Posted by TexasChic on June 16, 2006, at 14:16:54
In reply to Re: Didn't get the 2nd job I interviewed for. » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on June 13, 2006, at 19:08:22
I just got back from interviewing at the department store's corporate headquarters. It was un-freaking-believable!!! It looks like a college campus! I was literally blown away by the place. I mean, I just can't describe how incredible it was. Inside I felt like I was in the mall or something. A really pretty mall with tons of plants and little areas with cushy chairs and stuff.
I really liked the women I interviewed with too. They seemed to like me, and seemed to think I was qualified, so now I just have to wait and see! The HR lady told me they usually don't do 2nd interviews and I was the last one, so I should find out soon.
I did alot of research on the internet last night about interviewing advice and stuff about the company. I actually impressed them because at the end, when they asked if I had any questions, I actually had some planned out. That was the extent of what I used from all that studying, but being prepared gave me more confidence.
I also had to take these stupid tests. They reminded me of school. They weren't personality tests so much as analytical tests. It had math questions, reasoning, definitions, ect. I think I did all right though.
Oh, and the best part is they promote from within quite frequently it seems. The girl who had this job had gotten promoted. And where you can go is almost endless! There's 4000 people working there!!! This is the first place I've seen that isn't a dead end job. It might actually be a place I would want to stay at until I retire!
I feel really good about it, but I felt really good about last one too, and didn't even get a second interview. That guy DID ask if he could send my resume to a few art directors he knows, so it wasn't complete rejection. If I don't get the one I interviewed for today, maybe I'll at least have some new prospects. But I really want this one!!!
-T
P.S. The HR lady's last name was Seaman. I felt like Chandler in that episode of Friends where he was at an interview and was trying not to make jokes. His guy kept saying 'duty' (doodie). I had to keep saying "Mrs. Seaman" with a straight face! I think mine was worse.
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