Wednesday, May 16, 2007
So, I just emailed my resume off to apply for a new job. It's not that I find my current job distasteful, or unsatisfying, or the people I work with to be complete sots, because I don't, for the most part. No, I'm applying for this job because the position is a natural step on the progression of my career, and I very much admire the company I hope to be working for. I will post more details as they are available, though I will be vague to this point in time - I honestly don't think anyone I work with knows I have a website, let alone reads my blog (good Lord, I don't know if there is anyone at all who reads this thing, but that's another topic entirely), but for discretions sake, I'll keep it quiet.
I really haven't been this nervous in a very long time. i wasn't this nervous when I got married, or had to give a speech at dinner. I wasn't this nervous giving a presentation at school, or speaking up at a finance meeting. The feeling is almost akin to going on a fist date with a girl you've determined you like, but you're not quite sure the kind of impression you're making on her. I've agonized over the language to death, particularly the cover letter, trying to find that balance between professionalism, enthusiasm, and personability.
I really hope I got it down pat, 'cause I hit send a few minutes ago. No recalling it now.
~ Jayson