Comments for The Strange World of Axel Fendersson

Comment on CV by AxelFendersson

AxelFendersson — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:01:26 +0000

Spoke to a careers advisor yesterday, and she seemed to agree that it would be a good idea (although she also advised re-structuring my CV generally as well). So I’m going to. Not lying, just dressing things up to make them seem better than they are.

Comment on CV by Ian

Ian — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:58:30 +0000

I’d say put it on – anything is better than no work at all. But it might be a good idea to come up with an interview-friendly reason why you deliberately chose to pursue music rather than a ‘normal’ job just in case their first thought is that you only did it because you couldn’t get a job! ;)

Comment on CV by The Sanity Inspector

The Sanity Inspector — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:32:20 +0000

If you’ve played some bookings, list them. You might include what the gate count was, if you think that will impress someone. But don’t lie. Don’t put anything on your resume that you wouldn’t want to have heralded as a lie on the evening news. Because then you really will be unemployable!

Comment on Failure by The Sanity Inspector

The Sanity Inspector — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:29:45 +0000

Where else can you vent whiny, self-pitying bullshit, if not on your own blog? Don’t stay discouraged–this tough time has a beginning, a middle and an end. You’ll find that “luck” is a fine strategy, if you first put a “p” in front of it. A bend in the road is not the end of the road. Keep pedaling.

Comment on CV by Nick

Nick — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:48:20 +0000

Well, it is the truth in it’s own way. I think that employers would think better of you for doing something rather than nothing at all (or so it would appear to them)

Comment on Failure by AxelFendersson

AxelFendersson — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:43:15 +0000

Thanks. To be honest, I was feeling really down about quite a lot of things when I wrote that post, and it’s a little more pessimistic than the situation really warrants, even after I edited out the whiniest bits.

I’m trying to stay optimistic, but it’s not always easy.

Comment on Failure by Chaosman

Chaosman — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:56:43 +0000

There are other possible conditions to consider in addition to the one you brought up, essentially being unemployable. It is possible that there was someone already hand picked for the position before it became available and that company policy is to advertise all job openings, even in cases where the position has a likely candidate lined up. It is also possible that your resume/application came in 6th place after review and only the top 5 were interviewed. Keep your chin up dude. IMO the most important things you can have in a job search, (apart from a required degree or similar qualifications)are self confidence and tenacity. Best of luck to you in your search.

Comment on Unemployment by AxelFendersson

AxelFendersson — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:36:46 +0000

Hello, Bob. Welcome to my blog; I hope the Imperator Titan model you were originally looking for proved interesting.

I meant to reply to your comment earlier; Frank’s comment below reminded me that I hadn’t got around to it.

I think your advice is essentially pretty good. I do try get out and at least take a walk into town most days as long as it isn’t raining, and I’ve recently taken up swimming for the first time in about seven years. Getting up in the morning isn’t really optional at the moment; there’s some construction work going on next door and they make a lot of noise from fairly early in the morning.

Not sure I really have a ‘dream’ to pursue, though, which makes that part harder. I probably could spend more time practising playing music, though, which is probably as close as it gets.

Comment on Unemployment by Frank

Frank — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:09:50 +0000

“Thanks for your comments, anyway.”

No problem. :) If nothing else, try and get thyself from Witney to Wisley for the day, for a recce.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Wisley/Plan-your-visit

Maybe even have a chat with the guys you see working there. Can’t hurt, eh?

….anyway, good luck. :)

Comment on Unemployment by AxelFendersson

AxelFendersson — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:05:44 +0000

#1. I do walk quite a bit already. I don’t bother taking my camera, though. I went through a period of taking it everywhere with me, which just led to it getting broken. So now I leave it at home unless I know I’m going to use it.

#2. Already on it; I’m currently aiming to take my test in August.

#3. Interesting suggestion. I was looking into doing some volunteering already; at a suggestion from a friend, I’d been looking into seeing if there was anything I could do at the University museums in Oxford. Perhaps I’ll bear the RHS in mind as a possible plan B. I must admit that gardening isn’t something I’ve ever had much interest in in the past, but maybe I could learn to take an interest.

Thanks for your comments, anyway.