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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / July 2006*ARGH* [OT]
OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and I missed his call!!!! He's supposed to call me back, but it's now almost 5PM here and his office is closed!!!!!!!!! *ARGH*!  SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and > I missed his call!!!! He's supposed to call me back, but it's now almost > 5PM here and his office is closed!!!!!!!!! *ARGH*! Lori, I agree with what someone wrote in a previous thread -- those symptoms should call for a visit to the ER unless you can get in touch with your surgeon, *regardless* of cost. First, though, most doctors have emergency numbers for after-hours. Have you tried that? Good luck! MaryL > OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and I > missed his call!!!! He's supposed to call me back, but it's now almost 5PM > here and his office is closed!!!!!!!!! *ARGH*! How unlucky! I'm worried about your condition. I didn't think that type of operation could cause so many problems! I can't imagine going to an interview in that state either - they're hard enough when there's nothing else wrong. >> OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and >> I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > to an interview in that state either - they're hard enough when there's > nothing else wrong. Oh I have no choice about the interviews, I *HAVE* to get another job before I lose this one - I'm the main breadwinner in our house and our mortgage needs to get paid! ;> SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Oh I have no choice about the interviews, I *HAVE* to get another job before > I lose this one - I'm the main breadwinner in our house and our mortgage > needs to get paid! ;> Then I can only pray (and of course set the mighty twin purring engines to full speed ahead!) that you have two nice things happen. A job and good news on the health front (I'm hearing that my job might be gone/will be drastically changed/transferred to another site soon) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> Oh I have no choice about the interviews, I *HAVE* to get another job >> before [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Then purrs back 'atcha on the job front. Holding a job seems to be becoming a more and more difficult thing in the US these days! SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Then purrs back 'atcha on the job front. Holding a job seems to be becoming > a more and more difficult thing in the US these days! Actually I'm in the UK but it's the same over here. I just got an email from a friend I haven't heard from for a while and she's trying to get temp work and finding it hard...and she does what I do....and she's about 1,000000000 times better qualified at it than I am...so I'm a bit worried.... Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and I > missed his call!!!! He's supposed to call me back, but it's now almost 5PM > here and his office is closed!!!!!!!!! *ARGH*! I just wanted to ask how your interview went..I've got one today as well....I HATE them but just lately I seem to be getting a lot of them only to not get the job, maybe I only look good on paper?! :-)))) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and >> I [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Typical interview with an recruiter - they interviewed me then took umpteen tests of my office skills. They told me I scored *way* above average, I was *very* marketable, presentable, intelligent, etc., etc. <puke> - and afterwards I hear nothing at all. What I think they really do is just create a huge "corral" of potential employees. A mass of "bodies" to throw at potential employers, "shotgunning" interviews in the hopes of scoring a few hits and earning their commissions. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Typical interview with an recruiter - they interviewed me then took > umpteen tests of my office skills. They told me I scored *way* above [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > interviews in the hopes of scoring a few hits and earning their > commissions. Don't know about Texas, but my agencies have always told me to call them every couple of days, not wait for them to call me. A good saying to remember when in a hurry to get something: squeaky wheel gets the grease. Bobble > Typical interview with an recruiter - they interviewed me then took umpteen > tests of my office skills. They told me I scored *way* above average, I was [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > at potential employers, "shotgunning" interviews in the hopes of scoring a > few hits and earning their commissions. Tell me about it. I've had an agency send me to a job that was impossible to get to on a daily basis (annoyingly it was a cracking job and they more or less offered it to me on the spot- they saw my address but figured I was moving to the area). But the one that really annoys me is when they send you for a job and for whatever reason you don't get it...They just don't bother with you again....My favourite recent one was an interview where the feedback was that they were stunned by my skills but didn't like my personality! As I say obviously I'm only good on paper! Still maybe today some good news....The interview yesterday went better than expected (it helped that I've been there before and all the tests and questions were identical) and they will be calling me today or early next week so keep purring please! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> Typical interview with an recruiter - they interviewed me then took >> umpteen [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs All our motors are running at top rev for you to get the perfect job! SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > > Typical interview with an recruiter - they interviewed me then took umpteen > > tests of my office skills. