The Difficulties of Searching for a Job after College
Searching for a job has always been a challenge for me, partly because I don’t think I was meant to be an employee. I like being my own boss. Before graduation from college, I began working as an independent contractor for a financial services firm. this was a good fit for me because I was able to control everything about my job. I chose my hours, who I worked with, and what I did during the day.
I did this for five years and loved it, but financially it was a struggle. One month I would earn twelve thousand dollars and the next, zero. After a while I determined that I needed to obtain some secure employment, and build a business on the side. One challenge is my resume. I had to create on from scratch because I never needed one working for myself. It was also a challenge finding a job that paid well. I used different resources just to come up with the list of my prospects. I scanned pages on daily newspapers, surfed through the internet and even asked some relatives and friends. Unfortunately, all my efforts were in vain. From that time on, I thought to myself that luck wasn’t on my side. But, I also realized that I might have been too picky. There were situations where I almost had a job but then I refused because of the decrease in pay or the lousy work environment. It was never easy for me because I am the type of person who doesn’t want to settle for something. I really wanted a job that would be right for my qualifications and my experiences.
I then learned about one of the employment agencies in Salt Lake City. I figured it was worth a shot and arranged an interview. It was surprisingly simple, in that I only had to interview once, and could apply for multiple jobs. Granted, the interview was very thorough. In the end, I was able to find a great sales position that matched my skills, as well as allowed me plenty of room for growth.