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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #30 on: December 20, 2018, 05:51:46 PM »
They made a few valid points but I felt like she used my enthusiasm as a weakness. That I "strayed from the questions asked due to my enthusiasm"

 I was also really, really, nervous.

But am I supposed to go into interviews blank faced? ugh.
The only valid point was that I don't quite have enough knowledge of post-war British architecture. Probably because I'm not British...I tried.

I studied for it for hours, spent money on my portfolio that they didn't even look at.

I'll just keep going I guess. Losing my motivation and confidence.
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« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2018, 06:19:12 PM »
I'll just keep going I guess. Losing my motivation and confidence.

Wasn't that your very first interview, TT?


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #32 on: December 20, 2018, 06:24:12 PM »
One foot in front of the other, hon.  If they said that, the place was not a good fit for you. For whatever reason you were not what they wanted. That doesn't mean there's a darned thing wrong with you, your experience, or your enthusiasm.  ;)

I just got another one today - a government job I'd been bouncing over the hurdles for, that didn't require a clearance check beyond my getting a "good conduct letter" from the States, and that was looking good. At least they didn't turn me down this time, the just cancelled the entire recruitment. Oy.  ::)  That's a new one!


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« Reply #33 on: December 20, 2018, 06:57:14 PM »
At least they didn't turn me down this time, the just cancelled the entire recruitment. Oy.  ::)  That's a new one!

That's happened to me in the past... so disappointing!  :(


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #34 on: December 20, 2018, 07:28:15 PM »
Yeah, I don't get the beef here with interviews. I just majorly bombed one a few months ago so badly that I wanted the ground to open up underneath me. I got a sense the guy was taking a distinct pleasure out of watching me massively fail, and then in the feedback was also dinged for "not having enough exposure to M&A operations integration" as part of the list of 10 personal failings. The job didn't ASK for it, we never TALKED about it, I DO have experience in it. It was horrible and really knocked me back. That's ok though, Ive decided Im probably ready for a career change anyway.

Also - there is nothing really to note of post-war British Architecture. They tore down slums. They put up pre-fab, system-built concrete housing and structures. They are now tearing that down to put up luxury high-rises no one can afford. The end. Anything important has either been destroyed (Robin Hood Gardens) or is really expensive now and redone (Park Hill in Sheff) or was always famous and listed (Barbican, maaayybbeee Balfron Tower and its twin Trellick). Its all Brutalist, its not like there was more than one style or innovative use of material, hell, some of the buildings were so poorly designed they actively killed tenants (Ronan Point, or, not helping matters with fire escape, Lakanal House). All the same I love it as a product of its time and relationship with society, class, and emergent music styles.

The point is that there isn't anything about post-war British architecture you couldn't learn in a weekend reading the Municipal Dreams blog, but here its AAALLLL about what you've done, not what you can learn. Also - can't be too enthusiastic. God forbid, you may actually get work done and therefore show up others. So - go into the next one with a pleasant but milquetoast personality and then let the enthusiastic American out once you have the job (and pass probation).  These are all good learning experiences.


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #35 on: December 20, 2018, 08:59:38 PM »
Wasn't that your very first interview, TT?

It was my first in-person, but I had a phone interview before and another interview the day after. That's at the Coffee#1 and I'm hoping I get that.

I've applied to so many jobs I was so excited to  even get past stage 1.
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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #36 on: December 21, 2018, 10:38:17 AM »
It was my first in-person, but I had a phone interview before and another interview the day after. That's at the Coffee#1 and I'm hoping I get that.

I've applied to so many jobs I was so excited to  even get past stage 1.
Don't  feel bad. It can take time, and December's not the greatest month for jobs. Lots of new vacancies should pop up in the new year.


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #37 on: December 21, 2018, 10:51:13 AM »
I just majorly bombed one a few months ago so badly that I wanted the ground to open up underneath me. I got a sense the guy was taking a distinct pleasure out of watching me massively fail,

Oh I've been there too Bertine!  I actually apologised for wasting their time and my time about 10 minutes in.  ;D  I'm told they still ask about me when they talk to the recruiter.  LOL.


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #38 on: January 03, 2019, 07:59:05 PM »
Got a job at the cafe I told you all about !!!

Wheeee!!!!

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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #39 on: January 03, 2019, 08:05:24 PM »
Got a job at the cafe I told you all about !!!

Wheeee!!!!

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Fantastic!!! Well done Tollie!  :D


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #40 on: January 03, 2019, 08:06:18 PM »
Got a job at the cafe I told you all about !!!

Wheeee!!!!

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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #41 on: January 03, 2019, 08:07:00 PM »
Great news!


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #42 on: January 03, 2019, 08:07:29 PM »
Got a job at the cafe I told you all about !!!

Wheeee!!!!

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Yay - congratulations :D!


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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #43 on: January 04, 2019, 08:38:12 AM »
Congratulations!
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Re: JOB INTERVIEW
« Reply #44 on: January 05, 2019, 10:33:12 AM »
Congrats, Tollie! And you're gaining not only cashflow, but in-country references!

Way to go!


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