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > me is when they send you for a job and for whatever reason you don't > get it...They just don't bother with you again.... I've done testing for government jobs, and I was told that I was one of the top scorers...then never called (and they instruct you not to call them.) I don't think they HIRE the top scorers. I think they pick people from the mid range because the top scorers "are too smart for this job" (I felt really smart when I was scrounging for grocery money. Yeah.) I applied with an agency that sent me on several interviews, but the agency sent several people to each interview and I kept coming in second-choice, repeatedly. After a year I went back to school. Three months later, one of the places I interviewed called me. They didn't like the first person and wondered if I wanted the job. Well, I couldn't drop out of school to take it so...too late, I had to decline. I agree with what was said before though...if they allow you, call them weekly and ask if anything is available. The more interest you show, the more positively they respond to you. --Fil who's learned to lie on those testing sheets because "I work best alone" seems to translate as "I can't play nice with anyone" to the recruiter so I just say "I value teamwork" because that's what they want to hear >> > Typical interview with an recruiter - they interviewed me then took >> > umpteen [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > people from the mid range because the top scorers "are too smart for > this job" It is very common with government jobs for them to be going through a formality. They fully intend to give the job to someone on the inside. But that isn't allowed by the rules. So they have to 'prove" that their first choice is the best person for the job. And that is done my dragging hopeful individuals with no chance what so ever through the interview and testing process. Jo It is very common with government jobs for them to be going through a > formality. They fully intend to give the job to someone on the inside. But > that isn't allowed by the rules. So they have to 'prove" that their first > choice is the best person for the job. And that is done my dragging hopeful > individuals with no chance what so ever through the interview and testing > process. Yep, I work for the NHS and this happens all the time. When my job was advertised I was already in post but they still had to go through all the paperwork- I didn't feel too bad as there were 2 posts but I've had my share of jobs where someone's already in post. One interview I went to a while back, while I was waiting to be called, there was a girl typing away and she suddenly got up and went out with the guy doing the interviews and everyone wished her "Good luck" and I thought "She works here? She's having an interview? Ahh...Why am I bothering?" Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >I don't think they HIRE the top scorers. I think they pick >people from the mid range because the top scorers "are too smart for >this job" I remember reading that Enterprise Rental Car has a policy of recruiting college graduates who have low grades, which I thought was interesting. Their theory was that they want employees who are educated, but who are colorful and like to have some fun. >After a year I went back to school. Three >months later, one of the places I interviewed called me. They didn't >like the first person and wondered if I wanted the job. Well, I >couldn't drop out of school to take it so...too late, I had to decline. Three months is a long time, but that can happen. That probably means that you really were coming in as a solid candidate. But if there are other candidates ahead of you, the cycle of offer/accept/decline can be pretty long like that. If a company has an opening and three candidates, they can only offer the position to one candidate at a time. If each candidate wants two weeks to think about it, it's going to be a month and a half to get through those three, assuming they all ultimately decline at the end of the two week period. Candidates always want as long a time as possible to "think about it", so that they can cause two or more offer periods to overlap. It's to their advantage to have offers come in all at once, instead of one at a time, so that they can make an optimum choice. Top candidates have the leverage to do this, so they tend to take up time, and you end up getting offers weeks or months later. > Three months is a long time, but that can happen. That probably > means that you really were coming in as a solid candidate. But if [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > three, assuming they all ultimately decline at the end of the two > week period. If that many people decline the position, it might imply that the position isn't all that great ... Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Tell me about it. I've had an agency send me to a job that was > impossible to get to on a daily basis (annoyingly it was a cracking job [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Lots of purrs and best wishes for you to get the job, Lesley, Polonca and Soncek Hi everyone Just heard that I didn't get the job through apparently it was close. Still I've now had 2 interviews at this place and I've applied for a 3rd job there (it's a 15 minute bus ride from home, which would give me more skritching time with the Furballs!), which is the one I really really want so let's just hope it's a case of 3rd time lucky Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Hi everyone > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Third time lucky purrs, on the way. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Hi everyone > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > is the one I really really want so let's just hope it's a case of > 3rd time lucky Good luck. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>OK, the surgeon called me while I was in the interview this afternoon and I >>missed his call!!!! He's supposed to call me back, but it's now almost 5PM [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Lots of purrs and best wishes for you both to get great jobs, CN and Lesley, Polonca and Soncek |
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