Hello again:
Currently, I am in the process of getting an interview with Canon. It is turning out to be a bit more difficult than I thought. I am working on an outline that emphasizes my sales experience. (The job is a sales job.) I will keep everyone posted on the outcome soon!
Ok, onward with my experience in Columbia and Balitmore. When I left off, I was on my way to my new future job! Well, here is how my first few days turned out.
The first day in the office was fine. I did some training/reading. Talked to the guy for a bit, and was introduced to the secretary. The secretary was very nice, and we hit it off quite well. She was an older lady, maybe in her 60’s. She was kinda slow on the computer, but she knew what she was doing. She wasn’t too business savvy. About halfway through the workday, the boss guy and the secretary got into an argument about some papers that were suppose to be signed and mailed. I felt a little awkward, being it was my first day. However, during the day, I worked hard, didn’t take a lunch break, and stayed an extra hour. I wanted to make a good impression.
The second day was much more interesting. I got there right on time (a little early), and the secretary was already there. She was in the boss’s office. I slipped into my work room and got ready for the day. Soon, the secretary walked by and saw me there; she proceeded to tell me that she had put in her resignation. It was not a two week one, but an immediate resignation. I didn’t really know what to say. I was thinking, was this because of me? was I “taking” her job? it was a weird situation. I made some friendly chatter about how I had just gotten to know her, and she was already leaving. This resignation was a bit of a shock to me because that would mean I would have double the amount of work. It also threw up a flag concerning the type of leadership the boss would have. I was concerned, and I think this is part of what helped me make my choice to leave.
After the secretary left (she worked part time), the boss came in and told me about the situation. He said it was a long time coming that this would happen. I sorta just listened to him talk, soaking in his body language and attitude. It seemed like it wasn’t a big deal and that he was glad she was gone. I asked if this meant I would have to do some of the secretarial work. He said yes. I was disappointed. I was not looking forward to being his personal paper pusher. I don’t think he could read my body language. The second day, I also did not take a lunch break. We had a presentation to go to – lunch was provided. Again, I worked overtime.
I don’t want to spoil the third day’s activities and the ending, but I guess you already know that it didn’t work out. I will post my 3rd installment soon!
To be continued…
Keep your heads up everyone! There will be a job for you in the near future!
- The Jobless Graduate
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