reroy's thoughts on job applications

So over the past 8 months or so I estimate that I've applied for about 150-200 jobs. And was successful in gaining 2.5 interviews. One really early on in the piece. And one recently. And then another scheduled interview this week. More on that later.
The first interview was way back in November, and I didn't really do much to prepare properly for the position. I used it as a learning curve, and was a little disappointed but pushed on because I assumed I'd get heaps more interviews as the months went on. I was wrong.
The second interview was last month, and I was one of 12 people being interviewed. Thankfully not at the same time. Though I did get the dud appointment time of 6.30pm, after 11 people had already been interviewed. And they didn't interview me for very long. I thought it went well, but found out about 2 weeks later (well I clearly knew before then) that I was unsuccessful through an email attachment that was very 'for the masses'. I put that behind me, as I realised that I definitely didn't want to work for an unprofessional organisation. Moving right along...
This week I had a couple of missed calls and an email (after 5pm) requesting an interview. I called up the next day and set an interview time for the day after in the afternoon. Later that same day I received a call saying that they'd liked the person they interviewed that day and therefore the position has been filled. And my interview was cancelled. Shattered. Now I was being rejected before they'd even had the chance to meet me. Isn't the whole point of interviews to create a short-list and then meet all the potential candidates and then decide? The worst bit is it was the perfect job for me. An entry level position in a sport organisation. I'm still getting over this one, but am realising that it wasn't meant to be.
Over the last few months I have received the same rejection letter with slight variations. Sometimes I'd rather that they just said, "um, actually no thanks, you sound crap!". It would be refreshing at least!
Through my many rejection letters, and seeing how companies deal with potential employees I sort of feel as if I need to try and move into HR to teach people how to write a rejection letter, and how to let people down. Or maybe I should just send them all emails. With the following tips:

• DO SEND A LETTER. It is so much better when companies actually take the small amount of time it takes to send out a letter. It will make us both feel better.
• Don't tell me that "on this occasion [I] have been unsuccessful". EVERY single rejection letter I have received has said this. Get creative!
• Don't tell me that my application "was of a high standard". I bet you didn't even read it so you wouldn't really know if it was or not. Plus, I bet you get heaps of shite applications, so maybe you should say something more constructive like - work on your spelling/self. lol
• If 400 people applied for the position, tell me! Knock me down with statistics!
• Do not wait 3 weeks after the application deadline to tell me I've been unsuccessful. Because I clearly know that. If you've ruled me out from the start, then just send me a rejection email asap.
• Do not attach a rejection letter file to the email you send me. This has happened to me twice. Both times there has been no subject/body, just the attachment. I don't even want to open the attachment, because I know what is coming. This is the worst way to do it for sure. I took a lot of time an effort to apply for this position, the least you can do is say Dear Rebecca, Ctrl+V. It's really not that hard. And it's so much nicer.
• Do not say that you "were impressed with [my] qualifications and experience to date". It's quite clear you weren't, otherwise you would have interviewed me!!!!
• Don't say you'll keep my details on file when you're never going to use them again

Ok, I think that is all. Recruiters, use this advice! lol

Reroy's thoughts on McDonalds Burwood

I am quite against drive-thru's as a rule. Except in cases where the service inside the take-away establishment has proven to be slower than a snail on more than one occasion. KFC Burwood is an example of this.
So I was dining in at Burwood McDonalds this evening. If you have never been to this Maccas, I suggest you don't, as it is quite possibly the worst Maccas in Victoria. True. The service I received was of average Burwood level, pretty shoddy. Anyway, I received my meal quicker than the order was taken, and it was quite nice. Was a little disappointed when I asked for some tomato sauce, as she looked quite confused, and then just gave me one packet. One! Come on guys, its always two minimum.
While I was waiting, my eyes wandered. To the drive-thru screen. At the top of the screen it said, under 3 mins, yay! Or something similarly gay. Anyway, I looked up to the clock that was counting above the drive-thru window. It was above 6 mins already. Fail. It was confirmation that my hatred of Burwood drive-thru is justified! After so many years!
So, as I ate my meal, I was constantly fascinated with the drive-thru clock. I saw so many time above 3 minutes, I was embarassed. The clock hit 8:30. Wow! Was there a breakdown in the drive-thru? No, just ridiclously slow service. When that time disappeared (as they finally recieved their meal), the next time to pop up was 6 mins. And then 7. Well done Burwood Maccas.
So take this as a warning to all, and pass it onto your friends.
Also, the last two times I have gone through drive-thru; I ordered 6 nuggets. Check your nuggets boxes kids, cos I was 1 nugget down on both occasions! Terrible.

reroy's thoughts on chiropractors

I have recently discovered that there are many different types of chiropractors. But I don't see how private health funds still classify chiropractors under 'alternative medicine'. No one has raised an eyebrow when I mention I go to the chiro, and I know so many people who go! I think that its time that chiropractor's were taken off the alternative list and given a place of their own. They're expensive, and Medibank Private hardly give me anything back. Today the first appointment with my new chiro was $100, and Medibank are so cheap, they only paid $31. Like a really bad date, haha! My new chiro is a neurological chiropractor. Apparently there are two or 3 main types of chiropractors. I am learning so much!
It sucks though, cos you should be able to use money from things I don't use - dentures, etc, to things I use way more - chiros.

