Popular Post Einstein Posted November 5, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 About a month ago, I was at work and I received a phone call from an unknown number. Since I have business cards floating around everywhere for my on-the-side computer repair service, I answered the call, expecting someone in need of my services.... Well, it was indeed someone in need of my services but more in the full-time capacity. The central office for a school district 30 minutes south of where I live wanted to do an interview to fill a PC technician position. They cover 5 campuses...which means that I alone would have to service these 5 campuses...all by myself haha. That being said, the lady proceeded to tell me different things about the current situation and why they were in need of someone to fill the position and also that the pay would be good. I of course asked "how good?" Starting out, it will be significantly higher than what I'm currently making and in 6 months if they decide to keep me, it would go up some more. She explained that they really wanted someone that they could convince to stay on for a long period of time and that they would use competitive pay to accomplish that. I have no problem with this I like money, especially the kind that will be used as a tool to keep me interested in working. And this sounds like a really awesome job too, not just because good money. But in all seriousness, I'm super nervous about this thing! I have an interview in 2 hours! I think I'm prepared but nobody really ever knows that until they're sitting there talking to the bigwig do they? Anyway, I'll post back here how it went and then in a few weeks, whether or not I got it! Wish me luck guys! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ-Stalker Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hope it all goes well for you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternity 6 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hope it all goes well . But sadly it appears I'm late so the interview is mostlikely over . So Enstein Is most likely either celebrating or sulking , I hope the first one comes true. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Ha, thanks for the well wishes guys! The interview went better than I expected and they said that I'll receive an email sometime after monday! They still have a few applicants to review and then they will give a recommendation to the school board who will then make the final decision. The place is everything I had hoped for and then some. I'll post here in a week or so whether or not I got it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonsense715 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nooooo we'll lose Einstein to the evil campus bosses! D: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nooooo we'll lose Einstein to the evil campus bosses! D: Hopefully nothing here will be blocked at the new place if I do get the job. However...I'll almost be my own boss. And I will have the ability to unblock sites 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeviousDave Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Nooooo we'll lose Einstein to the evil campus bosses! D: Hopefully nothing here will be blocked at the new place if I do get the job. However...I'll almost be my own boss. And I will have the ability to unblock sites I HAVE THE POWER! He-Einstein and the Masters of the Server Room! Edited November 6, 2015 by DeviousDave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWA Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Aww man, this is great news! Good luck to you Einstein and I hope you get it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks guys! I should know something by wednesday of next week hopefully 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Congrats Mak! I hope that goes well for you. And thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclical_Yuri_Is_Master Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 awesome i hope you join to that job and all good on that get lucky 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Well they called me early yesterday morning, which was quite odd since they said before that I would be receiving an email notification either late Tuesday or Wednesday.....called to let me know that they were "going in a different direction" and something about financials, not really sure....but yeah I didn't get the job. I'm not certain, but from the way the guy talked, they might not actually be filling the position! That doesn't really make them look the best after they conducted so many interviews though. Mine lasted 2 hours! I was really confused honestly because I thought the interview went quite well and several other things made me think that they wanted me there. So my guess is one of 2 things happened: either the board meeting went really bad and the board decided that the money wasn't there so no hiring anyone, or they already had a "pocket candidate", which I find more likely because of where I live... Its also possible that I did something wrong and didn't know it, or just wasn't as qualified as someone else, though they gave me the impression that I had everyone else beat... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonsense715 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 It's okay buddy. You still have your current job at least. A lot of people don't even have a job at all. I've been waiting for an answer from where I applied to in August, they pulled me through 3-4 selection steps which ended only now and I got refused as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 True, I have a lot to be thankful for. And I hope your next one goes better man, thats a long time to wait! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopBam Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sorry to hear you didn't get it, better luck next time! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicken Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Well they called me early yesterday morning, which was quite odd since they said before that I would be receiving an email notification either late Tuesday or Wednesday.....called to let me know that they were "going in a different direction" and something about financials, not really sure....but yeah I didn't get the job. I'm not certain, but from the way the guy talked, they might not actually be filling the position! That doesn't really make them look the best after they conducted so many interviews though. Mine lasted 2 hours! I was really confused honestly because I thought the interview went quite well and several other things made me think that they wanted me there. So my guess is one of 2 things happened: either the board meeting went really bad and the board decided that the money wasn't there so no hiring anyone, or they already had a "pocket candidate", which I find more likely because of where I live... Its also possible that I did something wrong and didn't know it, or just wasn't as qualified as someone else, though they gave me the impression that I had everyone else beat... Unfortunately, due to legal reasons, a company isn't inclined to tell you *why* you don't qualify for a job, why they choose someone else, or what you could do to improve. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks Chop! Unfortunately, due to legal reasons, a company isn't inclined to tell you *why* you don't qualify for a job, why they choose someone else, or what you could do to improve. I know :/ really sucks but oh well. I'd rather break loose and work for myself but I've got a lot to do before then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamWolf Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Sorry to hear me, something else will come along just as good or better! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Surprise update! My contact there sent me an email out of the blue explaining that they had hired someone else and that the decision was purely because he had 10 years of experience in the field more than me. She said that I was well-qualified and that the interview went well and that they would hang on to my info in case they ever wanted to to expand. She also offered to forward my info along to another potential employer. Could be a blessing in disguise! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxi Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 It happens to everyone, one company didn't want me because they found someone who would do it cheaper which makes me glad I never ended up there! What kind of message does that send out?! I'm not sure what the market is like in the US but if I stick my CV on recruitment websites in the UK the recruiters are like flies to shit. Maybe give that a bash? For example, I am currently "enquiring" about opportunities (hopefully no-one I works with will see that...) and some have progressed to a certain stage. All I did was pick up the phone to a few recruiters, no work involved other than spending 15 minutes updating some bullet points on my CV. You also build relationships with the recruiters because if they like you they'll come back and help you out since they are reputation based not forgetting probably on commission (usually 10% of you salary). Do you have LinkedIn as well? That really helps and if you hook up with some of the people on here you'll automatically be connected with a lot of industry people. Here is me with a photo that needs updating (I am not that fat anymore lol) if anyone wants to connect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I had considered doing that but I don't really want to move far from here for a job right now, which is what would most likely have to happen. Unfortunately the jobs in my field are pretty slim here, which creates a slight problem lol. I'm also in that "hope my co-workers don't see this" category too. Thanks for the tips man! I do need to revive my linkedin account, I totally forgot I even had it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Update bump. January 8 will be my last day working here at the motorhome plant. I have decided to pursue a 2-year business degree so that when I hopefully someday open a computer repair shop, I won't be totally lost on the business aspect of things. I will be resuming my "part-time" position at the college in their IT department, but I will be allowed to work as much as I want. It is a minimum wage job ($7.25/hr) but at least its something. I am actually quite excited about it because I will be returning to work in my hometown (and state) and the drive will be less than 10 minutes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeviousDave Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hope it goes well for you, good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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