Finally got a job interview

[N2CHX]

I posted this in Rumpus because "General Chat" is now open to the public.

Got an interview with an electronics company this afternoon. It's a really well-paying gig, like better than I did at Entercom. It requires some travel around the country and possibly the world though, so that puts me off a bit, but I really need a job, so......

Anyway, this is the first interview in like 100 resume's thrown out there. It's also the second position with this company I've applied for. The first one, they told me they never received my resume and cover letter, to which I'm kinda scratching my head, but the first time I applied I wasn't really following up because I wasn't looking very hard.

To be quite honest, I'm nervous as hell....

[PA5COR]

Jobs are not much floating around, so if you can get better pay and gett to travel... why not?
I did the same at 35 to 52, as pipefitter/TIG welder travelling all over Europe for good money.
Married, 1 kid, it all comes down to be able to pay the bills and the toys we want to have.
Then you have the choice to do that, save up for the rainy days or early retirement.

Don't be affraid for a challenge, who knows what good will come out of it ;)

[w3bny]

Deep breath kiddo... Be honest and give them your best! You will do fine. Good luck and keep us informed!

[WØTKX]

Kelli, a job like that may be a real PITA, but if it brings in the $$$ for you and your family... good gawd goferit!

And remember, it's likely to require some very sincere gamesmanship and acting skills. Please don't get mad at any stupids, and you'll do fine. You're too smart for your own good, keep a straight face and skillfully deflecting nonsense yadig? Answer open ended BS questions with a question of your own that gives the impression of agreement. Doing this in a positive and engaged happy manner disarms the crap, telling an enemy that you love them is an extreme example of the power in this. Say what you mean, rupture nobody's spleen. Why do I give you this advice?

Number one, you deserve a good job. Number two, I have similar problems in a working environment. Reptile brains that get in the way, by creating unwarranted competitiveness and pettiness that shuck profits and the very life out organizations. Even in a good group of folks, there is always one, isn't there? We have a lot in common... too damn smart for our own good. Am I wrong? :dunno:

And I mean that as a friend, dammya! :mrgreen:

I would like to find something else someday, and being blessed with a job already makes the hunt easier. Unfair, but true.
This would never work, my inclination is to go to every interview and produce this book at some point:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zZ2zy8YQqBI/TJ6Fv2ma_zI/AAAAAAAAACw/Ghai7lYXHAA/s1600/no+asshole+rule+large.jpg

[N2CHX]

Jobs are not much floating around, so if you can get better pay and gett to travel... why not?
I did the same at 35 to 52, as pipefitter/TIG welder travelling all over Europe for good money.
Married, 1 kid, it all comes down to be able to pay the bills and the toys we want to have.
Then you have the choice to do that, save up for the rainy days or early retirement.

Don't be affraid for a challenge, who knows what good will come out of it ;)

Well, I have a good arrangement with my children that I don't want to ruin. But I talked to my ex this morning and we're good with changing things around so I have them when I'm home.


Deep breath kiddo... Be honest and give them your best! You will do fine. Good luck and keep us informed!

:) Thanks. I am sure going to try.



Kelli, a job like that may be a real PITA, but if it brings in the $$$ for you and your family... good gawd goferit!

And remember, it's likely to require some very sincere gamesmanship and acting skills. Please don't get mad at any stupids, and you'll do fine. You're too smart for your own good, keep a straight face and skillfully deflecting nonsense yadig? Answer open ended BS questions with a question of your own that gives the impression of agreement. Doing this in a positive and engaged happy manner disarms the crap, telling an enemy that you love them is an extreme example of the power in this. Say what you mean, rupture nobody's spleen. Why do I give you this advice?

Number one, you deserve a good job. Number two, I have similar problems in a working environment. Reptile brains that get in the way, by creating unwarranted competitiveness and pettiness that shuck profits and the very life out organizations. Even in a good group of folks, there is always one, isn't there? We have a lot in common... too damn smart for our own good. Am I wrong? :dunno:

And I mean that as a friend, dammya! :mrgreen:

I would like to find something else someday, and being blessed with a job already makes the hunt easier. Unfair, but true.
This would never work, my inclination is to go to every interview and produce this book at some point:



Well, fortunately it seems that most of this job is working alone, which I like. People do tend to annoy me. Even this kid I hired here, though I like him, is annoying. He's now either shown up late or asked me if he could come in late three times, two of which messed up my schedule. Anyway.... I'm going to try very hard just to do my job and not get too emotional over anything.

