Run Along Now

I tend to take that "ready for work if work had been offered" line of Unemployment Insurance rather seriously. As a result, I stick near my computer/phone during business hours, on the off chance that someone will contact me regarding a job.

But wouldn't you know it? Late Monday afternoon, I took the unusual turn of going across the street to the grocery for a few minutes, and returned to five voice mails and an email. The recruiter in question wanted me to interview the following afternoon. Naturally, I accepted.

The interview went well-enough. The interviewer and I seemed to get along, and more importantly, we seem to think very similarly. It was one of those interviews where you go to answer a question, and the interviewer subsequently adds details that you were thinking yourself. All in all, a very positive experience.

I will admit that when I spoke to the recruiter on Monday, I was a tad skeptical about her claim that I had to interview Tuesday, because the interviewer wanted to finish all first interviews this week. Sure enough, during the interview, the interviewer informed me that I was one of 10 candidates and that first interviews would be continuing into next week.

That said, I was pleased by what I heard during the interview, and really hope that I do make the shortlist. Of course, this early in the hiring process, who knows how things will pan out? But I am thinking good thoughts, as usual.

Here's wishing all my American readers a Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Happy job hunting everyone!