Post by bernergirl on Aug 17, 2015 13:41:56 GMT -5
So, I got a call on Friday about the latest job I applied for. Very positive, he (VP of HR) asked about my schedule (I leave on vacation next Wednesday), to which he replied well I guess we'd better try to get you in on the 24th, suggested I plan to fly in Sunday night and told me what hotel to stay at. He said he was reviewing all the candidates with the GC today, and would confirm after they spoke. So I have been staring at my phone all day willing it to ring! Nothing yet...
Ha! I'm kind of the opposite. I got a call back from my interview two weeks ago, and have been playing phone tag all day. But I have stomach knots over it (bc I don't know why he called - and its gov, so I know it's not an offer, that has to come from HR).
I'm second guessing if I even want this job. *sigh*
I got an email for a phone interview tomorrow! I am WFH tomorrow because we are having carpet replaced so I think I'll have to take this from my car in the driveway of the carpet people are still here. And then I have an in person interview on Thursday.
Applied for 2 promotions, one Friday, one today. I don't think I have a chance on the Friday one, but the one that closes today is upstairs, so I may have a better opportunity that way.
Didn't get that one job I interviewed at 2 weeks ago. When I ask for feedback, they tell me I did amazing and to not change anything.
So... I'm so confused.
I'm moving to Europe and living on a beach.
I know that in many companies, certain job postings are already slated for an internal person to get a promotion or move to a different group. It could be one of those things where you were perfect except the position was meant for someone already. Keep your head up and try again! I've been in your shoes too many times to count.
I know! It's just consistently been the same thing for months! I'm tired of job hunting. It's awful.
Post by notzoewell on Aug 17, 2015 15:16:42 GMT -5
Heard back from the cross country move and they went with someone else. I was very upset because it was late in the day and I'd already had a not great week. After calming down with a stress free weekend I am just feeling motivated to kick up my intensity and really actively look for something new.
I applied for one internal position last week and also got notice that someone in my department is retiring, so that should be another position that is posted soon. I'm glad these check-ins are happening because otherwise I might have just waited for the position in my department. Even though my boss has told me that I am next in line for the position in my department who knows when they will actually get around to posting this job. I'm still looking at other jobs and not thinking about this position till I actually see the posting.
I also applied for a job in another agency that looks pretty cool.
I have a total brag. For my leadership development class we had to do a 360 eval. We do no formal evals at work and even though I seem to have a good reputation at work, I was worried. The report evaluates you on 4 domains and then several facets under each domain. They told us to expect around 4 to be reported as strengths. Every facet but one was reported as a strength for me -- and that one was only because I rated myself lower that my evaluators did. The comments from everyone, including my boss, we're all super positive and how I need to take more of a leadership role in the company. I was incredibly flattered and grateful. I was slightly miffed because my "peer coach" in the program seemed a little put off. Her first question was if I thought people were being truthful or scared to tell me truth about myself. I was really offended and hurt by that insinuation. I joined this program to have support from other strong women and I couldn't believe that reaction. I'm super proud and happy for you tryingtobehappy!!
I have two interviews tomorrow - one phone screen, one in-person. The latter has a "eh, is this legit" feel to it, so I'm not banking too much on that one. The phone screen sounds infinitely more interesting.
And I'm still partially planning to go out on my own business. Sigh. Someone tell me what to be when I grow up.
I got offered a job. It's a promotion. But I didn't feel like it was the right fit and it's a commute into DC. Do I suck it up or wait for the right job?
Ugh.
Yea, first world problems.
Plus the promotion at my job closed and I heard today they are trying to close it out in the next two weeks.
Post by bostonmichelle on Aug 18, 2015 7:31:05 GMT -5
I will work on my resume this week. And maybe put in a few applications this weekend.
I've been focusing on house stuff. Put the house on the market last week, had an open house and a couple showings Sunday/Monday and have 3 offers. We sent counters to all of them for highest and best so that should be wrapped up today.
Update: I checked on the one "eh" org I had an interview with today, and NO. It's obvious they are a scam and the authentic reviews are very obvious against the fake ones that talk up how awesome it is. So one phone interview today.
And... I've decided if the phone interview job is a no-go (which I expect due to my salary requirements), I'm going to do my own business. It'll take more planning and working into it, but that's the plan.
After playing phone tag for 24 hours, I got a hold of the hiring manager I interviewer with. I was not the first choice, they went with an internal who already knew their lingo and such. But, he said if he had 2 vacancies, I would have been the second. And if the first guy turns them down, then I could still get a call.
I got offered a job. It's a promotion. But I didn't feel like it was the right fit and it's a commute into DC. Do I suck it up or wait for the right job?
Ugh.
Yea, first world problems.
Plus the promotion at my job closed and I heard today they are trying to close it out in the next two weeks.
It's a lot of stress
Wait for the right job. If it's the wrong fit, you will regret it. BTDT, have an extra house to deal with bc of that.
Update: Just got off the phone for the interview. I think it went well. They are looking for people to do analyses that I haven't done recently, so I am worried that I don't have what they are looking for exactly. But the group sounds really interesting in terms of the breadth of work that they do. They said the next step is in person meetings and if I'd be able to go up to MD. Fingers crossed that I hear something soon.
In the meantime, I have had people working outside to seal our house from critters and the carpet installation folks are here right now replacing some carpet. Yesterday was the cleaning lady and carpet cleaners. And tomorrow I fly up to MD for my in person interview and presentation. This week is going to be the death of me.
job hunting is the suck. it seems like it's never going to end.
all of the non-rural hospitals (i.e. anywhere commutable from manhattan) want someone with 5+ years of experience. pick me!!! I have excellent experience and work ethic second to none. I want to grow with your company. I'm willing to put in whatever it takes -- late hours, literature reviews, continuing ed.
I've had such incredible experience with my graduate placements and fellowship year and it is incredibly depressing to think I might end up in a nursing home or school anyways. and it's not like (insert hospital here) is going to want to hire someone who is 4 years out from treating in the ICU. I'd just get passed up for the same positions I'm getting declined for now.
I'm starting to wonder if I should apply for jobs outside of my field.
Another update: the folks from the phone interview want to schedule an in person interview. Since I will be up there tomorrow for another interview in the morning, I have suggested meeting tomorrow afternoon. Eeek! Two in person interviews in one day.
In-person interview next Monday! This is after a pretty good phone interview yesterday, and I admittedly flubbed one question (which is a huge DERP). And I also asked for and got the pay range, as well as provided the response that it's currently a bit lower than my current compensation (so if I counter it won't be totally out of left field).
I am in between interviews right now. The first one went well. They have asked for references and when I think I could start if officially offered the position. The second one is in an hour, so I am having a quick lunch. Will post about the second one later. I haven't told anyone other than family, so I need to share details with someone.