Today was the crescendo to a very productive week. I've had some interesting job activity from the kazillion job boards and positions I have applied to. One would think that I would have only applied to certain jobs. At first, that's what I thought I should do. I reasoned that I didn't need to keep applying to jobs that were similar to what I left. But I'll tell you something. The longer you're out of work, the more expanded your thinking becomes. It's been two months now, okay? Over this time, I've become aware of something more important. It's more important to create a buzz. When you create a lot of activity, you attract what you are looking for. I dunno if this nugget of wisdom was Divinely-inspired or not. Time will tell. Nevertheless, it felt like I was sending up smoke signals to the Job World. "I'm here!", it's saying.
Sooooooo, I've been applying like a fool. I've been reading over posts in the Administrative/Clerical field, that includes Human Resources and Staffing Recruiters. This has been my approach. If it's too outlandish, I'm not applying for it. I know that Sales jobs that involve making cold calls ain't my thing. If it is reasonable, however, I 've been applying.
This has been a pretty steady week. I had a manager call me for a 30 minute phone interview. Another, sent me some questions to answer before an actual interview. He clarified that he wanted to find the right candidate and so he wanted honest answers to his questions. I was candid about the type of environment that I thrive in. I don't know what will come of it. I think that the best thing for me was that I was being contacted. After you go for days, filling out applications or sending resumes, and nobody contacts you, it shakes to your confidence. "Maybe I am too old, " has been a nagging whisper throughout. What this week has been for me is assurance that I'm not too old and I still have skills that folks recognize. That means so much to me!
This morning, I went to see my relationship coach, Kay. Yep I have a Coach K too...lol. I told her that everything else in my life is authentic except for my job. I happened to say this as I was preparing to leave. She hugged me and said, "It's not limited to the goal. It's all that you've been doing to get here that is authentic. You don't have to wait until you reach the goal." That was exactly what I needed to hear. I am honoring my Highest Self on my way to my goal. I am open. I am moving towards it. I am already successful!
I guess that should be my crescendo. I'll say! Nevertheless, I had another climatic moment today. I was contacted by Quality Staffing Professionals to come in today, complete paperwork, have an interview and take "Prove It" tests to make sure I was proficient in the technicals. I knew I had done well on the 1-minute typing drill but I wasn't so sure of the MS Word, MS Excel, Data Entry to demonstrate knowledge of the numeric keypad and another Data Entry where inputting contact information was the goal. It's easy to think you're proficient until they actually test you on it. I felt so defeated. Weeeeelllll, the office assistant, told me that in her 7 years, she had not had a person like me. I scored 94% on the technical knowledge and got a whopping 71 words per minute typing speed score with only one error. Hey!!!!!!! That made me feel soooooo good.
She promised that I'd get a call tomorrow. I hope so because I'm ready to get back to work. I'm grateful for the time I've had to push the pause button. I needed it. I really did. I'll revisit that tomorrow. For right now, my reward is knowing I still got it!
