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August 16, 2004
Tales from the Hunt
At the end of last week, I had three, yes three job interviews:
1. HR Generalist at a great firm in downtown Detroit, the best of the three opportunities
2. HR techie position, with an emphasis on technical writing
3. HR Generalist in a medical setting
Thank goodness I have a couple of new suits!
Of the three, the first one is the one that I am really, really hoping I get at least a second interview with. The co. is progressive and creative. Their HR department is greatly respected, and not just pushed aside to plan the company picnic. I was extremely impressed with the woman with whom I interviewed. She was the type of person I want to be in a few years: on the right track with her career, truly enjoying her job, and deeply involved in the HR profession.
Second job isn't really the sort of gig I am looking for. It's less hands-on with people than I would like. However, the company is small, progressive, and growing. I feel like I did really well in the interview, so...who knows?
Third job...oh my goodness! Where do I start? No chance for advancement, hours of eye-glazing data entry, "employee relations" aka babying highly compensated MD's.... Gee, thanks, but no thanks.
One impressive trend, however, was the use of behavioral interviewing techniques by all of the interviewers. If past performance is even remotely an indicator of future performance, asking for specific examples from one's past is the way to go. I have been on both side of the desk for the behavioral interviewing process, so I am confident in my skills. I tried to be detailed yet succinct; professional yet accessible.
Let's keep the ol' fingers and Gus Paws crossed!
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Posted by Lisa at August 16, 2004 09:31 AM
Comments
crossed!
Posted by: Melissa at August 16, 2004 03:23 PM
sparky new duds... i would hire you.
good luck.
Posted by: lisa at August 16, 2004 03:43 PM
Hey, I like the dress - very professional looking. Good luck on the job front!
Posted by: kerry at August 16, 2004 10:58 PM
You look mahvelous! {in my best Fernando Lamas aka Billy Crystal imitation}
I agree - you don't want to work in healthcare lol
Good luck, and I hope that first job comes through for you - it sounds wonderful!
Posted by: deb at August 20, 2004 07:09 AM