Kat Where are you??? Hows those Job interviews going??
I left my laptop at home today. Had to use a loaner at work, so didn't have my DIS stuff set up on it and couldn't remember my password.
What a freakin' day!! Got up a bit late this morning, then realized I hadnt filled out the application for this job (interview at 8AM) so was trying to do that and was like, crap, gotta go. Went to the car and promptly spilled coffee all over the passenger seat. Got on I-40, and there was an accident that slowed me down by about 5-10 min. Realized about 15 min into the drive that I left my laptop bag at home (with laptop, wallet, etc) but I was already about 5-10 min late for my interview so couldn't do anything about it.
However, I think the interview went fairly well. Luckily the hiring manager that I was meeting at 8 also got stuck in the accident so he both ran a few min late as well, and physically SAW my excuse so that helps.
I am not sure that I would take this job. Unlike Tues, I wasn't turned off immediately, but it is right across the street from where I work now, so no commute time saved. Also, it would require some travel, and would be a lot of onsite implementation with customers and such. Intriguing, but not sure it is the one, you know?
Yesterday's interview, I got an email from the hiring manager today waxing poetic and ending with, "I think you are a great fit for <insert company> ... and I am excited about the possibility of working with you further." So, I think I can expect an offer from them. However, although I *LOVED* the company and the atmosphere (small startup, very casual, very fun), and the commute (< 10 min), I am just not interested in the technology that they are using. Also, it is totally lateral so I am not sure there either.
I also have two interviews scheduled next week, both in the same office park as good company, both startups.
So, I have put out 14 resumes now, and have 11 responses. 1 has said no (security clearance req). 1 asked for salary req and never heard anything else. 6 face to face either done or scheduled, 1 waiting to schedule f2f, and 2 phone screens as yet to follow up (although 1 was today).
Overall, pretty good. Hopefully one of them will work out and be right.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!