The Job Hunt Ends... Kind Of

My blast of resume sending and application filling has paid off! On Tuesday (or maybe Wednesday... I lose track of the days) I got a call from the J.W. Marriott in downtown Chicago (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chijw-jw-marriott-chicago/) to come in and interview for the Banquet Aide position. I was ecstatic, as this was exactly the company I had in mind to work for when I moved to Chicago. So I went in, did my best, and was offered the job on the spot. I can now say that I work for Marriott! Plus, this location is really cool, and right off of the train stop, so it's really convenient.

Job description from Marriott website: Complete final breakdown of function, by cleaning the room, and cleaning and returning equipment to its proper location. Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, locking doors, breaking down goods, etc. Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas. Transport dirty linen to correct area to be cleaned, separate napkins from tablecloths, and restock linen shelves with clean linens. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures. Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.

There are minor drawbacks to accepting this position, however. One is that it's part-time. The manager said that, right now, part-time employees were working six days a week because it's a really busy season for them, but when it gets closer to the holiday season I might not even be on the schedule at all, which is not ideal. He suggested outright that I should probably get another part-time job due to the uncertainty, and he wasn't able to give me a solid idea on the amount of hours per week I'll be working. At the same time, however, I feel like he knew that this wasn't my ideal job and that I would be looking to move up quickly. He told me that after six months of working for Marriott, I can apply for any available job posting in the hotel, and that I would be much more likely to be considered than someone who hasn't been in the company. I'm definitely looking forward to that, but I like that I'll be starting kind of at the bottom, because I can understand the banquet side of the hotel from the ground up.

Another is that I don't start until October 4th or 5th, because that's the first available day for orientation. That's fine with me though, because now I can enjoy the unemployed life for another week without the stress of finding a job. Job security without the job, you might say.

Other than that, though, I'm excited. I'm going to get a second job doing something fun, or something that I can relate to, just for two days a week or so. Maybe working at a gym or a bookstore or library or something. I'm ready to start this new job that will eventually turn into my career, and hopefully I'll climb through the company!

P.S. - I never heard back from Best Buy which is kind of sad because that would be a really great second job. Oh well, at least I got the one I really wanted!