After the Interview

I think it went well. The first round was with three of the business school people and the boss' boss. Round two was with the boss' boss and two of the desktop techs. (that one was more fun) Round three was with the boss' boss' boss. That was probably the least fun, but she was really nice and I already knew she liked me. Basically it's going to come down to which of the three of us the business school felt was the best fit. I'm not overly concerned about it. I was talking to the boss' boss (I promise to come up with better nicknames soon) after all of this, about how it went and all, and I mentioned that like she said, I won't going to be offended if the school of business doesn't select me. And happily, her response was something to the effect of, exactly, we have three positions open, you're gonna get a position, it just depends on which one. So things sound hopeful. I know the business school was ready to make a decision and that they were all meeting today. I figure I'll know tomorrow at the earliest, if not tomorrow, then probably Monday. But we shall see.

In the meantime, my cousin and I are chatting about Fairy Tea Rooms and our plans to visit them. And also our blossoming plans to start a traditional tea party and making period dresses like from Emma...our bf's are seriously laughing at us....(but only cause they think we're cute)

Interview Day

So I have an interview today. Did I mention that I'd applied for one of our open desktop tech positions? Yeah. I did the phone interview with my boss' boss (who would be my boss) last Thursday, and did the technical test that evening with The Manager. I know I did really well on the practical simulation, the written was okay. But from what I gather, most people don't usually get all of it 100% right. So that's good, right?

So. Interview. I meet with my boss, my boss' boss and several of the current desktop techs at 10:45 for a first interview. Then I meet with the three reps from the School of Business...the Business School desktop tech is the position I'm currently interviewing for. (there are three open positions...and from what I can tell from various little things, I'm fairly sure that the boss' boss really wants me for one of the positions) After that I meet with the boss' boss' boss. (yeah, confusing, I know...you should hear me explain it on the phone) But I'm not too worried about that...she really likes me. Everyone in my department really likes me...our CIO likes me (he invited me out to dinner with him and the bf the other day, but I had too much studying/practicing to do for my conducting class...he said we'd do it another time)

So, yeah. Interview. I'm excited and nervous. The bf and I went to Kohl's last night because I wanted to buy a long sleeved black button down top. I ended up with a long sleeved black button down top AND a pair of nice, dark gray pants. The bf paid for part of it, which was super sweet. Because even though the pants WERE on sale, they were still a good $50 and I wouldn't have bought them...and he knew it. I also opened a Kohl's account and got 30% off, which was nice. I have to go back and finish paying that off. They only take cash or checks to pay off accounts like that. I used the cash the bf gave me, and then will have to swing by later this week next time I'm down there.

So I've got a cute new outfit, I'm going to wear my black ballet flats. I'm excited, and slightly nervous. I'm going to have my benefits either way (they just switched me to benefits, I'm so excited!) And if I get a desktop position, I get a raise. So it's kind of win-win no matter what happens. I'll update again after the interview(s), but right now I've got to get to work.

Some things are meant to be

others aren't. Sometimes timing just isn't right.

I had my interview, it went pretty well, fairly short. The principal said they should know by today. Got a call walking from the parking structure into work. They decided to go with a different candidate. Called my mom. I think she was more upset than me. I'm surprisingly okay, because it just wasn't the right time. I've got some good stuff going for me where I am, and I didn't really want to leave. They're working to get me a full time position with the full benefits package and everything, and now I can tell them that I would like that, and I will be here. It's all working out. I won't have to move, I won't have to leave my fabulous apartment that I absolutely love. I'll still be across the street from B and a short drive to the bf's, 5 minutes from work.

It will happen, it just wasn't time yet. And I'm strangely relieved. I don't have to deal with variables or complications or schedules. I don't have to worry about making enough money. I'll get to do that soon, and for now I just need to take those additional music courses and give student teaching another go.

Thank you all for the wonderful comments and good wishes and prayers. I really appreciate them.

Getting Ready

I didn't think I'd be this nervous, but my stomach is all twisted and in knots, I can hardly even eat anything. I think I'll try a glass of warm water, my grandpa's magic cure for knotted stomachs that seems to work really well. It helps calm nerves too.
Think good thoughts and send some prayers my way this morning if you don't mind. I'm leaving in an hour, the interview is at 9:40. I'll let you know how it goes afterwards when I get to work!

Interview

I got another voicemail this morning, which I returned during lunch. They have a music assistant opening at the middle school that's attached to the high school where I student taught, and I have an interview scheduled for next Wednesday morning with the principal and maybe some other people. I already know the director of the middle school, and I clearly know all the high school music people, I won't be surprised to see any of them there. It's a part time, 4 hours a day job, which would allow me to hopefully keep working here at the tech center too, which I want. I'm just kind of awestruck right now. This would be such a great opportunity. I know it's just an interview right now, but I'm a little excited about it. And nervous, very nervous. Maybe this is the push I need to get back on the credentialing wagon. (though I don't need a credential for this position) I really need this experience. I have recommendations for this exact position in the district from my master teacher and his assistant. My master teacher is kind of a rock star in that district and pulls a LOT of weight, and I am really close to his assistant, who helped keep me going during student teaching. I'm going to call him and tell him about the interview. Keep your fingers crossed and please send some good thoughts and prayers. I'll keep you updated. I'm so nervous!