Monthly Update

Dear loyal reader(s?),

It seems I've hit the one month mark with the chronicles of my job search.  As with all efforts, it is necessary to review effort and progress that has resulted of that effort, so as future endeavors may be properly directed. Each method will be evaluated on how many phase II encounters it has provided to this point in time...

So here goes:

Method	Phase II Progress
Method 1: Searching Job Postings	1: Interview, no spam
Method 2: Passive Seach	1 Interview whole bunch of spam
Method 3: Networking	0
Method 4: Self Employment	1Potential Opportunity at the Library
Method 5: Job Fairs	1 Phone Interview whole bunch of spam
Method 6: Imaginary Jobs	1Potential Opportunity at the Library

As you can see almost all of the "hard" methods have had approximately equal success, though when weighing the spam responses it seems that Job Fairs (when done irresponsibly) may become a waste of time.  Also Passive Search methods require constant cleaning of the email inbox to keep up with the shear number of 'respondents' who have not yet bothered to look at my resume, save to read my name and email address.

It seems that continuing to pursue job postings (on job posting boards) is a relatively fruitful method.  However my recent experiences with the library have shown that this may be a method of active job seeking that I have not yet attempted.

With these conclusions in mind, I believe that devoting more time to the library, to responding to job postings and thoroughly researching job fairs will be the most effective use of my time.

I would also like to introduce Phase I method 7: researching companies in which I am interested and 1. applying to job postings via the company's website or 2. showing up at the company's recruiting events as they are held.

Best regards,
Beth

Method 1: Job Postings, Method 3: Networking

After searching through every one of these twenty sites you see on the right of your screen, I was only able to find one (yes, that's right ONE) position that I was:
1. Eligible for and
2. Interested in.

It's an associate manager position with a fairly well known gaming entertainment company, and the position's description sounded like it was right up my alley.  I filled out the requisite application information, and sent in my resume.

Turns out, Henk met one of the engineers for this company on his plane ride over here.  He agreed to do a little networking for me and send in my resume via email.

Very nice because the submission form on the site nuked all of my formatting.

The hunt continues, but it's nice to know that I know someone who knows someone for the first time since the beginning of my search.

Best regards,
Beth