The school year is over and it is finally summer, which means only two things: summer classes and working. An excellent time to catch up on classes and make dollar bills. I have a problem though; I have my summer classes set, but I am still unemployed.Now, let's be clear on one thing: I am a saver. I saved enough of money from my last job, but I really hate digging into that amount. It isn't being refreshed and the dwindling number is really starting to get to me. I would work either way, but aside from the experience, money is an excellent incentive. I like working. It makes me feel useful, I like being busy, and the reward is a lot faster than that of school, for example. I'll work for two weeks, and get paid in two weeks. I go to University for three years, and I'll reap the benefits in my 30 when I get a kick-ass job. Getting paid gives me a sense of accomplishment, and it definitely gives me something to look forward to.
And yet I am jobless. I've left my CV off at 7 places including today. And still nothing. The thing is, I'm trying to get a job in a normal, retail store. I've never worked in one, and I really think I should get the experience if I'm going into marketing. I want to learn how to work with customers, see how to look at them from a seller point of view, and observe their behaviour. I'm bracing myself for rude people though...not looking forward to that part.
I've only ever had office jobs, also, which leaves me with little sales experience and virtually no client interaction. So in a way I guess I could see why I'm not getting any bites. Still, my former jobs were good ones, why wouldn't they think I was a worthy investment?
I think part of the problem could be attributed to the fact that I might be applying too late in the season. I only finish my finals by April 30th, then started summer school straight after, so I didn't exactly have time to give my resumes out. Also, maybe the mini recession that touched Canada could have to do with it. According to International Human Resources, from May 2010, Canada's current unemployment rate is 8.1%. However, there have recently been an increase in jobs in Canada. Nevertheless, Quebec's rate remains at 7.9%.
It's too bad there is such a long wait before you here back from opportunity. The other day I got a call on my cell, and I didn't know and I got so excited! Wrong number. "That's okay. Bye," I said, but really I was hoping someone was going to offer me a job. I guess I'll be printing out a couple more and try to hit other areas besides Laval; downtown and Saint-Laurent must have some potential. How about this, if I get a job, I promise to blog about it!! Right, now my wish is out in the universe.
Want to know more?
International Human Resources site: http://www.hrmguide.net/canada/jobmarket/canadian-unemployment.htm
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