cheyne
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2010-09-24 5-00-55- |
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some perspective
You didn't do anything wrong. You did do something admirable and purposeful. The hard work you put in to establish your certification (CSC) is something that you can add to your knowledge base. And no one can take that away from you. Many of us have attempted similar ventures with the intentions of not only learning for the sake of learning, but also to demonstrate value in the workplace. While looking for work in this job market, have you in addition to sending out resumes, networked? Have you ed anyone in positions that you desire to set up informational interviews? It's an oppty to ask questions about the person, how they got into their field, what they like/dislike about it, what they would recommend for someone with your skills to approach someone that they might know who can help you find the work that you seek. Unfortunately, this is gonna take time. And another thing, there are sooo many people who have applied for your types of positions. And perhaps the HA's already have someone they know or who they owe a favor to, and will preselect the candidate on their own and tell them to apply through the formal process, but already have the job. Don't beat yourself up for trying to improve your skills. Don't highlight that while you're talking with people. People don't hire people for "all that they know," the HA wants to hire someone they feel comfortable in their presence, who isn't a threat to their insecurities, who will tow the line and just do the job. When you perform self development activities, hold that on your resume, but highlight what you can do for someone. Don't tell them what you know, "show" them what you know. And that only happens when you're on the job. Your accomplishments can serve you later when your trying for a promotion, as opposed to just trying to get in the door.
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