The World's Shortest Interview
Well, the job search is stumbling along full speed ahead. I've started getting asked for interviews, which is a very encouraging thing indeed. The first stage of a job search is so dang TOUGH. You just sit at home, sending out resumes and cover letters. No chance to talk to people, no feedback on what you're doing right, no one to talk to.
It was getting to the point where I was really starting to question my decision. Even with a Sweetie that's totally supportive of me, and parents who are proud of my decision, it's tough to send out five gazillion resumes and have not a single phone call of, "Hey, we'd like to talk to you!" But at least a couple of organizations have deemed me worthy of speaking to, and from what I know both are organizations and positions that I could totally see working for.
Today was interview #1 with one of the organizations. It was, quite possibly, the shortest interview in recorded history. Here's how it went:
1:18 pm I turned off the ignition on my car. Walked into the building where the interview was to occur. The office didn't have a receptionist desk, so I had to wander to where I heard voice to announce my presence, wait until that conversation was over, announce my presence. Employee left me to sit in the lobby, and went to inform my interviewer that I had arrived. I waited for quite some time. She escorted me back to her office. Explained the company and position. Asked me one question, with a couple of short (yes/no type) follow-ups. Explained that there were a few more people to interview, and those selected would make it on to interview round #2 with the VP of the company, and I should hear back by the end of the week. I walked back to my car. Ignition was back on at 1:36 pm.
So I honestly have NO idea of whether or not things went well. Due to my time with the baseball team I am perfectly qualifed for this position in the way others might not be (due to dealing with both Sponsors and Ticket-holders), but there wasn't a lot of feedback that led me to believe she understood this. Guess I'll know by the end of the week.
In the meantime, I'm reaching for the stars in this job search as well. Over the years several people who would know (including actors, radio DJs, and others in the industry in I can't remember what capacity) have told me I have a good voice for doing radio or voice-over work. Discover U offers a course on breaking into voice-overs. I've seen the class before, but have never pursued it because it seemed impractical while enmeshed in a 9-5 type job. But what have I got to lose now? Just the cost of the course as far as I can tell. We've got plans this Sunday, and I've got that nice, nasal voice that comes along with recovering from a cold, so I'm going to sign up for the December course.
It was getting to the point where I was really starting to question my decision. Even with a Sweetie that's totally supportive of me, and parents who are proud of my decision, it's tough to send out five gazillion resumes and have not a single phone call of, "Hey, we'd like to talk to you!" But at least a couple of organizations have deemed me worthy of speaking to, and from what I know both are organizations and positions that I could totally see working for.
Today was interview #1 with one of the organizations. It was, quite possibly, the shortest interview in recorded history. Here's how it went:
1:18 pm I turned off the ignition on my car. Walked into the building where the interview was to occur. The office didn't have a receptionist desk, so I had to wander to where I heard voice to announce my presence, wait until that conversation was over, announce my presence. Employee left me to sit in the lobby, and went to inform my interviewer that I had arrived. I waited for quite some time. She escorted me back to her office. Explained the company and position. Asked me one question, with a couple of short (yes/no type) follow-ups. Explained that there were a few more people to interview, and those selected would make it on to interview round #2 with the VP of the company, and I should hear back by the end of the week. I walked back to my car. Ignition was back on at 1:36 pm.
So I honestly have NO idea of whether or not things went well. Due to my time with the baseball team I am perfectly qualifed for this position in the way others might not be (due to dealing with both Sponsors and Ticket-holders), but there wasn't a lot of feedback that led me to believe she understood this. Guess I'll know by the end of the week.
In the meantime, I'm reaching for the stars in this job search as well. Over the years several people who would know (including actors, radio DJs, and others in the industry in I can't remember what capacity) have told me I have a good voice for doing radio or voice-over work. Discover U offers a course on breaking into voice-overs. I've seen the class before, but have never pursued it because it seemed impractical while enmeshed in a 9-5 type job. But what have I got to lose now? Just the cost of the course as far as I can tell. We've got plans this Sunday, and I've got that nice, nasal voice that comes along with recovering from a cold, so I'm going to sign up for the December course.
posted by Swankette at 3:47 PM
2 Comments:
We have an absurdly long and intricate hiring process... but we do go out of our way to let people know where they stand. I'm stunned at how many employers don't even send out a prompt "we received your application" note. Isn't that the first chance to show a future employee what your office culture is like?
And continued good luck... I'd buy a product if I heard your voice coming out of the TV.
I once had a new job offer that, due to political reasons, the employer had to advertise and interview for in order for both of us not to be skewered by my previous boss. I received the "we received your application" note as I was packing up my apartment for the original move to Seattle.
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