A few months ago, there were no library positions that I was qualified for of any sort close to me. But by some magic of timing, 5 different library positions became available between 3 different systems. None of them required the MLS, and one was even full time, which is what I really, really want and need. So of course I applied. (My library basket if pretty full at the moment. Besides applying for those positions, I'm waiting to hear back from grad school. Don't ask me about it. I've applied and I'm waiting on pins and needles to know if I was accepted or not. The only way I feel about right now is anxious.)
The good news is that I landed an interview for one of the part time jobs and I was ecstatic. I thought the interview went really well and you can tell that I am completely qualified, and I'm passionate about the work. But in 3 days I received the thanks but no thanks email. I'm glad they let me know soon, even though it wasn't the answer I wanted. And there was still some hope that one of the other positions might happen.
Yesterday I received and email from the full time position informing me that I had not been selected for an interview. They appreciate my interest and encourage me to continue looking for employment with them that interests me. Except that is the position that interests me and that I'm most qualified for. I've interviewed with them before twice for positions that I really didn't know what I would be doing. Obviously I didn't get them, but I was still at least qualified for an interview.
Mike keeps trying to tell me that it's not a reflection of my abilities and qualifications, and that I shouldn't take this to heart. But try not to do that. I am still waiting on some things, but it's hard to not get discouraged about everything. I do have a part time job right now and I'm grateful for that. But I'm still bummed about not getting the job I interviewed for. But I'm even more disappointed about the full time job. Because they didn't even give me a chance.
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