Yesterday I had my second interview with a company out of Edmonton. This interview, again, involved quite a bit of discussion around the position, my responsibilities in the position, and how I would behave as a leader in various hypothetical situations. The interview also included the Executive Director, who was absent from the first interview. She definitely has a different personality than the other 2 women, a lot more serious and direct, but as a executive that I would have to report to, that is probably a good thing. I have dealt with so many passive, 'let's NOT communicate' managers that it will be a nice change to have someone tell me like it is.
Again, the interview was long - 2 hours. We did discuss possible start dates - essentially they wanted someone to start yesterday. We also talked a bit about compensation. I got the goods on a pay range and an amazing benefits plan.
They are currently checking my references and then making a decision regarding my employment. They advised me I would know by the end of the week.
It looks promising, but I am trying not to be too excited, as I will be dissappointed if I don't get the job. This would be an amazing opportunity that will allow me quite a bit of freedom in developing, designing, and creating a training and development plan for the organization. It is a relatively new position, so there are many new initiatives that need to be introduced and implemented. However, I am still a bit apprehensive about moving to Edmonton. I think I got too many things going on in my brain right now to be overly excited about moving in the dead of winter, selling one house, trying to buy another, and trying to get rid of household junk. Especially since I will be going ahead of Jeff, leaving him to take care of everything back in S'toon.
Anywho, I am sure it will all work out. If I don't get the job, it will be back to the grind of looking for something. Blak!
3 comments:
I think that since they were willing to talk about start dates with you, you're *really* likely to get the position. I'll try not to jinx it by being too excited for you, but I'm pretty excited by how promising this all sounds.
Here's just a little squee:
squee.
I'll do a big one when you get it. If you don't, you can blame it on my pre-confirmation celebratory squee.
Thanks Rilla!
I am sure you haven't jinxed me. If it's meant to be, it will be, if not, then I will find something else.
All good things come to those who wait. Even though I am sick of waiting.
I too am very excited for you. It sounds incredibly likely that you'll get the position. Good luck!
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