I'm starting to wonder if the key to things actually happening with my job search is me blogging about how it's stagnant.
Since posting the other day I have scheduled 3 more ACPA interviews AND have had a phone interview. I feel like I hit 'submit' and everything exploded on me. This is definitely all a good thing. I'm starting to feel a little more calm about the conference in terms of the number of my interviews. I can handle 6; I think 10-15 would be my ideal. Even as I say that it seems like way too many. I just want to get the most out of the conference experience, and to do that is to take full advantage of placement. Overall, I just submitted an application for my 26th position. It kind of feels like I've done way more than that.
The phone interview went well....I think. I'm afraid to even guess anymore, as it seems like I can never really tell what anyone's reaction is. I'm hoping it went well - the institution is definitely one that looks incredible and offers much of what I'm looking for. I have a connection to someone who used to work there, and much of what I thought about the place seems to be correct. I can't believe that I have "connections".
I'm starting to go into hyper-organized mode. I've already begun to make special folders (in addition to the ones I already have) for those institutions I'll be speaking with at ACPA. I'm making lists of things I still need to gather up, things I need to remember to bring with me. I'm trying to figure out what suitcases to pack (yes, that is a plural 'suitcases'. I tend to overpack. I don't even try to stop it, I just embrace it and work with it.) and what I can squish down to a smaller size so I have more space. I'm starting to look into what there is to do in Atlanta as well. I have no idea if I'll have any time to be a tourist (especially since I'd like to make it to a few sessions at the conference), but I have to get out and do some vacation-like things admist this crazy and stressful process. I've never been to Atlanta, but it seems amazing and fun.
Back in reality, I'm working on a schedule for work and trying to figure out how many hours I have to put in over spring break. I'm working the Second Job a little extra (because I am, obviously, asking to have a mental breakdown) so that I can have some extra money for the trip. It's amazing that I find time to eat, sleep, and go to class.
I will spend my weekend trying to keep up with homework and having fun here and there. My usual dormant social life is suddenly coming around to exciting things. It's such a double-edged sword; while I'm thankful for having the time to go out and connect with my friends I've made since moving here, it's hard to get closer and closer to some people while knowing that I will more than likely be packing up and moving by the end of summer.
Oh, and the last 2% of my plant died. I have no idea what happened to it, but this part died as suddenly as the last. I suppose I'm lucky I can keep myself up and running, let alone worry about anything/one else.
Since posting the other day I have scheduled 3 more ACPA interviews AND have had a phone interview. I feel like I hit 'submit' and everything exploded on me. This is definitely all a good thing. I'm starting to feel a little more calm about the conference in terms of the number of my interviews. I can handle 6; I think 10-15 would be my ideal. Even as I say that it seems like way too many. I just want to get the most out of the conference experience, and to do that is to take full advantage of placement. Overall, I just submitted an application for my 26th position. It kind of feels like I've done way more than that.
The phone interview went well....I think. I'm afraid to even guess anymore, as it seems like I can never really tell what anyone's reaction is. I'm hoping it went well - the institution is definitely one that looks incredible and offers much of what I'm looking for. I have a connection to someone who used to work there, and much of what I thought about the place seems to be correct. I can't believe that I have "connections".
I'm starting to go into hyper-organized mode. I've already begun to make special folders (in addition to the ones I already have) for those institutions I'll be speaking with at ACPA. I'm making lists of things I still need to gather up, things I need to remember to bring with me. I'm trying to figure out what suitcases to pack (yes, that is a plural 'suitcases'. I tend to overpack. I don't even try to stop it, I just embrace it and work with it.) and what I can squish down to a smaller size so I have more space. I'm starting to look into what there is to do in Atlanta as well. I have no idea if I'll have any time to be a tourist (especially since I'd like to make it to a few sessions at the conference), but I have to get out and do some vacation-like things admist this crazy and stressful process. I've never been to Atlanta, but it seems amazing and fun.
Back in reality, I'm working on a schedule for work and trying to figure out how many hours I have to put in over spring break. I'm working the Second Job a little extra (because I am, obviously, asking to have a mental breakdown) so that I can have some extra money for the trip. It's amazing that I find time to eat, sleep, and go to class.
I will spend my weekend trying to keep up with homework and having fun here and there. My usual dormant social life is suddenly coming around to exciting things. It's such a double-edged sword; while I'm thankful for having the time to go out and connect with my friends I've made since moving here, it's hard to get closer and closer to some people while knowing that I will more than likely be packing up and moving by the end of summer.
Oh, and the last 2% of my plant died. I have no idea what happened to it, but this part died as suddenly as the last. I suppose I'm lucky I can keep myself up and running, let alone worry about anything/one else.
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If you have the time, you can never schedule too many first interviews. Those first impressions can be the best indication if you should proceed further (if given the opportunity, of course).
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