Hi All!
You're probably wondering why I haven't posted anything for a while, well I have been busy. I have quit my old part time job and hit the job search. And it has finally paid off. I have been selected for an internship and now work at a company called JB Kind. It's a door company and I really didn't think I would like it so much, but it is exciting and very creative. Anyway as you probably know internships are not permanent, so I'm keeping my options open.
Also not on the subject, but I am getting married!!!! And since I only have till October 2012 there will be a lot of time invested in preparation I might not be able to write very often, but I hope you'll forgive me.
Many Thanks and stay in touch.
Always yours,
Anna Kay.
Thursday 25 August 2011
Sunday 8 May 2011
London.
Couple of weeks ago I was invited for an interview in London. The job was an ideal first job that could open a lot of doors to my future.
I prepared for the interview in advance, studied everything I needed to impress the board of employers and set off for the journey. It takes about 3 hours for me to get to London, so I left in plenty of time in case of traffic and departed five hours before the interview was due to begin, or so I thought.
On my way there my sat-nav broke down, and as I then discovered I have forgotten my phone at home. The AA route planner printout turned out to be the most useless thing on earth because it was totally wrong. Three and a half hours later I am still circling around London and I have no idea where I am, the signage is horrible, it is impossible to work out where you are. I am now two hours late for an interview and with no phone, I can’t even phone them to let them know why I’m late. In desperation I pull up to the side of the road and start crying I am ready to give up. I don’t even know how to get out of London in order to get back home.
Next second I hear a knocking on my window, as I lower my window a delivery guy asks me if I’m ok. I nod, not being able to concentrate I spill out all my troubles. I think I looked so pathetic, that the man gave me his A to Z and drew a detailed route, so I couldn’t get lost.
I finally made it by 4.30 pm, bear in mind my interview was meant to start at 2pm.
They kindly agreed to still hear me out and gave me the interview.
On Friday I received an e-mail, saying I didn’t get the job.
Well, late interviews -1, Job offers-0, that’s your life lesson.
See you.
I prepared for the interview in advance, studied everything I needed to impress the board of employers and set off for the journey. It takes about 3 hours for me to get to London, so I left in plenty of time in case of traffic and departed five hours before the interview was due to begin, or so I thought.
On my way there my sat-nav broke down, and as I then discovered I have forgotten my phone at home. The AA route planner printout turned out to be the most useless thing on earth because it was totally wrong. Three and a half hours later I am still circling around London and I have no idea where I am, the signage is horrible, it is impossible to work out where you are. I am now two hours late for an interview and with no phone, I can’t even phone them to let them know why I’m late. In desperation I pull up to the side of the road and start crying I am ready to give up. I don’t even know how to get out of London in order to get back home.
Next second I hear a knocking on my window, as I lower my window a delivery guy asks me if I’m ok. I nod, not being able to concentrate I spill out all my troubles. I think I looked so pathetic, that the man gave me his A to Z and drew a detailed route, so I couldn’t get lost.
I finally made it by 4.30 pm, bear in mind my interview was meant to start at 2pm.
They kindly agreed to still hear me out and gave me the interview.
On Friday I received an e-mail, saying I didn’t get the job.
Well, late interviews -1, Job offers-0, that’s your life lesson.
See you.
Sunday 10 April 2011
BBC News.
Few days ago I met a reporter from BBC 1, he is doing a news story on graduates in the Midlands, who are struggling to find a job after graduating.
Funny I have heard a lot about unemployment between young people, but still didn't think it was a large scale problem, now I know the figures. 20% of graduates can't find a job after finishing their degree.
This made me think, how circumstances can influence your life and how helpless we are against it.
Well anyway I looked great on the TV and for now this is great news!
Funny I have heard a lot about unemployment between young people, but still didn't think it was a large scale problem, now I know the figures. 20% of graduates can't find a job after finishing their degree.
This made me think, how circumstances can influence your life and how helpless we are against it.
Well anyway I looked great on the TV and for now this is great news!
Friday 25 March 2011
Waiting...
