Hmm... My harddrive started making an "i dont want to work anymore" noise at about 6:30 this morning.. i quickly turned it off and went to bed.. i woke up, turned on my computer, and it was still making that noise.. i figure it's time to backup - i threw in a spare 40Gig harddrive that i had kicking around and started copying my stuff over... since then the noise is gone - but at least all my movies, music, and photos are backed up.... Just a little reminder to you folks out there - you never have the option to back up AFTER a problem happens - so take an hour of your time and burn some CD's... you'll thank yourself (and me for reminding you) later..
OK... As for my previous post.. As some of you might know, I used to work at Humber College's residence as a front desk assistant. Since then, the manager of the desk moved on to become the next RLC (Rez Live Coordinator).. That means they need a new manager at the desk and for the buildings. I applied and expressed my strong interest in the final weeks that i worked there to the manager of the residence - Todd. We get along extremely well. He's a great guy and i loved working for him.
When the job was posted - i applied. That was 3 weeks ago. I was really down too because i've never had to wait that long for a call back before so i just assumed they didn't want me. After reading the job posting I was SURE they didn't want someone like me. The posting stated that they wanted someone with at least two years experience working in a school residence, a graduate from a Business or HR degree program, AND someone who has hotel managerial experience. I have NONE of that - but I applied anyway thinking "what the hell? worst they can say is no."
Well, I emailed my resume and cover letter, as well as a couple letters of reference to the HR department at the school. Those people dont know me from Joe on the street, so i also sent a copy of my application package to Todd - the rez manager.. I wasn't supposed to, but I figured the HR department probably wouldn't even look at me seeing as how i had none of the qualifications.
A ton of people applied... And it looks like my strategy worked They're interviewing 6 - and I'm one of the 6. WOOO HOOO!
I think these lines in my cover letter show that although i dont have the qualifications, i have the experience... As well as being just forward enough to show them that I'm brass enough (full of myself?) to handle a managerial role in that setting..
"For the last 14 months, I have worked as a Front Desk Assistant at the Humber College North Residence. In this time I have been exposed to the duties of the Front Desk Coordinator on a regular basis. I have been trusted by the Coordinator with such things as calculating and creating daily deposit forms, and writing disciplinary letters addressed to residents when she was not available to do so herself.
There are no better qualifications for a job than having direct experience with that job. This is what will make me stand out from all other applicants."
Anyway, my interview is on Wednesday at 2pm... Wish me luck! I'm going to need it...
Until Next Time...... *fade to black*
:: Eldorado ::
Sunday, October 23, 2005 ::
5:02:00 PM
