That's All Folks!

The September blitz only lasted one week this year. Now it's back to re-posting the same tired job posting from earlier in the summer.

Part and parcel of the situation is the fact that none of the jobs I interviewed for have made a decision. That's including those jobs where I underwent multiple interviews. Instead, the preferred hiring method is to interview every qualified tech writer in the Tri-State area before making a decision.

I can't say that I blame any of these companies for choosing this tactic. Times are tough, dollars are in short supply, and you want to ensure you get the most bang for your hiring buck. Still, when you're waiting 6 weeks for a decision, and the decision is expected to remain pending for an undisclosed duration, it's hard to know what to do next. Resubmit my resume for positions that are now accepting a fourth round of resumes? Start applying to non-tech writing jobs? Return to part-time teaching?

Thankfully I have UI until year's end. The question is, since no new jobs are expected between now and then, do I just bite the bullet and take a Joe job until the tech writing market is healthier? Do I return to Canada and take some courses? Do I hang tight and hope that a job will somehow come along? Let's just say that in this market, I'm beginning to think that a combination of all three may be in order...

Happy job hunting!