I used my problem solving skills this morning.
I stopped by Walgreens to pick up some hose - since I haven't worn hose in I don't know how long. Then I headed over to the library.
I planned to print out a copy of my resume there, as well as to print out my former address list/work history/reference list.
As I approached the library, I saw lots of men on the roof. I got a little nervous.
When I pulled up to the front door, I saw the horrible CLOSED sign. 
To avert panic, I started trying to think if there was any kind of solution to my problem (other than getting my printer at home fixed!) The Work Force Center was way too far away to be able to go there and come back in time. Then I thought, well, maybe Circuit City would let me print something out there.
I thought it was pretty far fetched, but I was desperate. As I got to Circuit City, I noticed an Office Depot next door. Lightbulb! They have a printing service - much more possible chance they'd be willing to help me out.
So, I went into Office Depot and explained my situation to the man at the printing area. He let me use their computer to access my documents, and then I was able to print my resume on bond paper (which I purchased by single sheet.)
Office Depot made a loyal customer today. 
It gets better though.
I arrived about 15 minutes early for my interview. After being shown to the waiting area, I happened to glance at my resume. In my haste, I had pulled up and printed my updated, but before lay off version! Ugh!
Needless to say, I was a bundle of nerves going into the interview.
From the time I walked into the persons office until he walked me to the door -- less than 10 minutes.
He did ask me what I knew about the company, and I'm not sure if he was impressed or something else when I rattled off the info I'd read on their about page (over 40 years; in 2006 expanded to UK; 14 locations ...)
He also asked me if I was nervous - and I told him I was a bit - that it was my first interview since getting laid off. Probably shouldn't have said that.
I didn't get a chance to ask any questions - he didn't even ask me if I had any - which is part of why I think he'd already made a decision and was trying to get me out of there fast.
Look at it as practice right?
Tomorrow is another interview, and another chance.
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I registered to take the GRE on Tuesday, March 31. It's not available here where I live, so I'll have to drive to a city over 3 hours away to take it.
The test costs $140, and I'll probably have to get a hotel room for the night before - which may be another $40 or $50.
It's worth it though right? To become a librarian.
Although, after going through some of the practice math questions --- I'm more than a little worried. My math skills are WAY rusty.
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I attempted to get in touch with a real live human at the Unemployment Insurance office today. No matter what number I called, no humans were produced. I just kept getting told to go to the website!
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Wednesday Plans:
(x) Print out copies of resume (maybe finish new one)
(x) Get GRE study materials
(x) Practice for interview
(x) Research company
(x) 11:00 a.m. INTERVIEW
(x) make follow up notes
() Call Chase
() Contact Teachers about library
(x) Schedule GRE!
() Exercise!!!!!
Thursday Plans:
() Practice interview questions
() Print copies of updated resume
() Check Craigslist
() Send thank you note
() Interview at 3 pm
() Study GRE math material
() Contact school librarians
() trash run
Office Depot to the rescue!
March 5th, 2009 at 03:27 am
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March 5th, 2009 at 05:25 am 1236230705
March 5th, 2009 at 06:20 am 1236234027
I always am honest in my answers, I just try to have an answer in mind ahead of time so that I don't ramble all over the place or say something that could be taken the wrong way - that's why I practice.
March 5th, 2009 at 01:47 pm 1236260850
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March 5th, 2009 at 02:58 pm 1236265114
Gamecock -
I thought it was weird there wasn't anything nearer me than the available testing center myself. I'm in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex - but Abilene is the ONLY testing center that popped up for scheduling. I will be taking the majority of my coursework online, but may need to go to Denton (University of North Texas) for one week during the summer. (about a 30 minute drive)
March 5th, 2009 at 08:23 pm 1236284626
I hope your next interview did/does go better!
March 5th, 2009 at 11:42 pm 1236296559