So I probably got a traffic light ticket, on my way to this job.... So If I don't get it, I should sue! :P jk
I was interviewed by a girl that was like my age (whom I later found on Linkedin, and maybe they'll add me one day!).
The company was a graphic design company, that creates planograms for stores like Walmart.
She asked me why I was leaving, I said I wanted to leave retail, and go to the private sector. (I got the idea from the Golden Girls episode, where they help one of the characters get a job, and they mention the private sector. Which is basically a non government job)
The girl said that, 26,000-30,000 was the salary depending on experience and that there's room to grow. Which in english, is about 14-16 an hour. (I hate when people use what you make in a year, I need to know how much I'm making a week, and a month because my bills are MONTHLY.)
For questions, I asked the following.
• What is it like to work there.
• What is your favorite thing about the position.
• Who would I report to. People get weird with this last question, so now I say, would I report to you, or someone else?
She liked that I had graphic design experience and experience with Zebra systems, which are scan guns, and printers used at my store!
She said everyone there is nice and I said it's always good when everyone gets along. I told her to let me know if I get the position either way, she could even email me. I don't think I got the job, since it's been about two weeks. Then I always tell them at the end, if I were to describe myself in three adjectives, it would be creative, energetic and optimistic.
At the end I told her that I was shy, but I open up to people once I get to know them.
This way if I seemed tense, it would help.
I think it went well.
Lesson Learned: Even if you leave 40 minutes earlier, there could still be many slow pokes on the road, causing you to run a red light and get a ticket for it.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Interview # 41 : I'm doing you a FAVOR Beeeetch
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.
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.
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.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Phone Interview # 7: Good luck. *Hangs Up*
There is a company that I had applied for in August, and I never got back to them because, I could barely tell what the lady was saying on the phone. Three months later, I decided that I'd apply for the same company again. I could tell what her phone number was, and a few other things, but I could not make out her name. I decided that this time, I was going to call her back, and hope I can tell what she's saying!
She told me to hold on, and she'd close her door. After she did that, I could hear her loud and clear, I was shocked. She conducted a phone interview with me, she asked all the questions, what I did in my previous positions, what I was looking for in a job. She asked where I worked, and I told her that I still work there, and that I was on break when I called her. I also said this so she doesn't take a million years to talk to me, and know that I'd have to get back to work soon.
The phone interview was pleasant, until the very last question. She asked me a question that I did not know how to respond to.. The question was something along the lines of "Describe the perfect position", or "How would you describe the perfect position"... I don't remember how it was worded, but I just didn't understand the question. So there was lot's of silence, and me whispering (What do I say, what do I say..) She probably heard me, and thought I was asking someone for help. I figured out, that I would say the perfect position is where I could be in a good environment, with good people.
Not to mention, it was a customer service position, and my perfect position would be a Graphic Design job, so obviously I can't say that. After that, she seemed to get kind of snotty. She told me there are several positions, and she's doing phone interviews to sift through everyone, and she's not the actual hiring manager. I told her that it was a pleasure to talk to her, and she said good luck, and hung up the phone without saying bye, or anything. I found it to be rather rude. Now I know not to apply for that company again, no wonder they had two ads within a span of 2-3 months!
She told me to hold on, and she'd close her door. After she did that, I could hear her loud and clear, I was shocked. She conducted a phone interview with me, she asked all the questions, what I did in my previous positions, what I was looking for in a job. She asked where I worked, and I told her that I still work there, and that I was on break when I called her. I also said this so she doesn't take a million years to talk to me, and know that I'd have to get back to work soon.
The phone interview was pleasant, until the very last question. She asked me a question that I did not know how to respond to.. The question was something along the lines of "Describe the perfect position", or "How would you describe the perfect position"... I don't remember how it was worded, but I just didn't understand the question. So there was lot's of silence, and me whispering (What do I say, what do I say..) She probably heard me, and thought I was asking someone for help. I figured out, that I would say the perfect position is where I could be in a good environment, with good people.
Not to mention, it was a customer service position, and my perfect position would be a Graphic Design job, so obviously I can't say that. After that, she seemed to get kind of snotty. She told me there are several positions, and she's doing phone interviews to sift through everyone, and she's not the actual hiring manager. I told her that it was a pleasure to talk to her, and she said good luck, and hung up the phone without saying bye, or anything. I found it to be rather rude. Now I know not to apply for that company again, no wonder they had two ads within a span of 2-3 months!
