Sorry I've been away....
By scorpiobabes
@scorpiobabes (7225)
United States
August 6, 2012 10:23pm CST
but I've been rather busy lately. I quit my last job-just too physically draining for me to do, so I've been at home for about five weeks. I've been making myself to apply at two or three jobs a day, but lately the ones I've been sent are all ones I've rejected for one reason or another. I chose to not continue in the line of work I've been in the last two years (merchandising) because it was too physically hard on me, and instead took a hard look at my resume to see what I'm actually qualified to do. I had a number of direct inquiries that I replied to from insurance companies, but I was quickly rejected because of my average credit score. I did speak to one gentleman from a financial and insurance services company last Friday-I actually got as far as the personality test. Earlier that day, I had a successful interview at a real estate company, which went very well. I was talking with Jim (my fiance) about juggling the two jobs, and we were both planning my new wardrobe (as a merchandiser, I didn't have to dress up that much). When I logged on to my email this morning, I was rejected by the insurance and financial sales person job. I was also rejected from another position I had applied to last week, but I wasn't as upset as before-it's been YEARS since I actually received personal rejections and they were actually both quite polite. So I'm planning to sell real estate soon, I just have to go to school and get licensed. I've already begun researching some things, and I'm actually quite excited. I've just got to learn the region better-I've only lived here about 18 months or so. Yay me!
3 responses
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
8 Aug 12
Thank you. I've been rejected so many times lately, but it's because I don't do well on standardized employment tests-I do better in a face-to-face interview. Real estate used to be much better, but I'm good at building relationships and THAT is what will make me memorable to my future customers. Thanks!
@ravisivan (14082)
• India
9 Aug 12
Will it be possible for you to work as consultant for purchase/sale of real estate. in case some certification is to be obtained you can get the same and move ahead. good day.
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
9 Aug 12
I'll be going to real estate school next month to obtain my real estate license. Once I do, I would be a consultant, of sorts, to helping people purchase real estate. I'm also planning to take a real estate flipping seminar on Friday-obtaining my license is a major step towards achieving my dream of recreating beautiful homes from nothing.
@ravisivan (14082)
• India
9 Aug 12
getting rejection from jobs --it is frustrating and difficult to digest. I suggest you go through some referral program. if you are introduced probably it may get you a job early. wishing your early success.
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
9 Aug 12
Yes, rejection is frustrating and sometimes it's difficult to digest. Unfortunately, I'm moving out of the career path I used to have, and moving back into sales. I'm still quite new here, so I'll be forging a path in real estate instead. Thank you for your comment!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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7 Aug 12
I think that it is very easy to get downhearted when rejection letters start to come-or worse, they don't bother replying at all. So well done on going out and training for your real estate license. I am very fortunate because I cannot remember the last time I actually applied for a job, in my current job they asked me! so although I did have to fill in an application form it was a formality more than anything else. But I have recruited many people in my time and know just how much work goes into preparing a resume and how quickly the same can be dismissed often on a whim on the behalf of the recruiter. I hope that houses are selling in your part of the world and that you will be the number one realtor!
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
8 Aug 12
I was rejected by Walmart's management program but they rejected me in 1995 too, so I figure they're just not good enough for ME! 
I was pleased that I heard back-I've gotten used to the last 10 or 12 years since I even heard a simple, "Thank you for applying"-letter! I remember when I started out working in 1990, you'd at least get a letter back: "Thank you for your resume, but unfortunately you don't fit our criteria" so you wouldn't be hanging on for an answer. I know a lot of recruiters and human resources personnel utilize key words to weed out resumes, but I wish I knew what they actually WERE!
Currently, the housing market here isn't great, but it is starting up again. There's an amazing inventory of homes for sale, but I'm hoping to start developing relationships here where I live-there's one dominant local realty and I don't think I've seen the realtor with whom I'd be assigned to having many signs locally. It's an adventure!
I was pleased that I heard back-I've gotten used to the last 10 or 12 years since I even heard a simple, "Thank you for applying"-letter! I remember when I started out working in 1990, you'd at least get a letter back: "Thank you for your resume, but unfortunately you don't fit our criteria" so you wouldn't be hanging on for an answer. I know a lot of recruiters and human resources personnel utilize key words to weed out resumes, but I wish I knew what they actually WERE!
Currently, the housing market here isn't great, but it is starting up again. There's an amazing inventory of homes for sale, but I'm hoping to start developing relationships here where I live-there's one dominant local realty and I don't think I've seen the realtor with whom I'd be assigned to having many signs locally. It's an adventure!