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Legalboxer

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 3:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
patience

Some of us ARE being patient :)

Rosie

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Legal you are getting very close to perfect you know.

Herckleperckle

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 5:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm sorry. I knew you would be, but I was putting it off, I guess. I didn't feel particularly good about the 2nd interview.

The adm. asst escorted me in to meet the head gal. Her title is "Head of Marketing." Weird title (in my former corp she would either have held the title of Director or VP), but she explained to me she was more the business end than the communications end. The 2 directors (who she said were really managers), report to her. Anyway, she was a sharp, good-looking gal and very complimentary of my resume, knowledge and experience. She asked me if I thought I might be overqualified. Got past that fine; she seemed to just want to hear me say it and accepted my response. Then she asked me to name the qualities I brought. Answered that well, I think.

Then the first of the 2 'directors' who had previously interviewed me joined us. I was asked to say which of the two jobs I preferred. So to the first director's face, I had to say the other job. I did explain that it interested me more because of the broader writing tasks involved.

Not sure how that then affected my standing. I mean, if the other director already had someone in mind she preferred, then I was dead right then.

Then, after shaking hands and exchanging thank you's, the first two left and the second director came in alone--the one I would be working with, if hired.

She didn't ask me a whole lot. Talked about what we'd discussed beforehand--nothing new. Then, for some reason, she started talking about her dog, and asked me about mine. Then she finally got around to asking me a real question: "What will you bring to the media communications?" I answered sensibly, but I don't think I knocked her socks off. I made it clear I would like to work with her because the subject matter and audiences appealed to me more. She was very articulate and pleasant, and for some reason, I felt as if I were at my most inarticulate point in my life! But I couldn't read anything in this last gal's behavior or face. Nothing negative, but nothing positive, either.

I just feel let down and think I may have blown it. Damn. But there is Oxford tomorrow. I gotta get some sleep tonight--couldn't sleep last night.

Rosie

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 5:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
HP, it sounds like you did everything right. Did they say anything about letting you know?

Sometimes you interview much better than you think you did so hang in there.

Herckleperckle

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes; they said they would let me know when the interviewing process was complete. They were not clear on the timeframes, though, and I didn't press the point. But I suspect they'll at least make a decision by the end of this week.

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Feeling more positive this a.m. Thanks, gang!

Rosie

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 8:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Sillycalimomma

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am keeping my fingers crossed for you Herckle! I hope it all works out for the best!
fingers

Faerygdds

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
HP:

Rosie's right. It sounds like you did everything right. You just couldn't get a read on the last girl. Upside is that she did talk to you about something personal -- which could mean that she genuinely liked you enough to share a personal part of her life and inquire about yours. Downside could be that she didn't think you were right for the job and used the personal stuff as a distraction. Medianside is that she wanted to throw you off guard and "disarm" you before asking you another serious question.

You never know how people interview.

My husband went to an interview where the agency gave him the wrong directions on purpose just to see if he could get there on time. He did and when asked how the directions were he told them they were great (not knowing, of course, that it was a test and the directions were purposely horrid). Turns out there were testing to see if he would make an excuse, blame the agency, or have loyalty to the temp agency. Wierd huh???

I have personally found that if I can engage an interviewer in a non-interview/work issue for a few minutes, then I have the chance to make a connection with them. I can't say if it's beneficial or not, but I can say that I have never interviewed for a job and not gotten it. (knocking on wood)

Let us know when you know... and chin up... it really does sound like you did it all right! She just isn't the kind of person you want to play poker against!

Rosie

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 10:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
When the interviewer brought up her dog and asked HP about her dog. I had a brief thought that perhaps she posts on this board and knew about HP's doggie. Weird I know.

Faerygdds

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wouldn't THAT be interesting??? hmmmmmmmmm

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi, everyone! Thanks for your kind thoughts and messages.

Today's interview with Oxford went great.
The job sounds great.
And I loved the place!


Oxford is very nice inside, compared to Aetna. And it has a Starbucks inside! And an exercise room! In their employee appreciation program, they give a car away a year! A BMW to an employee 2 years ago, a mercedes last year. They have an incentive program but also give surprise bonuses on the spot. If hired for this job, I'd automatically get 18 days in my reserve pool. And there's lots more!!

And, most importantly, they liked me! They really, really liked me!(Sally Field, I know!)

I took an editing test and met with 2 folks. I think they really want me--looked at all my samples and recommendations and oohed and ahhed! Then they explained the job. I'd be a Senior Editor within the Marketing Dept. So I understand the setup, work load, and interrelationships with other depts. I would love to take this job.

Then they took me to HR. The gal there was one of those wired types! She went over every single employee benefit without taking a breath, I think.

Won't know for a bit yet, as one person remains to be interviewed. But I am feeling very good about this one.

I feel so much better!!! I truly don't know what was wrong yesterday, but something definitely was. Too bad I can't erase it. Well, I am just relieved today went so well.

I will be sure to let you know when I hear anything more.

Off to walk Herc, then I'll be back.

Legalboxer

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
3 Cheers for Herckle!

Kaili

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I hope you get the Oxford job! It sounds like the one you really want. Good luck and I hope you hear from them soon with good news! :)

Egbok

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awwwww...great news Herckleperckle!!!

Faerygdds

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Things always go as they should. :)

I'm so happy for you!!! I'm sure it will go your way. I always know after the interview. :)


Faerygdds

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
happy happy joy joy

Babyruth

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay, HP! That's great news! I'll be keeping positive thoughts for you!

Rosie

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 5:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
HOORAY HERCKLEPERCKLE!!!!!!! That is excellent news. Better start lining up that dog walker for Herc now.

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
<crosses eyes and tail for HP>

Rosie

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
>crosses 'everything' for HP and Legal<

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 8:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can't tell you how much I appreciate every single one of your posts. I'm in tears here. Honestly.

Can't do that tonight!!! Busy trying to do what Tess does every night, and man-oh-man, I never realized how much time she must put in!! Whew! (Faerygdds, I think your multi-tasking talents are made for this!)



Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Everyone, Legal is being shy. Keep your fingers crossed for her, too. Her big interview is tomorrow!!!



Rosie

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Because we love you -- that's why.


Sillycalimomma

Friday, January 23, 2004 - 12:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Yay Yay Herckle! I really hope all works out for the best!!!! And my fingers are crossed for you as well LEGAL! Good luck on the interview! (remember to breath!)