Remember when I tried to get a job? Yeah, that didn't work out too well. So much for delaying things for another year to buy me more time to figure out what to do. So, clearly the smart thing to do would be to try and find another job right away at the first opportunity.
What?
Hear me out. See, there's a Psychology Internship program that my University offers that would be awesome if I could get in. For one year, you'd work with other psychologists, get valuable field experience AND get paid at the same time.
Plus it be a really good break after so many non-stop years of classes. Jobs range anywhere from research to medical to judicial. Each year the co-coordinator contacts a ton of interested organizations and then students contact them and arrange for interviews.
What could possibly go wrong?
Brilliant.
Well for starters, I'm a 4th year student, this is a program for 3rd year people. No problem, no problem, they make exceptions.
To people who have not exceeded the course credit limit.
I exceeded that limit last term.
BUT if you can make a compelling case they sometimes will even make an exception for people in this category as well. I talked to a few people and thanks to my multiple interview failures I am now "more experienced in interviews" and I've done more research so more "research experience" is also a good thing to tell them.
If only it were like this.
Sadly, I won't be able to know the department will make an exception for me or not until January. Also, if I decide to do the internship I can't graduate in April. Also, also, I need to start talking with other co-coordinators to figure out my Winter schedule to improve my chances.
If I can get this internship I have a chance at getting a job somewhere that I've always dreamed of. But no comment on that yet, don't want to jinx myself. Let's see if I can even get accepted for the internship program to start with.
Good luck with getting the internship!
ReplyDeleteI really hope you get that internship. There are always exceptions I'm sure you'll get it fine. :)
ReplyDeleteI was just about to say "go ahead and do the internship" and then..yeah, wait until you get accepted, but wait, did u apply?
ReplyDeletewhatever or whichever way, as long as it benefits you. go ahead. and really, internship sounds so promising..give it a try.
It's great to hear about your recent life man. Good luck buddy, it's cool you're aware of Chris-Chan too, I didn't think many on here were!
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck and positive angry thoughts my friend, hope you get what you want.
ReplyDeleteReally hope that you get that internship :) good luck
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting on the internship. You're a fourth year student, you have more experience than those lousy third years.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all of this. I do love that picture, those construction guys look like they have it all under control. LOL
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ReplyDeleteHope all of your things go better!
Seems like a slightly mad time for you! If it makes you feel better 60% of people I graduated with have no idea what they want to do now. Another 10% do but are struggling to make it happen. Me included. Hope it works out for you :)
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Good luck on getting the internship. There's nothing better to help you figure out what you want to do than experience like that.
ReplyDeleteNice post!
ReplyDeletejust keep trying m8, im in the sort of situation you are in, dont stress it though. Im not 100% sure where I want to go either.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, sounds like a great internship and waaaay back in August, that was sooo long ago..hahaha
ReplyDeleteinternships can be good or bad depends if the firm is looking for free work or people to hire
ReplyDeletewhat's a "derp" DWei?
ReplyDeleteIt's tough out there. I think the internship sounds like a good idea. Plus it will give you real-life experience.
ReplyDeleteI had a time when I cannot take any job because I was leaving in 3 months to other country to do an internship, and I just was applying for each job that I can just for improve myself in personal interviews. What happened at the end is I got a nice job but I had to reffuse due to this internship, but they said they'll save the spot for me when I return.
ReplyDeleteJust do stuff, you'll never know.
Man, your education system is weird. I could take different classes how much i like. Only thing i need to do is apply for one.
ReplyDeletewell you have to think positive. Think a lot about you getting the internship, and you will get it (saw a documentary about this on discover).
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!! Fingers crossed you'll have good news in January~
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting what you want! If you plead your case think of good things to say in advance!
ReplyDeleteI really hope this works out for you! It's hard making those kinds of decisions. Good luck. Thanks for stopping by yesterday!
ReplyDeleteIt totally *should* be like that game! University kinda sucks. Sorry for the current stress but it sounds like you've got some great possibilities ahead. Hope they work out!
