So I applied for a position as Head Blogger for Alicia Keys’ new “I Am A Super Woman” website. SO EXCITED! I already claimed it and I'm going on a fast next week for it! If I could spend my days blogging, I'd be SO excited. Blogging is what I love to do. I'm a story teller! This would also be my opportunity to move to New York. A dream of mine. I've BEEN announcing how I want a change from Los Angeles and boy would this be a change. Excitement is streaming through my veins. I'm already telling the Lord thank you for this! They're supposed to announce first round interview picks by May 6th (or around that date) and I'm expecting a call. Not only that, I believe this is mine to the point that I'm giving up my job search in anticipation for this blessing. That's where my faith is right now. So, glory be to God!
Lord, don't make me look crazy!
Until next time...I'm gonna have to start on Stage 2...just wait and see.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Oh My! Another Cover Letter!
Man, writing all these different cover letters is getting annoying but I'm doing what I know I have to do! This search is getting annoying for crying out loud. It's just a sign that I'm getting closer to the end. I have to submit my DMV driving report for one position. So, I mailed off the form and a $5 check to get the report from the DMV and now I have to play the waiting game for this report before I can mail off my job application. Any means necessary. Meanwhile, I'm still working the N'crease Youth Ministry at the church. I'm making changes that will help them to get and stay organized. I'm HUGE on organization. Well, I'm going to keep this post short because there's not much to add in regard to the job search. Until next time, be blessed.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Another Job Fair
On Wednesday, I went to another job fair at the LAX Double Tree Hotel. Well, they said it wasn't a "job fair" but that's what it was, an organized job fair. The only possible opportunity that I would remotely be interested in is an opportunity with Goodwill. It was for a Financial Analyst and guess what? I meet the minimum qualifications. YAAAAY me!!! So I left my resume and I'm following the application instructions, which I'll be done with tomorrow, and hopefully I'll get a call back. I just say it's in God's hands and if it's in His will, I just pray He shows me favor. I claim it in the name of Jesus!
On the other hand, I finally got a chance to meet with the Department of Labor about a claim that I filed last July against my former employer, Trilogy Financial Services. Actually, Trilogy was at the job fair and the girl who was monitoring the booth looked at me and said I looked familiar. LOL. Isn't that funny? I didn't give my identity away but I talked to her for a quick minute and left it alone. Ok back to the Department of Labor! The guy I met with advised, off the record, that I look into working with Morgan Stanley or Charles Schwab. I didn't want to work in Sales or Financial Advising anymore but maybe they offer better opportunities. I figure I'll give it a try right? Well, Morgan Stanley didn't have any local opportunities but Charles Schwab had an opportunity in Glendale, CA that I applied for. So, we'll see.
I haven't been progressive with the Red Cross. Just not enough time but I have been working with the youth ministry at church. I really enjoy my position there. I love the young adults at the church! I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I really do! I feel in my spirit that the favor of God is with me and my blessing is right around the corner because I'm a heir.
On the other hand, I finally got a chance to meet with the Department of Labor about a claim that I filed last July against my former employer, Trilogy Financial Services. Actually, Trilogy was at the job fair and the girl who was monitoring the booth looked at me and said I looked familiar. LOL. Isn't that funny? I didn't give my identity away but I talked to her for a quick minute and left it alone. Ok back to the Department of Labor! The guy I met with advised, off the record, that I look into working with Morgan Stanley or Charles Schwab. I didn't want to work in Sales or Financial Advising anymore but maybe they offer better opportunities. I figure I'll give it a try right? Well, Morgan Stanley didn't have any local opportunities but Charles Schwab had an opportunity in Glendale, CA that I applied for. So, we'll see.
I haven't been progressive with the Red Cross. Just not enough time but I have been working with the youth ministry at church. I really enjoy my position there. I love the young adults at the church! I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I really do! I feel in my spirit that the favor of God is with me and my blessing is right around the corner because I'm a heir.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Back From The Job Fair
So I have totally been meaning to post something for a while. I went to the job fair and guess what everyone was offering. SALES JOBS!!! Good grief! It was so annoying and a complete waste of time. Well not completely. I was given some good advice and great feedback about possible other opportunities. One lady at a booth suggested that I sign up with an Accounting temporary agency like AccountingTempts.com (or something like that). She noted that she's done that in the past and many companies choose to keep you on if you've done a good job even after the temporary assignment is complete. I think I just may have to take that advice and see what happens.
