the hunt continues...

So, the Soulmate and I have been searching lately for new jobs. She is relocating and I am in purgatory, so, we've both been exploring our options. One thing we've frequently said (and not found an answer to) is how to convey how REALLY good we would be for any job on paper. For example, I was an RD at the Camel School and so was a girl by the name of...oh let's just call her Tony. Now, I know that I was a better RD than Tony any day of the week, but how do I convey that on a resume or cover letter?

I found the solution to our problem today while listening to talk radio about Super Tuesday (which I am SUPER excited about.) I realized that the United States of America doesn't put an ad in Career Builder. They don't go to a temp agency for their candidates. They don't get to supply a cover letter and resume and hope to "hear back" from America. The President of the United States has to fight for his job. They campaign. They get out and meet people. They get to tell why they're right for the job...because let's face it - who HASN'T served on the Senate? So I say, there should be more campaigning for jobs in our current job market. It's the American way! If I want to apply for a job as say, Assistant Director of Events at a university, I can go to all the other departments I'd be working with...share my experience...my background...then they will see the clear differences. Campaigning for jobs in general would also show initiative as to how much candidates want the job.

So that's my solution. Hi, my name is Kate, and I'm running for ....