It went really well - from her feedback and body language, I could tell she was very positive. I'm confident I'll be asked back for a second interview (the lady is going to call all the candidates tomorrow, letting them know either way).
My only caveat is that it will be a pretty routine, paper-pushing kind of job. All the new terminology is kind of scary to learn, but I know I can learn it. What I wonder about is how I would enjoy just doing paperwork all day long. But...Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? I might really like having the routine and being able to leave it at work when I walk out the door in the evening!
There's some comfort to be found in routine jobs sometimes. I know that I can count on certain things to happen at certain times of the day. On the other hand, it can be monotonous! That is when I try to mix things up if I can.....
True. I need to look at it like this: It doesn't have to be my "dream job". It's not set in stone. I have good skills which employers value, and if this isn't a good match for me or for them, I know I can find something else. Maybe I need to get out of my comfort zone (maybe?? LOL).
I found out another job for which I'd applied has been filled. In a way, that's a big relief since I don't have to worry about what to do if I accepted a position elsewhere and then got a call for an interview.
Hey, in "real life" or just online, friends are always appreciated!
The job prospect didn't pan out - no second interview. I am feeling a little bummed, but it's just the normal ego thing wondering why I didn't get to go on in the process.
Truthfully, though, I was scared of having to learn all the terminology and get up to speed on it all and really dreaded the thought of pushing papers all day like that with no creative outlet at all. Can you see me doing that and being happy? I sure can't.
I should check out Cord Camera, Sir Speedy, Hobby Lobby and some other local businesses that are involved with photography, graphics or crafts. I'm not crazy about the thought of retail hours, but it might be work I enjoy.
Whatever I do, I would like it to let me be ME. I don't want to dread starting a job because I know it is something for which I'm ill-suited.
Thanks for your encouraging words. We're still hanging in there and know we'll find jobs eventually!
Gee, you certainly miss a lot when you're away for a few days! Kimberly, I'm such a "huge" believer in things happening for a reason. Perhaps the reason this job didn't pan out is because that dream job truly is just around the corner. It will work out. Any update on Howie's interview/job?
Howie said the CEO of the company at which he interviewed is away until mid-July. They won't make a decision about whether or not to continue their direct mail division until he gets back. Howie's not so sure he wants the job, anyway, since the software is new to him and there will not be anyone there to train him or to answer questions.
The job prospect didn't pan out - no second interview. I am feeling a little bummed, but it's just the normal ego thing wondering why I didn't get to go on in the process.
That's probably the worst part of the whole job interview process. Something will come up.
