Jobs, Uni & Voluntry Work
Well the fun begins as I continue to look for a new job, and to be honest im starting to think its more hassel than its worth.
Since when did applications become so difficult with stupid specifications and really awkward question which makes you doubt your ability to do your job?
I find it hard to sell myself at the best of times, as i dont like to feel like im boasting or made to look like im boasting cocky or even a know it all, I struggle to write personal specs and it can take me a few days to complete ( luckily I work with Connexions so I have a lot of guidance and support), so questions like demonstrate when you have used team work completely blow my head. I have always worked in a team so it comes as second nature but to answer the question the way you think they are looking for does my brain in!
Its not only the application process but the searching for jobs overall, with the current credit crunch jobs are really hard to come by. Now there has been a lot of aggrestion towards young people who are leaving school and ending up on the dole, the reason is simple I struggle to find work and im 21, so how on earth are young people, with little qualifications and work experiance expected to get a job.
While applying for new jobs I have seriously been considering going back to University (2nd time lucky). At first I was intending to do a community regeneration degree, but at fear that something I love will become something I hate, which is what happened previously with childcare, I serisouly had to think about it.
A friend recommended the Open University and OMG my head is spinning, not only is it cheaper, its easier as I wouldnt have to take time off work or do ridiculas hours as I can do it in the comfort of my own home!
I have chosen to do an Introduction to Social Sciences and an Introduction to Councelling, these two courses really caught my eye and open me up to many degrees. I am considering doing a Psycology Degree and also a Social Policy & Criminology Degree. Only hiccup is I will still be battling to get a job in either fields, but I will have the qualification under my belt and both are something im really interested in. So to say im excited is a bit of an understatment.
In the meantime I am dedicating one hour a week to a voluntry organisation and becoming a mentor, I will recieve a days training and continuous support. I had a mentor in the last year of senior school and she totally helped me, so I am looking forward to helping someone in need.
