over that line, this time

I finally stepped over the invisible line that was keeping me from applying to a job I bookmarked....like I was saying I have a tendency to look for jobs, bookmark them but take my sweet time actually applying. I think I put too much pressure to have the best resume and cover letter that I don't want to start.

But I decided, ok it's been a while since I've applied and even though I am going to approach my job search differently while I work through What Color Is Your Parachute, I am still going to apply for jobs I see in the "want-ads." So I picked the one that was closest to my last job and whipped up the resume and cover letter. I'm not going to worry about whether I get the job or not, if so that's great, but it was more of an action to get myself moving.

I don't really understand what it that gets me moving and what keeps me from applying. I guess it's the importance I put on each application, as if it's so utterly important that if nothing comes from it, it means that there is something wrong with me (Parachute 2007, pg. 61). I have to get past that but I haven't yet figured out what does get me past....

excuses up the wazzoo

I've got excuses too: on my day off, when I should be job hunting, or calling the contact of an acquaintance to "network", suddenly the apartment needs to be cleaned, laundry put in washers, the cats groomed, groceries shopped for, books returned to library, etc., or reading and writing on blogs...the biggest thing holding me back is myself (plus I hate talking on the phone and hate calling strangers even more).

Writing from Afghanistan?

Just in case anyone is confused, apparently my profile said that I was writing from Afghanistan. Sorry folks! I am writing from the Mid-west, not the Middle East just to be clear.

Excuses

I always feel like there are things in my way of looking for a new job/career path. I am not sure how to make it a priority, you know? I think reading the book "What color is your parachute" and doing job-related exersizes help to bring it to the forfront of my mind.

I did fill out an application for a job in my field, but I haven't heard anything yet, and it has been over a week. Typically not a good sign.

I think that I may begin re-reading the Parachute book as I know that Lisa is as well. I know that it is available from the library and typically there is a copy in the bargain bin at Borders ( the older copy, but the info is relatively the same). If anyone wants to read along, that would be great! I can start in October. So, lets say a chapter a week?

Please forgive me for being silent - speaking of excuses we just found out that the house our apartment is in is being sold from under us. We need to find a house fast, and I am a little anxious (just a pinch) at the moment. Uggh. I swear I could get on this job thing if that annoying life thing would just quit getting in my way!

So it Begins

I have promised to create this Blog, and here it is! ( in progress, anyway). Invites are soon to come!