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Interview #38: Market your life better witch!
I just wanted a Halloween-y title.
This interview was a pleasant experience, it was for a marketing company, not too far from my current job in retail. They apparently help out solar companies, as well as medical offices. I believe it would be helping out with appointments, when it comes to the medical offices, and trying to get people to switch to environmental friendly lights, for the solar companies.
I was sat down into a room, where there was a big meeting room, that had similar phones/ gadgets to my 36th interview, so while I was waiting, I was reminiscing.
The lady sat down with me, she was more relaxed than most interviewers in the past, (Except the last one, that guy was relaxed too).
The lady asked me to fill out a form, so I was filling it out quickly, because I didn't want to use up all of her time trying to make artistic letters. I fill out the paper, and the lady tells me about the company. So this is the third time, this year, that I didn't get asked what I knew about the company. All three places were smaller, so maybe that's why... but I'm so used to writing down three facts about a company, that when they automatically tell me about the company, it's like I remembered those things for nothing! But hey, at least I don't have to remember those things afterwards. There are two sides of the company, they either help try to sell customers energy efficient lighting, which they will eventually need, as everyone is using LED lights now. The other side, is, I believe appointment setting for various doctor's offices... so it's two sides of a coin, and she specified that some people might like/do better with one, or the other.
The lady asked me about my Graphic Design degree, I told her that I had gone to school for GD, but there were no jobs for it. She asked me if I wanted to pursue a job in Graphic Design, and I said that if anything, I'd do something on the side. She asked if I wanted to go back to school, I said yes, but a long time from now, once I'm financially stable.
She asked me how my friends would describe me, in three words. I'm glad for my 36th interview, as they asked me to describe myself with three adjectives, so now I'm always prepared! I just told her that I was out-going, creative, and Goal-Oriented.
She asked me about how I won the donation drive at my job, this was because I would always ask for donations, while on register. I explained later, that I didn't get as many donations, once I started working on the floor.. but I still get many, when I have to ring, such as yesterday, I got 25! Which now that I'm thinking about it, was 15, but I did get 28 the other day. I explained to her, that I'm a bit competitive, and I like to get donations.
As she was talking about the positions available, I told her about how I was taking two calls at work, and how I felt so alive being in an office.
She asked me how I deal with customers, I told her that I deal with them, as you would with anyone else, and you smile!
Overall, it was a nice interview. But I did forget to show her these two print outs, that I have of winning a "Smile award", at my job, and getting employee of the month.
She told me that tomorrow was the last day she's having for interviews, so if I got the job, I'll know tomorrow. I told her to let me know if I got it or not, as I like to know where I am at. I told her that I promise, that I don't bite!
Lesson: I chickened out, and did not ask her to give me a task to demonstrate my abilities, or show her the papers. So I think I need to learn how to work on that!
This interview was a pleasant experience, it was for a marketing company, not too far from my current job in retail. They apparently help out solar companies, as well as medical offices. I believe it would be helping out with appointments, when it comes to the medical offices, and trying to get people to switch to environmental friendly lights, for the solar companies.
I was sat down into a room, where there was a big meeting room, that had similar phones/ gadgets to my 36th interview, so while I was waiting, I was reminiscing.
The lady sat down with me, she was more relaxed than most interviewers in the past, (Except the last one, that guy was relaxed too).
The lady asked me to fill out a form, so I was filling it out quickly, because I didn't want to use up all of her time trying to make artistic letters. I fill out the paper, and the lady tells me about the company. So this is the third time, this year, that I didn't get asked what I knew about the company. All three places were smaller, so maybe that's why... but I'm so used to writing down three facts about a company, that when they automatically tell me about the company, it's like I remembered those things for nothing! But hey, at least I don't have to remember those things afterwards. There are two sides of the company, they either help try to sell customers energy efficient lighting, which they will eventually need, as everyone is using LED lights now. The other side, is, I believe appointment setting for various doctor's offices... so it's two sides of a coin, and she specified that some people might like/do better with one, or the other.
The lady asked me about my Graphic Design degree, I told her that I had gone to school for GD, but there were no jobs for it. She asked me if I wanted to pursue a job in Graphic Design, and I said that if anything, I'd do something on the side. She asked if I wanted to go back to school, I said yes, but a long time from now, once I'm financially stable.
