Jobs Applied For: 10 since we last spoke.
Interviews Scheduled: 0.
GRE Studying: Practice Exams for the General GRE
Days Until GRE (Psych): 0...conquered.
Days Until GRE (General): 2
Music Practice: 0, but I worked this crazy concert last night (story below.)
Hello friends, I have missed our little weekly chats. Up until recently, I had been quite occupied with my Psychology GRE exam as you all know. Well that exam has come and gone and it actually went pretty smoothly. However, I will not know for certain until I receive my test scores in 2 weeks. Now I'm a bit stuck. I put all my mental energy into the Psychology GRE and it's currently very difficult to focus on conquering the next exam. However, I am only a practice test or two away from the finish line so the only thing left to do is sprint towards that bright red tape.
Speaking of bright red tape, I have a lovely SPIN bracelet wrapped about my wrist from yesterday. We had a big event with Ray Ban and that little bracelet granted me access to areas that even the VIPs couldn't enter...because I was working. While I can't imagine anyone relishing the thought of slaving away on a beautiful autumn Saturday (I know I didn't), I dare to say that it was worth it. Not because of the slave labor we endured, but because I finally got a chance to speak to my other co-workers. They all definitely know my name and I think some of them may remember me on Monday at this point. What can I say, I'm opening doors and climbing up ladders...I hope. The concert ended up being the most fun I've had in a while. The Rapture played again, this was my second time seeing them perform and they have yet to disappoint me. Crystal Castles was the headliner and while that style of music isn't my cup of tea, the lead singer is a crazy performer which made it fun to watch. Half of the set consisted of stage dives. I wake up this morning with painful feet from yesterday and in desperate need of a massage, but the perks that I'm receiving from SPIN are entirely worth the work.
And now I'm off to run that final lap. I can't wait to have my life of job hunting and music making back on Tuesday evening. This is me getting mentally geared up and ready to go. Wish me luck!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Day 58: Rome If We Want To
Jobs Applied For: 4.
Interviews Scheduled: 1.
GRE Studying: Research Design, Statistics, Tests, and Measurements (MY LAST CHAPTER!!!) And a very large verbal review for the general exam (do you remember vocab index cards?)
Days Until GRE (Psych): 6
Days Until GRE (General): 16
Music Practice: Songwriting, recording via Garage Band.
Ahhh, a quick study break during hell week to update my lovely blog! I'm more than aware that the theme that ties my most recent few entries has been complaining. The subject may range anywhere from difficulty in studying to current political and economic in justice, but frankly it's even starting to annoy me a little. I think the complaining stems a place of discontent with the entire direction my life is headed in...but we'll save that for another entry.
There is only one remedy to cure this deep discontent. I Need A Vacation.
Yes, I know, I was only in Vermont at the end of August. But the type of vacation I'm referring to is one in which I travel alone, not one that consists of babysitting my siblings. I've been thinking about what I can afford with my minuscule budget, certainly fancy caribbean islands are out of the question (no money) as are fun cross-country road trips (no car). I do have one place where I know I will be welcome but I probably should have started saving for it about two months ago (before I bought those Urban Outfitters jeans, and replaced my make-up, etc.) It is my number one spot right now nonetheless.
(Picture taken by Danny Clark)
I can always go to Ireland. My best friend took that photo, she is currently spending her semester abroad there and as far as I've heard, she is having the time of her life. Plus I have wanted to travel to Ireland ever since the 6th grade. I went through a strange phase of loving everything Irish despite coming from a Russian/Polish/Hungarian/Austrian background, I even took Irish step dancing. From the stories I've heard and the pictures I've seen, it seems like a magical place full of culture and history. Unfortunately, a round trip ticket would cost about $700, a number that I CERTAINLY cannot afford if I am trying to move anytime soon. However the upside is that would probably be my biggest expense by far. And unless if she moves there (seeing how much she enjoys it, it's a distinct possibility) when is my best friend ever going to be in Ireland again? I'm certainly going to need an 8.5 by 14 inch piece of paper because I will have a very long list of pros and cons to go through. The main question I have to answer for myself: is delaying my move to New York City worth it for a trip to Ireland? Decisions, decisions...
Interviews Scheduled: 1.
GRE Studying: Research Design, Statistics, Tests, and Measurements (MY LAST CHAPTER!!!) And a very large verbal review for the general exam (do you remember vocab index cards?)
