Job Hunt

Alright, so I have been looking at and for jobs but at the same time, still just trying to enjoy the freedom that comes from finally not being tied down to school work. I never knew how good it could feel to spend my days (and nights) working on things I love, even if it is something as simple as a crossword with my best friend ( I mention here that it is harder than a regular crossword because I can't see the clues or the actual puzzle - all I can do is try to guess what could be possibly meant by the information provided vocally. Definitely challenging, not for the feint of heart, and absolutely not for times when you are about to crash! smile).......

Okay, so I finally sat down tonight - as I resisted the temptation to fritter my night away by watching the Oscars - and finished my resume. May not seem like much but I have been resisting this one mainly because I do not quite feel like I have enough experience to make something of myself (yes, I have been having some serious self-doubts). I realize that (not to sound all inflated ego or anything) I have the skills, but I actually have not really held a job outside of the university setting, mainly because of my immigration status and my continuing educational goals over the past ten years. So, this step - this moving to London and getting a job - is a big one. I am leaving behind what I know in a big way - not just the people and places I love and know well, but also the familiarity of academia and being judged by brains instead of other things (ok, so maybe I have been judged by other things but not in some aspect of work that has counted to me so much).

So, the resume is done; I am trying to hold back form posting it on monster.co.uk and careerbuilder.co.uk (yeah, some things stay the same no matter where you go) until my friends get back to me and offer comments, feedback, corrections. Trying to look as professional as possible. Trying....ha! But I am getting myself started by at least sending my resume off to my cousin to a) take a look at and b)maybe start getting the word out for me.

So, there is my update. Have fun no matter what you are doing and hopefully I will see you all soon. Sooner than you may expect