A couple lines of BS

Today I took a leap of faith and sent in my resume to another company. I received the standard "Thanks for your application. If we are interested then someone will contact you." email shortly after I hit the submit button. To my surprise, I heard back from someone 30 minutes later asking if I would fill out some questions. This may be standard, but it lifted my spirits.

So began the task of writing positive things about myself; the worst thing someone could ask for. I truly believe I answered all of my questions honestly. As I re-read them now, I feel like this prospective company will read my answers as just a couple of lines of BS.

Q: Reasons for leaving current & past employers:
A: Unfortunately, there is not enough daily work to keep me busy at my current place of employment.

Q: Of all the things you’ve accomplished in your working career, what stands out as most significant?
A: I've developed electronic applications (mostly in Excel and Access) and how-to manuals that are still used today. Even though I'm no longer in that department, it's nice to know that they are still helpful to other employees.

Q: Specifically, how have you contributed to the bottom line at your current/last employer?
A: I may not be in sales or talking directly to customers, but my role is important. I'm in the background, making transactions run smoothly, documents look professional, and providing information to our department. Everyone works together as a team in making a company successful.

Q: What skills do you have that you think would help you succeed in this position?
A: I'm a fast paced, multi-tasker, who enjoys some challenges in her career. I believe I'm a talented individual who is able to think outside of the box in order to come up with new ideas to improve work flow.

Q: Describe your communication style.
A: I'm friendly, straight forward, and sincere. I have an open communication policy pertaining to work. If I don't know the answer, I'll ask.

Surprised? Not in the least.

Today I found out that I wasn't selected for the job I interviewed for 2 weeks ago. Why am I not surprised? Maybe in the deep pit of my stomach I knew I blew it. I knew it the moment I walked in without an ounce of confidence in my body.

Now, it's time to make a decision whether to stay where I'm at (in a painstakingly boring position with no advancement) or find something else at another company. I'm tired of interviewing for positions here at this company. It seems as though they move people up to better positions who have a degree in butt-kissing rather than people who are more qualified for the job.

A new job opportunity

Around Novemeber (last year) I applied for a position at our company. 2 weeks go by with no word and I assumed I didn't meet the qualifications for the position. Finally, the manager sends me an email saying:

"Due to low volume of work, this position has been put on hold. I will open it up again, probably at beginning of the second quarter. I will let you know when it opens up. Thank you for your interest."

Today my manager emails me this:

"Melissa, Margie will be contacting you in the next few days regarding the position you applied for last year. I don't know if she is going to offer the job or not, but whatever the two of you decide is OK by me. Just wanted you to know before I left on vacation."

I know for a fact that only one other person applied for this job. She has been at the company for less than a year and honestly I believe I'm the better candidate for the position. My fingers, toes, and eyes are crossed hoping that I am hired for the job.