The Inevitable Job Hunt
I HATE looking for a job! I mean, I really HATE it. I'd rather have my thumbs cut off than look for a job. Thus begins my story...I started a new job in July, due to the fact that I worked for Satan (that story will be in a later blog) and decided to leave the dark side. I love my new team, have a great relationship with my boss, and I'm given flexible hours, so of course, it can't possibly last. Our entire team found out in August we were being laid off. Ok, no problem, I have several months to find something.
I start the job hunt. I interview with a company 5 times (count 'em folks -- 5 freakin' times). I probably spent 10 hours with these people, not to mention the parking expenses. Two months later (yes, they made me wait that long), they inform me they have hired within. They let me know how much they enjoyed meeting me, and everyone really liked me, and "we wish you every success in your future endeavors"....yeah, yeah...I'll show you future endeavors (insert expletive or something less offensive).
Ok, this is my question. Why the HELL was this company interviewing to begin with, when they're just going to hire within?????? I don't get it. I live in a place where the pay is not up to parr with the living expenses, so when a job comes along that provides you with enough money to eat, you want to jump on it. I was the only one they interviewed, because according to them, they hadn't found anyone with my experience. AARRRGH! I know that I need to take responsibility for my disappointment, because really, I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up, but the job really sounded like something I would have liked to do. I would be back in the internet field again and using cutting edge technology.
Now, I'm a believer in "everything happens for a reason". So, I know that I have to chalk this one up to not being the right job for me. But, I still can't help being a bit frustrated. There really should be an etiquette for companies and their interviewing process. I think they should limit the interviewing process to one or two phone interviews, a MAXIMUM of two in-person interviews (meet 4 or 5 people on one day, rather than individual days for each person), and then give you their answer within two weeks.
I start the job hunt. I interview with a company 5 times (count 'em folks -- 5 freakin' times). I probably spent 10 hours with these people, not to mention the parking expenses. Two months later (yes, they made me wait that long), they inform me they have hired within. They let me know how much they enjoyed meeting me, and everyone really liked me, and "we wish you every success in your future endeavors"....yeah, yeah...I'll show you future endeavors (insert expletive or something less offensive).
Ok, this is my question. Why the HELL was this company interviewing to begin with, when they're just going to hire within?????? I don't get it. I live in a place where the pay is not up to parr with the living expenses, so when a job comes along that provides you with enough money to eat, you want to jump on it. I was the only one they interviewed, because according to them, they hadn't found anyone with my experience. AARRRGH! I know that I need to take responsibility for my disappointment, because really, I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up, but the job really sounded like something I would have liked to do. I would be back in the internet field again and using cutting edge technology.
Now, I'm a believer in "everything happens for a reason". So, I know that I have to chalk this one up to not being the right job for me. But, I still can't help being a bit frustrated. There really should be an etiquette for companies and their interviewing process. I think they should limit the interviewing process to one or two phone interviews, a MAXIMUM of two in-person interviews (meet 4 or 5 people on one day, rather than individual days for each person), and then give you their answer within two weeks.
Phew - ok - I feel better. This blogging business really helps exorcise the demons. I should have kept a diary as a kid!
posted by Tracey Jane Jackson at 8:58 AM
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