Hi Everyone.
I didn't really know how to title this post...but I'm in need of a little help, motivation, and support.
2 years ago I went back to school to finish my degree and find a job that I would love. So far...I finish with my BA in May. I've put resumes out but am pretty nervous...A LOT nervous. I interview well...or so I am told. Which is a good thing, but my first interview was a disaster...which was ok by me b/c it wasn't my first choice job. The second job I applied for they said they didn't get my resume in time and that they already hired someone... :( ok fair enough...my mother jumps on this band wagon...yeah mom...and says "see if you don't get your resume in you'll miss out" Way to be supportive mom thanks :mad: What ever.
I have one resume in for a job I really really want. I put it in 2 weeks ago and called twice friday and no one answered-I did call with in business hours. :( I'm putting a resume in for the second job that I want...and am worried about that too....:rolleyes: Just general worry, but worried none-the-less.

I plan on calling the job I really want again on Monday...and putting in my next resume on Monday for the second wanted job.

In this economy I'm afraid I'm not going to find anything. My health insurance is up in Oct. Financially I should be ok...but meds are EXSPENSIVE with out insurance. :eek: That is my biggest fear. I'd work a dozen jobs if one of them had health insurance. I'm panicking a ton...and really feel bummed out about this.

I'm doing all of the important things right now and my fiance has been great. My school work is getting done, we go out on dates, now that the weather is getting better I'm out and about for some of the day...but nothing seems to calm this fear of OH MY GOODNESS! I'm gonna be out in the work world again...am I good enough to do that???

Any insight, help, encouragement is greatly appreciated...Thanks

Good for you for finishing your degree! Congratulations!!

I've been out in the real world for a quarter century now :eek: In my opinion, work is actually easier than college. It isn't as social, so you don't have the constant temptation to wander over to a party, a friend's place, etc. when you should be studying or going to class.

This is a rotten economy to try to find a job in. If you don't get your dream job, take anything you can that will make you better prepared for your field of interest in the future (assuming, of course, they offer insurance). So, if you have a degree in Marketing, maybe get a job at an arena in the events department if you can't get a dream job with a PR firm. Or get a job with the kind of company that will be a customer when you're doing what you want. That would give you more insight into what your target market wants in the service/product you provide.

Good luck!

Good for you for finishing your degree! Congratulations!!

I've been out in the real world for a quarter century now :eek: In my opinion, work is actually easier than college. It isn't as social, so you don't have the constant temptation to wander over to a party, a friend's place, etc. when you should be studying or going to class.

This is a rotten economy to try to find a job in. If you don't get your dream job, take anything you can that will make you better prepared for your field of interest in the future (assuming, of course, they offer insurance). So, if you have a degree in Marketing, maybe get a job at an arena in the events department if you can't get a dream job with a PR firm. Or get a job with the kind of company that will be a customer when you're doing what you want. That would give you more insight into what your target market wants in the service/product you provide.

Good luck!

Thanks. This is my second career...So, I've been in the big bad scary world before...but it didn't look this scary when i was 21. 10 years later...it's scary out there...talk about digressing!
My major is in psychology with an emphasis in children and families...worse comes to worse I can go back and get my masters...*sigh*
I'm looking for jobs in my field/related field, but wish there was a better market. I just wish they would call...

You don't have to wait for an answer from Job #1 before you apply to Job #2. In fact, you shouldn't, because many employers won't notify the other applicants when the position is filled. Just apply to as many jobs as you can. Search the Internet and send your cover letter/resume to every job in your area that sounds interesting to you and that you are qualified for. This way, you'll have several employers looking at your resume, and you increase your chances of being called for an interview. If you apply to 10 jobs, it won't be the end of the world if one of them turns you down.

Just make sure to keep track of all the jobs you apply to, so you don't apply to the same one twice. I bookmark all the online job listings that I apply to, and keep them in a folder called "Applications."

Good luck with your job search!