Agency

The agency registration went really well, I was really comfortable and got a good vibe. So now I'm just hoping that the people for the company the agency wants to put me forward to wants to see me as well. That person was going to be away this week though so probably wont find out until next week if I get the interview. Otherwise I might be able to get another job with this agency, as I seem to have made a good impression.

Lazying a bit

I have to say I have been lazying a bit the past few days, might be this hot weather putting me off doing anything constructive. I have the agency registration tomorrow afternoon, so today if spruced up a bit, put some new colour in the hair and had my nails manicured.

I also had an e-mail about an AP job in Cambridge, it didn't look too bad and I've heard Cambridge is really nice so why not. Still I'm hoping more to get into marketing. My brother-in-law has passed my CV on to the events guy at his work too, so maybe something will come out of that.

Anywho, keep your fingers crossed for tomorrow!

Monster

Looks like having my CV on Monster finally has paid out. Got a phonecall today from a recruiting agency regarding a role within marketing after seeing my CV on Monster. So I will head to see the agency in the beginning of next week, super exited! Not a bad start to the weekend :)

Swedish

I have applied for yet another Accounts Payable role, this time they wanted someone who speaks Swedish so that's perfect :)

I've been thinking about my education again, and I'm sure that with my educational background surely I would be an asset to have for a company, as I have proven I have the ability to develop?

Maybe it's just the case of them believing that I might get bored and leave if I get an entry level job which I really wouldn't! I've said it before and I say it again, I understand that I have to start somewhere and I am ready to put some dog years in!

Unemployment in the UK

Apparently unemployment rates in the UK keep rising and is expected to rise at least until 2010. It doesn't look too bright, but darn it if I will give up, this is my dream, this is where I want to be!! Might have to think of change of tactics though, but I'm staying positive.

Accounts work is looking more and more interesting at the moment I have to say, because:
1. I have experience (almost 2 years) which seem to be necessary for any job these days
2. I'm quite good at it!
3. It's a job I quite enjoyed doing
4. Not a bad stepping stone

Expanding the search

I've continued to apply for some more accounts payable roles although I've opted for just sending my CV without a cover letter. I've also applied for a couple general admin roles something I really don't mind doing if I end up at a company that feels good.

There are however a few things I really don't want to do, outbound telemarketing is one of them, done it once for a few months in Autralia and it is something I really feel uncomfortable doing, and don't want to have to do again.

I'm not really in a hurry to start working yet, still have at least 2-3 months before I actually need to start, but it would be nice knowing, you know?

Recruitment Websites

I'm kind of bored now with recruitment websites. I want to go see a real person, like I did last time I was living and working in the UK. Then they were calling left right and centre, but I guess the times are not so good right now making these people super busy.

Today I've actually applied for some temporary work as Accounts Payable Clerk, it would be quite ok to take me over to when the good times are here again.

Oh and I had an interesting question for one of the other jobs I applied for: Windows, Blackberry or iPhone. That was a new one...

Starting out

So......my first blog, and thus my first blog entry. What's my goal then? Well to get a job first of all and secondly to find myself a future career in marketing. These are not quite the same thing I have come to realise. The economic situation makes it a bit harder than it would have been had i decided to finish university a year ago, but on the other hand it means that I just have to put some more effort in to the job hunting. Enter my first blog.

Who am I then? Well I'm a 27 year old Swede who after 5 years at Luleå University of Technology in northern Sweden have decided to move back to London where I lived and worked after highschool. I have my sister here in the UK and two very close friends. I love the puls and the variety that exists over here. I have travelled a fair bit in my life and lived in UK, Ireland, Mexico and Australia. My outtake on life is very positive and I have no doubt I will one day reach my career goal. There is a special place in my heart for charities and I eventually hope that one day I will be the marketing manager for a charity.

I know I would be a great asset to any company I just have to figure out a way to get that interview... There is definitely no shyness to work an I am ready to do the nitty gritty before moving on, because everyone have to start somewhere.

The first interview I had last week on Wednesday seemed very promising and I was glad to hear that I was shortlisted with two others, but fell on the goal line and the job went to someone with more direct experience in the area.

So the situation right now seem to be I am too educated for a entry level job, but without practical experience for a higher level job such as marketing assistant (even though I know I would do a fantastic job...)

Any idea, anyone?

Oh, and here's my CV just in case... http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfqpnw9c_19cxq3dvdb