The Inevitable Job Hunt

      Ok, so I caved.  In an effort to fight my boredom, especially the mundane early weeks of classes when everything is back in full swing and yet nothing seems to be going on, and the course work hasn't crescendo-ed either, I decided to get a job.  (Ugh, I know).  But no worries, I'm not looking for anything serious; I certainly don't want a career (I'll worry about that after college, which I like to block from my mind entirely).  My first day on the hunt was demoralizing to say the least.  Apparently, all applications are online!  Don't get me wrong, I'm a strong proponent of the internet, as a means of convenience and learning and all that jazz, but how am I supposed to make a good impression when I'm a face-less, personality-less application in a sea of others?!  I would much rather go and fill out one in person, that way they can see what a great personality I have (or act for them).  After being told by so many places to go online, I got slightly disheartened and went home to wallow in my bed with defeat.

       The cherry on top was my friend announcing that she had successfully snatched a job at a fancy dining establishment.  Thanks, really needed that comfort (or I guess I should say 'motivation').  With a new outlook, and a very long Sunday before me, I went out in search again.  This time I had done my homework (I've gotten quite good at that, since I've spent my whole life in school) and made a list of all the places in my area that did not accept online applications.  I also breezed Craigslist (one of my favorite fight-boredom sites) and looked for local job postings.  There wasn't much to be found there, but it did help (and pass the time).

       And lucky me!  First place I went hired me on the spot, without even interviewing me.  See how well in-person impressions can make??  The only problem is that I will only be working roughly 6 hours a week (that's two micro shifts per week) and I won't be bringing in the bank by any means.  On a positive note, it'll pass the time (not much of it, but oh well) and I'll make a tiny enough income to spend it on other things to fight boredom (because isn't that the name of the game?)

       So my brief job search is now at a close and I'll be off on the next chapter of fighting boredom.  Be prepared for something crafty!

Feel free to share your job hunting experience, or maybe your view on online applications?