The Results Are In...

Well, I just received a letter from the company that I had to take the aptitude test for and surprisingly enough, I passed. I pretty much didn't think I would because of all of the unanswered math questions I left behind at the end of the test. Maybe the ones I did answer were correct and that was good enough for them. I'm still not very excited because there were still around twenty-five to thirty other applicants that probably did better on the test than I did. For example, if I made a ninety-two on the test, that sounds pretty good but if there were twelve other people that made a one hundred on it, and there's a large number of applicants and they have to be narrowed down, the ones that made the better score are the ones that will be considered. The lady who administered the test said those of us that pass will then be considered by the appropriate supervisor who will then select a few candidates to interview. Like I said, although I might have done well enough to pass these numerous tests so far, I might not make the cut in the end and I won't be called for an interview. And even if I am called for an interview, there's a good chance I could screw it up majorly. Or maybe it might not have anything to do with me at all. I was told throughout college that I shouldn't take rejection personally. There are so many factors that goes into the hiring process that I probably will never even know about and the final decision might not have anything to do with me at all. I guess all I can do is just take it one day at a time and hope that they will in fact call me in and then hope that I'll charm them into thinking I can do the job and then hope that they fall for it.

It's pretty frustrating, though, because there have been so many hoops and hurdles to go through to get this job. First of all, I had to take a speed typing test at the local career center and then fill out a four page application. An entire month later, they then call me in to take this two hour aptitude test and that's where I am at this point. If they call me in after this, I'll then have to endure a grueling interview. It's like, I don't know, I don't think the position is that important to be going through all of these steps. I'm pretty sure my typing test and application (as well as my attached resume) should tell you all you need to know about me and whether I can do the job. I understand the interview is necessary but I don't think all the other stuff is. I don't know. Maybe I'm underestimating the importance of my job, especially considering the fact that they still haven't totally explained what the position entails. I guess it's a pretty big company but still. It just seems unneeded and highfalutin if you ask me. I don't know, I've just made it this far, though all the various tests and all the freaking waiting and so I hope I get it. We'll just have to see.

In other job related news, I've been getting these phone calls on my cell phone saying that they saw my resume on the internet and think I would be great for insurance sales. Like, really? There's no where on my resume that even suggests I'd be into that sort of thing. I don't even know if these phone calls are legitimate, actually. Ever since I smeared my resume all over Craigslist a few months ago, I've been getting a ton of spam e-mails and I'm pretty sure these phone calls are all a part of that. It's just really annoying to see a number pop up on my cell phone and think it's a legitimate job offer only to find out it's not. I get my hopes up so much only to have them dashed.

I saw an opening for a photographer/reporter for the local newspaper. There's a part of me that is interested, depending on what I would have to do. If I went to places and interviewed people and snapped a couple of pictures, I think that would be fun. But, with me living in a town where sports is a religion, I have a feeling I might have to go to all the local baseball and football games. Totally not my scene. But, who knows, maybe I'll get to go to car accidents and photograph mutilated bodies strewn across the highway. I wouldn't mind that. I can just see myself getting a call about a homicide case or a house fire and driving up on the scene with my tape recorder in hand and digital camera around my neck, ready to catch all the late-breaking news. I mean, it would combine writing, which I love, and photography, which I have a definite appreciation for. But, I'm not a photographer and I don't really know what kind of quality they are expecting. Then again, this is just a podunk town so I'm pretty sure the people at the newspaper aren't expecting Herb Ritts quality. All I can do is go in and inquire about the job specifics. I might decide that's exactly what I'd want to do. I always have to keep my options open. Even though the big company job would probably pay more, I can't focus on that job exclusively because if it doesn't work out, I would have missed all these other opportunities. I can't screw myself over like that.