Job Hunt Update And Super Guru Goal Update
Hello all, I have been spending probably 10-12+ hours a day during weekdays and still more on the weekend during this job hunt. I talk to so many head hunters and people a day it’s hard at times. I had a phone interview today and have a appointment with a recruiter by the airport tomorrow. I just see how many recruiters show the same jobs and post them and wonder just how bad this market is.
The last time I was looking for a job before moving to Florida I just wanted to get out of the area I was living in. I just did not care how I did on interviews there. I tried but did not give my full effort until this opportunity came along.
I’ve even started to consider jobs with a 1 hour commute and will even take the loss of breaking my lease if i can find another Florida opportunity if nothing comes up quick enough. Now I am just doing my best fighting the hardest to stay in Florida. Regardless even a small move to a new city I will again yet to have to reinvent myself and start from scratch (not totally from scratch but still have to relocate). Maybe it will be a good thing if it comes to that. Nothing says I can’t get a job elsewhere in the state and come back to Tampa when I can. Locals are always giving preference to Florida jobs 1st. Protecting my dream of remaining here is worth the sacrifice of a minor set back.
Still hard to believe I lasted 1 1/2 years on a contract that was initially supposed to be for 6 months. I’m also turning 30 next month and I would really like a nice city that I can call home and remain for years not just the short 18 months I have worked here. Living here for me is pure paradise and I don’t regret the experience of it at all. I know and heard of many people who would give anything to live in Florida but have never had the opportunity.
On a positive note I just completed Ace the IT Interview by Paula Moreira. This was really worth the read. It gives some help and ideas that I vastly need to help my needed interview skills. I’m sure I’ve learned enough to improve my chances of landing a job with this book. My goal is now 10% ( (100% / 50) * 5 Books) completed. Now I just have to finish the next 45 books and my goal will be achieved. I’ve now just just started a book about JSF and hope to focus on learning that during my downtime.
