Otto:
OK, after considering everyone’s advice I decided to follow the lead of ivylass and wore a silk dress, panty hose and heels.
No, I wore the same outfit I wore to the interview for my current job, minus the tie. I think the interview went well. It was one of those “behavioural interviews” that HR people have been gaga about for the last few years. “Tell me about a situation in which you communicated a difficult concept.” “Tell me about a situation in which you were faced with a problem and resolved it.” And so on. There are 20-25 positions available and there were 408 applicants. Eep. I was talking with my current boss about it after and she said “oh don’t worry about that, they won’t interview any more than 250.” I felt so much better after hearing that. Sheesh. I only have to beat out 230 or so, assuming they willing to offer me 1st shift because I won’t work 2nd shift (4:00PM-11:30PM, no thank you).
In my favor I’m already an employee so I have a leg up on the external applicants, and my current boss loves me and she and the interviewer are buddy-buddy so I know I’ll get a glowing reference that will be given favorable reception.
The next step is for them to complete the interviews, then the two interviewers will sift through everyone and present candidates to the boss of the new job. It’s unclear whether there’s a second interview or if the new boss hires just off HR’s recommendation. I should hear by the end of the month either way.
Now the waiting process begins. I highly recommend sending the interview team (even if you know them) a “Thank You” letter. Remember how bad you want the job. The thank you letter can sometimes be a determining factor and since you are one out of 230 or so it can’t hurt. Impressions are important even when applying internally. Good Luck!!
Otto
January 8, 2005, 4:56am
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Yeah, I emailed the interviewer about an hour after I got back to my desk.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! to you!!! Good Luck with your new challenges.
