Friday, 15 August 2008

a graduate's woe...

So I graduated on June 26, 2008...and it is now August..and I am still jobless! What is going on!!! I have applied to I think about 45 jobs, I have heard either nothing or saying my "skills are not suitable for the position". I have a degree, I have experience, I'm older, I've even had some CV company "revised" my resume and still I cannot find anything!

This is just getting really depressing...I applied to pretty much anything and everything, I applied even if it said relevant experience required and I don't have any. Then on Tuesday I bit the dust and decided to apply to restaurant/bar jobs and the whole time I'm thinking..I shouldn't be doing this..I don't want to work in restaurants again...and I'm guessing that kinda showed on my face because 8 bars/restaurants, I've heard nothing back, not a peep.

I don't know what to do anymore..Jez said I should just suck it up and do whatever, I'm ready to suck it up but no one will hire me! My teachers said it's a really bad timing, my parents said it's happening everywhere, then how come everyday there are "10,000 jobs available" on all these websites??

We're moving soon, that's more money, I don't want Jez to take care of everything, not to mention I'm just bored out of my mind, I don't have any motivation to do anything, not even bake! Sigh..I really needed to vent, it's just all so depressing...

I'm posting my CV and cover letter on this..if anyone has ANY tips to give me..please..well, that is if anyone even reads these stuff...ahhhhh

Cover Letter:

Dear Mr/Miss/Ms __________,

My name is Tiffany Chang and I am a recent graduate on the market for a position in fashion (merchandising, buying or marketing) but as well non-fashion related positions specializing in customer service, sales, marketing, branding, advertising and food/drinks related sectors.

I believe I would be a good asset to any company as I am a diligent and conscientious individual with a lot of experience in a variety of workplaces. My skills are as follows:

· Intelligent, well-presented, organized, and adaptable person, with solid qualifications and a comprehensive skill-set, underpinned by
many years of work experience in environments demanding self-motivation and a focused approach.

· Capable of working without supervision and willing to assume additional responsibility, as well as a committed team player, with
leadership ability, which uses high standards of communication skills to establish positive interpersonal relationships.

· Quick learner and willing to assimilate and apply new work procedures.
Familiar with a wide range of IT applications and can be trained for further advance programs.

· Fluent in both Mandarin and English and have been educated in Taiwan, USA, and the UK.

I look forward to hearing from you and please let me know if I can provide any additional information. Thank you very much for taking the time to consider my application.


Sincerely Yours,

Yi Han Chang (Tiffany)

My CV:


No comments: