Job search update...

A few weeks ago I posted about being on the lookout for a part-time job. I mentioned 4 places that I'd applied to and promised to keep you all updated on the progress. This is what I've heard thus far -

Job 1 e-mailed me 2 days later to request more information and that I resend my resume and cover letter, even though I'd already sent it...a little odd, but off it went with the new info. I haven't heard back since then and only have a generic "jobs" e-mail address with no further info. for contacts.

Job 2 hasn't responded in any form.

Job 3 e-mailed me Monday to say that they'd hired someone and appreciated the application.

Job 4 called yesterday afternoon to schedule an interview for today at 7:50pm (odd time, but it's an interview during a church meeting...)

I submitted another resume Monday for another church secretary position that would require 20-30 hours a week and would include a 15-20 minute commute. We'll call this one Job 5. Hehehe, I didn't want to ruin the pattern! :-)

I'm sooooo very excited about the prospect of number 4. It was the opening that I rated with 4 stars and would probably fit my schedule and needs the best, while fulfilling all of monetary and self-inflicted servitude requirements. I'd be appreciative of any and all thoughts and prayers you could spare!

I'll let you know how it works out...

The Job Search...

Just thought I'd let you know how the search is going thus far. This morning I sent out 3 resumes. 2 are for jobs that I saw this past weekend on Craigslist and the other was a recent listing in our paper.

I considered sending out the resumes Monday morning but, thought that Monday is ALWAYS a busy day for applications. Perhaps waiting until Wednesday may garner some time for an extra look at mine...

Job Prospect 1 - Helping Developmentally Disabled youth to learn and master new skills over the summer, possibly extending into the fall.

This would fit right in line with my continued desire to serve, while providing an income. Double stars in my book!


Job Prospect 2 - Working in a local church office, elsewhere in the community, maintaining records alongside a large staff.

It fits into the working for a non-profit category. Not so great on the having a direct effect on peoples lives. One star.


Job Prospect 3 - Delivering ordered supplies to inmates in the local jail.

Definitely something I hadn't thought of before. It's serving the community and assisting at-risk people. Although my influence on these people would be limited, multitudes can be said with a smile. Double stars!

Just after applying for these positions my dear Mother called to ask for my e-mail address (she was at work.) Mom works at her church office, part-time. ( I think this helps offset the expense for the sock fetish...) She announced that she had just received a posting for part-time help at a local church of the same denomination. The kicker - this church is 6 blocks from my home! Woohoo! This gets four stars - I can walk to work, serving MY very own community, for a non-profit, and get paid. I don't think life could be any better than that!

I'm thinking that since this was an inner-office type posting that I will be one of the first to apply. Definitely a good thing!

Ya'll keep your fingers crossed for me, PLEASE...