ReplyDeleteHope you get that internship!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that they do.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep my fingers well crossed for you young one; although I doubt that you'll really need my help.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was an undergrad back in the dark ages I contacted each prof in the psychology department. I was able to score a pretty sweet job as one of their assistants. The job was never posted anywhere. I just got lucky.
Do try not to sweat this job searching thing too much. Do your resaerch for the right opportunity for you! Not because of what the school wants. The real world and school are to completely different things.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
That sounds like a conundrum there sir. Best advice is that this is a journey, not a destination. Graduation is just an event on the journey, not some sort of epoch.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your hunt for jobs. Thanks for visiting my blog. Let me know whether you like to follow each other.
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get a job is one of the most dificult step in a life...
ReplyDeletemy brother took about 30 years to find one... :D
i dont even get what they are trying to do in that 2nd pic...
ReplyDeleteKeep your spirits high, and keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteMeh, the internship might be better than graduating tbh. the amount of people I know that got jobs off their internships, without graduating, is a lot more than you'd think. Good luck though!
ReplyDeleteLove the second pic. It's funny!
ReplyDeleteyeah been there, done that. waiting for replys as to whether you get accepted or not is downright frustrating. you have my sympathy bro
ReplyDeleteHope you get the internship – lots of “also's” in that equation...
ReplyDeleteOh how I've longed for a quantified experience system in life, and the ability to go through months of hard work in a two minute montage set to my favorite music.
ReplyDeletei wish you the best of luck on getting into the intership
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the internship program. (:
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed having a look around your somewhat eclectic blog!
ReplyDeleteand I have enjoyed my time here
best
john
Ah sounds just like my friend who was stuck between finding and choosing an internship for her Masters. Stressful times but I am sure the right opportunity will make an exception for you :-)
ReplyDeleteSo..next expected post is about your dream job? :P
ReplyDeleteSounds like a sticky situation to be in, good luck and I hope everything goes well! +followed
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what I am going to do, either. D:
ReplyDeleteLet's just hope yeh? And whatever happens happens, you'll be alright.
ReplyDeleteugh. It's the ole you can't get a job til you've got experience, but how do you get experience without a job runaround. That sux. But you're trying! That's worth something. I bet they'll let you in. Best of luck with it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving~
I hope they make an exception for you! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity!
ReplyDeleteGood luck man
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Sounds like a great experience getting experience. Plus, there's the money aspect of it, as well.
ReplyDeleteWin, win.
Good luck! Internships are scary (says the girl who never had one). But it's definitely tough out there - everyone wants you to have experience but nobody wants to give you any.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, I finally got hired by a total mysogynistic asshole and spent 11 months of my life in hell before I was thankfully fired for a perceived "betrayal" regarding a coworker who quit without giving notice. Luckily, that soul-raping experience gave me enough experience to get my current job, which is a million times better (though not without issues). Just keep at it!
good luck man!
ReplyDeleteOoh, good luck with that. I can never get exceptions made for me :P
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteif only life worked that way too.
ReplyDeleteFollow you dreams mate.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the internship.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're in a somewhat similar position to me. Fun stuff.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting that internship. If you don't get it, I'm sure your local McDonalds is hiring.
ReplyDelete4th year student, how long from now?? 10yrs??
ReplyDeleteForget about getting an education and just get into porn.
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ReplyDeleteGood luck with that stuff, man. Thinking about career while still at uni is so important. I didn't do squat towards my career, just concentrated on getting a sweet grade. Now I work in something completely unrelated to my subject! Do not go down this path, dear sir.
ReplyDeletewell, all i can say its good luck getting the internship
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the internship and thanks for the lovely comment, it may look sunny but it's freezing outside right now! xxx
ReplyDeleteGood luck sir!
ReplyDeletei wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the internship! It sounds like a great program--I hope everything works out.
ReplyDeleteGood luck man, im sure you can do it just dont give up.
ReplyDeletegood luck with that job thing
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog. Best of luck to you. Endless possibilities out there. Hope you had nice thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWish you the best. Hope it all works out.
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