today, i decided to turn my job search in a different direction. until today, i always looked for jobs similar to what i'm doing now: entry level office work and data entry. from my online research, i looked into an area that i had not considered before. the advice was to look into the things that you do without thinking at work but isn't part of your job description (because it points to what you're good at). for me that is research. (also, i love solving problems but not technical problems or problems that need a master's degree to solve. i just like to solve problems to make things run more efficiently.) so i looked through one online job search engine. i scrolled through several pages of medical research positions and computer science-related research positions, and others that required a very technical degree or knowledge. finally, i saw something interesting. the position ended up being not a good match but i looked up the company anyway. they are a nonprofit "research, development, and service agency, [that]
works with education and other communities to promote excellence,
achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults." i can not tell you how excited i was after reading that. i currently work at a local branch of a nonprofit that deals with something very similar: after school care and programming for k-12 students and this nonprofit is more on the research end of things.
so i look on their website. they have a branch not far from where i work now. problem is, that branch does not have a human resources department. the only way to apply is to apply online for a posted position and that would get sent to their headquarters in san francisco. there is only a postal address but i don't think sending my resume would be appropriate. there isn't an open position that pertains to me yet. luckily, i have someone to ask about this. just sent her an email.
anyhow, i looked up their current employees. (there's a list on their website.) one person started out at the organization doing what i'm doing now (data entry). at the end of the bio it stated his degree and alma mater. his bachelors degree was in drama (mine was in studio art) and he went to the same university i did. (how bizarre). at least i know i qualify for the position i want (that it doesn't require a master's degree).
now i just have to get to work on crafting my cover letter.
update: i went to bed and realized i couldn't just send in my resume. i would have to wait for something to open. the person i asked said the same thing. still, a breakthrough in my job search.
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