Couperman Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Good Luck Chocchic! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Rescue Remedy and talking to the chooks - best nerve calmign trick in the book (after 1 1/2 bottles of wine - not a good choice BEFORE the interview!!) Lots and Lots and Lots of Luck my lovely. You can do it!! You are an omleteer after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Good luck Choccy! Take a feather for good luck. I know nerves are awful before an interview. It sounds as if you have everything prepared in plenty of time so you can add anything you have forgotten. Write down any questions you want to ask, and reponses to questions you can think of, to give you a prompt. The night before watch a comedy before bed, so you have a good night's sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 I'm planning on going to the pub where friends play music and chat to distract myself with a non-alcoholic drink. I've got an image of me pulling out a feather for luck now, and the chicken's face! I'm sure there will be lots about in the remains of our garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've just heard from Choccy - she feels happy that she did well in the interview, but didn't get any other feedback apart from that they will be in touch in 2 weeks time. You go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I am glad it went well, but TWO WEEKS.... What a long wait. We will have to distract her thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 What interview?! It was hard to tell whether I did well or not, and they said there was 1 more person next week, I was the tail end and 2 weeks was their PLAN, but may not work It's my first "proper" interview for a long-term job I would actually want, so could go either way. Prepare for tears if I don't get it though. On the plus side there is more than 1 job, and they recruit throughout the year in batches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Good luck Choccy. Where is your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 I can see it on my computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 It doesn't appear here either.... Good luck with the job, fingers crossed it will all work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I've noticed a few avatars missing recently, both when viewing at home and at work, so it's not the machine Fingers crossed Choccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 What was the job you actually went for?, what does it involve xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 It's quite an obscure career. The agencies are paid by pharmaceutical companies to produce technical writing at different stages of the drug from the first clinical trials up to the final product. This involves Writing drafts of journals on behalf of medical doctors (they have the final say and read drafts), preparing posters for conferences (summary of research with pictures), writing abstracts (summary of research for the conference booklet (a programme a few cm thick on speakers). Information on drugs (non promotional), or text for websites. Other agencies also prepare educational materials for doctors, e.g. which cancer drug to prescribe, and material to educate sales reps. Technical writing part on trade stands at conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Didn't get it they said "we have identified candidates who fit our criteria more closely." I've asked what I could do to get another position there. Apparently they emailed the agency a week after the interview, two weeks ago I contacted the agency today and she was trying to chase it up and said the people recruiting were on holiday. She really hadn't seen the email. I've been trying not to hassle them as they said at least 2 weeks, but it is now getting towards 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Oh...bad luck Choccy. The right job will come along you'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Sorry to hear that if you didnt get that job then it obviously means there is a better one out there for you! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 obviously not the right job for you just now, hopefully there's something better out there soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Poop sorry you didn't get this one, but the right one is out there waiting for you karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Sorry you didn't get this one CC but the right job will be out there for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Sorry I missed all of this Chocchick - you must feel pretty low - BUT remember - that job was NOT good enough for you not the other way round. This just means a MUCH better job will be around the corner for you - you go girl!! Lots of positive thoughts xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Bad luck this time Hon, but good interview practice. The right job is out there for you.. things happpen for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sorry you did not get it choccy. I have done several tests, and been told different things. Sometimes it was because I was not a graduate ( they are not allowed to say that though! ) othertimes I felt my age, and career break to have kids offended them . I do know that they really like team players - also, occasionally a very focussed "analytical" person - who will do all the boring and laborious clinical trial material ( I would have prefered the pharmaceutical sales documents and speaker materials ). Unfortunately 2 ends of a spectrum - don't give up though - some of the high flyers in the more independant companies were rejected by the, big boys in medical communications . Chin up ...... xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Oh Chocy sorry you didnt get the job You know what?! Grab the chocolate and the wine and just think about how much they will be kicking themselves when they realised that they have missed out on working with such a fab person like you! Everything happens for a reason - they is a bigger, better and more well paid job just around the corner with your name on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 So sorry you didn't get the job but as everyone has said, there is something better waiting round the corner. You must be feeling so disappointed now but just think that it would have been anyway and you have had a lucky escape. Have some wine and choccies as compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 I visited a similar company (look at me networking ) and they had more holidays (5 weeks ), better training, and I really liked the atmosphere. Would possibly have to wait until February though althought I did a writing test I've not heard about If I got that it would be ideal... I'm still waiting for feedback on my interview. The agency (lovely lady) got the email after 1 week, but thought it might not be for me due to the wording. She's been chasing the company ever since for feedback on the interview as they've been rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
