Hi, just wondered if anyone fancied joining me for a job hunting support thread?
I'm having trouble motivating myself to even apply for jobs, mainly because I talk myself out of applying, or get halfway through an application before abandoning it, thinking 'why would anyone any to hire me?'
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Anyway, the fact is, I'm brassic, and i'm bored at home. Despite being run off my feet with the Dcs most of the time. I'm sick of not being able to plan holidays, having to budget til I want to cry, and feeling like life is passing me by. There muse be a job out there I could do. I have experience. I'm generally a helpful, hard working and cooperative and intelligent individual, or so I have to keep reminding myself. It's not actually that long ago that I was working, but I've since lost a lot of confidence.
Could really use a (gentle,) kick up the arse, and would be happy to do the same for anyone else who needs it. Thought we could challenge ourselves - set our own minimum targets for completed job applications, recommend useful self help books, maybe give each other tips on interview prep and outfits. That sort of thing. And of course console each other if it goes tits up.
Right. So my target to day is just to get one application submitted and not get sidetracked and paranoid that my referees don't really like me, or obsess over my last unsuccessful interview. Anyone else?