Job Interview - could I have some pixie dust

[snookhams]

I have my first job interview for more than 20 years on Tuesday and I am really flustered, what do I wear, I work in a really casual enviroment at the moment so don't have to many smart clothes, I do have a lovely trouser suit, but is that OK (I told you it was a long while since I have done this), I am not really sure that I even want to change my job but since DH redundancy in May he's not had any luck and this job is paying twice what I earn now, so now that I really should go for it but not at all sure, the job sound perfect but I think that the pressure and nerves are getting to me any advice and or pixie dust would be greatfully recieved!!!

 

[mandymouse]

Good Luck Snookhams for your interview.

Hope everything goes well and some pixie dust is on its way.

mandymouse

 

[Hilary]

Lots and lots of luck

I'm sure the anticipation is much worse than the actual event with this kind of thing so, hopefully, you'll get all the worrying over with now and be absolutely fine by Tuesday!

 

[KayleeUK]

Deep breaths

Good luck for Tuesday!!!

 

[Bexx]

According to my Trinny and Susannah book o it was very cheap - so I thought "what the hell") a trouser suit is THE thing to wear for a job interview.

Best of luck.

 

[AlanUK]

Good luck with the job interview

If I could offer you any advice it would be to remain professional and present yourself well. You would be amazed how many job applicants let themselves slip in an interview situation by becoming too relaxed. As an occasional interviewer you do tend to come across the odd nutter

You have got an interview presumably on the strength of your application which is the biggest hurdle to get over as this is when most are weedled out. Let this build your confidence as it is an important achievement

Of the interview processes I have been involved in I can say that quite often the job doesn't go to the most qualified candidate but to the one who it is considered can hit the ground running and learn the rest whilst getting along well within the existing working environment.

I am sure you will do well.

Alan.

 

[Scottish_Maleficent]

Best of luck for the interview. I'm sure you will do your best.

Pixie Dust on it's way..........

 

[Netty]

dont worry you'll be fine , trouser suit will be fine as well, go sock it to 'em!!
Jeanette

 

[uktigger]

good luck,you'll be fine

eve

 

[Verity Chambers]

Sending you lots of pixie dust!! You'll be great!!!

Love verity.xxx

 

[Miffy2003]

Lots and lots of luck to you. I would agree with all the advice already posted - and remember - you can do it

 

[gilld]

I started a new job in June after not working for over 3 years, through choice, and earlier this month had my very first appraisal ever!!! It went so well that I was given a payrise, even though I was so nervous I had to hold my hands together to stop them shaking. Take a deep breath and you'll be fine.


Good luck with the interview.

 

[snookhams]

Thank you all so much for you kind wishes, the nerves are really setting in now and I dread to think what I will be like tomorrow morning. I will let you know how I get on.

 

[jjpenguin]

Go get 'em Tiger!!

just be yourself, take deep breaths and you'll be fine. If they're taking the trouble to interview you they must think you're capable of the job.

jjpenguin

 

[Mrs Dazzle]

Loads of luck today, sorry didn't see this yesterday for you.

I got made redundant from very good job working as PR Manager for large high street bank two years ago. My world caved in, but once I'd started to enjoy the "being a mum" career, I realised there was a whole new world out there However, have to admit that after 18 months the novelty was beginning to wear off - I'm not a regular coffee morning type, let's do lunch brigade, don't do dressmaking, curtain making that sort of thing and the few little private PR jobs I'd done for a few buddies were not sufficient to keep me occupied, so sat down and had a really good think about what I wanted in life.

Easy - a "no pressure", part-time, school holidays off type of job. This meant counting PR out because I'd have to work full time again and most probably commute to either Southampton, Winchester or, even worse, back to London

Then I saw an advert for an Admin Asst for local school in the paper. 5 mornings and week, term time only. Brilliant. So I went for it. And got it (still don't know how!). I am extremely happy. Of course the money is no-where like I used to earn, but I've learnt how to "budget" for lots of things and we are lucky to still have a nice lifestyle.

Like yours, my DH has been made redundant - Darryl's been made redundant four times over the past 10 years and we've decided that each time it has been for the better. He's an Account Manager and the sales industry is volatile at the best of times. He knows the signs now and moves on when he feels the time is right. But it is such a huge worry when it happens and has never had any redundancy payouts worth anything.

I too was terrified at the prospect of an interview. My god, it had been over 15 years since I'd had a new job interview. But went along - in my trouser suit - and had a great time. My philosophy (and I suppose I was lucky in that there was no pressure as such since I didn't HAVE to get the job, although I did want to) was to show them what they would be missing if they didn't pick me, but to also be totally honest. My professional qualifications were a bit of a tumbling block, as I knew they'd be - after all, why would someone who had had a very senior position with a fleet of their own staff/secretary, suddenly want to be a part-time school secretary? But they did appreciate my reasons (work/family balance) and what I could offer them.

Don't forget, you have something they want, or else they wouldn't be interviewing you.

Loads and loads of good luck, and if it's what you really want I hope it all goes well.

 

[MrsWoojr]

I hope this is in time but Good Luck, I know exactly what your feeling I went for a job interview last month and I was a wreck, Rhys helped by telling me to be Calm Collect Composed and Confident! After what I thought was a dreadfull interview I recieved a call askin me to work for the hospital I was most excited.

So good luck again *sends pixiedust galore your way

 

[Madjock]

You've probably already got the job by now but want to wish you the best of luck anyway.

Let us know how it all went.

Annmarie

 

[snookhams]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all the pixie dust, had the interview this morning and the Headmaster rang me at 2 this afternoon and offered me the job, so I am now so excited. I am sure that all the pixie dust had something to do with it so a BIG thank you.

 

[Bexx]

That's FANTASTIC! :thewave: Well done!

 

[mandymouse]

Congratulations

mandymouse