The Interview
So I had my interview yesterday. Even though I felt I would do fine I couldn't keep myself from losing sleep from worry the night before. I was interviewed by two women, and they were both very nice and seemed to react positively to me. First they told me a little about the company and then they asked me questions based off of my resume. They were especially intrigued by my love of reading and writing short stories. So, they asked me a few questions about that lol.
Yes, I felt I did well, however, I still have to pick at myself. I think the last interview I did was better. I think my nerves got the best of me a little bit. I could have been clearer in expressing myself, but they seemed to understand me ok. Also when they said "Do you have any questions for us?" I said without thinking "Is this the end of the interview?" (it was a short interview btw) I thought after I said it, it might have been a bad thing to say, but they just laughed. Then I said, "Because then I was gonna ask 'when can I expect to hear back from you?'" I was a little caught off guard because here I might have asked a question about the company (also I mostly blanked out on what they said about the company unfortunately), but since they had already told me about it I didn't really have a question. They also pretty much answered any questions I would have asked already. Sometimes I guess you can over-prepare. I had read over the common interview questions several times. I basically know how to answer them, but you can't be prepared for everything and nervousness still sometimes gets in the way. I don't think my mistakes really mattered in this interview though.
Anyway, they told me I should expect to hear back from them by the end of next week. I think it depends on when the work flow comes in because they said my schedule would probably depend on that. I don't know if it will be on an as needed basis or what because they did ask how I like to spread my hours out, so that seems to imply I would be able to set my own schedule. I guess I will find out. I kinda like to have the same hours at the same time every week, but I'd be willing to adapt I guess if it ends up being variable. Of course my mom would be driving me, so she'd have to be available during whatever schedule they decide to throw at me. But again like I said, I might be able to set my own schedule.
The office itself is very small and kinda ugly and industrial looking, but very quiet with few people, which I like. It's a very intimate setting and I think I will be able to dress casually.
So, I'm going to stop blabbing. I think they do want me for the job based on their positive reaction. I emailed Heidi about how the interview went and she wants me to send them a thank you letter ASAP. I just wrote that up, but I can't send it today because the mailman already came. So, I'll have to send it tomorrow.
Yes, I felt I did well, however, I still have to pick at myself. I think the last interview I did was better. I think my nerves got the best of me a little bit. I could have been clearer in expressing myself, but they seemed to understand me ok. Also when they said "Do you have any questions for us?" I said without thinking "Is this the end of the interview?" (it was a short interview btw) I thought after I said it, it might have been a bad thing to say, but they just laughed. Then I said, "Because then I was gonna ask 'when can I expect to hear back from you?'" I was a little caught off guard because here I might have asked a question about the company (also I mostly blanked out on what they said about the company unfortunately), but since they had already told me about it I didn't really have a question. They also pretty much answered any questions I would have asked already. Sometimes I guess you can over-prepare. I had read over the common interview questions several times. I basically know how to answer them, but you can't be prepared for everything and nervousness still sometimes gets in the way. I don't think my mistakes really mattered in this interview though.
Anyway, they told me I should expect to hear back from them by the end of next week. I think it depends on when the work flow comes in because they said my schedule would probably depend on that. I don't know if it will be on an as needed basis or what because they did ask how I like to spread my hours out, so that seems to imply I would be able to set my own schedule. I guess I will find out. I kinda like to have the same hours at the same time every week, but I'd be willing to adapt I guess if it ends up being variable. Of course my mom would be driving me, so she'd have to be available during whatever schedule they decide to throw at me. But again like I said, I might be able to set my own schedule.
The office itself is very small and kinda ugly and industrial looking, but very quiet with few people, which I like. It's a very intimate setting and I think I will be able to dress casually.
So, I'm going to stop blabbing. I think they do want me for the job based on their positive reaction. I emailed Heidi about how the interview went and she wants me to send them a thank you letter ASAP. I just wrote that up, but I can't send it today because the mailman already came. So, I'll have to send it tomorrow.