The Waiting Game

Have I mentioned how short my patience can get in certain situations.  It often amazes me how I can have all the patience in the world with things that are seriously meticulous but with other things I am tapping my fingers, blowing and pacing needing a response immediately.  It's a struggle for me but I will get better at it I promise.  So I had that wonderful behavior based interview last week for that amazing job that I want extremely badly and I haven't heard anything yet.  I guess that's the hardest part of applying for jobs is that you have to wait until they get ready to get back with you.  I wish there was a way to hurry the process but I suppose that highlights my constant need for control in certain situations.  As I skim the internet for answers as I always do when I have questions, there seems to be no standard wait time.  I have heard though that it is a good idea to send a Thank You to the interviewer because they didn't have to take the time to interview you and it shows that you do indeed still have interest in that particular position.  Honestly I don't think there are any sure fire tips to getting a call back or keeping your interview fresh in the interviewers mind with the current state of affairs in terms of unemployment in the US right now.  My best advice is to put your best foot forward when doing any interview but continue to apply for positions so you will have more options.  The search for me continues even though I am drawn to the potential of that particular position all I can do is wait and see. So until next time...Happy Hunting!

Behavior Based Interviews

Today I had a phone interview which I was really looking forward to because I was completely sold that the position fit well with my qualifications.  I actually spent time preparing for this interview however, thinking of potential questions they may ask and comparing my resume and skill set to what the position was looking for.  I was presented with my nemesis the Behavioral Based interview.  You just never really know if you are giving the right answers to the questions.  I don't really know but I gave the best answers I could to the questions and hopefully my skills will shine through.  To be honest I really want this position not because I am desperate for a job but simply because I really like what the position is about.  So we will see what the results are.  I am extremely nervous though because after the interview she said that I could potentially have another interview like the one I had this morning.  I suppose though the more you do them the more comfortable you get with that style of interviewing.  I don't really know if there are any keys tips to this type of interviewing style but I do know that within your story you should be descriptive and really express the high points that direct back to the job at hand.  As I wait for the result of this experience this morning I will continue to plug away applying for other interesting positions.