Interview

I got this from Carmen at La Petite Belle. She is a great Bloggy Bud - if you haven't checked her out what are you waiting for......

Before posting my answers, here are some rules so you can participate:

1. If you want to participate, leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.” (And your e-mail address, please.)

2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.

3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.

4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.

5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

So... Here are the questions she asked me:

1) What made you start a blog?

I started a blog because one of my best girl friends Danielle started her own blog, New Mommy Rant. She was having so much fun with it and it really seemed like a great way to conenct with people and make friends. It also seemed like a great way to relieve stress and thoughts and feelings. I am sooo glad I did! I lvoe my blog and all of my readers.. Not to mention the great friends I have made!

2) If you were in a deserted island and could only bring one person with you, who would that be? (you can pick someone you do or do not know)

If I was stranded on a desert island and could only bring one person it would be Brian. Brian is my best friend so having him on the island with me I know that I would never stop laughing, never stop smiling, never stop feeling loved and cared for. With him with me I always feel safe and secure. Besides he is someone I would never want to be without!

3) If you were only allowed to read ONE more book before you died, which book would you pick?

Probably book number 2 in the Twilight series since that is what I am reading right now!

4) If you could go back in time and re-do something in your life, what would that be?

I don't think I would re-do anything in my life. I truly feel that the experiences I have gone through made me the person i am today! But if I had to pick one thing I'd probably would have given my Dad a hug the last time I saw him instead of just saying goodbye.

Little did I know that was the last time I would ever see him.

5) What would you tell your 10 year old self if you saw her sitting in front of you right now?

This is a tough one! But I'd probably remind myself to slow down and enjoy being a child. When you are little you are in such a rush to grow up and then when you're grown up you wish you could get those innocent moments back and hide from all of the scary resposiblities that comes along with being an adult... So that's what I would tell myself.....

JOB UPDATE Part Dos

so I know you all have been waiting for my 2nd job interview update (lol, just kidding)! OK... so it went really, really well.. I made sure I was extremely prepared and even gathered together a list of questions that I wanted to have answered. The interview lasted about 40 minutes! I have a good feeling about it, eventhough I am really trying not to get to excited about anything yet. The next step in the process would be a final interview at the facility by an HR rep! The lady I spoke with told me to expect to hear something in about 2 weeks, give or take a lil and that the job wouldn't start until mid-November.

I also asked how many people they were interviewing..(I'm not sure if I mentioned this prior, but THEY found ME! I have my resume posted on 2 different job websites and they found it and called me for the available position! Kinda cool, right?) So anyway, they said so far they had 50 applicants and that I was 1 of 4 who are up for the job! I think that is pretty good odds.

I think the job has the potential to be very interesting and rewarding! I think that teaching children that have some emotional and mental problems also has the possibility for being very difficult! That is something that I have to think about also if I am offered the job! The lady that interviewed me also did say that I would never be left alone with the students and that I would have a male mental health supervisor with me at all times! There is also a phone in the room that goes directly to the front desk and (this is what spooked me a lil, but not too much) that there is a panic button on the desk! She gave me the example: it is there incase a student trys to stab you through the neck with a pen falls and hurts themselves and starts to bleed! I would be able to hit the panic button and help would come instantly for the child!

The good thing is that my salary has the potential to more then double and I would have full benefits, completely paid for! My day would only consist of teaching for 4 hours a day - 2 in the early morning and 2 in the early afternoon! The rest of my day would consist of educational reports, contacting public schools and preparing lesson plans. I thought it was pretty cool! But like I said - we'll see! I'm just going to go about my buisness and continue working at my present job! I mean I love my present job - but I also need to think about my personal security financially! I want to get married and buy a house and double the salary is a great start! And like I mentioned I am not going to get excited until there is something to get excited about! Who knows - I may not even want the job, right?(eventhough I kinda really do**BIG SIGH**)

What do you think!?!

JOB UPDATE

ok.... so my phone interview went very well! It lasted about 35-40 minutes.. She asked me a ton of questions, which I had great answers to, thankfully! We spoke for awhile about different situations, my qualifications, and some duties of the job. At the end of the interview she said they would be intouch about a 2nd phone interview with a supervisor after they discussed the intial interview. Sure enough - they called me last night around 6 o'clock to schedule a 2nd interview (which will be tonight at 6pm)! So i guess it's going well.. I have some more questions to ask because I have some concerns also.. But I am very happy - this has the potential to be something very, very good

for me right now! We'll see! Keep your finger's crossed & wish me luck!

I will keep you posted!

Potential Job

OK - so today at 3:45 I have a preliminary phone interview for a new teaching job. The job sounds kind of interesting - not your typical school job. The job is for a teaching position within a medical center. I would be teaching children between the ages of 5 and 17 (at different times ofcourse). The children have problems with depression and bipolar disorder. The interesting thing is that the children have a fast turnover rate! They only stay at the medical center on average for 7 days. And the class size is about 12 - 14 children at a time.. I am very intrigued and hope that i find out more valuable info. I think this could be a good change, plus more money and health benefits!! So..... Wish me luck!!

The Short Version

OK...... So here it goes....

So you all know that I had that job interview on Thursday... After being kept waiting for 30 minutes It went great, atleast it went great with the 1st person I interviewed with he loved me!! Keyword, HE...We sat and talked for about 45 minutes... Things went very, very well... Though I was having doubts about the actual job (and the building, not so attractive)!

