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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival => Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board => Topic started by: Hopalong on September 26, 2006, 09:20:47 PM

Title: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Hopalong on September 26, 2006, 09:20:47 PM
Hi all,
Would anyone who can, please send me empowering confident and positive thoughts at 11:00 AM EST tomorrow, Wednesday?

I have my first job interview that I actually feel hopeful about.

(It's in a dept. I dislike but it's very large so I know in any building full of people, I'll find a few friends. It would be dull but survivable and I would be VERY VERY glad to get it.) More details if it develops but I'll jinx it if I fixate.

Back to the fascinating reading...just a quick detour.

many thanks,
Hops
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: teartracks on September 26, 2006, 09:42:14 PM



Helloooo Hops,  8)

Is it OK if I send my best right now and in the morning?   My good wishes will be wafting your way!

Glad you liked my van go bumper sticker.

teartracks
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Certain Hope on September 26, 2006, 09:44:06 PM
Best Wishes, Hops!

Hope
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Stormchild on September 26, 2006, 09:55:42 PM
There once was a lady named Hops
Whose job search let out all the stops --
So full were her coffers
With fantastic offers
She picked out the cream of the crop's!
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Hopalong on September 26, 2006, 10:19:57 PM
 :D :D :D

thanks, guys!

Hops
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: gratitude28 on September 26, 2006, 10:22:41 PM
Be confident and let them see wonderful you! SHow an interest in them as well!!!! You'll do great!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Love, Beth

ps Storm... you are wonderful.
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: moonlight52 on September 27, 2006, 06:54:01 AM
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HOPS YOU ARE THE TOPS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))


  Pulling out all the stops and sending big time love and support Best wishes :D :D :D




                                                moon
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Portia on September 27, 2006, 07:15:08 AM
 :D a Moon-appreciation smile here (and I just read all the lyrics to S.H. Blues 8))

Hops: 3 hours and 48 mins to go? that'll be 4pm my time. I'll be doing a concentrated 'think' for you, vibing away :D
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Hopalong on September 27, 2006, 07:55:54 AM
((((((Portia, Moon, Beth, CH, Stormyy))))))))))))))

Thanks so much. I'll be reporting in this afternoon.

love,
Hopsp
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Healing&Hopeful on September 27, 2006, 08:04:03 AM
Go Hoppy Go....

My advice would be remember it's a two way thing.... you are finding out if they are suitable, if it's somewhere that you would like to work, just as they are finding out if you are suitable.

Anyway, how could they not offer you the position, you're the best person for the job right?

((((((((((((((((((((((((((Huge hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))


H&H xx
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: penelope on September 27, 2006, 08:05:24 AM
hi hoppy,

you go girl!  knock em dead...er knock their socks off, or whatever it is you do to dazzle em in an interview.  you'll be great.

hugs,
bean
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Brigid on September 27, 2006, 09:46:30 AM
Hops,
Whew, just got to this in time.  Best wishes for a great interview.  You'll do great I'm sure.

Hugs,

Brigid
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Hops on September 27, 2006, 01:44:23 PM
Hey all,
You all are a really good team o' steam.
Those thoughts prayers wishes and vibes reached all the way...I know it.

It went very well. I should know by Monday or Tuesday!  :shock:

The upside, which is in fact very very very up, is that it is a secure job that I feel truly capable of learning and doing (and already have the skill set they need). And the people seem nice. The boss is ex-military, so I'dhave to restrain my inner hippie/poet/Madwoman of Chaillot, sigh. But I pretty much gave up being Paid to Be ME a long time ago.

The downside, which I would have to cope with, is that it is boring. VERY boring. And it's in a cubicle where you have your back to the opening so people can walk past and look at your monitor so I couldn't hop in here.  :(  Basically, I'd have to stay on task, which isn't easy. But...there are headphones...and I could take walk breaks (it's in a pretty area).  Whoops, I'm back to upsides.

All in all I gave my best and felt pretty sure the guy liked me. He even talked to me afterward and when I probed about my chances he suggested that the previous person was super young and "full of enthusiasm" and then he said, and on the other hand "she's bubbly and full of enthusiasm".  :lol:  He's not a lot younger than I am, and a war vet, so I think he's not looking for bubby...maybe he has a more pragmatic attitude about things.

They have 4 more people to interview, so I won't fixate. I'll keep you posted!

Thanks again for all the support,
Hops
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Certain Hope on September 27, 2006, 01:45:50 PM
Sounds great, Hops!

I really admire your attitude, too.

Hope
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: gratitude28 on September 27, 2006, 10:04:17 PM
YYEEAAAA!!!!!!

Sounds good to me!!!!!

Are you conflicted about the job? My job is both boring and fulfilling... I have learned a ton about databases and spreadsheets and how to write them and all. Not too exciting, but useful for sure...

Plus a pretty place to walk... sounds nice... benefits too, you said...

Can't wait to hear what you decide... I think you have a STRONG chance!!!
R/Beth
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: WRITE on September 27, 2006, 11:21:59 PM
I pretty much gave up being Paid to Be ME a long time ago.

Did you get that book yet? ( 'Do what you love and the money will follow' )

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Hopalong on September 28, 2006, 12:04:19 AM
Thanks, Write...a good reminder...
but I can't take it on again just now.
Will be a few months (one until my job's over, one to get over the shock) before
I can put the energy (I'm drained) and time (huge deadlines in current job)
into that deep examination.
I did read this book years ago. I'm unsure whether it's true, though I used to be more optimistic...

A disappointing note on the job I interviewed for today...they sent a pre-test which makes obvious that you have to know how to do sophisticated financial analysis. This is not in my brain. (It had not been clear from the job description.)

So I doubt very much that this one is THE one.
But I will stay open...

thanks all very much,
Hops
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: Healing&Hopeful on September 28, 2006, 03:43:14 AM
(((((((((Hops)))))))))))

Keeping me fingers crossed for you on this side of the pond!!

Love H&H xx
Title: Re: Good Vibes for an Interview?
Post by: moonlight52 on September 28, 2006, 03:11:29 PM
Dear Hops ,

I am keeping my fingers crossed as well.

I am sure the right position will come along.

You are in my thoughts.

m