So, I'm currently in the exciting and slightly nerve-wrecking process of applying for full-time jobs in or near Sacramento. College has been lots of fun and I'm so grateful for all the neat opportunities I've been given over the past four years. Now, I feel ready to face the real world of adult life. This next chapter will be difficult and new, but I'm sure I'll learn many more valuable life lessons and meet awesome people in the process.
Today I got an email from one of the first places I applied to. It was for an entry-level position at a law firm. They said they would be willing to train college grads and teach them. Awesome! They offered an interview time and date to me for next week. Unfortunately, going to school in Chicago make such short notice travel very difficult. I emailed them to tell them I would not be able to do an in-person interview, but would be more than happy to do a phone interview first, then schedule an in-person interview later if they still thought I was a good fit. I asked them how soon they wanted to fill the position. It turns out they need someone immediately and at this time, I am not an ideal fit.
I completely understand that I am not currently the best fit and I'm not really disappointed at all right now. Here's how I look at it: Some at this firm took the time to read my resume and consider me. It means so much to me that someone would actually consider hiring me even though I'm only 22 years old and I don't have too much life experience or amazing skills and talents. I mean, it's an honor just to be given a chance to be taken seriously as a professional working adult.
This particular job door isn't permanently closed. There's always a slim chance that they might still consider me if they can't fill the position by the time May rolls around. I told them I'd still love to work with them if that was ever the case. And, I also got to make a new contact in the legal services field. Good ol' networking... I didn't lose anything today. If anything, I gained something. Being told no, is sometimes more like being told yes. I was shown that YES, I can get a job. Today just wasn't the right timing. BUT it will happen at another time. YES, I am qualified enough. YES, really important people do in fact read my resumes.
At this moment, I realize there are still so many other opportunities for me. There's a reason I've applied to so many places. I'm open-mined and ready to consider alternatives and make the very best out of anything. I know the important thing to remember is to never lose hope. I will get a job soon enough and I'll be able to grow even more. In the meantime, all I can do is work as hard as I can and never give up. It will pay off.
XOXO
Chloe
