This person took the Job Hunter’s survey on December 28, 2012. Her responses appeared as I make sure that I qualify first and foremost. We then followed up with her on November 26, 2014.
Where are you now? What’s your work situation like, and what path did you take this last year?
I’m currently working full time in an archive (YEA!!), however I am currently job hunting again because the position is not really what I expected, or what I really interviewed for in fact. Not to mention it’s further away from home than I really wanted. So I’m back at it, looking for postings a little closer to the West Coast.
My work situation, while it would be great for a new grad entering the profession, is not for me because I am more experienced than this job needs, so I’m really bored. Not to mention there is a lot of issues from previous issues within the system and its really frustrating.
This past year was a huge change for me as I moved 1200 miles for a job to a new place, so a lot of growth on my part. However, it made me realize even more that I’d rather be on the West coast, so I’m looking to head back that way.
Looking at last year’s answers, have any of your attitudes changed?
I realize even more what I want in a job is about the only real change. I guess I’m more optimistic now that I’ve had the full time experience.
What’s your best advice for job hunters?
Just keep swimming! Also have your cover letters edited by someone other than yourself. I know it seems like you should be able to do it yourself but as I was reminded of at an interview this past weekend, it’s okay not to be great at everything and getting (and asking) for help is okay!
Anything else you want to share with us?
If you can, job seekers, be willing to relocate! Other than that, no.
This respondent is willing to answer any questions you might care to post in the comments section.
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