills and abilities inside tasks. So at least I have something to write in applications.
So, let's see. I have applied for two HR administration positions, one sales analyst position, and one as a finance assessor. The last sounds boring, but Ata thinks it would have been quite interesting - it was analysing financial statements and the like to determine eligibility for drought relief. Ata discovered - during the course of her TAFE studies the other year - that the analysis of financial documents is more interesting than she would have expected.
At any rate, the only one I have heard back from has been the finance position - and I didn't have the background they were looking for. Nevermind. Other things await. Mr Ata wants me to apply to work with him - one of the girls in the support department is going on maternity leave. I have sent my resume to a couple of recruitment agencies (neither of which have acknowledged receipt). And tomorrow I start a week-long assignment in a bank, where I will apparently be spending the day writing cheques. Sadly, I don't expect that any of them will be for me.
It is an odd thing, looking for work. Ata detests the routine of regular day jobs as much as she likes earning money and having a sense of responsibility. Temp work fulfils the part of her that likes variety and changes, but there is a kind of thin-ness to it, in that one goes into a workplace knowing that one's time there is short. There is no opportunity to build on skills. There is no chance to contribute anything lasting. If a system is disorganised or inefficient, there is no opening to revise it and make it work. But... if you don't like working there, it doesn't matter. They're always pleased to see you, because you're filling in an immediate need. And you won't be there long enough to get involved in politics or blamed for anything serious. And if you want time off, you just tell your agency that you won't be available. Easy!
Oh well. With any luck, I will find a job where I get to wear jeans to work. At least then I won't have to go buy new office clothes. |
posted by Ata @ 3:51 pm  |
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I hate looking for a job. I hate resumes, I hate interviews, I hate it all. Good luck; I hope your job hunt is quick and painless.
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I hate looking for a job. I hate resumes, I hate interviews, I hate it all. Good luck; I hope your job hunt is quick and painless.