This just in: Progress has been made on the job front!
Last night, I sent my resume to a small paper in Connecticut (one that my dear friend Ann received a job offer from, but declined) just for the heck of it. And today, I got an email back saying I was a "very qualified candidate" but expressed concern that I live in Maryland. However, if I have housing in the area, it "makes sense to talk."
Now, while this is not a job offer, or even technically an offer for an interview, and there are myriad reasons why this would not work out (I don't actually have a place to live in Connecticut, and the job pays almost nothing) I am excited for two reasons. 1. After over six months of applying for jobs almost everyday, an employer finally responded back! The only responses I have ever gotten are automatic messages along the lines of "Thank you for your application, we will contact you if your qualifications meet the requirements of the position." So for a real live person to take the time to write me back, is very exciting. And, 2. he said I was qualified! Now, I know I'm qualified, and my boyfriend and father tell me so all the time, but it is nice for some third party (employer) to actually acknowledge this fact! A little outside positive reinforcement truly does go a long way.
So, while I do not have a job, job offer, or even interview, I feel as though leaps and bounds have been made. How long this feeling will hold out before the frustration sets in again is anyone's guess. But for tonight, I am happy to be emailing with a potential interviewer and to be a "qualified candidate."
Whoever thought being "qualified" would make me so happy?
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