long post sorry!
Well friends...
I got the job!!!
Last week I was called in for an interview and I was actually really nervous about it. I've only been to a handful of interviews so it's not something I am really familiar with. Anyways, I got the call yesterday and was offered the job, and of course I accepted it. It's kind of crazy because I will go to orientation on Monday! They're not wasting any time, are they?
A number of people have asked me what my interview was for and what I'll be doing... So now that I know I will for sure be employed there, I will share! It's kind of complicated/confusing if your unfamiliar, so I'll generalize it and try to make it easy to see how this job became an option for me...
Having graduated in December with a degree in Elementary Education, I was looking for teaching jobs. Some of you may know that the market is pretty tough right now and teaching jobs can be few and far between. It had been six months since graduation and no leads for jobs. I was really unhappy with my current job and needed a change, and quick...
So I applied for a state job through the Attorney Generals Office with the Risk Management agency.
I know, you're probably thinking, how and where did you find out about that job and what made you want to go for it...
Well, I have a history of family members that have worked for the state, and the idea had always been in the back of my mind. My aunt currently works for the office of Risk Management and there happened to be a position that became available in her agency. I was more that thrilled! I applied online and a week later was called for an interview. I'm making it sound easy, but trust me it wasn't. There were a lot of different loops I had to jump through to get to that position.
1. I had to go to the work force commission to submit my application. (work in Texas website is a doozy to work with and is not user friendly at all)
2. I almost wasn't able to make it for an interview because there was only a Friday time slot available and I was leaving that same morning for New Mexico.(They were able to fit me in on Thursday morning)
3. There were only two positions available with quite a few people interviewing. Two of those people being in-house recommendations, which was a bit nerve-racking.
So it definitely wasn't easy. I do owe some props to my aunt Kim for helping me out! These days it seems like you have to have an in with someone to get somewhere. The market can be so competitive!
Oh, and job details: I'll be working for the office of risk management. What they do is provide state employees insurance and pay medical bills/income while out of work. Also provide state agencies risk management skills to reduce injury at work.
pros and cons
Pros:
1. Working at an office building downtown
2. Dressing nice for work
3. The amazing benefits
4. Working with my aunt Kim!
5. Nights and weekend off
6. Having a normal schedule and seeing Scott, hallelujah!
Cons:
Not teaching
I haven't given up on the teaching gigs, but I will definitely be happier where I'm going than where I was! :)
Thanks again for your prayers because they paid off! I'm truly grateful!
XOXO Brooke