She asked me how my friends would describe me, in three words. I'm glad for my 36th interview, as they asked me to describe myself with three adjectives, so now I'm always prepared! I just told her that I was out-going, creative, and Goal-Oriented.
She asked me about how I won the donation drive at my job, this was because I would always ask for donations, while on register. I explained later, that I didn't get as many donations, once I started working on the floor.. but I still get many, when I have to ring, such as yesterday, I got 25! Which now that I'm thinking about it, was 15, but I did get 28 the other day. I explained to her, that I'm a bit competitive, and I like to get donations.
As she was talking about the positions available, I told her about how I was taking two calls at work, and how I felt so alive being in an office.
She asked me how I deal with customers, I told her that I deal with them, as you would with anyone else, and you smile!
Overall, it was a nice interview. But I did forget to show her these two print outs, that I have of winning a "Smile award", at my job, and getting employee of the month.
She told me that tomorrow was the last day she's having for interviews, so if I got the job, I'll know tomorrow. I told her to let me know if I got it or not, as I like to know where I am at. I told her that I promise, that I don't bite!
Lesson: I chickened out, and did not ask her to give me a task to demonstrate my abilities, or show her the papers. So I think I need to learn how to work on that!
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Interview # 37: Cars, Cars, Cars!
So I had applied for literally 20 jobs on Sunday, and I got a call from this company for a customer service position that I had applied for. I set up an interview, and they wanted to see me on Thursday, I told them that was perfect because I'm off on Thursdays.
I didn't actually understand what the company does, and I still don't 100% get it, but they appear to contact car dealerships, to help market their cars, as well as show customers prices for cars.
My phone was telling me it was going to take 28 minutes to get there, even though I've been on other interviews in the area, where it was only 20-22 minutes.. so I thought that was weird. I left 40 minutes early, and got there in about 20 minutes.. so I had plenty of time to do whatever. When I got there, it was this huge building, and I started to worry I was going to get lost. As when I went on an interview in the past with a similar building complex, I did get lost.. and I didn't know where I was! The inside was very fancy, and I noticed that my college had an office there! Which is super weird since it's closing down completely in a year! Using my amazing map skills, I figured out where the office was located. (Which did take me time because the office I was going to said GL next to it, I figured it meant "Ground level", you can't trick me for too long! )
Now the funny thing is, I was practicing all these lines I was going to say, but the guy never asked them! I always write down three facts about the company, and just like my last interview, the hiring manager was the one telling me about the company. (So I wrote all that down for nothing!), but I did mention that it was to my understanding that they have an office in L.A... so after that, he figured I reviewed the website (I didn't really understand what the company was about, but I digress).
He did most of the talking, I explained that I had went to school for Graphic Design, and that it wasn't going anywhere so I went into retail. Which in reality, I do want a graphic design job, but I still want out of retail, and because I don't have experience, none of the GD jobs want me. He explained that the position wasn't a Graphic Design job, where as other companies have liked me for those skills.
He explained to me that the hours are 11-8, with an hour non paid lunch (Meanwhile, I really want normal 9-5 hours, and I don't like having to stay for non paid time.), as well as working two saturdays a month, I hate working saturdays! I'd prefer to work sundays, they're such a bore! He said that as they hire more people, they might take those hours, and eventually I could have 9-5. I told him I was still interested, even though that was a big turn off. He seemed glad, like other people must have turned it down after that.
He asked me how I deal with negative customers, I said I deal with them as I would anyone else. I told him that I'm a very positive person, and I don't really get angry, or sad. He said that it can get very busy, and I told him about one of the supervisors at work, who once said, once you've worked there, you can handle anything! Which is very true. I think I accidentally got arrogant, and said that this job would probably be a piece of cake. But he seemed to understand what I meant.
When I told him that my main goal was to get into a company that values professionalism and growth, and also so I get out of retail, he said he didn't blame me... it sounded like he wasn't a big retail person himself. I said that I much more prefer talking on the phone, than face to face with random people.
I asked him some questions, and he really had lot's to say about them. I'm so used to having questions to ask the hiring manager, that I remember them really easy. I asked him "What needs the most help", What's your favorite thing about the job/company", and "What is it like to work there".
