Tami,

How disappointed you must be. It really is true, however, that when one door closes, another one opens. Whatever you do, don't take it personally. The damned impersonal postcards are simply the way beaurocracies deal with these kinds of things. You will keep doing the excellent job I am sure you do during the summer months, gain more experience and confidence in yourself, and look for the opportunity that always presents itself when we are challenged by the refusal of something we really want.

You are following your heart, pursuing your vocation, and paying your dues. Those dues are sometimes pretty steep, but, in my own experience, have been well worth the sacrifice one sometimes has to make to meet the payment.

If it is 'safe' to do so, ask for feedback. (The safety issue is actually less for you than for those you are asking, i.e. do they feel 'safe' in providing honest feedback.) The feedback you are seeking is very specific and addresses two separate areas. If you can get honest answers (and are prepared to hear them), the information can be invaluable to you over time as you seek to make enough enough money pursuing your vocation to be able to continue to do it - to continue to be able to serve.

1. If I want to work full-time as a park ranger, what are the areas in terms of knowledge, skills, experience and expertise that I need to really focus on. Specifically, what areas in terms of skill, knowledge and development do I need to pay particular attention to? What would you suggest I do differently, or what is(are) the skillsets I still need to work toward to acquire What would have made you view me as a more viable candidate in those particular areas. What are the areas of development that I should focus on to acheive my goal of full-time work in the field that is my vocation. What did you see as my strengths? What are the areas of development I need to priortize?

2. WHat about the way I dealt with (condcted myself) during the actual interview.    When you left that meeting, what general impression of me did you have. what was the message about me that has lingered?

Too tired to finish. You get my drift. Learn.

((((hugs))))

Eyes and toes still crossed for you, Linn.

janie
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Janie

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