Today I got my first proper student job. I am translating a website into French for a packaging company based in the UK. Since I'm good with computers and am fluent in French I was the perfect candidate. Although I'm really pleased I think it's a shame the cruelty of so-called fate would have me get a job for my very last term of my university career.
Just when I've started looking for a permanent job for after graduation, a lovely little job appears out of the blue. On the subject of jobs, I had a job interview in London last week, but didn't get the job. It was an assessment centre to evaluate my potential as a future salesperson. I failed but another company is offering the same assessment. Should I give it another shot? It's a long way to go but there are two possible outcomes: 1) I fail again and know for sure that sales is not for me, or 2) I pass, reaffirming my belief that I learn fast and can adapt to new experiences. The fact that it's all the way in London makes things quite tricky. I need a job to get money, but I need money to travel to the interview...
At the same time, many of my friends have recently been accepted on postgraduate schemes, teaching courses and job in management for supermarket chains. I'm really pleased for them and am thinking my turn should be soon...
As for living somewhere, there's another issue students face. Do I live with friends and family? Do I go off alone? Of course I'm engaged to my girlfriend so I'll never be alone but it's still a huge step. And how will I pay for it? I need a job. The contract on my university accommodation ends on June 25th, I need a job before then. My parents are living in Dubai for a couple years due to my father's job and I cannot go there looking for a job... fingers crossed!