After meeting with the head of the office I met with the H&R Director who was not as accomodating... Wouldn't ya know from the moment she walked into the room she didn't like me.. She looked me up and down multiple times! Keyword SHE!! I think from the moment she stepped into the room she felt threatened or intimadated by me... Can you believe that, intimadated by little 'ole me!?! And it's not like I was a bitch, I was very professional, nice, and polite!! And dressed extremly professional!

So she sat down and started to talk to me and right off the bat she asked me if maybe I wanted to interview for the receptionist position instead!! I couldn't believe it! She said I looked like I'd be a good receptionist...I mean, not that there is anything wrong with being a receptionist but, that wasn't what I was there to interview for!! WERID, right?....

So after the interview I called my Mom and told her how it went.. I told her about the girl and that she didn't seem to like me too much based on my appearances... I mean I'm not a beauty queen, but I like to think I am a rather attractive girl...

So later that afternoon (much to my dismay) I get a call from the recruiter that they LOVED me... he spoke to the guy I interviewed with and he loved me and wanted to set up a second interview and have me do an hour Web Tour with a trainer about the company... So I went with it and gave them my available schedule...We set something up for the following week...

Anyway, wouldn't you know that I get the following email!!

**** has decided not to pursue you as a candidate for the position. I am sorry to hear that and wish you the best of luck.

And in my head i thought WTF? I had a 2nd interview set and training tour set up.. What could have possibly went wrong overnight....Right?

Well, apparently the recruiter spoke to the FEMALE I interviewed with! I'm not sure what exactly she said! But whatever it was she didn't like me...But what about my interview, what about the Web Tour? Sheeshh... what a bitch that lady was.. Seriously!!

What I can't understand is that if they loved me and set up all of these things for me for next week what changed all of that? I mean I'm not upset that i didn't get the job - I am upset because this women felt threatened(atleast that's how I feel - I like to think I have a good understanding of people) she canned the whole thing!!

I guess I have to look at it like "why would I want to work for a place that acted like that anayway!" It's not a big deal!! I was just wondering what made them change their minds so quickly..

Change of Plans.....

I had a big review for Gramma's Baby Stuff that I had planned for today but I have a bit of a change in plans... Please stop back later to check out the review of Gramma's Baby Stuff and for a chance to win an awesome binky lease for your little one!!

I am off to my big job interview!! WISH ME LUCK!

And This Is What I Said....

So I told you that I had to email this Sr. Executive Recruiter about a new job within my field... It's a position outside of the classroom but would still allow me to do something with my Master's Degree...

He asked:

Send me an email telling me the reason you are interested in the job description, working for this company, and what makes you a good match for the position.

I said:

(I have left out the company name and position, just because)

After reading the job description for the coordinator at ****, I am confident that my skills and my passion for education are a perfect match for this position. Having been a teacher, I can truly understand the importance of one on one differentiated instruction for reading and writing. I also agree with **** and feel that any effective solution to improve student performance must also motivate students to promote success within their educational careers.

I am hard working and pick up new programs and procedures very quickly. I am not easily overwhelmed and find it easy to feel calm and collected in a fast paced environment. If offered the position I will commit myself completely and focus as hard as needed to ensure that the results desired are produced.

In addition to my office experience, I have strong communication, customer service, and administrative skills. I am also extremely organized and I work very well with others. My broad background makes me an excellent candidate for this position. I believe that my instructional abilities, combined with my strong interpersonal skills and work ethic would greatly benefit their company.

I have a tremendous love for children and place a high standard on learning. I believe my positive attitude and my understanding of children's needs would make me a prime candidate for the **** position. It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent leader who will make a positive contribution to ****.

What do you think?

So Excited....

So I am so excited that I just got a call for an amazing job opportunity near my house... It's not a teaching job, but a job that allows me to use my teaching/education background... I just need to answer the question - why do you feel you would be good for the position and why I would be interested in working for their company... Then that answer will be used as my writing sample and then an official interview would follow! I am so nervous I'm gonna screw it up!! This is such a great opportunity... I guess I just really have to sell myself, right?

The Interview.....

So.....

The interview went very, very well!! I Looked great all dressed up in my suit with a clean, pressed white shirt and my stylish black high heels!

She asked me bunch of questions that I just aced!! She lovevd my resume and thought I had a great personality...

No wonder why she loved me and wanted to hire me...

They pay CRAP!!!!!

So needless to say I didn't accept any position and I have to continue looking for a new job!! Lucky enough I still have my old job - I'm just looking to make more money... And this interview I went on today would have been 5 steps backwards...

Eventhough I was disappointed, I took the interview as a nother learning experience for the next interview...

But I will say Shame on You(to the company I interviewed with today)! How can you expect to pay so little... I'd make more money pumping gas or selling my used stuff on EBAY!!

Wish me luck that I'll find a more promising job sometime soon!

And thanks to all that sent me their good vibes!

Wish Me Luck

I have a job interview tomorrow afternoon after work.. I'm hoping it all goes well.. I'm trying not to think about it to much or get myself too worked up! I figured on playing it cool and confident....

So wish me luck and send me all of your good

thoughts and prayers @ 2:15 pm!!!!