I applied for a job last week…
...after I saw a (fairly) local newspaper advertising for a 'trainee photographer'. This really appeals to me, and I emailed to ask whether I could apply, given that I'd need one day per week for uni. They said 'it might be'. They required a CV, which I didn't have, so I quickly put one together and discovered that my qualifications are rubbish, photography-wise. Computer stuff? No problem. But photographically I've an A-level, some TV rostrum work, and one year of a degree. The best I could do was give more detail of outside-work projects in a covering letter. Unfortunately they'll only get in touch if they like me, and I don't know how long they'll take to process the applications. We'll see.
Job-hunting, attempt 2
I don't think my application for insanely cool dream job succeeded, which makes me sad even though it was a long shot, so I'll apply to Jessops tomorrow. I could be setting myself up for a fall, but my hopes are high this time: I'm local, have worked in retail before - almost a year on a PC World customer services desk - ,1 have a photography A-level and am about to start the degree. Hopefully less of a gamble than the editing job, anyway.
- this comma is giving me issues [↩]
Didn’t get it
Never mind. The lady was most apologetic and said this interview was far better than the first and I should keep trying. That's three times I've been turned down at that library, though, so I don't know...I was asked the same questions by the same people, and even if I can improve next time, doesn't that just demonstrate I'm getting better at interviews? Or is that just how things work? Anyway, bit disappointed, but I wasn't pinning all my hopes on it. Back to slightly odd web design work and then NaNoWriMo...
Job interview this morning
I had a job interview at the local library today. It's for a part-time assistant's post which I think would be just right for me, but we'll see whether they agree - they said I'll get a call tomorrow morning. I've never seen any male staff members there, but hopefully that's due to the average job applicant...Tomorrow will either be bad or good+scary depending on which way it goes, but the intermittent period of not knowing is actually quite good.
You know what I said a couple of days ago about having figured out the third act of my NaNoWriMo novel? Utter nonsense. It eventually struck me this evening that two major plot points were mutually exclusive. I've stopped at 750 words today, and plan to spend tomorrow morning figuring it all out. Then I'll be home free; perhaps.
Up and running
Phew. I didn't really fix anything, I just reinstalled Windows and it worked this time. The only difference was my firewire drive, which I left plugged in during the install in case attaching it afterwards had caused driver confusion before. I haven't yet dared plug in any of the USB devices which were causing crashes - think I'll leave that until tomorrow.
I recently applied for another job at the local library, after unsuccessfully interviewing for a position back in April. I spoke to the lady in charge of job applications to check there was nothing from before that would cause them to reject me immediately, and was told there wasn't. She did mention, though, that the new position would involve dealing with the children's groups that come into the library. I had no problem with this, but figured my chances were probably slim. I had a letter this morning to say I didn't even make the interview shortlist, which is a shame. Never mind.
New plan needed
Didn't get the job 
Damn! I was really hoping I would - it would have been perfect for me. Never mind. They let me know pretty quickly, at least. I'll try to come up with a new plan.
Note to self
Be very careful when typing 'I can blow air though my tear ducts'. One typo on 'tear' and the whole sentence becomes far more impressive, but somewhat creepy.
I have a job interview this morning. I haven't had a job interview since I was 17. It's for the library assistant post I mentioned a while ago, and there are apparently going to be three people in the room. Three. Will it be like Pop Idol? I hope they don't try to make me cry.
I can, incidentally, blow air through my tear ducts1. People hate it, but it's funny.
- another typo just turned ducts into ducks, but that makes no sense [↩]
So near
The local library are looking for an assistant to help people with the computers, and I've been trying to apply. The library is within walking distance, and as I'd prefer something public-service related this seems like the perfect part-time job for me. The newspaper advert says that it's possible to apply online, and the website has a pretty clever setup. Recent job availability is listed, and each vacancy leads to a series of forms that together complete the application. It's even possible to save drafts. The application deadline is the 7th April, and I've spent the last four days or so filling in all my details (it was surprisingly difficult to remember which GCSEs went with which grades) and deciding on which people to put down for references etc.
This evening I came to submit the application, and it didn't work. It seems that the website only carries job vacancies posted in the last four days, so mine dropped off the list a while back, but I didn't realise this as I had a draft saved. As such, it's impossible to apply online any more. This is pretty weird. I don't particularly mind, it's just that I'm not sure how good it'll look to turn up at the library on the final day and ask what I should do. Still, needs must.
Must…fight…sleep…must…keep…blogging
Still trying to keep track of every penny I spend, and over the last week I've had to mark £8 down to 'unknown'. What could I have done with £8 in cash in the last 10 days? I hardly went out...I'll probably realise in the middle of the night.
I was waiting until the house-sitting was over to start looking for a part-time job, and I guess I can't put that off any more...Damn! 
I see that the religious hatred bill is running into trouble. Good good, there's not much that can unite atheists and theists, but this certainly has.
Speaking of bills, the smoking vote must be quite soon, now. A full public-places ban would be excellent, imho, especially as I go dancing at a private club in which people frequently smoke.
Hello!
Hey, thanks for coming! I'm Andrew, and this is where my headthinks come to breed. They often meander around humanism and photography, but they're flighty and you can't trust them, so anything is possible.
Do feel free to email me - I get lonely:
Your hair looks swish, by the way - have you done something new?
Recent Comments
- vicky: going up this weekend having done all the welsh peaks except 4 snowdon, cant wait
on Climbing Snowdon. - vicky: what, how can u live in the 21 c and say that, probably a sexist thing
on Climbing Snowdon. - vicky: da iawn laura, cant believe what im hearing, all this fuss, anyway love the site, and i agree, normal people who swear and curse clomb mountains cos we live in the...
on Climbing Snowdon. - Andrew: Did a few quick test shots to check the light levels, then balanced the camera on the arm of a bench, set it for a 20s exposure and hoped for the best
on ISS. - lynsey: Wow, how did you take that photograph?
on ISS.
