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Post-job interview advice needed!
Comments (19)Well, if your floor is shaking and you hear screams coming through your computer speakers, it is me, jumping up and down and making a lot of noise. I got the job!! Woo hoo! With every passing day and no phone call, I was worrying more and more. I kept thinking about the interview questions and berating myself... "Why didn't I mention X?", "I can believe I forgot to tell her about X!". This morning I got a call from the HR department wanting to set up a time for me to come and fill out the new hire paperwork. I told them I was happy to, but no one had called to tell me I got the job. The woman claimed that she had new hire paperwork with my name on it right in front of her, so some wires got crossed big time! I was transferred to my supervisor (the woman who interviewed me) who confirmed that yes, she wants to offer me the position! I have been working towards this for quite a while, which makes this so satisfying. It is entry-level, the pay is low and I couldn't be happier! Thank you again for your feedback and great advice... Nicole...See More1st (teaching) job interview in 10yrs (and I'm scared to death!)
Comments (16)Well, they just called today and I didn't get the job. Boo hoo but just teeny tiny boo hoo because I wasn't really sure I wanted to go back to work. This job this time next year would have been ideal. I had a really good talk with the principal when she called to tell me and the other woman with all the experience got the job. She was really encouraging about applying for future positions which is very reassuring. In the meantime, I can actually have time all to myself for the first time in 8yrs! I just realized when I was contemplating the unruliness of my hair that I can actually make a hair appt without calling 3 different people trying to arrange someone to watch one or both of the kids. OMG, I can sign up for a yoga class! And DH is satisfied because I did actually try to get work. I've got calls out to a couple of teacher friends to see what they recommend for getting some more experience teaching reading (the principal said this would be a good thing to work on). So all in all, I think this will work out for the best. I can still substitute and tutor for extra cash - we won't be getting that new car but that can definately wait. Thanks again everyone for keeping me company during this experience. I really appreciated your good wishes and support....See MoreNeed Your Help (Honest Opinion)
Comments (38)tally, That sounds like a good idea in theory and it may be worth a try, but HR people are generally not going to tell you the "whole" truth. It could open them up to lawsuits. My guess would be they will respond with the general "someone else was better qualified" response if you do ask them. I mean if they are looking for someone with Excel experience and you don't have it, it would be nice to know but chances are those things would come out in the interview or application. If you're not getting the job for 'other' reasons... like people think you can't get along with others, or that you aren't smart enough, don't dress well, have bad breath, or that your verbal skills are lacking... they probably aren't going to tell you that. I think samkaren's main problem may be that she is focused on finding a job... any job that seems more permanent. People generally don't want to hire someone who just wants any job. They want someone who wants and is a good fit for their particular job offering. Unless she can express that, she probably won't be seriously considered for the job. She shouldn't be answering the questions for one job the same way she does for another job. For example, her best asset for a filing job could be her strong organizational skills, while her best asset for an accounting job could be her math skills. The fact that she appears to be rehearsing pat answers and not changing them for each job shows her disinterest in this "specific" job and stresses her interest in just getting any job. She may luck out somewhere down the line if the other applicants are doing the same thing but it could be a while....See MoreSecond Job Interview
Comments (4)Been there...waiting 'n hoping can really be tough, so am sending good "job" thoughts along with best wishes for getting the one you want most. Suzi...See More- 15 years ago
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