I have had an array of jobs throughout my life: receptionist, customer service, marketing, B2B sales, sales support, DBA, etc.... I have been successful due to my drive, my ability to learn quickly and my overall attitude. However I learned something last year when trying to secure a position for a company that requires, at minimum, a bachelors degree.
Last year I found myself in a position with a company that was not what was presented to me (Business Development). Upon accepting the offer I tried to be successful, tried to make the position one that I could be proud of, one that wouldn't erase the many years of hard work that I had put into learning all that I had and that would challenge me. However the job was not what is was supposed to be, so I resigned. I thought I could just send out a bunch of resumes and I would land something even better. However, the one company that I really wanted the job at requires a degree, even for a sales support role!
I made the decision right then to come back to school and pursue a degree. I am hopeful that this will give me an advantage for future opportunities and I am certain that I am making my children's future a bit brighter. With great struggle comes great rewards.
It is hard knowing that your experience can sometimes go as undervalued as it is. I have been in several situations where no matter how fast I could type or many years of experience I had, I still couldn't get a good receptionist job. Thinking on the past, women did not always have degrees and majority of them were aiming for those clerical types of jobs and they did an awesome job once they did land something. It's just sad to say that hard work and diligence, simply isn't enough. You are doing a great thing by going back to school. You will do well and achieve great things. Don't give up, you can make it!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard knowing that your experience can sometimes go as undervalued as it is. I have been in several situations where no matter how fast I could type or many years of experience I had, I still couldn't get a good receptionist job. Thinking on the past, women did not always have degrees and majority of them were aiming for those clerical types of jobs and they did an awesome job once they did land something. It's just sad to say that hard work and diligence, simply isn't enough. You are doing a great thing by going back to school. You will do well and achieve great things. Don't give up, you can make it!
ReplyDeleteThank you KayLa! I am thrilled to announce that I have been offered a business development position with a great company and I will be starting in the coming weeks. There is a great path ahead of me and I believe that me going to school was also a benefit when interviewing~ they asked what I do in my "free" time, when I mentioned that I go to school they were very impressed.
ReplyDeleteI have had an array of jobs throughout my life: receptionist, customer service, marketing, business to business sales, sales support, DBA, etc.... I have been successful due to my drive, my ability to learn quickly and my overall attitude. However I learned something last year when trying to secure a position for a company that requires, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree.
ReplyDeleteLast year I found myself in a position with a company that was not what was presented to me (Business Development). Upon accepting the offer I tried to be successful, tried to make the position one that I could be proud of, one that wouldn't erase the many years of hard work that I had put into learning all that I had and that would challenge me. However the job was not what is was supposed to be, so I resigned. I thought I could just send out a bunch of resumes and I would land something even better. However, the one company that I really wanted the job at requires a degree, even for a sales support role!
I made the decision right then to come back to school and pursue a degree. I am hopeful that this will give me an advantage for future opportunities and I am certain that I am making my children's future a bit brighter. With great struggle,comes great rewards.