I applied for a job at two different companies some time back; one granted me an interview and it looks like I didn't get the job, but at least they gave me constructive feedback. The other has called me for two interviews but have not gotten back to me on the outcome.
In short, I think I didn't make it at all.
I've been thinking of submitting for other job openings, but I think I have to tackle the situation differently based on the feedback I have received from one of the interviews.
My skillsets - that is my major downfall. I basically only have LAMP experience, which apparently is useless. Looks like I may need to start learning stuff like Ruby on Rails and Java servlets and other Java-based tech and probably build up a personal portfolio.
My love of running - apparently it's weird for me to prioritise running in my life. I don't know what it does for others, but running (and cycling) makes me happy and makes me want to perform and achieve great things in life. And it keeps me healthy and fit and means I take less medical leave, if at all. And it's weird to bring up the company's ideal location due to closeness to various fitness venues.
The other thing was that I stupidly wanted to know if they had an fortnightly pay cycle instead of monthly.
Anyway, there are basically a few ways I'm thinking of tackling the situation.
It has been suggested that I take up freelancing, but that probably won't solve my lack of relevant skills for I 'only' know LAMP. A slightly differently route is to be a sub-contractor to any personal contacts who are doing freelance projects.
Another route I'm thinking of is to start a personal project portfolio, but that means I won't be making money and I need money to have servers, etc. So I'll probably will have to do some non-IT related work to earn money. But doing that probably means I won't have much time to work on my IT portfolio.
The third route is to leave IT permanently and move on to teaching, which was something I wanted to do two years ago, but was advised against.
I'm kinda lost now, but I'm still waiting upon news from the other company before I decide what to do next.
The positive news is that I received a message from a guy who liked my OkCupid profile and I found his profile pretty likeable too. But I'm a 'weird' person, so I'm not expecting much from this encounter as yet.
In short, I think I didn't make it at all.
I've been thinking of submitting for other job openings, but I think I have to tackle the situation differently based on the feedback I have received from one of the interviews.
My skillsets - that is my major downfall. I basically only have LAMP experience, which apparently is useless. Looks like I may need to start learning stuff like Ruby on Rails and Java servlets and other Java-based tech and probably build up a personal portfolio.
My love of running - apparently it's weird for me to prioritise running in my life. I don't know what it does for others, but running (and cycling) makes me happy and makes me want to perform and achieve great things in life. And it keeps me healthy and fit and means I take less medical leave, if at all. And it's weird to bring up the company's ideal location due to closeness to various fitness venues.
The other thing was that I stupidly wanted to know if they had an fortnightly pay cycle instead of monthly.
Anyway, there are basically a few ways I'm thinking of tackling the situation.
It has been suggested that I take up freelancing, but that probably won't solve my lack of relevant skills for I 'only' know LAMP. A slightly differently route is to be a sub-contractor to any personal contacts who are doing freelance projects.
Another route I'm thinking of is to start a personal project portfolio, but that means I won't be making money and I need money to have servers, etc. So I'll probably will have to do some non-IT related work to earn money. But doing that probably means I won't have much time to work on my IT portfolio.
The third route is to leave IT permanently and move on to teaching, which was something I wanted to do two years ago, but was advised against.
I'm kinda lost now, but I'm still waiting upon news from the other company before I decide what to do next.
The positive news is that I received a message from a guy who liked my OkCupid profile and I found his profile pretty likeable too. But I'm a 'weird' person, so I'm not expecting much from this encounter as yet.
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