The First Interview!

Perhaps my luck is changing. 20 applications and 60 man hours into the job search process, and I've finally gotten a nibble from one of my prospects. Of course this means I am one of maybe 50 applications the company is considering, but I feel the greatest sense of vindication! This is exactly the boost I need to keep job searching instead of hanging my head in shame and filling out an application to work as a barista over the summer. To all other MBA students and future MBA students, times are tough, but there just might be some hope for us all.

What do you do when it rains in San Diego?

My parents are coming into town this weekend, and it's supposed to rain here in San Diego. Since it's warm and sunny here almost every day, I have no idea what to do to entertain them. Who wants to stroll down the boardwalk, go to the zoo, or hike on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in the rain?

The downside to living in a sunny place is that the whole city is built up around sunshine. Buildings don't have awnings to cover pedestrians, malls are all outdoors, bars don't have coat checks, and no one knows how to drive in the rain.

"Others More Competitive"

I think I've hit a low point in my job search efforts. In response to an application I sent out for a position as an administrative assistant, I got three little words from the UCSD job board: "Others More Competitive." I'm getting a masters degree, but I don't have the necessary skills to be a secretary!

Job hunting officially feels more hopeless than ever!

Lesson Learned:
A tight economy means that a lot of companies are trimming the fat. Low skilled and low productivity employees are the first ones to go, so I guess this is why each administrative assistant or janitorial position receives 1000 resumes in two days. It's probably best to stay away from those applications if you have any other possibilities.