Day 98

The most perfect (real) job for me in the world (at the moment) sent me an email saying I don't have enough skillz for the position. It's true I don't have many actual skills, but I have accumulated a lot of bits and pieces of skills and this is the one job that sounded like it was made for someone with lots of bits and pieces! And I want it, dammit! So I wrote back and told her that. I told her to give me an assignment and allow me to prove myself (or totally blow it). She hasn't written me back yet.

Stephanie,

Thanks so much for sending us your resume and for your interest in the
training consultant role.

We've looked over your resume in detail and while you have some interesting
experience, it is not a match to the skills that we are seeking for the team
at this time.

Typically we look for a strong base in insight, new product, packaged goods
and brand development experience across several industries.  In addition, we
look for a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in these fields.

That said, we'd love to hold on to your resume should a position become
available that we see is a better match to the skills you offer.  In
addition, I'd encourage you to keep in touch as your experiences continue to
progress.