Days Until GRE (Psych): 6
Days Until GRE (General): 16
Music Practice: Songwriting, recording via Garage Band.
Ahhh, a quick study break during hell week to update my lovely blog! I'm more than aware that the theme that ties my most recent few entries has been complaining. The subject may range anywhere from difficulty in studying to current political and economic in justice, but frankly it's even starting to annoy me a little. I think the complaining stems a place of discontent with the entire direction my life is headed in...but we'll save that for another entry.
There is only one remedy to cure this deep discontent. I Need A Vacation.
Yes, I know, I was only in Vermont at the end of August. But the type of vacation I'm referring to is one in which I travel alone, not one that consists of babysitting my siblings. I've been thinking about what I can afford with my minuscule budget, certainly fancy caribbean islands are out of the question (no money) as are fun cross-country road trips (no car). I do have one place where I know I will be welcome but I probably should have started saving for it about two months ago (before I bought those Urban Outfitters jeans, and replaced my make-up, etc.) It is my number one spot right now nonetheless.
(Picture taken by Danny Clark)
I can always go to Ireland. My best friend took that photo, she is currently spending her semester abroad there and as far as I've heard, she is having the time of her life. Plus I have wanted to travel to Ireland ever since the 6th grade. I went through a strange phase of loving everything Irish despite coming from a Russian/Polish/Hungarian/Austrian background, I even took Irish step dancing. From the stories I've heard and the pictures I've seen, it seems like a magical place full of culture and history. Unfortunately, a round trip ticket would cost about $700, a number that I CERTAINLY cannot afford if I am trying to move anytime soon. However the upside is that would probably be my biggest expense by far. And unless if she moves there (seeing how much she enjoys it, it's a distinct possibility) when is my best friend ever going to be in Ireland again? I'm certainly going to need an 8.5 by 14 inch piece of paper because I will have a very long list of pros and cons to go through. The main question I have to answer for myself: is delaying my move to New York City worth it for a trip to Ireland? Decisions, decisions...
Monday, October 3, 2011
Day 52: A Recap
Jobs Applied For: 5.
Interviews Scheduled: 1.
GRE Studying: Perception and Sensation (the bane of my existence)
Days Until GRE (Psych): 13
Days Until GRE (General): 23
Music Practice: none.
It has been over 50 days since I began this little adventure. I decided that for fun, I would go back through my old entries to see how many jobs/interviews I've had thus far. 125 applications and 19 interviews later, no full time job. This also means that 15% of the jobs I have applied for have interviewed me. Keep in mind that this began after I sent out somewhere between 200-300 resumes, so that percentage is probably lower if we are speaking about an all time record. I wonder if this should say something about how competitive my field is, or about how few jobs there really are out there. I can't thank SPIN enough for the opportunity they have given me and I love working there but unfortunately, a part time internship does not provide the stability and security of a full time job.
I didn't only transfer to New York University in 2007 because it was my dream school, but for their well known career center. I thought it would be much easier to impress potential employers if they saw that well-known university attached to my name. Now, they won't let me use their career service to find any sort of position. This is the first time I feel completely alone in my search. I'm not sure if you can sense my anger or bitterness about this through the internet, but I thought you all should know my personal statistics.
Interviews Scheduled: 1.
GRE Studying: Perception and Sensation (the bane of my existence)
Days Until GRE (Psych): 13
Days Until GRE (General): 23
Music Practice: none.
It has been over 50 days since I began this little adventure. I decided that for fun, I would go back through my old entries to see how many jobs/interviews I've had thus far. 125 applications and 19 interviews later, no full time job. This also means that 15% of the jobs I have applied for have interviewed me. Keep in mind that this began after I sent out somewhere between 200-300 resumes, so that percentage is probably lower if we are speaking about an all time record. I wonder if this should say something about how competitive my field is, or about how few jobs there really are out there. I can't thank SPIN enough for the opportunity they have given me and I love working there but unfortunately, a part time internship does not provide the stability and security of a full time job.
I didn't only transfer to New York University in 2007 because it was my dream school, but for their well known career center. I thought it would be much easier to impress potential employers if they saw that well-known university attached to my name. Now, they won't let me use their career service to find any sort of position. This is the first time I feel completely alone in my search. I'm not sure if you can sense my anger or bitterness about this through the internet, but I thought you all should know my personal statistics.
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