Not Going to Say It

Nope, not going to say it because the majority of people on the planet don't care, and those that do would have already heard it, even if I had posted this on Thursday. Not feeling a point to wasting the Internet saying it again.

Unfortunately this has left me without much to say. Although, as I'm sure some friends of mine would attest to, my having little to say may be a good thing. (I think my average length for a personal email is still well over 1000 thousand words.) I guess I can say this though. I've had an idea that I doubt is original, but I don't care. I think I will still do it.

I hate writing cover letters when applying for a job. It's not because I don't want to write such a letter, I just dislike the formality to it. For example, having to keep it to a page. Of course I understand an employer's time is valuable (as is mine) so things should be kept short, but within such a constriction it can be hard to prove myself. Often my experiences are not directly related to the position I am applying for, so I have to take words to explain that. (For what it's worth to you though, I only apply for positions I am completely qualified for, with perhaps one exception on the 'Requirements' list.) That then leaves me with little room to discuss my character. Not that it matters though. I'm really poor at writing about myself. I don't know if this is true, you would have to ask a friend to know for sure, but the best way I can describe this issue I have is that I am too humble for my own good. (Remember, this is just how I'm putting it.) I see myself as who I am, not as some honorable person who tells the truth, strives for knowledge, and is passionate about learning, writing, understanding, and anything I would ever apply to be employed to do. Those are just the easy things for me to list. My friends may list more and be able to put words to them better than I can. It's funny, considering how much I write and have to invent characters, that I cannot describe myself.

To help put it in context for you, I have just spent 143 words explaining that I have a deficit in my ability to describe my own character. On the last cover letter I wrote, I spent only 80 words attempting to explicitly describe my character, beyond the implicit description of my experiences. But, I have an idea that will likely not work at all, even if I do it, but hey, I've got the time, ability, and notion to, so why not? I'm thinking about trying to do a 'cover video,' that I could then put on YouTube and link to when applying for a job. Let the employer see me, hear myself speak, and understand me a little better than the written word allows.

Would an employer watch such a video? Maybe not. After all, it would take more time than just skimming a letter, but maybe it is novel enough of an idea to get that time? Maybe someone would like the idea of listening instead of reading? Maybe it will show my creativity, ability, and initiative well enough to earn a look? Again though, maybe not. At least, unlike a cover letter, I would be able to know when the video was watched. YouTube tracks views after all.

Of course, that requires that I actually do it, and I might not. I really don't know. Worst part about being unemployed is it gets to you. No structure. No support. Even no hope. It's depressing. If more graduates like me aren't hired, it won't be a new 'Lost Generation' it will be the 'Wasted Generation' for all the talent wasted by not being tapped.

Talent needs a chance. Not stagnation.

PS. Remember what I said about how my having little to say may be a good thing? This is short compared to what my friends get.