Yeah, it really blows scheduling night interviews, getting up at the crack of dawn when my brain isn't functioning to run to someone's office, skipping lunch for interviews, or just in general disappearing in the middle of the day to do it. The worst is when they want you to fly out on a ridiculously early flight after a long night at work. You're tired, nervous, and are questioning the color of your tie and they make you meet with person after person and then go have drinks or something. They have no concept of the fact that you're on the verge of collapse or the fact that you will tune out half of what they say and seem unresponsive.

I'd just like to point out that I am doing some research on a firm and when I looked it up, one of their associates is a graduate of Bob Jones University. I wish I had some ridiculous hookup to get me in there like Jerry Falwell Jr. here did.

-Rudey

That is funny - you wouldn't think in a million years that there was a Bob Jones connection anywhere, but there you go.

My biggest problem was explaining why some days of the week I'd dress normally, and some days I'd be in suit and tie. Eventually I just stepped up my every day dress to explain the days I was in interview attire.

Also, it seems like I had more understanding people with whom I was interviewing. One group kind of rushed me, but the place I'm currently working was great about the timeline for starting the job.

Yeah I say I'm going to religious services, charity functions, and dates. Sometimes I just leave my stuff in the closet and dress in the bathroom but I got caught 2 times so I stopped that.

-Rudey

Interviewing while working.. I think that is the most frustrating part of the process. Everyone always tells me it looks best to stay in your current position while trying to get a new job, but since I am so busy at work I just don't have the time to go on an interview in the middle of the day.

I work in the construction industry of all places.. wearing anything but jeans looks odd. THe last time I just wore the top with jeans and then changed into my suit pants somewhere on the way to the interview and had my jacket in the car. I have an interview actually this week and then a second round one with the position I really want in two weeks. Its just hard to have too many doctor's appointments/errands to run on extended lunch breaks after a while.

Anyone hate job hunting as much as I do?
 

With a fiery passion, deep within my soul.

I hate job hunting & am deathly afraid of it. Well, that's a tad dramatic but I can't stand it & I'm not looking forward to it when I move in January. I refuse to commute in this miserable California traffic so I'm going to have to suck it up & look for a new job. I definitely don't want to go back into teaching b/c I am just burned out. It takes a special person to handle special-ed & I have now learned that I don't have what it takes. :( I don't know what else I can do b/c I've been working at an elementary school for almost 8 years now (I started out as a tutor, then aide, then teacher). I used to do receptionist work during the summer breaks but I don't want to do that either. Nor do I want to do retail like I did in high school. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm scared b/c life is different now. I can't just sit on my ass & do nothing but the thought of having to go out & look for a new job is just scary.

Well the govt job that was pretty much mine is now gone b/c they reorganized and the woman lost the hours for it. Plus she's upset b/c she needed that extra person, whether it was me or not.

So now i'm utilizing plan B, which is talking to all the friends parents and parents friends who work for govt contractors. :P

Ah the joys of living in the DC metro area.

I think the hardest part is i've been out of grad school for two months so i feel like i should have a job. Course i know that there are people who i know who took months to find a job, but that's not me.

I totally feel the pain of a bad job and then the hunt for a new one. My first job out was just miserable and I did not have enough work to do except for annoying little tasks. Nothing to use my brain for. I'm shy, so I was petrified of job hunting. I felt like everything required all this fabulous experience that I didn't think I had. I eventually lucked out and got a great new job, I started two weeks ago. So far I'm loving it, learing a ton about the tradeshow industry (I'm in event planning). I sincerely wish everyone looking the best of luck. I totally feel your pain!!

Using a recruiter
 

Wow! Job hunting really sounds like a drag for you guys, especially for those of you that have had a bad time working with a recruiter!

Since I specialize in working with entry-level positions with recent college grads (within 5 years) with candidates with greek experience, call or email me your resume! Lets talk about some positions in your area, or at least where you fit in the job market. The last thing anyone needs is to get into a job that won't get you where you need to be in 2 to 5 years!

Especially if you are looking to get into hard markets, like Pharmaceutical Sales or the Non-Profit industry!

If sales, marketing, managemetn, non-profit, or event-planning interests you, contact me!

Thanks, and happy job hunting!