Moving back to the GREAT NYC

As the semester was beginning to wind down I panicked freaked as my plan to find a job was unsuccessful. I still had my job at Starbucks but no job within in my job field. So I signed a lease in Syracuse and decided I would stick it out another year. However, when I went home I realized how much I missed the city and my life back in New York. Committing another year after four years seemed like a good idea at the time until, graduation came and went and I was left all alone. My friends were gone (with the exception of those who live in Syracuse), and the life I was accustomed to quickly disappeared. That is when I realized I needed to go home, so I made my decision and found someone to take my apartment and begin the search for a job in New York City. Its been a month since I made this decision and my time in Syracuse is quickly coming to an end. I realized that no matter where I go there is no reassurance that I will find the job of my dreams. However, doing it from the comfort of my home where I have the support (both semi financially and emotionally) of my family makes it a heck of a lot easier.

So as I begin to pack up my belongs once again and move, I realized without these decisions I would not have realized how much New York and the people there meant to me.

xoxo

Lori

So the chase is on

As I am still on the search for a new career or at least a path that will some day lead to me to where I want to be; I am going through interview after interview. Some days the interviews are great and I feel good after, others well lets just say they are great practice. However, I cannot say I am not getting slightly exhausted from having to sell myself to these people. To them it's the first time show, but to me it's the billionth time I've told this story. It's becoming a bit difficult to seem new and exciting when I don't think I am new and exciting. Yes, I think I am unique and bring something different to the table, I am ME and there is no one out there like me or who can do things the way I do. The difficulty is expressing it in words that explain me, in a way someone hasn't already heard.

I am competing against may of other qualified candidates that all feel the same way about themselves and I have to stand out in the crowd. So as I work on doing this, I will continue to chase opportunities till one comes along and gives me a chance. Typing away cover letter after cover letter and email after email. Praying I stand out amongst the crowd. I wanna stand out like a wild flower amongst the Lilly's.

xoxo

Lori

Hobbies that can turn into great jobs

Many times hobbies are stress relievers, places and things people do to turn from their everyday stress and can just relax. For me reading and shopping are huge stress relievers. For some of my friends however, their habits are also their talents. For one of my mentors/ friend photography was once a hobby and now it has become something I believe is she very talented in. So while you are browsing around trying to decide whether to pursue your hobby and take it seriously look at her website and see how a little practice and great talent go along way. http://www.sanabriaphoto.com/

xoxo

Lori

A friendly reminder it's NOT your qualifications its the Economy

As I sat on my bed reading a book, pondering how much longer I will hear thank you for your interest in this position but at the time we are not hiring..blah blah blah. I think I have received the same email generated by about 2o different companies. They all seem the same thank you, your are more then qualified but___ fill in the blank signed____ what ever company I applied at. As I continue to receive these emails I'm beginning to be exhausted by the constant attempt to stand out amongst a crowd of equally qualified college graduates. As I was begging to lose hope I received a phone call from a friend.

Uyen Nguyen, yep around 10pm she called me to do what a good friend does best cheer me up. She began by quoting some statistics and putting her own spin on things. For example, last year only 40 percent of graduates found jobs and it took about 6 months after graduation before they found jobs. "So it's not our qualifications, it's the stupid economy" She said. It made me laugh so hard, I realized there must be soo many people in the same boat.

So next time you are feeling down about not finding a job after being a college graduate remember there are many in the same boat. For example me and my group of college girl friends are still on the search for a great job.

Don't lose hope keep applying away, hopefully (in the near future) you will be employed.

xoxo

Lori

Is it Time to Settle

After reading a post by on my friends Uyen and Katies blog called Ibeirate, I realized they were right. We as in most college students come into college thinking that after college we will find our dream jobs. The ones we work our butts off to get good grades for, so that at the end of four years we will receive the great news that we are hired. However, reality kicked in when a month after graduation I am still a Barista at Starbucks, the same job I have had since senior year of High School. I am very grateful for a job that pays my bills and helps with the cost of living however, it would be wonderful to find a career or job that uses the degree I worked the last 16 years to obtain.

So as I continue my search the question is, is it time to settle or should I press on, go on interview after interview till I find the job of my dreams.

xoxo

Lori