Job Search Techniques

Earlier I explained why I blarg. Now I'd like to explain why I blog.

I've been pounding the pavement for a month now. The first few weeks were pretty passive. I was still applying to restaurants and was largely unfocused. Back then it was OK because I was still earning an income. My boyfriend and I have agreed that I'll give it two more weeks before I give in and return to the service industry.

Not that there's anything wrong with that! I'll never say I left waitressing to get a "real job." I prefer to say that I'm looking for a career in my field of study. I'm only reluctant to return to the service industry because it recently began to take a toll on my physically, and the long hours and odd shifts were affecting me emotionally. (Just refer to my old blog to understand how unhappy I was.)

Anyway, in a month, I've applied to ten restaurants, several major museums and hospitals, a couple of major businesses, and over a dozen nonprofits. I have only had one interview (at Medicine Wheel Productions. I didn't get the job, but the organization is REALLY cool and worth looking in to) and haven't had any other bites. BLARG!

So, I'm taking the job hunt to the next level. I'm developing an "aggressive" social media and online presence,also known as "branding myself," in an effort to make connections and increase my social media savvy. This week, I have registered on JobFox and Idealist. I have accounts on Facebook (still private), Twitter, and LinkedIn. And, of course, I have this blog. On here, I am able to link to samples of my writing and editing, let some of my personality show, and laugh about the mistakes I make. Also, more importantly, I'm able to get tips and leads from my readers! So if anybody has any advice, comments, or encouragement, I welcome it here!