Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Zeus stimulates the economy...

With the economic state of the country affecting everyone, I decided it was high time I did my part: I needed to get a job. I had been freeloading long enough off of the human pet, and even though there was a huge part of me that felt it was her obligation to take care of me, I knew that it was that attitude that would ultimately cost me my Purina One.

After browsing through the local want-ads and searching online, I decided to register for the Houston North Career Fair which was being held at the North Sheraton on March 10, 2009. Immediately, I was sent a confirmation email that had the following checklist:

1. Resume is updated and error-proof
2. Printed 30 copies of your resume
3. Personal marketing pitch is ready
4. Review companies attending and prepare questions
5. Select appropriate business attire

I hadn't a resume, a marketing pitch, or appropriate business attire. It seemed finding a job was a lot harder than just walking to the garage to do my "other business" in the litter box. Where other felines may have been held back by the daunting prospect of visiting a career fair, I only saw opportunity.

I created my resume using the fine advice found on Resume Help. It took some time to think of all that I had accomplished, but in the end, I was pleased with the final product:


I then proceeded to step two in preparation for the career fair. It took no time at all to print out 30 copies of my resume. I stacked them neatly and then placed them into a Five-Star folder which I then secured in my trusty pet backpack. (I know what you're thinking: "Gucci, Zeus? Really?" to which I respond "Yes, Gucci. I have an Italian owner!")

It seemed all I had to do then was prepare a marketing speech, review the companies attending, make some questions, and select an outfit. I was well on my way to landing the job of my dreams...

To be continued...

9 comments:

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh wow, we haf to take notes 'acause the mom says we may need to get jobs

Zeus said...

Totally off subject, but...

Does someone know the link for the new Secret Paws blog? I can't seem to find it, but I want to add it to my link list.

I swear, I have been working on it!

Tuck said...

Now you've done it Zeus...you have put the working idea in my moms head. She is going to want me to go get a job now. I don't want to work. I just want to be a kid. Ah man...

Cory said...

Good information Zeus...we want to find out if we can get paid to be cat food testers, or paid to test the softness of blankets.

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We thought all us cats had jobs taking care og the humans we live with!

The Crew said...

Impressive resume Zeus, and one that's sure to produce the desired results. But may I suggest one item be added to your list of "Skills"...the thing we cats are best known for...napping! I assume you hold an advanced degree, as do I.

George

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Very good Zeus. I think you will not have any trouble getting a job.

The Meezers or Billy said...

we take it since you have not updated today that you did indeed procure a job.

here's the secret paws link:
http://secretpaw.wordpress.com/

Pink Chihuahua Princess said...

Zeus, this is Belicia. I have my own wedding planning service. Maybe you should try opening your own business. I make a ton of money since I only plan weddings for the famous and super wealthy humans.