Tuesday 07/06/2016

Job sites browsed:     Tons

Jobs applied for:        Two

Leads:                         1

Mood:                         Jeremy kyled out.

Enthusiasm:                6.5/10

Weight:                       Stayed the same.

My mood swings are amazing. One minute I'm up, then I'm down. No wonder my hubby stays with me, he's got two different women living in the house. 

But I have a headache somewhere in the room. I think I read that somewhere lol. Thank you Jane Austin for that amazing quote. At least I think it was in Pride and Prejudice, but my head hurts. I need a table. Or a tablet even. lol

Applied for two more jobs.

Three job deadlines expired yesterday, so if I haven't heard from them by the end of this week, I can take them off, or put them on my list. Oh yes, I have a little black book. NOT!

What's next?

I applied to work in a school, so I will ring to ask if I can visit that school. They welcome visitors.

Found another job to apply for.

Ouch! My head hurts.

                     

Monday 06/06/2016

Websites browsed:     Several

Jobs applied for:         1

Leads:                         1

Interviews:                  1

Mood:                         8

Enthusiasm:                8

Cakes:                         0 but had a strawberry trifle

My son went back home today.

But feeling OK, because we are all going on holiday in a few weeks time.

Had an interview today, it was a job I would not normally have gone for, but I thought, why not! I can do what I like. Would probably have taken it, and then given in my notice when I got the job of my dreams.

Well, I walked into the room. The guys who interviewed me were friendly enough. One was roughly the same age as myself, and the other was more than half my age.

They spoke, I listened. They asked, I answered. All was as it should be, then, the younger guy pulled out his mobile and started messaging. 

Am I really that boring lol lol. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so I pretended he wasn't doing it. Thinking about it, I wonder if I accidentally gave him a look of contempt. My face does occasionally express itself, without any intervention on my part. lol

It was totally unprofessional. Even if they had no intention of giving me the job, they should at least have acted in a professional manner. Come on guys, play the game. 

They said they would ring. They didn't say when. Since all the interviews ended at two, it seems unlikely that I got the job. Which is a bit of a relief, seeing that it would have meant working at nights on a casual basis. 

But seeing he loved his mobile so much, it would not have hurt him  to message me. 

They said they would ring. But that's men for you. lol.

What's next?

There's a job I need to apply for tomorrow.

More hunting agencies.

Saturday 04/06/2016

Websites browsed:     Loads

Jobs applied for:         One

Leads:                         One

Mood:                         Great, because I am waiting for my son to 

                                    ring up from the station for us to collect him

                                    Did I mention that my son is home for the

                                    weekend. lol

Enthusiasm:                8/10

Deadlines:                   2 on Monday, so if I don't hear by the end

                                    of next week, I can mark them off my list.

Applied for another TA position, a little away from home but not too far. There is also another one I'm considering, but may not have the correct qualifications, but may apply anyway.

What's next?

May ring up a school on Monday concerning a job.

Searching, searching and even more searching. Oh bliss!

Friday 03/06/2016

Websites searched:     The usual.

Jobs applied for:         0

Leads:                         0

Interviews                   0

Mood:                         8/10

Enthusiasm:                9/10  But that's really down to the fact that 

                                             my son is coming back from university

                                             for the weekend.

I have an interview with a Newspaper on Monday. They want casual workers. I feel that they will be explaining what the jobs are, rather than an application for the job.  But again, it's all experience.

Feeling in a great mood because my son is coming to visit. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

It's the weekend. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

My hubby finishes work early and we are going to town. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I could go on, and on, and on. And in real life, I often do.

There you go, digressing and being silly again. Time to go. It's funny what the weekend can do to you.

What's next?

More job hunting. After I get the washing out.

Thursday 02/06/2016

Websites browsed:     Loads

Jobs applied for:         1

Leads:                         1

Rejection letters          0

Mood:                         6/10

Enthusiasm:                6/10

Cakes eaten:                1

Had such a great day out yesterday and thought that my good mood would carry on today, but it was not to be. Don't know what's wrong with me. lol

Have applied for numerous jobs over the last few weeks, but trouble is, haven't heard anything because the deadlines for the jobs are not until two weeks time. Which means, if I get any interviews, they may be on the same day again. But this time, I'll go with my instinct and go to the one that is more professional. They are all local, so that won't be an issue this time.

I need a holiday.

What's next?

More job hunting and I have to update a new CV I have just created. As I'm applying for all types of jobs now.

Wednesday 1/6/2016

Jobs sites browsed:      Loads

Jobs applied for:          None

Leads:                          One

Mood:                          Good

Enthusiasm:                 8/10

I feel rejuvenated today. I did some job hunting this morning and then my hubby took me out for the day.

I felt like I was on holiday for a few hours; I was so relaxed.

Then I get in and find a message on Facebook from my son, he's coming down for a few days.  I am beyond pleased, especially as I didn't think I was going to see him for a while.

What's next?

Need to apply for a job tomorrow, have been putting it off because I have to print it off and fill it in. My handwriting is rubbish. The last time I wrote an application it took me a couple of hours. lol

Still, it's got to be done.

Tuesday  31/05/2016

Websites browsed:          Loads

Jobs applied for:              2

Leads:                              2

Mood:                              A little bit moody. 

Enthusiasm:                     Not that good.

Cakes:                              It's not looking good.

I have a considerable lack of enthusiasm. I don't know why. I've already had an interview, (although unsuccessful.) I've learnt something from it.

Then I had another one which I could not attend because I had the other interview. Sadly, I went for the wrong one.

Next time I am going to go with my gut instincts, which I didn't do this time. I did have reservations at the time, but it was the proximity to home that was the clincher. But I won't make that mistake again.

Looking at it logically, which one would you go for?

The one that was just a twenty minute interview which turned out to be informal, or the one that gave me a chance to work in the classroom; to be interviewed by the children; and then a formal interview. 

Exactly, silly me. Oh well, it's done now, we learn from our mistakes. Or will I?

I haven't been looking long so there's absolutely no need to get down. 

It's only a job for heaven's sake.

I'm generally optimistic and I'm trying to be up beat, but it's not working lately. Of course, it might be because we've just had a long weekend and my hubby has gone back to work.


What's next

Going to hang the washing out. Oh bliss!  
Tomorrow, I am going to buy a more formal interview outfit, as well as looking and applying for more jobs.

Having a set outfit, will stop me from wondering what to wear. But I've been looking for an outfit for a while now and nothing seems to suit me. I'm a casual dresser so need to find something smart but practical.