help?

[bubbles]

I have just been asked to apply for a job for which I do not think I am qualified. The same job that my friend was just fired from. This is slightly nerve-wracking. Especially since I have already decided to apply. It really is a good job. So what do I do now?
I need to talk to my friend. I’m pretty sure she’ll understand...
I need to come up with a resume. I haven’t written one for a year and I wasn’t any good at it then. Crap.
Anyone got any advice? Please?

Comments

[rael-barclay.livejournal.com]

If they are asking you to apply they must think you Are qualified? Right?

There are many good sites to help you out there in making a resume. I do not know which ones you would prefer. I like this one, but it might be too much hand holding for ya: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ecep/resume/

I am glad your friend will not mind. I must say she is nobler than I. :)

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tip! I have used resume-building sites before, but it always seemed like I was missing a step. Hand-holding might be a good thing, at the moment.
I am Hoping my friend won't mind, considering that she was never happy in the position. Hopefully the job she has now will be a better fit for her.
Thanks again! It's a relief to get feedback. I'm not so nervous, knowing I'm not entirely on my own.

[rael-barclay.livejournal.com]

I knew my comment wasn't actually constructive help. Anyone can look up websites, and it isn't like you don't know about the internet or the world or anything. :) I just didn't know How to help exactly...

Whew. It is sad of me to be relieved that she wasn't happy with her job, but that would make a big difference in getting her blessing; I am sure.

...And you are never alone.

How cheesy is that? :)

[gradeafan.livejournal.com]

Best advice I ever read in a book:

"Always keep an open mind and talk to anyone about a job and go on every interview you might be able too. Even if you don't get the job or want the job. Because it's good practice for when you DO want the job. Also, knowing more about which jobs are available makes you a better applicant. Most people forget that it's not just the applicants competing for the best jobs...it's also the jobs/employers competing for the best employees! And the only way you find out about it is to meet with em and talk about it."

Actually, it was always easier for me to go talk to people about a job I didn't really care if I got. If they thought going into it I wasn't the best match...seemed there was less stress. There is a reason they want to meet with you, so it can't hurt to talk right?

Um also, when you get the first draft of the resume together, I'm happy to look it over and offer some input if you want. I used to do resumes as a service to my clients but haven't really done one in about two years since that group I joined has a professional resume writer, I just refer most calls to her, but if you want someone else just to look it over...let me know.

g

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

Thank you SO much! I would love to have you look over my resume. I put in all the relevant information, but it's so... boring. I'll email it to you tonight?
I do like the job I have, so I guess there's no reason to stress over this. As you say, it's good practice. Thanks again, g!