Friday, July 23, 2010

The Job Hunt: An Addendum

So, my last count was off by a few.  Counting the fresh ones today, here's the ACTUAL count of applications submitted as of July 27, 2010:


• 6 applications at Best Buy
   - 2 in Burbank
   - 2 in West Hollywood
   - 2 in Los Angeles (Los Feliz store)
       -  Each pair is for Merchandising (Restock) and Cashier

• 4 applications at CBS
   - Page
   - Mailroom Messenger
   - Administrative Assistant at CBS 2
   - Administrative Assistant in Promotional Placement & Awards

• 2 applications to USC
   - Payment Specialist
   - Administrative Assistant in Student Affairs

• 1 applications each to:
   - Staples (Cashier)
   - Borders (Bookseller)
   - NBC (Universal Page)
   - E! (Production Assistant, E! News)
   - BBC America (Executive Assistant)
   - AMF Bowling Centers (Pasadena; Control Desk)
   - DirecTV (User Interface Design)
   - Madame Tussaud's Hollywood (Front Line Host)
   - Historic Hollywood Hotel (Guest Services)
   - Fidelity Creditor Service (Data Entry)
   - Marriott Burbank (Front Desk)


23 applications submitted since I touched down in Los Angeles 9 days ago.  Callback count: 0.


Stay tuned to see if I actually unlock the Achievement that is "Employment."

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Job Hunt Continues...

For those of you tuned to the situation, here's what has happened in the past week:

• I arrived at my friends' apartment in Glendale one week ago, safe and sound.  News arrived soon after that we got the apartment we applied for.  We sign the lease tomorrow!

• I've managed to apply for a BUNDLE of jobs, both inside and outside my field of expertise.  Included are:
-- 4 applications at Best Buy (2 in Burbank, 2 in West Hollywood)
-- 3 applications at CBS (Page, Mailroom Messenger, Administrative Assistant at CBS 2)
-- 2 applications to USC (Payment Specialist and Administrative Assistant in Student Affairs)
-- 1 applications each to Staples (Cashier), Borders (Bookseller), NBC (Universal Page), E! (Production Assistant), and BBC America (Executive Assistant).

All tolled, that's 14 applications in 7 days, and that's not counting the two I put in thru Craigslist.  I don't count those because, frankly, I don't trust them.  Why I applied for them in the first place?  Desperation, plain and simple.

If there are any Hiring Managers, HR Professionals, or other influential staffers out there:  I've been out of work for over ONE YEAR now.  It is the longest stretch of time I've gone without a job and, frankly, I'm going a bit stir crazy.  I've never gone this long without something to do and somewhere to go to do it.  TV's really boring thru the afternoon.  Give me a chance to show you that I can work for you!