Okay so my 41st interview was in a general area that I've been on other interviews for, so I basically knew how to get there. The only thing is, the GPS made me do a U-turn, and made me wonder if I could have went a different way.
The place was hidden behind trees, so it could be very easily missed! This company is a wedding favor company, that also makes other things related to bar ware, baby showers, and the like.
The position is called Graphic Data, which entails of placing images in Adobe Illustrator, to print out onto items. So if you want a mug that says "Butts", on them, they are one of the companies that can do that!
I was there 20 minutes early, and went in the building after 10 minutes. I spoke with the man, who took me right away.. I'm so used to waiting 10 minutes, that I'm surprised when the interviewers takes me right away.
I sat down with him, he was a very friendly guy, I was really expecting like a macho man (Don't ask).
He told me about the company, and explained it is a part time position. I told him that it's a great opportunity, so I wanted to pursue it. He was concerned that if I get the job, how I would balance it out with my current job. I told him that my current job, I could just work nights, and then work at this company in the morning.
Everything went well, and then he sent me to the Graphic Design department... *This is where it went down hill.*
I met up with the girl in the Graphic Design department, named C. I was sat down at a chair, and didn't know what I was supposed to do. They wanted to see my experience with Adobe Illustrator. I haven't used Illustrator since 2011, and I wasn't a big fan of.. I always liked Adobe Photoshop better!
So, It was a series of steps.. make this red, make this centered, make this blue.. etc.. kind of like a short assessment on how well you know the program.
I ended up half-assing most of it, except for make the invisible layer, visible, that I knew how to do.. But I couldn't find the layers, and then clicked on something, and the girl told me not to click on certain things.. and then I realized that the monitor next to it, was actually connected.. and so the layers, were on the other screen. I mentioned to her, that I didn't realize it was on the other screen. The Illustrator I used to use, was nothing like this! She was clearly annoyed at me, and she said I could ask her for help, I told her that I was stubborn. I told her that I like to play around with things, in order to remember how to do things.
She then gave me a sheet of paper, that showed how they do things.
I hope I at-least got brownie points for knowing other things, such as knowing how to change the colors on text.
I was then sent back to the guy, and we went over a few things. He asked me how it went with C, I don't remember what I said. He mentioned that he would call me on the number, on the resume. He asked if I had any questions, I asked him "What's a normal day like", "Who would I report to", "What needs the most help", he wasn't too keen on what needs the most help, and I've noticed people aren't' really responding to that question well, so I have to find something new to use. I told him that if I described myself with three adjectives, I am Outgoing, Positive, and Creative.
I also mentioned that I was going to download a free trial of Adobe Illustrator, so I can play around with it. Hopefully he'll say that to C, and give me a chance. But who knows.. It was a really positive interview, well until the hands on training...
This interview was my worst fear coming true! I'm always afraid that I'll end up looking like an idiot, with a program, because I need time to get used to it. I've also realized that at my current job, there is a list printed out, on how to log into the computer system, to look up prices. All I need to do, is explain to someone in the future, just write down the steps for me, and I'll continue to follow them until I know how to do them by myself!
Lesson Learned: Sometimes the interviewers will look to see how well your experience is with a program, and test you.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Interview # 40: I'd like to mail YOU!
Interview # 40, is very interesting. I was applying fore warehouse/assembly line type of jobs, because why not, I really hate retail, and I'm ready to slap a bitch.
So, I applied for a position that said it was for shipping and packaging, but what I didn't know was... it was actually for a mom and pop shop version of UPS and FedEX.
So, I get a call from an unknown number at 8pm, and I don't answer it, because I don't know who's calling.
I just got a new phone, and it translates voicemails into text, which I didn't know was a thing.. but shortly realized it was for an interview?! I thought, why would someone call for an interview at 8pm?! I didn't call back, as I didn't know what the job was at the time, and had to look it up... in which they proceeded to text me 20 minutes later, I feel that's a bit of invasion of privacy/personal space. Like ho, I don't know you. But when I read that it was like a UPS kind of place, I was like, why not?
On the phone, I told the guy that I love working with customers, but wanted a more clerical environment.. since it involves computes, printers, copy machines... etc
We ended up setting up an interview for 6 pm, on Thursday.
The GPS sent me the wrong way, but I ended up finding the place just two minutes before I was supposed to be there, traffic got crazy right around that time.
I get into the store, it's this tiny store that looks, and smells like an auto parts store, which really confused me. I was given a paper to fill out, it asked what schools I went to, what my jobs were, what are my references.. These kinds of papers annoy me, I literally have a resume, a cover letter, and a reference sheet that explains all of this! But no, I have to take 10 minutes to fill these things out, and what annoys me is I do this online with numerous jobs, wasting my time, because I never get contacted after that!!
