I know getting a turn-down bites. Still, you do have things to put on your resume that help in the hiring process. So you won't be stuck flipping burgers forever, put that right out of your mind. (She says, firmly.)
Don't discount your SGA rep, your club treasurers and now, president experience. Employers know that most college graduates do not have extensive job experience yet. So they look for other signs that you have exhibited mature, responsible behavior. That includes a) having extra-curicular activities and b) serving as officer with them. Do put all of those on your resume - volunteer work, like serving as an officer or representative, is still work, and it counts well in your favor. You've volunteered to work Security at T-con, yes? That's also a responsible position.
When presenting this during a job interview, don't downplay it just because it's with fandom. Working all those positions shows that you have organizational skills, that you can be trusted with money, and that you can also be trusted to represent your peers. These are all qualities that employers are looking for in new hires. (That your peers are a cheerfully eccentric lot, they don't have to know. ;)
Remembering that you demonstratedly have these qualities to offer can also help improve your self-confidence when you go to interview again.
Hang in there - employment's just one of those things we all gotta keep getting up and going after until we nail one.
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Date: 2004-04-30 08:38 pm (UTC)put on your resume that help in the hiring process. So you
won't be stuck flipping burgers forever, put that right out
of your mind. (She says, firmly.)
Don't discount your SGA rep, your club treasurers and now, president
experience. Employers know that most college graduates do not have
extensive job experience yet. So they look for other signs that you
have exhibited mature, responsible behavior. That includes a) having
extra-curicular activities and b) serving as officer with them.
Do put all of those on your resume - volunteer work, like serving as
an officer or representative, is still work, and it counts well in
your favor. You've volunteered to work Security at T-con, yes? That's
also a responsible position.
When presenting this during a job interview, don't downplay it
just because it's with fandom. Working all those positions shows
that you have organizational skills, that you can be trusted with
money, and that you can also be trusted to represent your peers.
These are all qualities that employers are looking for in new hires.
(That your peers are a cheerfully eccentric lot, they don't have to
know. ;)
Remembering that you demonstratedly have these qualities to offer
can also help improve your self-confidence when you go to interview
again.
Hang in there - employment's just one of those things we all gotta
keep getting up and going after until we nail one.
I have faith that you will make it, Peg