Tell me it's okay...*UPDATE*

[pixelpassion]

I had a really big job interview today, and I felt that it went well initially. My interviewer gave me a tour of the facility, and kept talking about the different responsibilities that I would have as if they were very seriously considering me for the position. I also have a very good reference, as he was the former director of said facility. 

Then came the shitty part. As the interview was winding down, I asked the interviewer if she had any more questions for me. The second question she asked, I totally had a brain fart mid-sentence and could not get ANY words out. The PA system was loud and kept going off, so I couldn't focus at all. The awkward pause felt like minutes with me just say "uhhhh." I apologized for my lack articulation, but eventually she changed the subject. She said that she would start calling people back for 2nd interviews this Friday. 

Tell me, am I screwed?

[lime]

Eh, I think this is fine. I would totally brush this off as an interviewer, given that it was at the end and the PA was off and on.

[sergey]

It doesn't sound great but it was certainly more obvious to you than to her and I doubt they'd change their minds over it.

[sunshineray]

I sincerely doubt that will make any bit of difference. If the PA system was going off then she probably didn't think anything of it. Was it an important question? I always over analyze the hell out of stuff like that too, but from an outside perspective based on your description I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[Deleted]

it's fine. i had to watch videos of myself speaking for this training thing (which was, btw, mortifying). i FELT like i paused for 10,000 years between some words/sentences as i gathered my thoughts. in reality, it was mere seconds. i'm sure you were likewise wrong in your perceptions of time.

[VeryViolet]

I am sure you are making it out to be so much worse in your head than it actually was. Also, I interview people quite a bit in my position. I actually enjoy seeing them show that they are a little nervous for a second. It is always seems to be those people who care about doing a good job as employees.

[pixelpassion]

Aug 26, 2013 14:41:16 GMT -5 sunshineray said:

I sincerely doubt that will make any bit of difference. If the PA system was going off then she probably didn't think anything of it. Was it an important question? I always over analyze the hell out of stuff like that too, but from an outside perspective based on your description I don't think you have anything to worry about.

The question she asked was about my experience working with children that have some history of sexual abuse. I was telling her about a particular client and what we worked on. So when I was talking about what we did together, I blanked out. I eventually answered the question a few minutes later. 

[sunshineluv]

I doubt she would dicount you over the one question, when you did well the rest of the time, it is okay!

PS) My last interview I felt like I stumbled around several times, the next call I got was for an offer, I didn't even have to do second rounds (they did call my refrences in the meantime).

[sunshineray]

Aug 26, 2013 14:46:29 GMT -5 pixelpassion said:

Aug 26, 2013 14:41:16 GMT -5 sunshineray said:

I sincerely doubt that will make any bit of difference. If the PA system was going off then she probably didn't think anything of it. Was it an important question? I always over analyze the hell out of stuff like that too, but from an outside perspective based on your description I don't think you have anything to worry about.

The question she asked was about my experience working with children that have some history of sexual abuse. I was telling her about a particular client and what we worked on. So when I was talking about what we did together, I blanked out. I eventually answered the question a few minutes later. 

Well if you we're interrupted by the PA system and ultimately did answer the question then I'd say you're fine.

[bonquiqui]

Relax.  As hard as it is, worrying won't help.  I need to learn to take this advice lol  I am sure you are fine.  Missing one question, shouldn't be a total downfall.  Best of luck!!

[pixelpassion]

Aug 26, 2013 14:42:01 GMT -5 cville said:

it's fine. i had to watch videos of myself speaking for this training thing (which was, btw, mortifying). i FELT like i paused for 10,000 years between some words/sentences as i gathered my thoughts. in reality, it was mere seconds. i'm sure you were likewise wrong in your perceptions of time.

Omg, I would die if I was in this situation. 

[pixelpassion]

Thanks everyone, for your encouragement!
I'll post an update later in the week or next week.

[pixelpassion]

UPDATE: I totally thought I was screwed but I got a second interview next week!

[Deleted]

That's great news!

[sunshineray]

Sept 6, 2013 14:51:23 GMT -5 pixelpassion said:

UPDATE: I totally thought I was screwed but I got a second interview next week!

Yay!!!

[bonquiqui]

Yay, happy Friday to you! 

[snickers]

yayy good luck!

[lilafowler]

Awesome! Good luck!

[polka]

Woo hoo! Good luck!

[alare]

Fantastic news!

[pixelpassion]

Yaay! Thanks everyone! I'm going to prepare like crazy so I won't freeze up again