sunken garden

Blame it on the full moon but my upcoming birthday is putting me into an emotional rollercoaster. Ask my husband, he KNOWS. For months, I’ve embarked on a job search. I’ve been to a handful of interviews, sent numerous applications on jobs posted on Craigslist and Monster, and frequented numerous job fairs. So far, no luck.

Which just makes me nervous! Here I am, a graduate of the best state university in the Philippines with top honors. THAT ofcourse is no big deal here. You don’t get any pogi points for that. I have 4 years of account management experience which has proven to be useful in getting my foot in sales positions.

I had a prospective employer who even pointed out that I might want to leave out the fact that I am bilingual as some employers might be concerned that I have an accent. I’ve been to so many interviews, received both job offers and got rejected as well. I guess, the key is to just treat job search as a job. I’m currently doing odd jobs with a financial management company and it helps to atleast regain the work confidence that is shaved off after years of being at home… Opps, another tip from a friend is to never say I’m without a job. Because, really, I’ve been running a family business for 2 years. I have child care, catering, taxi, cleaning services, pool and garden care services… mommies, you know the drill.

I may be 29 but I’ve had a wealth of experience.