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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:08 am
Daydreamer, it should make you feel wonderful that they are interested enough to go that next step. Congratulations on doing so well!! And you should be choosy, in that you are not in a situation where you MUST make a change. Good for you for listening to your head and heart!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:12 am
Faerygdds, almost missed your good news! I am so happy for you that you are now going to be Permanent at a job you love! Congratulations!!!!!!
  
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:37 am
daydreamer- you are doing the right thing- good luck in finding that "right" job
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:47 am
Good luck today, LB!!!!!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:54 am
thanks - i will let you know when i get back - its not til 4:30 so i will be posting late
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 9:18 am
OK, I have a THREE day interview....Sheesh, we didn't even interview our university presidents for three days. I FINALLY think I have everything covered here, since I'm leaving for Boston tonight. I've packed two sets of suitcases and my computer equipment. The interview stuff will stay in the trunk of my car while I'm in Boston. Sunday is dinner and a tour. Monday I will be meeting a bunch of administrators and professors and teaching two classes (I think, I don't have the details yet). Tuesday I teach a class and present some research. WHEW!!!! Good luck to everyone!!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 5:43 pm
Marm, my god what an interview process. Is this typical? I think it's a fantastic opportunity to show your stuff. I wish more interviews were like this----only slightly condensed, time-wise!!! Then the potential employers would KNOW they'd latched onto the right person. Got to be stressful. But I get the feeling you are one of those people who flourish under pressure. Have a bit of ham in you, right?!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 5:51 pm
LB, you home yet???
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Daydreamer
Member
09-16-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 7:11 pm
Thanks Herckle and Legal! I know I'm doing the right thing by not going on the second interview but I just wish I could find the right job! I'll keep looking until I find the right one, I know it will happen eventually. SBG - don't feel guilty or anything about collecting unemployment. When I got laid off from Motorola, I was lucky enough to get 12 weeks severance pay, but I was out of work for 7 months so I had to collect unemployment too. It was the first time I've ever had to do it but I needed it! I don't know what I would have done without it. GOOD LUCK to everyone who is interviewing!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:55 pm
exploits for Wednesday - my 2nd interview with the public defenders office - it was located in Baltimore but I don’t know where I would work since they have 4 openings in various counties... so... I get there with 30 minutes to spare and get a parking place right next to the building on the street with time left over in the meter- I get out of the car with about 15 minutes to go, so I am early but not TOO early.. I check in at security, head for the 2nd floor where I assume it is, based on the letterhead.. its in the juvenile court building which isn’t really HUGE but has two hallways on each of the three levels.. I head down one, run into someone who asks me if I am looking for something, I say the CINA unit, they say its in the other hallway - I go over to that one, and dont see it and someone says its on the 3rd floor on the same hallway.. go up there - again nothing and am told it’s the other hallway, ho there, and am told it’s the hallway I first went to on the 2nd floor!!! and I go there and as I am walking this man is walking towards me and asks "are you India, we were looking for you" - so I get to the interview probably just a couple minutes late but still late- but I told them I got wrong directions and they seem ok with it... ... so the interview was a panel of five people who just threw all these questions at me, starting with "how would you react if one of your clients had murdered their child" - and it didn’t get any easier- but I held my own, and it felt better than the first interview but I just have to wait and see. I told them my top two location choices and asked about part time salary when they asked if i had any questions- one position is full time but the other 3 are part time- and overall they seemed to respond well to my answers but nothing is guaranteed.. i should know in 2 weeks, and if that happens and they want to hire me, i get a 3rd interview with the "State Public defender" and if he likes me, i get an offer on the spot. so time for more waiting at the mailbox...
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:58 pm
Good luck Legalboxer. And I just realized something...you joined on my cousin's birthday I've been looking to see if anyone joined on my birthday but no luck yet...
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:59 pm
Legal, I hope you don't have the same letter carrier as Neko.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 9:09 pm
Legal, sounds like you did great. We are proud of you!!!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 9:12 pm
Lance is so funny! India, that is wonderful that trouble finding the damned spot for the interview didn't throw you. I think that's what got me goofy on my Aetna interview. Never managed to get my wings up after that. You did! Tough questions, though. Golly. I guess once you've been through a half a year of the cases you'll see, you get used to it. And I think getting used to it without getting calloused is the test. You've battled through your own set of tough stuff and you're still a delicate soul, so I think you can handle anything! Just tell them you have plenty of character references. You've got the stuff. How do you choose between the jobs on the table???? I think you're going to be in a terrific position where you will be able to choose! So excited for you!!!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 9:33 pm
Thanks all HP- I think the first thing is to wait for actual offers - but we all know that doesnt mean the mind wont be rolling with "what to do" scenarios in the meantime.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 9:54 pm
Well, righto, LB, but I am free to imagine out loud!! There are several of us who would be willing to plan your future, if you like!!!!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 9:55 pm
as long as you dont get as far into it as planning my funeral
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 8:45 am

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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 8:53 am
<SBG crossing everything for luck> Guys, an FYI; sometimes when I want to update my cover/thank you letter, I just type in 'cover letter' or 'thank you letter', and go to that particular website....it just so happens that I needed to update my thank you letter and it reads much better <hey, I made a rhyme, hee!>, if I do say so myself. I'll need it for tomorrow when I go on this danged interview....wish me cheers and luck, I'll need it!!
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 10:51 am
Well... been gone for 2 days and boy I had alot to catch up on. Thanks for the congrats HP! Daydreamer... you are doing the right thing by continuing to look for the "right" job for you. Legal.... sounds like a nightmare and a lot of fun all in one! Good Luck with attacking the mailman everyday until you hear! SBG... good luck on your interview! Whew... did I miss anyone???
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 2:27 pm
SBG, got you wrapped up in my heart, hoping and hoping and praying and praying for you. Want to see you smiling, SBG!!! Good luck on Friday!!!

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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 4:03 pm
Awwww Hercky, you're sweet, thanks!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, February 13, 2004 - 8:16 am
Ok, gang, let's turn on the positive vibes for: Legal at her interview in Baltimore today SBG at her law firm interview today Marm for Sunday through Tuesday at her 3-day interview (ack!) Sending mine now and won't stop til I hear back from each one!!
  
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Friday, February 13, 2004 - 10:04 am
OK, this morning I met with a professor from the "3 day interview" place (he is HERE at the conference)and I just finished an improptu interview. He kept talking about "when" you would be here for the job. It was very positive. He said that his interview there was for four days! I guess that I'm lucky that I only get three! More later, I'm in Boston at a conference and paying per minute!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, February 13, 2004 - 10:41 am
Wahooo! Marm, you are on a roll! Keep it going!

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