You guys rock, thank you for the encouragement!

[NQ6U]

Kelli, I understand how you feel. I've been unemployed for almost a year now and just recently, after a long talk with the XYL, I had to bite the bullet and apply for an OTR driving job with a local company. Out four days, home three, which is bad but not as bad as being out for 28 days straight like I used to do. I said I'd never go OTR again if I could help it but I never predicted I'd be out of work for so long, either. A lot of us are having to take jobs we'd rather not take right now.

[N2CHX]

Kelli, I understand how you feel. I've been unemployed for almost a year now and just recently, after a long talk with the XYL, I had to bite the bullet and apply for an OTR driving job with a local company. Out four days, home three, which is bad but not as bad as being out for 28 days straight like I used to do. I said I'd never go OTR again if I could help it but I never predicted I'd be out of work for so long, either. A lot of us are having to take jobs we'd rather not take right now.

I hear you. Kinda like this sales job. The pay sucks but it's something.

On the bright side, if I'm traveling all over the country I'll have the opportunity to meet some of you in person, I am sure. THAT I definitely look forward to.

[KC9ECI]

Good luck. If you get it and your travels bring you up this way, stop by and I'll buy you a cheap beer.

[NQ6U]

I hear you. Kinda like this sales job. The pay sucks but it's something.

On the bright side, if I'm traveling all over the country I'll have the opportunity to meet some of you in person, I am sure. THAT I definitely look forward to.

Well, if you get to San Diego, let me know! If I'm not on the road, we'll meet up for sure.

[N2CHX]

Good luck. If you get it and your travels bring you up this way, stop by and I'll buy you a cheap beer.


Well, if you get to San Diego, let me know! If I'm not on the road, we'll meet up for sure.

I definitely look forward to this possibility. I do prefer Cherry Coke/Pepsi over beer however :lol:

[NQ6U]

I definitely look forward to this possibility. I do prefer Cherry Coke/Pepsi over beer however :lol:

So you're a cheap date--even better! ;)

[N2CHX]

So you're a cheap date--even better! ;)

I'm a really cheap date, yes. :lmao:

[WØTKX]

I definitely look forward to this possibility. I do prefer Cherry Coke/Pepsi over beer however :lol:

Huh? I mistook you for a "Moxie Girl"!

http://www.antiquebottles.com/rl/tc/Moxie.jpg

[N2CHX]

Huh? I mistook you for a "Moxie Girl"!

http://www.antiquebottles.com/rl/tc/Moxie.jpg

If this was 1900, I'd definitely be a Moxie girl lol

[KC9ECI]

In that case, I know the perfect place to get a cherry coke. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pearl-ice-cream-parlor-and-confectionery-la-crosse

[N2CHX]

In that case, I know the perfect place to get a cherry coke. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pearl-ice-cream-parlor-and-confectionery-la-crosse

Sounds good!

[N8YX]

Cherry Coke + Bacardi 151 = :yum:

Congrats on the job offer. Probably not much field work in little ol' Acorn, but if you do happen to get over here 'DSG and myself will be glad to show you around our local haunts.

[w3bny]

Huh? I mistook you for a "Moxie Girl"!

Mmmm...Moxie....Maine swampwater and a very acquired taste. I kinda like it.


Cherry Coke + Bacardi 151 = :yum:

ORLY. Never been a cherry coke person but the addition of Puerto Rican rocket fuel does have my attention.

[KC9ECI]

Rum makes everything better.

[WØTKX]

If this was 1900, I'd definitely be a Moxie girl lol

That dress needs a Prairie Gothic patterned fabric... :neener:

http://dawandaimages.s3.amazonaws.com/Product/3095/3095974/long/1236764141-533.jpg

[KG4CGC]

Hope everything works out. Sometimes getting thrown out of your comfort zone is what a person needs.

[NA4BH]

Good luck Kelli

[W5GA]

Hope you land it, Kelli!

