So I didn’t get any calls after that job application. I went online and found a similar position and applied for that instead – the job looked good. I also thought I might as well apply for some other jobs when I was at it for some interview experience etc. I realised there was a graduate placement company which was advertising many of the jobs – they simply asked for a resume. I couldn’t be bothered writing another cover letter so I just applied for the 3 of those jobs. It’s the cover letter I use to sell myself (not much to put on the resume) and I had my heart set on the first job so I didn’t mind that application was kinda bare.
Well this graduate placement company rang me – I have been invited to an assessment day where I have to make a speech about myself. It’s only a small group I’m speaking to but it’s the company people and prospective employers. I stuttered throughout presentations to my tutorial groups where everyone was staring out the window. I was even stuttering and shaking during the phone call. I also really don’t like talking myself up to strangers – I’m the modest shy one.
I need more confidence – I thought my application was pretty bad but the guy on the phone said it looked good and that only about 40 people make it to the next stage of assesment. Maybe I’m not quite as re-re as first thought. I’m considering having a drink or 2 prior to my speech – that’s always a good confidence booster.
UPDATE: I have jury duty the day before the assesment – phuck phuck phuck. Am I not meant to have opportunities in life? I guess I’ll just have to act crazy when I get to jury duty.
Faith, In you. I haz it!
Jury duty blows. Tell them you hate all races, including your own. They’ll fail to select you for duty
Good luck!
And do what Daners suggested to get out of jury duty
I’ve never been called up for jury duty. Probably a good thing I think. Word of warning Janers. Don’t not go. The fine is $1600.
As for the statement you have to deliver about yourself, just pretend you’re writing a post for Blogsworth. Think about what you’re interested in, your passions, your talents and skills (and don’t you dare say you don’t have any), any ideas that you have for your career. Be honest.
The only people that will be able to get through this process without stuttering or whatever will be those that have memorised their statement. And no one wants to employ someone who can only spew back written material without thinking about it.
You’ll do great! I haz fayth in you too!
I was terrified about the whole thing but now I think it will be fun because of something read on the internet.
The speech has to be like an essay with 3 features about yourself that would make you do well in business supported by an real life example. Mine is pretty ridiculous but I don’t really care.
I got a ring from the job I applied for. I’m ringing them back tomorrow to make a time for an interview as I didn’t know what was going on with jury duty. It turns out I don’t have it tomorrow but I have to ring again at 5pm to see if I’m needed the next day. They can’t keep messing me around like this I’ve got a life to lead. I’m gonna explain I have job interview and if I’m needed that day I guess I’ll just not go and try and get out of the fine.
Damn government.
Good luck.
Yes, good luck Janers. You’ll do fine, you express yourself brilliantly on the bloggages.
Good Luck, Koala Janers! You’ll do fine.