the interviewing process
I went for an interview this morning at Harlequin Enterprises Limited. It is for a proofreading position that sounded interesting and could possibly be a stepping stone for future possibilities. After my morning visit, I've learned it is even more interesting and full of possibility than I originally thought.
And I'm wandering around wondering if I blew the interview. I'll know, one way or the other, possibly by the end of next week. They are still interviewing two to three others, and then they will check references. This is such a long process. The job was originally posted February 27. I'm learning this is not unusual in the big world of publishing and the media.
Anyone involved in this aspect of job searching realizes that an interview in of itself is a rare bird. I was ecstatic to have it, and it went very well with the proofreading supervisor. And, green as I am, I thought I had the job when she brought me up to Human Resources. Fool me -- the very professional (and nice) human resources coordinator began to ask me questions which I soon realized were still part of the interview process.
I was okay until we got on the topic of old bosses. This is such a sore point with me -- still, after many years. I've had some very bad, sexist, bullying bosses in the past. I've had a few good ones, and believe me, I appreciate them. So, the topic unnerves me in ways that probably are not the best for an interview. And she directly asked me about 'good' and 'bad' bosses.
All I can say is I hope the fact that I've had them (bad bosses), and dealt with the situations the best I knew how, does not reflect badly on me. It can so easily smack of sour grapes or whining.
I'm hoping for the best. The job seems pretty idyllic: a six-month contract that can then be extended by three months -- after which time a full-time offer may be made -- in a company that appears to be pleasantly and intelligently managed and is actually prospering, a 40-hour week with flexible start and finish times, an in-house gym, and a supervisor who beams with positive energy.
Stay tuned . . .
And I'm wandering around wondering if I blew the interview. I'll know, one way or the other, possibly by the end of next week. They are still interviewing two to three others, and then they will check references. This is such a long process. The job was originally posted February 27. I'm learning this is not unusual in the big world of publishing and the media.
Anyone involved in this aspect of job searching realizes that an interview in of itself is a rare bird. I was ecstatic to have it, and it went very well with the proofreading supervisor. And, green as I am, I thought I had the job when she brought me up to Human Resources. Fool me -- the very professional (and nice) human resources coordinator began to ask me questions which I soon realized were still part of the interview process.
I was okay until we got on the topic of old bosses. This is such a sore point with me -- still, after many years. I've had some very bad, sexist, bullying bosses in the past. I've had a few good ones, and believe me, I appreciate them. So, the topic unnerves me in ways that probably are not the best for an interview. And she directly asked me about 'good' and 'bad' bosses.
All I can say is I hope the fact that I've had them (bad bosses), and dealt with the situations the best I knew how, does not reflect badly on me. It can so easily smack of sour grapes or whining.
I'm hoping for the best. The job seems pretty idyllic: a six-month contract that can then be extended by three months -- after which time a full-time offer may be made -- in a company that appears to be pleasantly and intelligently managed and is actually prospering, a 40-hour week with flexible start and finish times, an in-house gym, and a supervisor who beams with positive energy.
Stay tuned . . .
posted by Kathy O'Brien at 1:42 pm
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Crossing my fingers for you!!
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