He seemed to like me, and he even said that as well. He was much more laid back, and normal, over other people who were more prim and proper. But I was still very shy, but atleast opened up at certain parts.
He said that I'll know by the end of next week if I get a second interview with the CEO, I explained to him to just let me know, even if I didn't get the position, just to know where I am.
I'm very on and off about this right now. Like the guy is nice, and the people in the office were nice, although all men.. I get along with women better, we just click. Like it'll be nice to get out of retail, but I don't like the weird hours, but at the same time, the weird hours can allow me to look for something else while I'm there... there were some interesting companies in that building, and there are plenty of interesting companies near there as well.
I'll just have to wait and see, but I'll still be applying for other jobs as well.
Lesson: Sometimes you have to go the path less traveled, get out of your comfort zone, and apply for a job that's a bit different than what you'd normally go for.
I didn't actually understand what the company does, and I still don't 100% get it, but they appear to contact car dealerships, to help market their cars, as well as show customers prices for cars.
My phone was telling me it was going to take 28 minutes to get there, even though I've been on other interviews in the area, where it was only 20-22 minutes.. so I thought that was weird. I left 40 minutes early, and got there in about 20 minutes.. so I had plenty of time to do whatever. When I got there, it was this huge building, and I started to worry I was going to get lost. As when I went on an interview in the past with a similar building complex, I did get lost.. and I didn't know where I was! The inside was very fancy, and I noticed that my college had an office there! Which is super weird since it's closing down completely in a year! Using my amazing map skills, I figured out where the office was located. (Which did take me time because the office I was going to said GL next to it, I figured it meant "Ground level", you can't trick me for too long! )
Now the funny thing is, I was practicing all these lines I was going to say, but the guy never asked them! I always write down three facts about the company, and just like my last interview, the hiring manager was the one telling me about the company. (So I wrote all that down for nothing!), but I did mention that it was to my understanding that they have an office in L.A... so after that, he figured I reviewed the website (I didn't really understand what the company was about, but I digress).
He did most of the talking, I explained that I had went to school for Graphic Design, and that it wasn't going anywhere so I went into retail. Which in reality, I do want a graphic design job, but I still want out of retail, and because I don't have experience, none of the GD jobs want me. He explained that the position wasn't a Graphic Design job, where as other companies have liked me for those skills.
He explained to me that the hours are 11-8, with an hour non paid lunch (Meanwhile, I really want normal 9-5 hours, and I don't like having to stay for non paid time.), as well as working two saturdays a month, I hate working saturdays! I'd prefer to work sundays, they're such a bore! He said that as they hire more people, they might take those hours, and eventually I could have 9-5. I told him I was still interested, even though that was a big turn off. He seemed glad, like other people must have turned it down after that.
He asked me how I deal with negative customers, I said I deal with them as I would anyone else. I told him that I'm a very positive person, and I don't really get angry, or sad. He said that it can get very busy, and I told him about one of the supervisors at work, who once said, once you've worked there, you can handle anything! Which is very true. I think I accidentally got arrogant, and said that this job would probably be a piece of cake. But he seemed to understand what I meant.
When I told him that my main goal was to get into a company that values professionalism and growth, and also so I get out of retail, he said he didn't blame me... it sounded like he wasn't a big retail person himself. I said that I much more prefer talking on the phone, than face to face with random people.
I asked him some questions, and he really had lot's to say about them. I'm so used to having questions to ask the hiring manager, that I remember them really easy. I asked him "What needs the most help", What's your favorite thing about the job/company", and "What is it like to work there".
He seemed to like me, and he even said that as well. He was much more laid back, and normal, over other people who were more prim and proper. But I was still very shy, but atleast opened up at certain parts.
He said that I'll know by the end of next week if I get a second interview with the CEO, I explained to him to just let me know, even if I didn't get the position, just to know where I am.
I'm very on and off about this right now. Like the guy is nice, and the people in the office were nice, although all men.. I get along with women better, we just click. Like it'll be nice to get out of retail, but I don't like the weird hours, but at the same time, the weird hours can allow me to look for something else while I'm there... there were some interesting companies in that building, and there are plenty of interesting companies near there as well.
I'll just have to wait and see, but I'll still be applying for other jobs as well.
Lesson: Sometimes you have to go the path less traveled, get out of your comfort zone, and apply for a job that's a bit different than what you'd normally go for.
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