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#334497 - 08/12/08 11:28 AM
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Aly
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Hi friends,
It's been a little while since I've posted, but I'm back! So, I've been unemployed for a few months trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. Well, I finally landed an AMAZING interview. And, it's for a job I would really love! Granted it sounds like a pretty high stress job, but more good stress, like keeping busy and running around. It's for an admission counselor position for recruiting the performing arts kids. (I have a BA in music and theatre and an MA in educational theatre)
I interviewed yesterday and it lasted 2.5 hours! I met with everyone I would be working with. Lots of questions and scenarios, but it was a great interview.
My question is: business people, does this mean they have it pretty narrowed down already? They are only doing interviews this week and for 2 positions! So... I feel like they cannot be interviewing a ton of people if the interview takes up half a day!
What do you think?
I should have an answer by end of the week or beginning of next
(and we're moving to a new apartment this Sat, so I'm hoping for a happy move...)
Prayers and fingers crossed for me!!
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Maybe the long interview is a good sign.They wouldn't spend that much time with everyone if they didn't really want them.
Good luck.
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I agree with Dragonfly... I work in the educational field and one of our schools is a performing arts school. Even though my school is an alternative school, the interviews I've been in on can be pretty long and detailed. I would think "the longer, the better"! You know all of us (I'm only a singer/musician  creative/artistic type people are pretty "anal" and have to get all the details! 
But... sounds great for you and I think they must be interested. I've got everything crossed (finger/legs/toes/eyes)  and am praying for you! Be sure to let us know.... Dorothy
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That sounds awesome!! Congrats! I'm not a business person, but I was wondering how you got your Masters in Educational theatre and what exactly that is? I am a first grade teacher and need to start my masters classes pretty soon and have no clue what to do them in. I dont want to do just the normal instructional masters but I am stumped on what to get it in. I just dont know if I want to be completely in the classroom for 30 some years, you know? I have theatre experience, in highschool and college. I was in plays and directed some one-acts. I want to do a drama club at my school this year too. Anyways, I was just wondering what that masters allows you to do cause I know youre from Columbus so youre kinda near me! Good luck with the interview process. From my experience the longer the interview- that means its good!!
Stefanie
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UPDATE
#334664 - 08/15/08 07:19 AM
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Aly
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SO I got called to do a background check which doesn't mean I got the job, just means I made it to the next step in the process...they were very firm on explaining this does not mean I got the job...
So I'm in limbo...I want to be excited, but don't want to be dissapointed. I dreamt ALL night about getting a call saying I didn't get it, which I hope isn't a bad sign!!
I'm moving to a new apartment starting this evening, so I should be able to keep busy enough to get my mind off it... hopefully!
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Re: UPDATE
#334669 - 08/15/08 09:01 AM
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It sounds like you are at least one of the final candidates!
I have my fingers crossed for you. It sounds like a fantastic job!
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Re: UPDATE
#334684 - 08/15/08 04:32 PM
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GaGa
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I agree. I don't think they would waste the money on a background check if they were not seriously interested! Good Luck!
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Hey Aly!
The long interview DOES sound like a pretty good sign...
I hope you get the job! Keep is posted!!
Good Luck -
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well...
#334992 - 08/20/08 11:41 AM
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Aly
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no news yet. IM GOING CRAZY. I'm kind of assuming I did not get it, since they said the latest they'd let me know what the beginning of the week.
I'm not working, so I just kind of wait by the phone all day!
sooo frustrating.... I felt like I had a good chance since they were doing the background check on me, so who knows?!!?
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Did you call or send a thank you note? If it is in the teaching field, I know that I've heard its good to send a thank you note for interviewing you. Also it may seem like youre being annoying, but try calling, it will at least show youre interested. Good luck!!
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Re: well...
#335036 - 08/20/08 05:06 PM
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Aly
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Hi,
Yes I sent thank you emails to everyone I met with (which was a bunch!) I heard back from a few of them saying thanks and it was nice meeting you and so on.... so now it's just a waiting game. AHH! I SO don't need any more stress!
I also sent an email today just making sure the background check was received, but no answer yet...
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FINAL
#335407 - 08/29/08 07:54 AM
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Aly
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well, they called today to tell me they FORGOT to call on Monday when the position was filled. SO dissapointing....
After a background check and all, my hopes were pretty high...
So now I'm back to searching in this HORRIBLE job market.
<sigh>.....
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So sorry you didn't get the job.It was sounding so good.
Good luck looking.That sucks!
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Re: FINAL
#335415 - 08/29/08 09:56 AM
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Snorkie
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Oh man, that stinks! I'm sorry.
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Re: FINAL
#335438 - 08/29/08 06:35 PM
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GaGa
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Aly -
I'm so sorry. This just happened to a friend of mine in the school system here - we just knew she had the job. But, I really believe all the sayings I know you have heard..."everything happens for a reason" - "when God closes one door, he opens another" - and I love: "For I know the plans I have for you - to give you a hope and a future." To me, that means God has a special road, a special journey with your name on it and you "will" find it!
Be good to yourself this weekend - pamper yourself! {{Hugs}} - Dorothy
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thanks
#335473 - 08/31/08 08:10 AM
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Aly
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Thanks for the support! I am doing MUCH better by now. I had a wonderful day with my husband yesterday...we stayed in and just had a great day. We talked a lot about what I'm going to do and since I am the 'creative' type, I am going to focus on getting my own business going...so it's exciting. I'll probbaly get a part time job anywhere to pay bills, but the prospect of creating my own thing is exciting....!
Thanks!
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