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interviews are not good
Posted On 04/17/2008 09:58:38 by nyx

So, I had my first real interview today. Not my first real interview since I quit my job, although technically it is, but my first real interview EVER. For my first job, my friend was already working there and I ran over when she said they needed somebody else and the manager had a little chat with me. For my work-study job, no interview was required. For my after college job, I prepared and he asked about 4 questions. For this job...first of all I couldn't even remember what I had applied for and I was already worried about that. Did I even want this job or was this one of those jobs I forced myself to apply to?

I got there and met with the HR lady and though "This isn't so bad." Then I admitted I had no idea what the job was. She read me the job description and there's phone work (which I don't believe I can do), but it didn't sound that bad. Then she said, ' You'll be meeting with the hiring manager in a little while."

Say what?! I wasn't aware this was a two-part interview. The HR lady was very nice and said she noticed I was quiet and that this wouldn't fly with the other lady. She told me to ask questions and explained why I just left my job without securing another one just like I explained to her (I do not tell the real reason why I left my job as I think that wouldn't put me in a good light).

The lady was scary and I gave up answers that ended up sounding like Miss South Carolina 2007. Even questions that I could normally give intelligent sounding answers to. It was horrible. I should have never left my job and just kept putting up with that dumbass.

I also had horrible insomnia last night. I was exhausted, but couldn't sleep for more than a couple hours at a time. I tried to nap when I came home, but couldn't fall asleep then either.

Now I'm drowning my sorrows with crostini and wine. But, I ran spellcheck, so this should be totally legible. Hopefully.



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From: Harmon79
08/25/2008 07:19:55

Sounds like stuff I deal with, its hard and most people dont understand that its even harder for people with SA I know I need to take sleeping pills the night before and i always almost get into crash on the way to the interview bc my mind is not on driving, but never the less I understand your pian



From: darknightt
06/01/2008 09:45:09

Whatever happenned to the secret agent gig?  I hope you got the job, I have to go through interviews this week myself now Embarassed



From: MsAnibus
05/08/2008 06:15:42
That certainly sounded like an experience to get depressed over.That's the kind of interview that would have me running away like a yelping dog with its tail between its legs. But you were certainly brave going through with it.


From: ACAC
04/19/2008 10:08:07

I also had a horrible interview a few weeks ago. It was a phone interview with five researchers. I regretted applying for the job even during the interview...

Good luck! Keep moving. I bet you'll get what you want eventually.



From: David1976
04/18/2008 09:49:08
Wow that sounded tough and my worst nightmare... you did so much better that I would have... good job!... and even if you don't get it.. it will be good practice... good luck! 


From: millenniumman75
04/17/2008 11:07:35

Nyx,

There's a lot of worry and fear of lack of preparation.  That's understandable.  Would finding out about the job more have helped?

As for the interview, it catched everybody offguard.  I had a few bad ones, and even got yelled at by two recruiters!  Eventually, a good job will come along.  Just keep trying and believe in yourself! :)



From: Ashley
04/17/2008 10:02:38
totally been there before.  i went in thinking it would be a short and sweet type interview..but it was just like yours.  luckily i do pretty good under pressure and landed the job..although i quit soon after :P




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