Failure is not an option.

As a recent graduate I can speak for all of us out there that the job market these days just sucks. I decided after obtaining my BA that I would go get my masters since now a days a basic degree is not good enough. Sad but true. So I go onto getting my masters as well as 2 years experience in the field I want to have a long term career in (coaching) as well as what I got my BA in (athletic training). 

Most jobs I've been applying to include: 

Must have degree - Check

Must have 1-2 experience in related field-Check

Title IX encouraged to apply- Ok I've applied 

Masters Preferred-Check

The process goes as followed, I apply to a job I have the qualifications for. Sometimes I overachieve and reach for a D1 school. You never know. I did have a interview for one, it can happen. But I try to stay with something that's not too out of my league. Then you either get a email or call for a interview, or a rejection email. Once having a interview I usually feel pretty good about it. I may get too attached to it thinking I may get the job. I think that's why I get too disappointed, I need to not to get too attached to it. It's a lot less heart breaking that way. 

So what happens when you meet all the requirements, have a decent interview but it comes down to you and one other person and you just don't get it? What am I doing wrong? I know patience! I know it will come, but bills have to be paid. It's a hard life out there for the recent graduates, or anyone struggling to find a job. Rejection after rejection, makes you feel like a failure. Failure is hard to accept but I'm starting to look at it as it wasn't the right opportunity for me. Something better is out there, may take a while to find but I will find it. I'm ready for the place that's ready to see what I can do make their program better. The other places are just missing out. I'm ready for that place to give me that chance like William Penn did when I was struggling to find a job. Just one chance is all I need! One opportunity. It will come. I promise I won't blow that chance!

Till Next time, 

Alice Ross

Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move, and nothing will be impossible to you. Matthew 17:20