Got a new job

[pauljh74]

After a few months searching, I got a job as a storeperson part time for a company called Network Connect in Mulgrave. As I already work in transport as a casual in the afternoon/evening, it fits in well so I'll be working 10 hour days and making more moolah so I can afford both the new exhaust and my car insurance which are both due in the next month or so.

I made the short list on half my job applications - so I had 5 or 6 interviews and it was starting to get to me to get so close but not make it. That and companies not even having the decency to call you back after making the short list and giving up your time for an interview. If you didn't make the first cut, well no response would be tolerable, but in the final 5 - it's pretty poor.

I think the 11 years at one company which I am still employed at impressed this company as they didn't even contact my reference. I attended a 2nd interview Friday - which turned out to be merely a meet and greet with the other manager - they seemed to have already made up their minds and only let me in on that after discussing the role in further detail for a bit.

At least it's good to know that I got the job purely on merit. My resume and cover letter were honest - so I can't be caught short later. There were no favours from family or friends to get the job either - which can be a good way to get in the door if you have the contacts.