job purrs

I wouldn't usually ask, but I'm getting quite terrified about this job
interview I have tomorrow. Don't know why - when I think it through

Victor Martinez...

Lots and lots of purrs on the way!

logically I know that they wouldn't be wasting an hour talking to me if
they didn't think I might be who they need, and the worst that can
happen is they won't hire me. I'd really like to get out of my current
workplace though, and I think this one would really suit me. I think
it's even close enough to home that I could cycle to work. So could I
have a few purrs to settle my stomach and not say anything too
ridiculous at the interview please?

mlbriggs...

Purrs that your interview goes wonderfully well. Purrs for a peaceful
sleep tonight so you will wake up bright eyed and smiling. MLB

Enfilade...

Many purrs.

Have you thought about possible answers to questions they might ask?
If you know you are prepared, you will feel better. Make sure you know
your skills and abilities and have practiced "Selling yourself" to
emphasize what you can offer to them.

Make sure you have done research on the company so you are able to tell
them what you know and ask questions that AREN't things you can find
out on their company web site.

Make sure you have 2 or 3 questions in mind to ask them when they ask
if there is anythign more you would like to know (ie, is the company
growing, what will a typical day on the job be like, what is the
biggest challenge of this position etc)

Don't forget to ask for their business card so you can send them a
thank you letter afterwards.

Monique Y. Mudama...

Calming and confidence-building purrs. You'll do great!

Great calming technique: breathe in through the nose as deeply as you
can, then breathe out the same way (can be out through the mouth). Do
this at least five times. Think about your breath, and only your
breath. Focus on your chest expanding and finding more places to
expand -- your belly, your shoulderblades, your middle and lower back.

Marina...

Many purrs on the way for your interview!

jmcquown...

Interview purrs on the way. I know and understand your fear! Interviews
are no fun! It's like being sent to the principal's office when you're a
little kid.

Takayuki...

Good luck and have fun. I think interviews are fun. Or at least, it
helps to think interviews are fun.

badwilson...

That's great news you have an interview, Helen :-) Just stay relaxed
and keep in mind that you already have a job, so nothing bad will
happen. Just take it easy, stay calm and think about your answers.
Don't babble, which is something that *I* tend to do! LOL! I'm sure
you can imagine...
Let us know how it went!
Hugs and purrs,

Helen Wheels...

Thanks Britta. I think I'm just intimidated because the interview's with
a very well known organisation. At least I'm (coincidentally) on a
week's leave from my job right now. Aarrgh, I'm off to throw up again.

Helen Wheels...

Thanks everyone for the good thoughts. I managed to survive the
interview - from my end I don't think I did wonderfully but not too
terribly either. The technical questions were mostly easier than I had
expected and there was only one I really couldn't answer, and I was able
to say so rather than try and bulls*** my way through. They said they'd
decide by the end of the week. So, I think the purrs definitely helped
me get through the interview. Thanks again!

badwilson...

Glad to hear that it went reasonably well, Helen. It sounds like it
went rather more than reasonably well actually. Being able to answer
all the questions except one is really good!
I hope you get it, it sounds like a great opportunity. Let us know what
happens :-)

Helen Wheels...

Thanks Britta.
I quite hope I get it too, but I'm not going to pin my hopes on it,
having come in second so many times during the last couple of years. I
might be a bit much of a goofball for them. The place seemed to have a
good feel though.

polonca12000...

Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for you to get the job, Helen,
Polonca and Soncek

Tish...

Best of luck Helen. I don't have any good advice because, as you
describe, I get terribly nervous and queasy before interviews. I
haven't managed to find a way of preventing it; I just have to endure
it. Adrenalin is a pernicious thing!

Cheryl...

Late purrs, but I hope it went well.

Karen...

Purrs for a great and successful interview.

Kathryn...

Sending purrs! Remember that appearing confident will go a long way! And ask
them lots of questions. The last interview I went for I felt 90% certain I
wouldn't get it (Internal within the same company, and I knew about 4 other
applications, three of which were vastly more experienced than me) so I went
in just for the interview and was totally comfortable because I had no
expectations. And I got the job!

I've had a few interviews in the 10 months or so, and this is my second week
in my new job. I was unhappy in my old job but the people I worked with were
great so the decision to leave was quite difficult. Ultimately I had to step
outside my comfort zone! The new job is very challenging and I'm learning
lots, I'm glad that a good opportunity finally came my way. And I'm sure one
will come yours soon! Good luck and let us know how you go.

Sam...

On the way, Helen. Best of luck in the interview.

Adrian A...

Lots of good interview purrs on the way.