Doesn't look like I got it!!!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:38 am

Last week I went for an interview for a job that would be ideal for me and the family.

I felt that the interview went really well and felt more than capable to do the job, they said that they would let me know today if I was successful, I haven't had a call so it's looks as though I haven't got the job :-1

It is so had trying to find a job that will fit in with looking after the kids, running a home and making sure that it will be okay with my back, that job would have been perfect, it was all I thought about since the interview!

It makes me wonder how I come across to people, am I too friendly in an interview setting? Maybe I need to be more professional? Or is my health putting Employers off?

I feel so frustrated :-5 :-5 :-5

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:47 am

:yh_hugs to you Suzy!! I am sure that you came across wonderful, don't take it personal, which is easier said than done. I've been in your position before and actually didn't get hired because I told my future employer that I had high cholosterol...which was crazy at the age 22...:-5 (they told me I had the job and then called me back and told me because of my health they didn't want to take the risk) But that was a long time ago....

It just wasn't meant to be, and something bigger and better is out there for you!! I KNOW this!:D

Meanwhile rest assured the you are Wonderfully Made!!:-4

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:08 am

If not this, there will be another. Good luck to you. Maybe you will hear from them yet.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:50 am

:yh_hugs to you Suzy, but as someone else said today is not over yet, keeping everything crossed.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:55 am

Think of the law of averages too.

If this one falls through then it's one interview out of the way.

If it takes most people 3 or 4 interviews before the right job comes through then you're down by one now. It's good practice too. Interviews get easier and easier every time.

Elvira · Post by **Elvira** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:18 am

SuzyB;541392 wrote: Last week I went for an interview for a job that would be ideal for me and the family.

I felt that the interview went really well and felt more than capable to do the job, they said that they would let me know today if I was successful, I haven't had a call so it's looks as though I haven't got the job :-1

It is so had trying to find a job that will fit in with looking after the kids, running a home and making sure that it will be okay with my back, that job would have been perfect, it was all I thought about since the interview!

It makes me wonder how I come across to people, am I too friendly in an interview setting? Maybe I need to be more professional? Or is my health putting Employers off?

I feel so frustrated :-5 :-5 :-5

Why don't you come over to me and I can give you some competency based interview training. It will ensure that you are positioning yourself in the right way.

You are a really friendly person, but that's just one competency. We need to ensure that you're selling all your skills.

Give me a shout if you want to pop over and discuss.

You should not be discussing your health at interview as you are covered by the disability discrimination act - they should not be asking!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:02 am

Elvira;541445 wrote: Why don't you come over to me and I can give you some competency based interview training. It will ensure that you are positioning yourself in the right way.

You are a really friendly person, but that's just one competency. We need to ensure that you're selling all your skills.

Give me a shout if you want to pop over and discuss.

You should not be discussing your health at interview as you are covered by the disability discrimination act - they should not be asking!

Thanks I might take you up on that, I thought you had to declare that you were disabled to employers? :-3

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:05 am

Novelty;541460 wrote: It's a crime to Humanity that Mothers still struggle to get work that's convenient,

The regimented work place is a crime to human dignity,

Mothers should be expected to stay at home mothering the young,

and Mothers should be allowed to balance this with a job or career,

Mothers are the most important people in society,

and if the Mothers aren't happy then society will not be happy,

Mothers who only see their children when they get up and when they go to bed,

Mothers who have to compete in a Man's work place by working hard and too many hours,

We all have equal rights, but we should not forget the responsibility of our species,

Mothers are the building blocks of society with Love, Care and Sensitivity...

So demand your right to be a mother and demand your right to work or be successful.

This is your Human right...

tell this to your political representative, if he/she does not agree, then they are not for the people, find one who is...

What a great post, thanks Novelty :-6

Now the children are older 10 and 11, I really would like to go back to work for many different reasons, I just guess I need to find the right Employer to put up with me

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:05 am

Thanks BBoop, WW3, Wendybird and Koan for your kind words :-4

devist8me · Post by **devist8me** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:11 am

There's a reason you didn't get that job, you just don't know or see it yet. These things always work out somehow. I believe in the old saying "There's a reason for everything". You've possibly got a better job option coming up. Perhaps the old job you would have ended up HATING. Keep your chin up.

