Temping Sucks
I've been temping for over a year now. I've been looking for a full-time, regular job in the non-profit world for almost two years. This isn't the first time I've temped for a living and it may not be the last. So far I've temped at Harvard University, M.I.T. (where I am now) and John Hancock. All of my assignments, except for Harvard, have been clerical work that a paid monkey could do. The pay is so-so. It's considerably above the minimum wage at $11/hour but its not enough to pay my bills. I've pretty much exhausted my savings and now I'm having to rely on my parents to help pay my mortgage.
I've only had a handul of interviews since I've been looking for work even though I've applied for several hundred jobs. My job history does not seem to leave an impression with most employers. I've come to believe that the non-profit sector is much more competitive to find a position in than the private sector. A common phrase in so many rejection letters/emails I receive is "there were so many qualified applicants" for whom to choose.
When I manage to get a job interview I dread them. I don't think I do very well in job interviews. My anxiety level is high and I don't believe I'm articulate in interviews.. Since I suffer from low self esteem, I don't think I do a very good job of selling myself. I don't know how to overcome these obstacles.
And so I continue to temp. I haven't managed to get out any resumes in the last several weeks because of my frutration. Sometimes it feels pointless. Still, I have to continue trying. If anyone else has been in my situation I've love to hear from you.
I've been temping for over a year now. I've been looking for a full-time, regular job in the non-profit world for almost two years. This isn't the first time I've temped for a living and it may not be the last. So far I've temped at Harvard University, M.I.T. (where I am now) and John Hancock. All of my assignments, except for Harvard, have been clerical work that a paid monkey could do. The pay is so-so. It's considerably above the minimum wage at $11/hour but its not enough to pay my bills. I've pretty much exhausted my savings and now I'm having to rely on my parents to help pay my mortgage.
I've only had a handul of interviews since I've been looking for work even though I've applied for several hundred jobs. My job history does not seem to leave an impression with most employers. I've come to believe that the non-profit sector is much more competitive to find a position in than the private sector. A common phrase in so many rejection letters/emails I receive is "there were so many qualified applicants" for whom to choose.
When I manage to get a job interview I dread them. I don't think I do very well in job interviews. My anxiety level is high and I don't believe I'm articulate in interviews.. Since I suffer from low self esteem, I don't think I do a very good job of selling myself. I don't know how to overcome these obstacles.
And so I continue to temp. I haven't managed to get out any resumes in the last several weeks because of my frutration. Sometimes it feels pointless. Still, I have to continue trying. If anyone else has been in my situation I've love to hear from you.
xanicat:
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