So I fill out the form, and I start the interview. I told the man that I love challenges, and I'm always telling people, give me a challenge. When he asked why I was leaving my job, I said I was looking for a quieter atmosphere.. in which he responded that it gets crazy there. But little does he understand how crazy my store gets, we could literally have 20 people on line, and 1 cashier... Like this tiny little mom and pop shop is nothing compared to that department store!!
He told me that they don't have benefits, which I told them that I have a health insurance plan on my own, and not by my current company.
When he asked if I had questions, I said "What is it like to work here", and he said that he pretty much just told me, that was a mistake on my part. lol
Then I asked who I would report to, he said his wife, who was at the counter.
Overall, it was a lame experience. I wasn't feeling the job, mainly due to how ugly it was, and we were obviously on two different playing fields. He did thank me for dressing up however, and I mentioned to him that the GPS sent me the wrong way, he said that happens all the time!
Now I kind of want to apply for UPS, because they're hiring, ans their stores actually look much nicer!
Lesson Learned: Sometimes accidentally applying for a job, can lead to interesting opportunities. While, sometimes it falls flat on it's face. Never be afraid to say, this isn't for me, but also, never be afraid to try something new!
So, I applied for a position that said it was for shipping and packaging, but what I didn't know was... it was actually for a mom and pop shop version of UPS and FedEX.
So, I get a call from an unknown number at 8pm, and I don't answer it, because I don't know who's calling.
I just got a new phone, and it translates voicemails into text, which I didn't know was a thing.. but shortly realized it was for an interview?! I thought, why would someone call for an interview at 8pm?! I didn't call back, as I didn't know what the job was at the time, and had to look it up... in which they proceeded to text me 20 minutes later, I feel that's a bit of invasion of privacy/personal space. Like ho, I don't know you. But when I read that it was like a UPS kind of place, I was like, why not?
On the phone, I told the guy that I love working with customers, but wanted a more clerical environment.. since it involves computes, printers, copy machines... etc
We ended up setting up an interview for 6 pm, on Thursday.
The GPS sent me the wrong way, but I ended up finding the place just two minutes before I was supposed to be there, traffic got crazy right around that time.
I get into the store, it's this tiny store that looks, and smells like an auto parts store, which really confused me. I was given a paper to fill out, it asked what schools I went to, what my jobs were, what are my references.. These kinds of papers annoy me, I literally have a resume, a cover letter, and a reference sheet that explains all of this! But no, I have to take 10 minutes to fill these things out, and what annoys me is I do this online with numerous jobs, wasting my time, because I never get contacted after that!!
So I fill out the form, and I start the interview. I told the man that I love challenges, and I'm always telling people, give me a challenge. When he asked why I was leaving my job, I said I was looking for a quieter atmosphere.. in which he responded that it gets crazy there. But little does he understand how crazy my store gets, we could literally have 20 people on line, and 1 cashier... Like this tiny little mom and pop shop is nothing compared to that department store!!
He told me that they don't have benefits, which I told them that I have a health insurance plan on my own, and not by my current company.
When he asked if I had questions, I said "What is it like to work here", and he said that he pretty much just told me, that was a mistake on my part. lol
Then I asked who I would report to, he said his wife, who was at the counter.
Overall, it was a lame experience. I wasn't feeling the job, mainly due to how ugly it was, and we were obviously on two different playing fields. He did thank me for dressing up however, and I mentioned to him that the GPS sent me the wrong way, he said that happens all the time!
Now I kind of want to apply for UPS, because they're hiring, ans their stores actually look much nicer!
Lesson Learned: Sometimes accidentally applying for a job, can lead to interesting opportunities. While, sometimes it falls flat on it's face. Never be afraid to say, this isn't for me, but also, never be afraid to try something new!
Interview #39: I want you to RELAX!
My 39th interview was for a law firm company, that apparently has been around since 1937. I had played phone tag with them for a few days. Lately I have been calling companies back, and they never get back to me, so I was surprised when they called me back!
On my way to the interview, I hit some traffic,the GPS and the directions online, had two different ways to go, and two different destination times. When I got to the building, I was worried I went to the wrong place. But eventually found out that I was at the right place, and I may have actually been there two years ago! I think a staffing agency is also there.
When I got to the building, I was there maybe two minutes late, and they asked if I found the place okay. I told them what happened. After I got into the interview room, the interviewer told me to relax, and that her and the other lady interviewing me, just wanted to know me.
This was, by far, one of my better interviews.. which is strange, as I never heard anything back! This was back in October, and I was just lazy and didn't finish it (Until now, since I'm about to go on my 41st interview in a few days, and I need to catch up!)