Has anyone noticed how long we spend waiting around. We wait for food to be prepared in our favourite restaurant, we are waiting in the queue to purchase our favourite top and we also wait on the result of the interview for the perfect first job that you had a few days ago. Thing is no matter how much you want or need to know as soon as, no one cares, because apparently it takes as long as it takes and no one can do anything about it. However, if you think about it, is that really the truth?
I believe, that if the employer would consider your feelings just for a second and would understand that you are young and impatient and how urgent the need to be taking over the world is, I am certain they could speed up the process.
I believe, that if the employer would consider your feelings just for a second and would understand that you are young and impatient and how urgent the need to be taking over the world is, I am certain they could speed up the process.
Saturday 19 March 2011
Graduation Ceremony
Hi all, sorry for abandoning you for few weeks, but I had a crazy time with the preparation for my Graduation ceremony and the ball! Yes, it has finally happened and you can see how wondereful I look on my picture. I had a fantastic day and am very proud of myself, however it puts more pressure on me now, because it is official, so I need to really concentrate on my job search.
I have done some work to improve my CV again and looked up all sorts of advice on writing the coverung letters, but the bad news is the fact that I am still struggling to get interviews.
To be totaly truthful, I was very scared to go to my graduation ceremony, because I was scared to find out that everybody else has a good first job, that they had planned to get and I am the only one who doesn't, however I was caught by surprise to find out that everyone of my course mates are struggling just as much as I am, so I think we are all entering a very scary and unknown path to the future and I thought it would be easy, silly me :) .
Well, stay put and I will keep you posted on how it is going my friends.
P.S. If anyone has any advice feel free to share ;) .
I have done some work to improve my CV again and looked up all sorts of advice on writing the coverung letters, but the bad news is the fact that I am still struggling to get interviews.
To be totaly truthful, I was very scared to go to my graduation ceremony, because I was scared to find out that everybody else has a good first job, that they had planned to get and I am the only one who doesn't, however I was caught by surprise to find out that everyone of my course mates are struggling just as much as I am, so I think we are all entering a very scary and unknown path to the future and I thought it would be easy, silly me :) .
Well, stay put and I will keep you posted on how it is going my friends.
P.S. If anyone has any advice feel free to share ;) .
Thursday 30 December 2010
Festive Cheer.
Today, my dear friends, is the day of my last entry in this year (sorry but I am planning to have a few glasses of Champagne by this time tomorrow, while getting ready for a party).
Coming home from work today made me think about everything I have done this year and how hard it was to get where I am now, so why can't I have a reward, why am I any worse than all those people with powerful parents, who know a lot of other people and can get wonder job for their children with a click of their fingers.
Why is life unfair? Why don't we get what we deserve? I wish life would be more straightforward and simple.
I hope everything will improve and I will find my place in the world, but such cold dark evenings make me wonder: what if I am wrong....
Hope that thought hasn't spoiled your party mood! In the end of the day, you know what they say: another day another dollar!
Happy New Year Guys!!!
Coming home from work today made me think about everything I have done this year and how hard it was to get where I am now, so why can't I have a reward, why am I any worse than all those people with powerful parents, who know a lot of other people and can get wonder job for their children with a click of their fingers.
Why is life unfair? Why don't we get what we deserve? I wish life would be more straightforward and simple.
I hope everything will improve and I will find my place in the world, but such cold dark evenings make me wonder: what if I am wrong....
Hope that thought hasn't spoiled your party mood! In the end of the day, you know what they say: another day another dollar!
Happy New Year Guys!!!
Wednesday 29 December 2010
CV
Well, time doesn't stand still, so nether should I. After taking advice from a student career adviser I am starting with perfecting my CV. You need to pay detailed attention to every word, not to mention the design. Your CV is a first sale point and my task is to win the employers attention.
I have pointed out all the advantages of having me on board and followed the suggested steps, however I strongly believe the most important thing is to be myself, so I have printed a few and added a personal touch by scenting them with my favourite perfume. Job done, ready for sending off.
I have pointed out all the advantages of having me on board and followed the suggested steps, however I strongly believe the most important thing is to be myself, so I have printed a few and added a personal touch by scenting them with my favourite perfume. Job done, ready for sending off.
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