On the other hand, I've updated my resume (AGAIN) and I like it A LOT better than what it used to be. The problem is, it's saved on a computer that has a malfunctioning internet connection. Go figure! What I'm going to have to do is save it on a flash drive and email it from a different computer.
I still have yet to hear from any of the companies that I applied with. I guess I'm going to test out my new resume and try the Accounting Temps thing and see what happens. I'll keep you posted.
Other than that, I'm swamped with work for school. I have 3 online classes and the 3rd one just started on March 8th so it added a bit more of a work load on my plate. To top it off, I'm still working with the youth group at church and I haven't really had the chance to focus much on the Red Cross. I'm doing my best to juggle all three and continue to stay focused on the job search. The vegan diet is going very well and if you have any suggestions on meal ideas, let me know. Until next time, I'm releasing blessings to you all...so go and be blessed.
On the other hand, I've updated my resume (AGAIN) and I like it A LOT better than what it used to be. The problem is, it's saved on a computer that has a malfunctioning internet connection. Go figure! What I'm going to have to do is save it on a flash drive and email it from a different computer.
I still have yet to hear from any of the companies that I applied with. I guess I'm going to test out my new resume and try the Accounting Temps thing and see what happens. I'll keep you posted.
Other than that, I'm swamped with work for school. I have 3 online classes and the 3rd one just started on March 8th so it added a bit more of a work load on my plate. To top it off, I'm still working with the youth group at church and I haven't really had the chance to focus much on the Red Cross. I'm doing my best to juggle all three and continue to stay focused on the job search. The vegan diet is going very well and if you have any suggestions on meal ideas, let me know. Until next time, I'm releasing blessings to you all...so go and be blessed.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
What More Can I Do?
School has started and I'm back to super busy mode. I've also began meeting with the youth pastor at my church to implement some of my ideas for the youth. I'm really excited and motivated to get the ball rolling. On top of that, I'm volunteering for the American Red Cross (ARC) just for the opportunity to give back. I figured since I'm not working, I might as well do something constructive with my life. So here I am, with my hands in a multitude of pots and I know I'll be blessed for allowing myself to be a blessing to others. Just to give you an idea of my schedule, I went to a meeting at church yesterday, I'm going to Bible Study tonight, and I'm going to the ARC on Friday to meet with them. Next week, we have the job fair on Tuesday and in the middle of all of that, I'm still going to the gym regularly, studying for my online courses & doing assignments, and applying for jobs. There's not enough hours in a day!
My mom gave me some much needed encouragement last night to never give up and keep expecting the Lord to step into my situation because I'm really doing all that I can and all that I know to do. I keep asking myself, what more can I do? But honestly, I don't know the answer to that. So I'm still expecting a blessing.
All in all, I'm really STILL enjoying life and enjoying the opportunity to be a help to others. I feel like everything I'm doing is in God's plan.
My mom gave me some much needed encouragement last night to never give up and keep expecting the Lord to step into my situation because I'm really doing all that I can and all that I know to do. I keep asking myself, what more can I do? But honestly, I don't know the answer to that. So I'm still expecting a blessing.
All in all, I'm really STILL enjoying life and enjoying the opportunity to be a help to others. I feel like everything I'm doing is in God's plan.
Friday, February 19, 2010
All Over The Place Today
Good news! I called the automated service at the EDD office and I was told my check was mailed today! Yaaaay for me! Did anyone feel the earthquake today? The news on channel 11 reported that it was at a 3.6 magnitude. Not bad! I know, that was random. So yesterday, I applied to like 10 jobs with my freshly revised resume so hopefully I'll hear some feedback. I have great expectations.
On a more personal note, I have decided to live on a vegan regimen because meat and diary are way too fatty and eliminating that could lessen the probability of heart disease in the future. Monday will mark one week! And although I understand that it has not been that long, I am not having as hard a time as I thought I would. It seems easier than regular dieting because it's extremely clear, you cannot eat meat or dairy products. Whereas with dieting, you don't necessarily have to cut specific foods out of your diet but it's more so about portion control and monitoring your consumption. The whole monitoring thing is difficult for me! I understand you still have to eat healthy but that's not an issue because I'm finding myself eating a lot of vegetables and soy products (which surprisingly has more protein that beef). I've been doing more and more research about my dietary options and finding various vegan restaurants. I'm enjoying it so far and I don't really miss meat. I have some folks out there who doubt my ability to sustain the diet but I'm going to continue to pray for strength and I'm just going to let my willpower control my mind and stomach. Mind over matter right?
