Quick Notes

I still have not been able to access LiveJournal from work, which is putting a huge crimp in my ability to stay current with my friends, and there is still very little for me to do at work, especially with my boss out of town for two weeks. This is hugely frustrating to me, especially since my computer time at home is limited these days due to the demands of homework and domesticity. I almost tore my hair out last night because I tried to respond to one of queenofhalves's posts from home and for some reason the site wouldn't update. Ultimately I wasn't even able to finish reading yesterday's posts, much less make any kind of response to more than two.

The good news is that I have 2-1/2 hours of interviews today, follow-ups to last week's phone interview. I have 30 minutes face-to-face with the manager, 30 minutes with her current admin (with whom I have already had several less formal chats at my desk), and three 30-minute sessions with managers in the department. The hiring manager herself is relatively new to the company, and has been trying to get this position filled for a while. Her current admin has actually already been promoted to an analyst job and she's getting desperate for someone who can step in. The fact that I have been here and working for six months is very attractive to her. She was also "glad" I told her about my background in stage management and directing, because it reflects on my organizational ability and my ability to work effectively on a project with groups of people with different interests and languages (actors, designers, technical people, marketing people, etc.) and keep everyone headed in the same direction. Her groups are very diverse, and she needs someone who can communicate effectively with them all.

I also used some non-characteristic psychological manipulation during the interview. When she remarked on the "variety" reflected in my resume and educational background, I replied that it demonstrated my wide range of experience and skills - but that "it sometimes scares hiring managers." I wanted her to consciously or unconsciously feel the need to reject any fear or misgivings she was feeling about the variety, lest she seem as easily intimidated as previous interviewers. It was a strange feeling, because it usually never even occurs to me to do something like that - but at the moment it was very clear and obvious to me what I wanted to say, and why.

Must run now to get ready for work. If it takes a day or more for me to comment on your entries, please don't take it personally or think I don't care! I do miss everyone!

Interviews

The interviews went very well this afternoon. I seem to be the only candidate, which of course bodes well for my chances. (It certainly would be embarrassing if I didn't get it!)

The other two times I've interviewed here, co-workers have told me "You're already in the position and doing a great job. They'd be stupid to give the position to someone else!" And in both cases, I cautioned them not to make assumptions. Both times, an outside candidate got the job.

This time, I feel very confident. In fact, I expect to receive an offer letter before the end of the week.

Here's hoping I won't have to come back and eat my words. . . .