The fantasies are the best part about looking for a job. Every time I send out a resume, I indulge in a little daydream about what would happen if this one were to work out.

I recently applied for a job as an administrator for the Supreme Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands. I would wear a seersucker suit. I would walk past the palm trees on my way to work every morning. Or I might take my bicycle to work. But then I would risk staining the seersucker. You can see how this job would be full of conflicts of interest. Maybe it is for the best that they haven’t called.

After I was introduced to that recruiter at the Women in the Profession Summit I fantasized about turning the whole job search process over to her. I wouldn’t have to do anything at all. She would find the jobs and I would just show up for the interviews. What could be simpler?

That fanatasy didn’t work out, either. She was intimidated by my untraditional resume. “Law firms mostly look to recruiters to find associates with one to five years of experience,” she said, ignoring the fact that I fall within that bracket, “and then they jump to partners who can bring clients with them. I think you would be better off if you concentrated on networking.”

Thanks. I never would have thought of that.

Being rejected by one recruiter was a blow to my ego, but it was quickly assuaged when another came calling. A friend had forwarded her my resume.

“I am looking at this resume and I see litigation experience and I see environmental law experience. How would you feel about practicing environmental litigation? I know some people at a boutique firm. I could make some calls…”

Within thirty seconds I was on line looking at this boutique firm’s website (hyperlink intentionally neglected) and I was impressed. It was an Ivy League, white shoe law firm. I could bring out the seersucker from my Virgin Islands fantasy! At least until Labor Day.

I sent my resume and forwarded my transcripts. We shall see if it leads to anything