[KJ3N]

Cherry Coke + Bacardi 151 = :yum:

Cherry Coke + Southern Comfort = :yum:

Cherry Coke + DiSaronno = :yum:

[NA4BH]

Cherry Coke + Southern Comfort = :yum:

Cherry Coke + DiSaronno = :yum:

Iced Tea + Southern Comfort = Poor mans Long Island Tea

[N2CHX]

Well... The interview went fantastic. I believe I will get the job. They did ask electronics questions, all of which I rattled off the answers to rather quickly. Some of the gear I'd be working on uses the same or similar ceramic power tubes a lot of transmitters I've worked on use. They seemed really happy with me. I definitely came away from the interview feeling good.

I'll keep you posted.

[NQ6U]

Well... The interview went fantastic. I believe I will get the job. They did ask electronics questions, all of which I rattled off the answers to rather quickly. Some of the gear I'd be working on uses the same or similar ceramic power tubes a lot of transmitters I've worked on use. They seemed really happy with me. I definitely came away from the interview feeling good.

I'll keep you posted.

That's great, Kelli! I'm sending waves of persuasion in the general direction of Buffalo as I type...

[WØTKX]

High powered medical gear? :chin:

[N2CHX]

High powered medical gear? :chin:

Pretty much.

[N2CHX]

That's great, Kelli! I'm sending waves of persuasion in the general direction of Buffalo as I type...

:) Thank you!

[NA4BH]

Seimens CT Scanners :yes:

[N2NH]

Just saw this thread. Good luck Kelli.

[n6hcm]

Seimens CT Scanners :yes:

now, if it were siemens MR scanners then you might be out my way (we have two in our lab, and are about to install two more).

hope it all works out.

[W3WN]

Sorry I missed the thread last night Kell. Glad to hear you did well on the interview. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

The boss had an interview with a small company on the other side of downtown the other day. It was supposed to last an hour, it went for over 2-1/2 hours. Unfortunately, they told her this afternoon that she didn't get the position; they really, really liked her, but they went with the person with experience in the field. Nertz.

[n6hcm]

The boss had an interview ...

tis the season for that, it seems. my boss' "funding ran out" and he's looking for a new gig, but i think i'm looking harder for him than he is ...

[HUGH]

http://1800hotels.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/istock_000001037620xsmall.jpg

[N2CHX]

Well, I got the second interview! Got the call this afternoon -- I'm to meet with the Executive VP of Op. as soon as possible. They even used the words "anxious to see you again." in the message they left on my phone.

Woot!

[n6hcm]

that's so awesome! i hope this turns out to be a good match for you ...

[W3WN]

Well, I got the second interview! Got the call this afternoon -- I'm to meet with the Executive VP of Op. as soon as possible. They even used the words "anxious to see you again." in the message they left on my phone.

Woot!That's great news!

[W3WN]

tis the season for that, it seems. my boss' "funding ran out" and he's looking for a new gig, but i think I'm looking harder for him than he is ...
I heard that line once.

Few years back, I had a call from the History Center -- they were looking for a network admin -- in response to my resume, one November. All sounded glowing. The HR person were setting up a phone first interview for the following Friday evening at 7. Sat by the phone from 6:30 to 9 -- no call. No nothing. HR person didn't return my calls, either.

Two frakkin months later, HR calls back... am I still interested? I asked what happened. She told me their funding had run out for the position, so there was a hiring freeze. I'm thinking (a) you could still have told me that, and (b) what happens when the funding runs out again, hmmm? I'd already accepted my current position -- I was to start the following week -- so I politely declined.

When I told her where I was about to start, she told me that I had accepted a better job anyway... but since I was working a few blocks away, I was welcome to come eat lunch in the cafeteria, it was open to the public. Nice.

[N5RLR]

Good luck on the second interview, Kelli. I think Dallas may have a few(!) examples of what you'll be working with. And you may just get a nice German dinner, hint. :-D

[NA4BH]

Siemens.................

[w6tmi]

Gratz, and good luck.

And if you get this way.. I'll buy ya a.. (insert cheap drink here)

My old rum fav used to be Diet Dr Pepper and Cap'n Morgan. The spice, mixed well with the.. well OTHER spice.

Anyway.. yeah g'luck.

[NQ6U]

Woot indeed! Good luck, Kelli!

[W5GA]

WOOT!!!
Knock 'em dead!

[N2CHX]

Got a call today. As long as my references check out (and they will) I have a new job. Woot!

[KG4CGC]

w00t!

