Rona Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Sounds like you had a lucky escape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 I've finally got feedback. I phoned today. I don't know what to do about it though. I'm quiet, not particularly confident, and anxious, that's just me. I don't see how I can work on that, I spent a day preparing questions. "When we interview someone we are looking for two sets of skills - one the technical knowledge to write quality material, and second the ability to be a strong member of the account team. Sarah had great technical knowledge but unfortunately it was second point that it was felt she was weak on. We sometimes have to work with difficult clients and authors, and need to try to get them to meet difficult deadlines - this takes tact, diplomacy and the ability to effectively engage with them to gain their respect and confidence. We did try to allow Sarah time to relax and to feel able to show us her personality, and, for want of a better word, sell herself to us." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I wouldn't worry too much Sarah - the confidence will come. I'm sure you will feel so juch more confident at the next interview, after having been through a difficult time over this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Don't dwell on it too much Choccy. The latter part of the interveiw will come to you with confidence. I am the total opposite of you, and am not shy of social contact with so called clients and Authors. The problem is some want their ego to be massaged and others just think they are plain "god" - thankfully these are a minority. However, part of the job is to liase with these peeps, and accounts and investments are at stake, especially if with a drug company, so they need a certain person to be able to carry out more than just production of media. Keep going - the right post will come, as I said to you before - sometimes they prefer a more quiet analytical person on the team, as they have enough client interfaces . Would it help to get some sort of "confidence" training, or interveiw tests ( mock interveiws, just to get you used to meeting strangers in a job roleplay ) - at the end of the day, if you are not comfortable with the selling/client interface aspect, should you try to force this into your personality . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Well said Sarah Jo - dont forget that they have summed you up in very small amount of words - just keep on going for it - you will find the perfect job - I just believe it. Lots of positive thoughts are always with you from your friends on the forum xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 I had an interview for a temp job and got it She was really nice and had a dog in her office and following us round, so I told her about my chickens and she said she used to live on a farm. Admin at secure children's unit but new bullding in nice surroundings, with training and people around to help (remember that reception job some of you ). No contact with teenagers except the occasional hi as they pass supervised, and they seemed like normal teenagers when we went we went round and came over to stroke the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Congratulations. I hope it all works out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well done Choccy Sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well done Choccy, I am sure you will be fine i used to work at a young offenders detention centre, and had no problems with the inmates...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Great news Chocchick - I hope you enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Inmates walk round with a worker, it is like fort Knox, and I don't need to do more than say hi. The teenagers I met actually seemed OK Need to find permament job with resident dog or pet that uses a PhD in Biochemistry or interviewer with chicken-based background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Great news karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Great news Dear Thing - let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Fantastic! Well Done. Limb Lane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well done Temp jobs often lead to bigger and better things and its all good experience. At least you know you will have one friendly colleague (the dog). When do you start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 At least you know you will have one friendly colleague (the dog). Not next week but someone else has one Start Monday, week by week and ongoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well done Chocy! Im really pleased for you! Working in secure isnt as bad it you might at first think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 well done Choccy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 She'll have to go past my house on 'tbus. Give us a wave Choccy. Or call in if my car's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Well done, Choccy, and best wishes for Monday. That is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Chocchick is there an agricultural college near you? They maybe looking for a lecturer, or associate lecturer with a background like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Great news Choccy - hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Going well. Yesterday was Dealing with lots of people and trying to work out who they are and what they want, and if it is safe to let them in the building or give them information. Getting better with the fact you can't walk around the building without passing through at least 2 locked doors which you have to open with a key buried in the middle of about 10 others. Apparently it is very good building in a fire. I'm learning about some "interesting" people too and how the centre tries to rehabilitate them. I so admire the people that work with the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 A bit late catching up on this one but Brilliant news Choccy The confidence thing comes with time and I hate interviews so much, so not looking forward to the next few weeks (not that I've applied for much at the moment) Hope you settle in at this centre, and hey- they have a dog! I used to take Molly to work at Gloucester branch on a Saturday as it was usually very quiet and the customers loved to make a fuss - she wasn't complaining much either Well done A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Great news Hon - you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
