As requested - how the interview went....
#279731 - 08/24/06 03:09 AM
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Blondie13
Reged: 02/28/06
Posts: 641
Loc: Sheffield, England
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First off, HUGE thanks to everyone who wished me luck, either on here, via my blog, via email and via text. I was SO scared, and I really needed it - couldn't have done it without you guys!
]So, there is WAY too much to put in a post on here - think it would probably win a dubious award for longest post ever, but I have sent a long email with all the details to a few people - so if you want the full story just let me know and I'll forward you the email!
But, in brief... - Tough start to the day - tum was NUTS, but got there just 15/20 mins late, and all was well - it behaved throughout the whole interview.
- Was in there nearly 4 hours - the guy I'd be working for was great (the Managing Director), the other staff were lovely, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the company is both very supportive and at a very exciting time.
- The upshot of it all is that not only is he VERY intereted in me, but the package he's offering is way in excess of anything I was expecting - awesome salary (way above my last one, which I thought was good - I mean it's seriously AMAZING), private health insurance, fantastic bonus scheme (which makes the annual take-home pay even more unbelievable) and a company car after 18 months.
- It couldn't have gone any better - we'll be meeting again over the next couple of weeks along with a consultant he's bringing in to assess his own strengths and weaknesses - he thought it'd be cool for us to both see her, and I agreed.
Seriously, there is so much great stuff to tell that I daren't start 'cause once I do I won't be able to stop and I'll tell the whole damn lot on here!! The whole thing literally stumped me, and I've had more sleep since I got back from the interview than I've had in the lsat 4 days.
I daren't let myself want it, because I want it so much. Does that make sense? Daren't get excited about it, 'cause if I did and it fell through it'd gut me. It's in the industry I adore, and the company, colleagues, boss, package & potential for progression are all great - what more could I want?
So everyone don't uncross those fingers -- it went better than would've thought in my wildest dreams, but it's a long way from a done-deal, so I still need every tiny iota of luck for a while yet....
-------------------- http://ibsblondie13.blogspot.com/
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That's good!!
#279735 - 08/24/06 04:57 AM
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Double J
Reged: 03/09/06
Posts: 900
Loc: High Rocky Mountains ibs-d
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Still wishing you luck from Wyoming.
-------------------- Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher
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Awesome!!
#279736 - 08/24/06 05:06 AM
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Snowy
Reged: 03/23/05
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I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Maybe a job is just what you need?!
-------------------- ***********************
IBS-A, with bloating and gas as my predominant symptoms
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Re: Awesome!!
#279749 - 08/24/06 07:20 AM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
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Loc: southeastern michigan
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YAY!!! Sounds very promising!! I'm so excited for you!!
-------------------- Taking it one day at a time.....
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Wonderful
#279751 - 08/24/06 07:27 AM
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Janey
Reged: 10/25/03
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Loc: Maryland
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Caroline,
I am so happy for you. I will continue to send you good thoughts that everything works out for you with this job.
I completely understand how you are excited but don't want to get too excited.
Did he give you any idea when he would let you know if you have the job?
-------------------- Janey
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Thanks Janey!!
He said he'd get in touch before the end of this week to let me know if this consultant woman is coming in, and when, so hopefully today or tomorrow. Though knowing how desperate for a PA he is and how disorganised and over-worked he is who knows!!
-------------------- http://ibsblondie13.blogspot.com/
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I'm glad it went so well! I'll keep thinking good thoughts for you!
-------------------- Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
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Sounds wonderful. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!! Wooo ooo. Big hugs.
-------------------- Flipada - IBS-C "It's a gas, gas, gas"
**Lauren**
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Oooooh that sounds very promising!! I hope you hear good news very soon!
-------------------- "Anyone can exercise, but this kind of lethargy takes real discipline." -Garfield
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the job sounds great! I hope you get it.
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