[NQ6U]

w00t!!

[W5GA]

So, have you gotten "the call" yet? Inquiring minds and all that...

[suddenseer]

WOOOOOT!!!!!

[W3WN]

Got a call today. As long as my references check out (and they will) I have a new job. Woot!
Congrats!:agree::rock::cheers::plusone:

[W4RLR]

Drinks are on Kelli!

[ki4itv]

Congratulations!
:clap:

[KC2UGV]

Congrajubulations!

[WV6Z]

Congrats Kelli! I have my fingers crossed that I will be chosen out of the masses for either one of two positions that I have been working on to reduce my commute to near or at single digit status!

[KJ3N]

Drinks are on Kelli!

Slippery Nipple? I'll have 2. :lol:

[N2CHX]

Just an update....

The company came through with an offer today. It's not as much as I would have liked, but I'm taking it. The benefits are really good though, even though I won't be using the health insurance. I'm pretty psyched. It was a nice Valentines Day present. My kids also all got grades in at least the 90's this semester again (my son in 7th grade has a 95.5 average, my daughter in 6th grade has a 96.6 average and my daughter in 4th grade had mostly A's), so we celebrated new job, good grades and V-Day by going out to dinner.

[NA4BH]

EXCELLENT !!!!!

[NQ6U]

w00t!

[KG4CGC]

Kick one for the Gipper!

[n6hcm]

so fucking awesome to hear some good news this year ... yay!

[N2CHX]

so fucking awesome to hear some good news this year ... yay!

I'm happy! More good stuff on the horizon too. A $13,000 loan will be paid off in May, giving us another $300+ a month to work with. Another loan for $7k will be paid off a few months after that, freeing up another $130+ a month, and I will only have to deal with my ex for another year and I am done with THAT shit for the rest of my life. 2011/12 is looking to be the best years of my life so far lol.

[W3WN]

Just an update....

The company came through with an offer today. It's not as much as I would have liked, but I'm taking it. The benefits are really good though, even though I won't be using the health insurance. I'm pretty psyched. It was a nice Valentines Day present. My kids also all got grades in at least the 90's this semester again (my son in 7th grade has a 95.5 average, my daughter in 6th grade has a 96.6 average and my daughter in 4th grade had mostly A's), so we celebrated new job, good grades and V-Day by going out to dinner.Congrats!

Who's the company? You can tell us now.

[WØTKX]

2011/12 is looking to be the best years of my life so far lol.

A sure sign of the end times. I kid, I kid! :mrgreen:

[N2CHX]

Congrats!

Who's the company? You can tell us now.

Oh heck no. I trust you guys, it's the idiot lurkers from a certain other site I don't trust. One person in particular already said outright that they would fuck up my real estate career when I got my license. Not going to risk my livelihood to no-life asshats who sit on their ass all day and have nothing better to do than fuck with people.




A sure sign of the end times. I kid, I kid! :mrgreen:

LOL!

[PA5COR]

Congrats Girl.
Keep it quiet for the spoilsports.

;)

[n2ize]

Well, I work for the Illuminati. Good pay, good benefits, steady work, clean work environment, plenty of vacation time, and you get to meet some of the most influential people in this world...and other worlds.

[W3WN]

Well, I work for the Illuminati. Good pay, good benefits, steady work, clean work environment, plenty of vacation time, and you get to meet some of the most influential people in this world...and other worlds.
That explains a lot. I should have known.

Say "hi" to Elvis & L.Ron for us!

[WV6Z]

Oh heck no. I trust you guys, it's the idiot lurkers from a certain other site I don't trust. One person in particular already said outright that they would fuck up my real estate career when I got my license. Not going to risk my livelihood to no-life asshats who sit on their ass all day and have nothing better to do than fuck with people.

I have, and now I am enjoying, a new gig, in the town that I live. Over the past six months I managed to cut my my commute down from 128 miles to 68 and now down to a 14 miles round trip. I am tickled so poopless that we have officially cut back 33% on toilet paper in a three person household. I may never shit again! No time for coffee, listening to a whole song on the radio and by the time I get home tomorrow, I just might manage to get down to 3/4 of a 12.5 gallon tank of fuel, when I started the week with a full one.

Life's good! :)

Glad you are enjoying the new gig Kelli........ I am really tickled with mine!