Back to the purpose of this blog...my job search. Today has not brought forth any changes. I am beginning to be more specific in my search because before, I would apply for almost anything I knew I wouldn't mind doing. But now, I'm going with an attitude that I'm not going to settle. So, I'm only applying for jobs that I want. I'm not being unrealistic...I'm only applying for entry-level positions because I understand I don't have any experience. You know what would be cool, if I were to get a government job working in finance. They have great salaries and excellent benefits. Those positions are so hard to come by but I serve a God who can do anything. So I'll pray and continue to stay steadfast. I'll continue to apply and thank God for it.
On a more personal note, I have decided to live on a vegan regimen because meat and diary are way too fatty and eliminating that could lessen the probability of heart disease in the future. Monday will mark one week! And although I understand that it has not been that long, I am not having as hard a time as I thought I would. It seems easier than regular dieting because it's extremely clear, you cannot eat meat or dairy products. Whereas with dieting, you don't necessarily have to cut specific foods out of your diet but it's more so about portion control and monitoring your consumption. The whole monitoring thing is difficult for me! I understand you still have to eat healthy but that's not an issue because I'm finding myself eating a lot of vegetables and soy products (which surprisingly has more protein that beef). I've been doing more and more research about my dietary options and finding various vegan restaurants. I'm enjoying it so far and I don't really miss meat. I have some folks out there who doubt my ability to sustain the diet but I'm going to continue to pray for strength and I'm just going to let my willpower control my mind and stomach. Mind over matter right?
Back to the purpose of this blog...my job search. Today has not brought forth any changes. I am beginning to be more specific in my search because before, I would apply for almost anything I knew I wouldn't mind doing. But now, I'm going with an attitude that I'm not going to settle. So, I'm only applying for jobs that I want. I'm not being unrealistic...I'm only applying for entry-level positions because I understand I don't have any experience. You know what would be cool, if I were to get a government job working in finance. They have great salaries and excellent benefits. Those positions are so hard to come by but I serve a God who can do anything. So I'll pray and continue to stay steadfast. I'll continue to apply and thank God for it.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
As The Search Continues
I'm sick of people accusing me of quitting my job because I wasn't strong enough to endure the pressure when that truly wasn't the case. I really put my best foot forward but I'm a person who deserves to have a job that I enjoy or at least don't mind doing. Over time I've simply grown to learn that sales just isn't for me! Simple as that! I have truly just taken the time to learn myself and who Racquel is. I think I got it! One thing I'm missing though is my unemployment check. I have no idea what's going on and good luck trying to get in touch with them! Thank God I have a mom that can help me out. Hopefully my tax refund gets transferred to my checking account soon!
On a more positive note, I've been getting some great advice from a fellow Trojan who's the Director of Finance at Yokohama Tire. He has taken out the time to review and critique my resume and even referred me to a list of recruiters in the OC. I'm forever grateful and I will take his advice and prayerfully, that'll get the job done. I pretty much scratched the old resume and started over. He told me to make it more geared specifically toward the Financial Analyst sector so that's what I did. I added an objective and I revised my bullet points. I also added a section highlighting my skills.
I found a job fair in Ontario on the 2nd of March that I'm definitely planning to attend. Sometimes it's good to have the opportunity to talk to recruiters face-to-face because it gives them a better sense of who you are opposed to reading a name on a piece of paper. You know what I mean? Keep me uplifted in your prayers as the search continues.
On a more positive note, I've been getting some great advice from a fellow Trojan who's the Director of Finance at Yokohama Tire. He has taken out the time to review and critique my resume and even referred me to a list of recruiters in the OC. I'm forever grateful and I will take his advice and prayerfully, that'll get the job done. I pretty much scratched the old resume and started over. He told me to make it more geared specifically toward the Financial Analyst sector so that's what I did. I added an objective and I revised my bullet points. I also added a section highlighting my skills.
I found a job fair in Ontario on the 2nd of March that I'm definitely planning to attend. Sometimes it's good to have the opportunity to talk to recruiters face-to-face because it gives them a better sense of who you are opposed to reading a name on a piece of paper. You know what I mean? Keep me uplifted in your prayers as the search continues.
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