The Search Is Over!

After a long 2 months, my job search has concluded.

Today, I happily accepted an eCommerce Marketing Manager position with Franklin Covey, and I am thrilled.

Over the past 2 months, I have been on a tedious search to find the best job for me. I have scoured job advertisements, (www.craigslist.org and Yahoo's Hot Jobs are my favorite) emailed cover letters/resumes, (I have over 20 different types Cover Letters/Resumes depending on the position.), taken grammar and personality tests (On average, a personality test can take at least 90 minutes.). And last, but certainly not least, sit with strangers to try and convince them that I would be the right employee for them. (I have 3 interview-ready outfits. One of which (J-Crew gray, wool turtle neck with dark gray, wool pants, black boots, and my good-luck charm: my great-grandma's locket necklace.) always brought me luck.

Over the course of the past 2 months, I've had job offers, which I declined. Something about the possible job didn't feel right in my gut. But, once I declined, I'd have to stumble past an array of questions that popped in my head: "Now, why did I not take the job?","What if I don't receive another job offer?" or, "I suppose the commute wouldn't be that bad."

There was also a hand-full of interviews, which I walked out of feeling confident and optimistic (which is a rarity for me) that the interviewees really liked me. Really. But, then I'd receive an email, letter, or phone call 2 weeks later indicating they found another candidate that better fit the position. And, the entire process would start all over again.

On the other hand, I was able to spend my days however I liked. I didn't have to be anywhere at a specific time, didn't have to answer to a manager... My days were wide open for lunch dates with my mom and sisters. I had plenty of time to practice the piano. And, I finally was able to organize the kitchen cupboards, as I liked. But, it took me awhile to adjust to my newfound freedoms. And, there's only so many cupboards left to clean...

So, I am very excited that this long-winded, seem-to-never-end journey is over. Finally.

I will confess; I've definitely been humbled. I realized it's okay to ask for help: fasting and praying are a necessity. And, I, again, realized how patient my sweet husband is. Whenever I'd see a job advertisement at Village Inn or McDonalds I'd jokingly say, "Maybe they'll hire me." But, Jeffrey never thought it was very funny... I suppose he knew there was something much better out there for me.

And, I must give a special shout-out to my friend Brad; he's the one that networked my resume at Franklin Covey... without him, I don't know if I would've gotten an interview. Thanks so much Brad!

Yay for jobs! Yay for sweet husbands! Yay for supporting parents and siblings! Yay for friends! And, Yay! my search is over. Finally.