Job Hunting

Have just got back from a week or so away and now have to get back to the job hunting. I have to say that it doesn't exactly fill me with enthusiasm, but I know that I have to do it.

The key thing that I have learnt from past experience - in relation to my Asperger - is having a positive mindset. There are a number of facts of job hunting that are difficult because of my condition - not least of all the interview process - but it is immeasurably easier if I am in the right frame of mind.

Today I a going to see a couple of financial institutions about the transitions project that I have been working on with Nottingham University. I have spoken to quite a few people already and there is clearly interest.However, certainly from the perspective of the University sector, there is a shortage of available finance.

This would not be true with commercial organisations of course; especially those operating in sectors like law or finance. Before going away I met with a major law firm and they were certainly keen to progress things.

The meeting went really well. What really contributed towards this was the personality of the HR person who met me. Before going in I felt somewhat nervous because it was a highly formalised environment. However, the lady was vey down-to-earth and easy to talk to. It may me feel very comfortable from the first moment.

Its the same in an intrview of course. I need to adopt the mindset that there are comanies out there that are suitable for me and, when I find them, they are environments that I can do well - and excel - in.