Blogs: Jack's job log: 15

Jack has finished his degree. His job hunt is proving a long and difficult road.

I wrote in our last rendezvous about the 'dream job' that had seemingly arisen, which, miraculously as it sounds, seems to incorporate all of the attributes I have acquired through my frowned upon interests over the last couple of years. Social media, writing and an interest in sports were the three key skills highlighted in the job description. I can tick all three.

You can ask many a punter who comes into the shop wanting a quiet bet, I never shut up. I can talk about sports until blue in the face - since a very early age I have loved it. Darts, football, rugby, cricket, horse racing, snooker, to name but a few. Even playing football last Sunday for my team, one of our opponents merely five minutes into the game shouted, 'does that lad ever shut up?'. So I did the only logical thing to do, talk and shout more - and louder too.

The social media aspect would be a doddle, as I am constantly procrastinating on Facebook and Twitter. Again, usually discussing cricket, darts and racing with my loyal followers. I have also been able to hone my writing skills through my monthly rantings here on Prospects, bemoaning my luck in life and wishing to return to my placement year with Prospects in 2008, which was probably the best year in my rollercoaster of a life.

I have also been writing for The Racing Forum where, as a lead writer and intern, I help out with social media, competitions and general maintenance. Basically, I have plenty of experience to plaster onto the Curriculum Vitae.

So I should go close to obtaining my 'dream job' it would seem. My interview is in Canary Wharf, London on Thursday. Unfortunately, I am less than prepared. I am yet to sort out my portfolio, train tickets, general plan of action, and the fated meeting is in 72 hours of me writing this.

Knowing what to do and say is something that I should be offering tips and advice on however, it seems a matter of, 'do as I say, not as I do'. Every time I try to plan something, I draw the proverbial blank and, as I am not one who likes to fret or worry, I will just ignore it and do something else.

I will have to face up to putting a plan together if I do want to achieve what is called self-actualisation - doing a job you actually love, rather than seeing it as just work. Writing and talking about sports for a living would be that dream. Dreams rarely come true. I shall let you know next month.