Job Searching...a Job Within Itself

So, I never thought trying to find a job would be as difficult as it has been. I have spent the past couple of weeks browsing companies' websites and using business connections to learn of job openings in Kansas City and other Midwest cities. Let me just say, it's been hard. Between school, work and my internship there is barely enough time in the day. But I know that finding a job is important so just recently I have moved job searching to the top of my "to do" list.

As hard as it is for me to admit, I think a part of me has been a little intimidated to look for jobs. I keep pushing the "Job Search" task farther and farther down my to do list in hopes that a job will miraculously fall into my lap. We all know that won't happen. No one likes rejection and I really don't like rejection. Job searching is definitely a humbling experience in the fact that you think you are the best and brightest that a specific company has ever seen only to be quickly put in your place by a rejection letter or e-mail.

I will say that every cover letter I've written and every time I edit my resume I become a better writer. Until recently cover letters have been my worst enemy. For whatever reason, I found it hard to express my interest in a company or firm and brag about myself in a one page letter. But, I now realize that a cover letter is a great tool and resource for marketing and selling yourself to a potential employer.

Well, my first "real" interview falls over spring break. Stay tuned and I will let you all know how it goes...keep your fingers crossed!