I hate cover letters I hate cover letters I hate cover letters

we have you surrounded, come out and fill out TPS reports

> Company Benefits:
> - Open plan office means you will be exposed to the experience of the entire team;
at least they're providing an argument for why it's a benefit, I guess. nice of them to warn me.

okay that's today's job application filled out, time to relax until I go out

only took me an hour to write the cover letter this time

progress!

> "oh this looks like a nice opportunity"
> wants a university degree
> help desk

this one wants me to answer the question "How would your closest friend describe you?"
my closest friend is currently busy, so how would you describe me, fedi?

yeah so that one that wanted a university degree for the helpdesk job?

they want an interview now

okay so the interview is on Microsoft Teams

any gotchas I should know about?

given they're probably going to quiz me on windows stuff, currently getting ready to spin up a virtual domain and stuff

> Junior Systems Engineer (Level 1)
> looking for an experienced L1 Support Engineer
generally speaking if someone is experienced they're probably not doing L1 helpdesk any more

note to self: if asked about my opinions on Microsoft products, "I have strong opinions about proprietary software for personal use ... but in a business setting, it's nice to have someone that's obligated to help with my issues" is a safe response

this does not exclude FOSS software, as I can pay someone and they have to help me, but

government job listings are so vague holy shit

"implementations coordinator" is an interesting euphemism for level 2 helpdesk

> 45-55k + super
> same shithole town I'm already living in
... yeah, nah.

me, this morning: "I filled out two job applications tomorrow I'll give myself a break today"
me, at 9PM: "damn guess I better fill out some more job applications"

this may be equivalent to putting a bullet in this application right now but on the off chance it isn't, that would be pleasant

what does it mean "Specialties"
does it mean for this role, or in general?

onto the next

the hardest type of cover letter to write, where the job listing has no detail so I can't target anything in there

shout-out to mupdf for letting me switch any PDF (such as this cover letter) to dark mode with just one key

well, that's two more sent

the numbers are coming in now, I can write a cover letter in ... 13 minutes or less!
this feels slightly cynical.

me: I have experience with ticketing systems and their use to resolve problems!
my most active github project:

> Health & Wellbeing: We are focused on creating a workplace that nurtures health, happiness and wellbeing for all including wellness classes, social clubs, dress-up/theme days and more!
is this a "pizza parties instead of pay rises" sort of deal

another job application submitted

well, that's another rejection
nice they bothered to tell me, most don't

going through the benefits on this one
> Mobile phone and mobile plan reimbursement ($60 per month)
who the fuck spends SIXTY DOLLARS on their phone service?
I spend like 10 and never use it up

reeeee who CALLS when they could send an email

ugh if people are going to ring back about my job applications I guess I have to figure out why my phone is no longer charging from my computer
fucking USB-C why is it so garbage

ayy I have an interview tomorrow - with a recruiter, and for a job where I am rather than on the coast, but whatever, I'll find out what their offer is

I think that went well now we're waiting again

second stage application paperwork, wants me to upload a copy of my birth certificate. then requires me to fill in an expiration date for it.

if I knew when my birth would expire I don't think I'd be applying for helpdesk jobs

new listing just dropped
> worst pay I've seen for the gold coast
> IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DISCARDED (x5)
> high qualifications requirements
> no perks mentioned
good fucking luck lmao

> Bring some technology passion to our helpdesk as we serve our clients
only some, huh? yeah I think I could manage some passion. just a little.

huh.

> apply for a job a few weeks ago
> hear nothing
> new listing for same position from same company today
I guess that answers whether I got the job

I don't know how to answer this