Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Suddenly, Everything is Happening

I've been searching for a job for three and a half weeks, and finally some pay off.  I had two interviews yesterday.  One went super well, and it was for a full-time marketing coordinator position at an interior design firm.  (Awsome!!)  The other I was not so sure about.  I just didn't leave with a good feeling, like I often do after interviews.

I said to my mother, I don't know if it's because I'm actually really good at interviewing or it's that I have an inflated sense of self, but I always think I do good on interviews.  She said, Oh, it's probably both.  Thanks, Mom.

Anyway, I said that before I had the 2nd interview... Oh and that one was for another unpaid internship.  Meh.  During the interview one guy asked (there were 3 interviewing me...)  if I was chosen and accepted the internship and continued my job job search and was offered a real position, if I would leave.  And I'm like, what?  You're seriously asking me that?  So I said, Well, my long-term goal is to have a full-time position and start my career, so if I perform my job well as an intern, and there's a possibility of me staying on full-time, then yes, I would be willing to stick out the internship.

And this guy says, Oh, well, in an agency setting we can't predict what's going to happen in 3 months.  We might need an entry-level person then and we might not.  It's not a probability of you getting hired.  There is a possibility, but not a probability.

I know what there is a probability of - me seeing through that bullshit.  My dad even got angry when I told him about it.

But in other happier news, the first interview was fabulous.  Everything they need in that position (writer, proofer, creative, strategic thinker, innovater) are all things I can provide, things I do well.  She said the company is a little slow when hiring a new person, but that I shouldn't get worried, because they make cautious decisions.  So, we'll see.  I really hope it pans out.

There was another job I applied for and heard back from, but it's in Madison, WI.  I would be a technical writer for a medical supplier.  It sounded interesting, and they are going to call me for a phone interview sometime this week.  So I'll fill ya in later.

And then today, this guy calls me from a sort of creative temp services thing that I applied to online.  They find project work to full-time jobs for people.  I would get a chance to do some more copywriting.  So I'm meeting with him tomorrow to see what opportunities they can find me.  I don't know if I or the company pays them or how that works, but I think this might be another break for me.

Whew. So, it's weird, but suddenly in my job search EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING!!!  Now I just need one to actually hire me.

2 comments:

  1. So glad to hear that everything is working out for you! Funny thing is, more possible teaching opportunities have been popping up for me too--while nothing is set in stone, at least I'll have options. I'm waiting for the principal in Chengdu to email me, and I'm still waiting to hear from Thailand. I might have a teaching position in Beijing too, if that pans out, and if none of that works, I'll have my TEFL certificate and I'll just go back to Taiwan with my dad and find work there. More chances = more likely to find a job, right?

    So good luck with everything! I hope that you get that first job ;)

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  2. Lol, your mom makes me laugh. Of course she forgot an acceptable third option which is that you're really good at interviews AND super sexy.

    Those all sound exciting. What's the medical writing job in Madison for? You should move to Madison because then we could hang out all the time! (It's only two short hours away!)

    I'm glad you're having a lot of success. Something will happen for you soon, I know it. :)

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