Job search update

I just found the perfect job. I mean it's not really perfect, but it's different from all the jobs I've been applying so far. It basically puts me back on the path of applying to graduate school while getting useful research done. I'm really excited about it because last week's job fair was basically useless. I didn't get any closer to getting a job (no interviews), and it was a big, fat waste of time and energy.

Now I'm really worried about getting my hopes up about this research assistant position. I really want it to work out. But every single time this past year that I've gotten my hopes up and fantasized about my dreams actually coming true, it ended up turning into shit.

I really really really really really hope it works out.

Thank you for your interest

Thank you for providing us the opportunity to consider your qualifications for the position of ___________. After reviewing all the applications received, we have decided to move forward with other candidates who match our current need for this position more closely. 

We appreciate the time you invested in your application, and encourage you to continue to visit the [company name] website, to view new positions as they become available.


My thoughts on receiving rejection emails:

• Seriously?! Dammit!
• I was so qualified for this job!
• At least I'm getting a notification that they've rejected me. So many companies don't even bother sending an email. I have to go on the website and check to see if I've been rejected.
• Did they even look at my resume? Because if they did, they would know that I'm very qualified for this job.