Our company only somewhat mentors. Not too many positions get that. Usually I guess they just let people jump in head first. IF they are "failing" or not doing well after a while, then they'll have someone help if it is a position that you have to supervise others. (this position would not be supervising anyone.)
But... kinda saddish today. Heard (thru grapevine, not from the specific person... so It might not be true)... But, Heard that there was a specific person they had in mind for the job & it was "promised" to her. I wish they would come out & say that if it is true.. Instead of having people apply if they don't have any chance.
I wouldn't begrudge her if she gets it.. I know she is very smart & very good with all the excel & spreadsheets, organization, etc. Which is what I would need time to learn. But, she has no experience in the actual content of the job. Not much job knowledge concerning research & development department.
But, she's very smart and would be able to pick it up quickly.
I think I'm still going to apply for it. Just so that this new Vice Pres. knows that I want the co-job when the higher up retires in 5 yrs.
Now, I've just got to wait for the official posting of the job & I have to type up a two page essay, saying "why me" for the position. We'll see how that goes, before I worry about any interview.
Start on the essay now! Gives you time to think and to re read. remember: positive, proactive, pertinent....
Put in my app for the position. Got an interview today. Not so good.
Yesterday I got my hopes up, because the R&D manager told me that my "application" letter was one of the best he's ever seen. Was very professional looking. Made me smile inside.
But today in the interview, they fired some pretty heavy questions. I tried to answer honestly, and that might have been my downfall. Alot of the tougher questions had to do with juggling all the different projects, keeping up on it all and organizing things. talked about the stress of the position, and how I would deal with the stress. ... etc.... what I would do if such-n-such didn't get back with you on a project that was time sensative.. etc.
I have a better attitude about it now. I don't think I will get it this time around, but, I truly feel that whatever is meant to be , will be.
If I don't get it, I will not be angry at anyone & I will get along with whomever gets the job. One of the two other applicants that I "know" about is a closer work friend, and I would be very happy for her if she got it. The other one.. She worked second shift with me and trained me on WC audits. So, I know she's been there at least a year longer than me. I could work well with her, but would have that tiny bit of fear that she would "hold it over me" that she got the job & I didn't.
I just know that I did not answer those "stress" questions well. But I wanted to be honest with them.
If someone bull****ted their way thru the interview, I think these guys would see right thru it, but that the Big Wig (V.P.) wouldn't.
I have a better attitude about it now. I don't think I will get it this time around, but, I truly feel that whatever is meant to be , will be.
If I don't get it, I will not be angry at anyone & I will get along with whomever gets the job. One of the two other applicants that I "know" about is a closer work friend, and I would be very happy for her if she got it. The other one.. She worked second shift with me and trained me on WC audits. So, I know she's been there at least a year longer than me. I could work well with her, but would have that tiny bit of fear that she would "hold it over me" that she got the job & I didn't.
I just know that I did not answer those "stress" questions well. But I wanted to be honest with them.
If someone bull****ted their way thru the interview, I think these guys would see right thru it, but that the Big Wig (V.P.) wouldn't.
Chelle D -- great attitude -- every event we experience in life will help us later on. If you don't get this job now, the experience you had today will always help you in the future.
My take on this sort of thing, is that it's good you answered honestly as you need to be a good fit for the job. For both them and you. I do also like to give people credit that they can sense whether you're being authentic or not. Best to be yourself, know your strengths and limitations and speak from an authentic place. You can't go wrong. It might not mean you get this job, but you'll have good character for it IMO.
I think it sounds like you have a good attitude. Ya never know, your attitude and authenticity might carry you through with this one anyway. Posted via Mobile Device
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