Elvira · Post by **Elvira** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:13 am

You most certainly do not have to disclose at interview anything about your health at all.

They are obliged to make reasonable adjustments for anyone with a disability. The only justifiable discrimination is things like a person in a wheelchair coaching a track team, or a man applying to be a personal carer for an elderly woman.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:20 am

devist8me;541476 wrote: There's a reason you didn't get that job, you just don't know or see it yet. These things always work out somehow. I believe in the old saying "There's a reason for everything". You've possibly got a better job option coming up. Perhaps the old job you would have ended up HATING. Keep your chin up.

What, all three??? Thanks for the vote of confidence

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:53 am

I GOT IT :yh_party :yh_party

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:57 am

SuzyB;541503 wrote: I GOT IT :yh_party :yh_party

Congratulations!!!!!!!! :-6 :guitarist

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:59 am

Betty Boop;541505 wrote: Congratulations!!!!!!!! :-6 :guitarist

Thanks Boops, think he started to regret offering me the job when I started to screech down the phone!!!!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:02 am

SuzyB;541506 wrote: Thanks Boops, think he started to regret offering me the job when I started to screech down the phone!!!!

:wah: :wah: oh dear! Maybe he just realised how much it actually means to you! Which of course makes you a dedicated employee! :-6

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:06 am

oh well gym outa the window , out for a celebration meal i think , told ya change was in the air :wah: :wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:33 am

So you got the Bigfoot research team job. I just knew you were qualified.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:50 am

jimbo;541514 wrote: oh well gym outa the window , out for a celebration meal i think , told ya change was in the air :wah: :wah:

Good for you!! Enjoy your meal you two, somewhere better than Mc D's I hope Jimbo! :wah:

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:54 am

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY:-4

I'm so happy for you Suzie!! doin' the happy dance for Suzie:yh_dance :yh_dance

:yh_hugs to you and your family!!

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:10 am

Good for you! Buy something new to wear on your first day...it'll make you feel extra special.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:13 am

YZGI;541522 wrote: So you got the Bigfoot research team job. I just knew you were qualified.

just about got it they did say we were over qualified mate :wah: :wah: :wah:

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:14 am

Lulu2;541544 wrote: Good for you! Buy something new to wear on your first day...it'll make you feel extra special.

thanks lulu 2 thats very nice

:-4

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:44 pm

Lulu2;541544 wrote: Good for you! Buy something new to wear on your first day...it'll make you feel extra special.

Thanks Lulu, it's a great excuse to go shopping

Wendybird;541589 wrote: Oh Duh! :rolleyes:

As if we knew you weren't getting the job!

SEE! Have faith in the power of your FG friends who were willing you all the way!

*And also sending voodoo nasties in case the new boss thought about NOT giving you the job *

Congrats Suzybird my lovely! You just had to be patient and all the good things in life will come your way.

Loves you babes xoxoxoxox:-4

Thanks Wendy, you are so funny, I loves you too :-4

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:02 pm

SuzyB;541503 wrote: I GOT IT :yh_party :yh_party

May it be the job you hope for and the reward you deserve.

Mystery · Post by **Mystery** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:53 pm

Congratulations Suzy

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:54 pm

watch. they'll give you a call tomorrow when you're out running errands.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:23 pm

This is fab news Suzy!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :-4

:yh_shamrk:yh_money:yh_party

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:03 pm

Just seen this -

Woohoo! Congratulations Suzy.

Do you want me to make you some celebratory flapjack? (fart cake)

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:16 pm

Imladris;543345 wrote: Just seen this -

Woohoo! Congratulations Suzy.

Do you want me to make you some celebratory flapjack? (fart cake)

I'd love some, (Have a look at my post in Anything Random, the shame:o

)

How are you? Haven't seen you about, you been busy? :-4