Getting a Interview

I've finally landed my first interview. Well, actually, that's not really true. I have been on many interviews for part-time jobs. This was my first interview for a full-time job.

In less than two months, I will graduate from Arizona University. After a lot of back and forth trying to decide on a major, I finally decided to double major. I would study both political science and marketing. 

These are not majors that usually go together. In fact, most people thought I was crazy. But, after a lot of soul searching, I decided to combine my two main interests: 1. politics and 2. getting a job! Those are my two priorities. I thought that if I get degrees in these two fields, I could cast a wide net when going job hunting. And, that's what I'm trying to do now.

Since I don't know if I want to work in the public or private sector, I've applied for jobs in both. In the public sector, I could work for the government. Maybe one day, I could even be a speech writer for the President! Okay, maybe I should shoot a little lower. In the private sector, I could work for private organizations such as museums, schools, or programs. Some of those are non- profit. 

Or, I could work for a company. Everybody tells me that that's where the money is. I haven't decided yet. I'm planning to apply for a lot of jobs and will see what happens. What I want now is just to get some job offers. Then, I can start being picky.

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Luisa: Are you still here? I thought you got off at 3:00. 

Max: I picked up a second shift. I could use the money. 

Luisa: But I thought you had another part-time job in the evenings. 

Max: I normally do, but the restaurant where I work has been cutting back my hours, so I�m trying to pick up as many extra shifts here as I can. 

Luisa: And don�t you work at the amusement park on the weekend? 

Max: I do half the year, but it�s winter and the park only keeps a skeleton crew on during these months. In the meantime, I�m working for a temp agency, which gives me short-term assignments. 

Luisa: I don�t know how you juggle all these jobs. 

Max: I have no choice. I have to piece together an income if I want to pay rent. 

Luisa: Have you ever thought about going back to school to qualify for other work, something full-time? 

Max: Sure, all the time. I�d like a better job, one with benefits and a reliable salary. 

Luisa: What�s stopping you? 

Max: I have to pay for something called �food,� and I haven�t met my fairy godmother yet!