Anyway, it turns out I'm broken/messed up. Already knew that. As soon as he looked at my x-rays he was like, ugh, oh man. Etc. I'm used to it now! He also made me do these balance things on some machine which measures which way I sway and lean easiest, haha! Turns out I don't like leaning backwards, or to the right. So this means I tend not to take overhead catches as I might not land. Oh dear. But yeah, I guess I wouldn't be a very good footy player! He also suggested I defend with my left arm when playing Netball as I'll probably be able to reach further. Interesting. I will give it a burl.
Also, my tense jaw is apparently TMJ probably to do with my neck.
But one good thing to come out of this is that it would be so much worse if I didn't have good abs. He called them "rock-hard" yesss! lol. So I have to do some exercises on a fit ball and go back next week for some kneading back into place! Hopefully I'm on the road to recovery!

Reroy's Update

So after a long break I'm back. I need a place to post my thoughts, and I think no one cares around me! Haha, or I just have too many thoughts, and it gets annoying after a while.

Today at the supermarket, I went to buy lightbulbs. Seeing as they are getting rid of the old lightbulbs, there are all these new fancy ones there. And they are SO expensive. Seriously like $7 for two. So I took the cheap way and got what was left of the old ones, cos they're on clearance. I'm so poor, I can't afford to spend money on expensive globes!

So now I am single for the first time in two years. Its weird but fun. Interesting to get out there and notice guys. I was so shut off for two years, as I was a good girlfriend, and really didn't notice any other guys. Now I'm like a kid in a candy store! I love going out and checking out new venues and observing the scenery! I am keen to go on some dates, cos I really haven't been on any. I'm just excited to meet new people!

I bought Arctic Monkeys tickets today, and am totally stoked for it. That and Falls over new years. Will be totally sweet. Have some great things planned for summer, I am really looking forward to it!

Now all I need is a job, then I will have some money to spend over summer! :)

reroy's thoughts on exams and holidays!

So happy.

Seriously. Exams are over, and I am able to leave my desk for the first time in ages without feeling guilty! Yay!

Anyway, so exams are over, which means holidays are here! I have so many things to do and I'm so happy to be able to do them, no matter how boring they seem!

Here's my list so far:

- Fix/sew clothes that need to be altered

- Hang out with friends I have been neglecting

- Go out

- Make tshirts

- Buy stuff

-Print photos from my overseas trip and put in an album!

SO excited to be able to do this stuff!

I am also in the stages of planning driving to Perth with Ryan next month! Should be fun, we got a sweet deal on a campervan relocation, just have to buy food and petrol etc. Damn expensive petrol, maybe it's not the best time to go! Ah well! We are planning to go to lots of op shops along the way too! And geocaches! Kind of a nerdy adventure. I want to make us tshirts as well.

Ok well I have lots to do now, so exciting!

reroy's thoughts on may

May, what a month it has been so far. Ryan went and now is back, and I have had SO many assignments due. Ugh. I got a D(istinction) for one though, so I was pretty stoked with that. Now I am procrastinating, which is bad.

This is the time of year when people start leaving, so that's not fun. Some of my Scandinavian friends are heading home after studying and living here, so there's lots of opportunities to go out lately, which is good, cos i have been a bit of a hermit before that.

Ryan took me on a date on Friday, which was nice. We saw the new Indiana Jones movie, and I liked it, it was funny and cool, but a little unbelievable in parts, haha. We also went to the Pancake Parlour, and I was a little cut when they told me strawberries are out of season, cos my chocolate pancake was not really complete without them. :(

I bought some new tan boots the other day, and they are HOT! I really like them. They make me even taller, but I've come to a point in my life where I don't really care if I'm taller than anyone else, as it is usually the case. And I figure if I'm already taller than everyone else, what's another inch or two?

Anyway, sports law assignment is calling me, I better get back to it.

reroy's thoughts on uni

Over it! Damn - I am so glad I'm in my last year. Have a bad assignment which I'm struggling to start/do/get into due in a couple of days. Argh! So frustrating!

Also - on another note, my poor car! Effie struggled to netball last night, and back, pretty much put-putted there. Oh. I have never had any troubles with this car, so I am worried. Hopefully Ryan will be able to sort it out while I try and get into my assignment. 

But right now I am hungry!