Today I had my first interview since I was let go at the end of August. Honestly, I'm kind of shocked it took this long to obtain one interview.
Let me tell you. Searching for a job these days is a LOT different than when I last had to do it. Back then, I answered a blind ad in the newspaper. Today, it involves trawling online trying to weed out the scammy posts. Which, let me tell you, makes job searches exhausting.
I will give credit to a majority of the companies, I've applied to - at the very least most of them are responding that they've received my application and turning around to tell me that despite my "very impressive" resume, they've decided to go in another direction. *sigh*
Today's phone interview was just a quick "meet and greet" to explain the company (an industry I'm not really familiar with) and I guess to garner just how interested I am in the position (very).
I should note here, that I have been targeting remote roles only - because I honestly don't want to have to go into an office if I don't have to; and after the lockdown it has been more than proven that I can actually do my job from home.
So when she mentioned that for locals this was a hybrid position, I was a little concerned. Were they expecting me to move? No, in fact, it turns out that if a non-local person secures this position it will be 100% remote. Which makes me really want this job.
I sent a thank you email, after the interview and then immediately wondered; is this something people do anymore in this digital age? I'm thinking it's not the norm anymore.
I think the interview went well. She promised to get back to me either way. So now, we wait, with crossed fingers and toes - because I really think this job would be a good fit for both of us.
Got my fingers crossed for you, too. I have been retired for seventeen years now and cannot imagine what it's like out there these days!
ReplyDeleteSending you the very best of wishes. And three cheers for it being remote. That sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed (I originally typed gingers crossed, what). I'm sure the job searches are so different now! Good luck, Gigi.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know where to start if I had to look for a job right now. I'll keep a good thought for you.
ReplyDeleteI imagine a job search is very different nowadays. I do not envy you. I hope this works out for you. It is nice to know beforehand if a job is remote or not. The workplace can be so different these days. Good luck! I'm confident you will land somewhere great.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had the interview, finally. And that the job will be remote. I know my inclination would be to send a thank you note, and regardless of what is the done thing now, I'm glad you did it. Gratitude is what we need more of in this world
ReplyDeleteSending you big hugs, Gigi. 😘💕
ReplyDeleteI hope it all works out for you! I was actively on the job market for two years before I got a job. Lots of interviews, but no nibbles. I was starting to think it was a problem with me.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine what it is like to find a job these days; I hope i works out for you.
ReplyDeleteCrossing my fingers and toes for you too! I'm gonna guess people don't regularly send *thank you notes, so you might be the Shining Star!
ReplyDeleteNote, I rarely get thank you notes for wedding/baby shower gifts any more and it's really a pity. Right?