I’m a sophomore undergrad student who’s about to have summer break. After 68 long days with a lot of no-responses and auto-closing of applications, I’ve finally accepted a job offer for the first time in my life!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

2/9, PetSmart sales associate: no response

2/16, PetSmart pet bather: no response

2/27, Petco A sales associate: filled

2/27 Petco A junior groomer: rejected

3/11 Target 1 guest advocate: rejected

3/11 Target 1 on-demand guest advocate: rejected

3/15 Petco A sales associate: filled

3/18 Target 2 guest advocate: phone screening, recorded interview, orientation invite, declined, rejected

3/18 Local Ice Cream Chain X scoop: no response

3/20 Petco A sales associate: filled

4/1 Petco B sales associate: interview, filled, told to apply to other opening

4/1 CVS 101 store associate: either filled, rejected or no response

4/1 CVS 102 store associate: interview, rejected

4/1 CVS 103 store associate: either filled, rejected or no response

4/1 CVS 104 store associate: either filled, rejected or no response

4/1 Local Ice Cream Chain Y scoop: interview, no response

4/3 Petco A sales associate: referred to by B, interview, offer, ACCEPTED

4/7 Petco B sales associate: offer, declined