I had never been on an interview, for 40 minutes, this was a new record! I really thought something was going to come from it, but I was aware that I was their first interview, so I must have seemed cool at first, but was blown out of the park by others.
The position was a file clerk, who would also do some reception.
I was interviewed by two ladies, who were both very nice, and down to earth. We discussed various topics, such as what I did at my current job. Which was funny, as one of them said they liked the store, and the other didn't go there, because it was messy, and they just couldn't deal with the mess.
Later I realized, it was probably bad to complain about my current job, as it will look bad.. even though this was a first hand experience by the interviewer.
The one lady kept asking me to relax, and that they just wanted to know me. Which really made me feel better, but at the same time, I'm still shy and uncomfortable around new people!
I showed them some print outs of awards I have from my current company, such as an employee of the month certificate, and getting a "Smile" award for being pleasant on register.. they wanted to hold onto the papers, but I told them I needed them. Mainly because my printer sucks, and it took a year to print out... so making a new one would be obnoxious, but it's not like I got the job anyway, so it would have been a waste of my time, and my printer ink, that stuff is expensive!
Another mistake I made, was saying that I wasn't a people person, that's why I wanted an office job. They told me that I would be a partial receptionist, and still have to deal with people.
But working in retail, and being surrounded by people, and being a receptionist in a law firm, are two very different things, I would not have had a problem with it!
Next time, I just have to say that I LOVE working with people, and just wanted a clerical environment.
They said they wanted someone who was going to be with the company for a long time. They asked about my Graphic Design background, and wanted to know if I was going to pursue this. In the past, people asked because they liked this skill, but this time ( and for the 37th interview) it was not a skill they needed, they were just concerned I might leave for a graphic design job. I simply told them that I attempted a Graphic Design job, but no one would hire me because I needed experience, so I told them that I wanted to pursue more clerical positions instead. The one lady even made a note about how people want experience, but you can't get experience if no one will hire you.
It was just very interesting how down to earth, and real these ladies were, it was a very pleasant experience.
Lesson Learned: I have to stop complaining about my job to people, I've done this before, they just think I'm going to complain about their company, if I were to work for them.
Which is untrue, retail is just evil!!! I wish they'd understand that at least.
When I got to the building, I was there maybe two minutes late, and they asked if I found the place okay. I told them what happened. After I got into the interview room, the interviewer told me to relax, and that her and the other lady interviewing me, just wanted to know me.
This was, by far, one of my better interviews.. which is strange, as I never heard anything back! This was back in October, and I was just lazy and didn't finish it (Until now, since I'm about to go on my 41st interview in a few days, and I need to catch up!)
I had never been on an interview, for 40 minutes, this was a new record! I really thought something was going to come from it, but I was aware that I was their first interview, so I must have seemed cool at first, but was blown out of the park by others.
The position was a file clerk, who would also do some reception.
I was interviewed by two ladies, who were both very nice, and down to earth. We discussed various topics, such as what I did at my current job. Which was funny, as one of them said they liked the store, and the other didn't go there, because it was messy, and they just couldn't deal with the mess.
Later I realized, it was probably bad to complain about my current job, as it will look bad.. even though this was a first hand experience by the interviewer.
The one lady kept asking me to relax, and that they just wanted to know me. Which really made me feel better, but at the same time, I'm still shy and uncomfortable around new people!
I showed them some print outs of awards I have from my current company, such as an employee of the month certificate, and getting a "Smile" award for being pleasant on register.. they wanted to hold onto the papers, but I told them I needed them. Mainly because my printer sucks, and it took a year to print out... so making a new one would be obnoxious, but it's not like I got the job anyway, so it would have been a waste of my time, and my printer ink, that stuff is expensive!
Another mistake I made, was saying that I wasn't a people person, that's why I wanted an office job. They told me that I would be a partial receptionist, and still have to deal with people.
But working in retail, and being surrounded by people, and being a receptionist in a law firm, are two very different things, I would not have had a problem with it!
Next time, I just have to say that I LOVE working with people, and just wanted a clerical environment.
They said they wanted someone who was going to be with the company for a long time. They asked about my Graphic Design background, and wanted to know if I was going to pursue this. In the past, people asked because they liked this skill, but this time ( and for the 37th interview) it was not a skill they needed, they were just concerned I might leave for a graphic design job. I simply told them that I attempted a Graphic Design job, but no one would hire me because I needed experience, so I told them that I wanted to pursue more clerical positions instead. The one lady even made a note about how people want experience, but you can't get experience if no one will hire you.
It was just very interesting how down to earth, and real these ladies were, it was a very pleasant experience.
Lesson Learned: I have to stop complaining about my job to people, I've done this before, they just think I'm going to complain about their company, if I were to work for them.
Which is untrue, retail is just evil!!! I wish they'd understand that at least.
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