tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511413773749340490.post8478297051368381594..comments2020-03-18T01:06:34.150-04:00Comments on New(B)ie: Reflections on the new yearBrandi Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840596937358005972noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511413773749340490.post-52229672181785534802009-02-12T10:24:00.000-05:002009-02-12T10:24:00.000-05:00I don't think you'll need to "Explain away" a job ...I don't think you'll need to "Explain away" a job that is unrelated to archives in these economic times. If you stay up to date with what is going on in the field, and maybe get some volunteer work in while you have your other job to pay the bills, just explain that in an interview if you're asked. You could be getting other valuable skills from the other job that you can apply when you do get a library/archives job. The interviewer will see you are serious about the job because even though you had to take on something else to pay the bills, you still took the time to educate yourself and be as active in the field as you can at the time.<BR/><BR/>I saw your listing of your blog on the archivist listserv, so right there (your blog and the listserv) are two ways to stay active in the field until you can get the professional job that you want.Brigettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723979350761736755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511413773749340490.post-32097028128732846062009-02-01T16:34:00.000-05:002009-02-01T16:34:00.000-05:00Buying a house was one of the best things we did! ...Buying a house was one of the best things we did! Sometimes when there is water leaking all over your floor and there's not landlord to call, its daunting, but if you have to throw money into living, why not be putting it into something that is at least yours! <BR/><BR/>Don't let the job get you down too much either. I worked a "non-related" job for 6yrs and 2 months before I landed in the career I was seeking. You just never know how or when it will work out...you just have to find small ways to keep yourself still involved with your career and hope for the best!Crafting Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917135526044905975noreply@blogger.com