I had an interview today

Ali · 22-04-2008, 23:34

I've worked for the same company for the last 18 years. I've had a variety of roles with the last 10 years have been IT based (mainly customer relationship type stuff as opposed to that techincal malarky). For one reason or another I seem to have managed to avoid the formal interview process as I have moved around.

Today I had an interview for a 'new' role, a proper interview. I had to give a presentation (on a set subject), answer a series of 'competency' based questions, talk about my aspirations and basically sell myself. None of which come 'easily' to me. Self promotion is just not me. I don't 'do' preparation, I find I work better at the last minute but for this I had to research and prepare and I had to self-promote (ick).

All is fairly alien but I need a change, so have to put myself forward for opportunities as they arise. I'm now just thankful it's over! The last few days have been a blur with mind wandering all over the place and sleep interrupted with competency examples

I was up at 4.30 to fly upto Manchester airport, then a drive over to the office, worked a normal day (with interview slotted in around lunchtime) and got home just before 10pm. To wind down, what better than a glass of wine and Pixalo! So, if nothing comes of this I am giving myself 10 out of 10 for effort. If I get the job I'll be pleased, if I don't get the job - that's cool too. It's been quite an interesting process to put myself through. I should know by the end of the week whether I have been successul (although gut-feeling thinks not

)

The last few days have been an out-of-comfort-zone experience. Tonight I am looking forward the comfort of my duvet!

P-E · 23-04-2008, 06:40

Sounds like you've given 110% Ali so fingers crossed for you

AQ · 23-04-2008, 09:19

Good luck Ali. Just reading about all the effort made me feel tired. I am glad I am planning to retire soon and will not have to go through all that ever again

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Iain · 23-04-2008, 13:33

Fingers crossed Ali!

And good work - sounds like you've put the effort in!

Charlotte · 23-04-2008, 14:00

Well done Ali, whatever the outcome

Hope you get it ... awaiting your update ...

***Dave*** · 23-04-2008, 19:23

Job well done Ali

**Markulous** · 23-04-2008, 19:35

Nice one! Will await the result, fingers X'd

**Angela** · 23-04-2008, 20:27

Good for you Ali! When will you hear?

Ali · 23-04-2008, 21:06

Nothing yet, but hopefully by the end of the week.

I would expected the successful candidate to know today to give them a chance to accept before telling the others they haven't got it... but you never know!

WOODY · 23-04-2008, 21:28

BEST OF LUCK ALI, HOPE YOU GET IT YOU DESERVE IT .

**Sonsey** · 23-04-2008, 23:15

Good luck Ali, finger crossed for you!

simpbow · 24-04-2008, 11:10

Good-luck for what ever way it goes.

Ali · 25-04-2008, 19:53

Thanks all.

Found out earlier that despite giving an "excellent presentation" and being a "strong candidate" I was unsucessful. I'm surprised at how utterly peed off I am.

Oh well, if its not meant to be, it not meant to be!

***Dave*** · 25-04-2008, 20:00

If you haven't had an interview in years, to get this kind of positive feedback is excellent !!!

Take the positive feedback as a plus & know that you are now much more confident for future interviews

P-E · 25-04-2008, 20:10

Chin up Ali

WOODY · 25-04-2008, 21:10

SORRY TO HEAR THAT ALI, BUT DON'T GIVE UP. LOOK AT IT THIS WAY YOU
WERE TO GOOD FOR THEM.

22-04-2008, 23:34	#1 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 985	I had an interview today I've worked for the same company for the last 18 years. I've had a variety of roles with the last 10 years have been IT based (mainly customer relationship type stuff as opposed to that techincal malarky). For one reason or another I seem to have managed to avoid the formal interview process as I have moved around. Today I had an interview for a 'new' role, a proper interview. I had to give a presentation (on a set subject), answer a series of 'competency' based questions, talk about my aspirations and basically sell myself. None of which come 'easily' to me. Self promotion is just not me. I don't 'do' preparation, I find I work better at the last minute but for this I had to research and prepare and I had to self-promote (ick). All is fairly alien but I need a change, so have to put myself forward for opportunities as they arise. I'm now just thankful it's over! The last few days have been a blur with mind wandering all over the place and sleep interrupted with competency examples I was up at 4.30 to fly upto Manchester airport, then a drive over to the office, worked a normal day (with interview slotted in around lunchtime) and got home just before 10pm. To wind down, what better than a glass of wine and Pixalo! So, if nothing comes of this I am giving myself 10 out of 10 for effort. If I get the job I'll be pleased, if I don't get the job - that's cool too. It's been quite an interesting process to put myself through. I should know by the end of the week whether I have been successul (although gut-feeling thinks not ) The last few days have been an out-of-comfort-zone experience. Tonight I am looking forward the comfort of my duvet!

23-04-2008, 06:40	#2 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: I had an interview today Sounds like you've given 110% Ali so fingers crossed for you

23-04-2008, 09:19	#3 (permalink)
AQ Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 971	Re: I had an interview today Good luck Ali. Just reading about all the effort made me feel tired. I am glad I am planning to retire soon and will not have to go through all that ever again .

23-04-2008, 13:33	#4 (permalink)
Iain New here Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30	Re: I had an interview today Fingers crossed Ali! And good work - sounds like you've put the effort in!

23-04-2008, 14:00	#5 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,799	Re: I had an interview today Well done Ali, whatever the outcome Hope you get it ... awaiting your update ...

23-04-2008, 19:23	#6 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: I had an interview today Job well done Ali

23-04-2008, 19:35	#7 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: I had an interview today Nice one! Will await the result, fingers X'd

23-04-2008, 20:27	#8 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,851	Re: I had an interview today Good for you Ali! When will you hear?

23-04-2008, 21:06	#9 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 985	Re: I had an interview today Nothing yet, but hopefully by the end of the week. I would expected the successful candidate to know today to give them a chance to accept before telling the others they haven't got it... but you never know!

23-04-2008, 21:28	#10 (permalink)
WOODY PLEASE NOTE I TYPE USING CAPITALS DUE TO A DISABILTY THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ORPINGTON KENT Posts: 1,180	Re: I had an interview today BEST OF LUCK ALI, HOPE YOU GET IT YOU DESERVE IT .

23-04-2008, 23:15	#11 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Re: I had an interview today Good luck Ali, finger crossed for you!

24-04-2008, 11:10	#12 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: I had an interview today Good-luck for what ever way it goes.

25-04-2008, 19:53	#13 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 985	Re: I had an interview today Thanks all. Found out earlier that despite giving an "excellent presentation" and being a "strong candidate" I was unsucessful. I'm surprised at how utterly peed off I am. Oh well, if its not meant to be, it not meant to be!

25-04-2008, 20:00	#14 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: I had an interview today If you haven't had an interview in years, to get this kind of positive feedback is excellent !!! Take the positive feedback as a plus & know that you are now much more confident for future interviews

25-04-2008, 20:10	#15 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: I had an interview today Chin up Ali

25-04-2008, 21:10	#16 (permalink)
WOODY PLEASE NOTE I TYPE USING CAPITALS DUE TO A DISABILTY THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ORPINGTON KENT Posts: 1,180	Re: I had an interview today SORRY TO HEAR THAT ALI, BUT DON'T GIVE UP. LOOK AT IT THIS WAY YOU WERE TO GOOD FOR THEM.