Quick update

Well the interview is over and I will hear by tomorrow afternoon the latest.

Just before the interview I got a bit overwhelmed by the fact that I was actually sitting there. There was a number of reasons for this, but the biggest one was realising that they had only shortlisted three people and I was one of them.

Over all it went very well. I do know they were very pleased with a lot of my answers. And at the end one of the interviewers told me not to worry too much about the questions I struggled with as it was obvious the problem wasn't that I couldn't answer the question, but one of cultural differences between a large housing association and a small TMO, plus the use of language in different ways.

They asked how I saw working in partnership with them would work. At the end of my answer I apologised because my experience was one where we perform both functions and did not view them as seperated from each other.

I am really hopeful on this one, and hope it wasn't a matter of having to go through the motions but knowing who they wanted. One of the other candidates is internal, and one of the interviewers said the role was a secondment, realised what he had said and changed it. Either way the interview was a good experience.

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Graeme @ BGS March 10, 2009 at 5:42pm

Good luck George - Hope it all works out okay. I am sure you will be just fine.
Sustainable Land Management March 10, 2009 at 6:52pm

Good luck
PRO

Phil Voice March 10, 2009 at 6:56pm

Good luck George.
Jackson's Landscape Design March 10, 2009 at 9:11pm

All the very best of luck George

Should you hold yourself on the day in the same manner as you do on LJ, then i'm sure you'll be smiling.

Kerry
Kev Thompson March 11, 2009 at 7:16am

Have faith in yourself..
the job is yours
your the candidate with the passion to improve and go forward
the candidate with the flexibility , determination & now-how to exceed & deliver
recite this ten times before you go in

your the man

kevin
dgeorgea March 12, 2009 at 3:03pm

Well the interview is over and I will hear by tomorrow afternoon the latest.

Just before the interview I got a bit overwhelmed by the fact that I was actually sitting there. There was a number of reasons for this, but the biggest one was realising that they had only shortlisted three people and I was one of them.

Over all it went very well. I do know they were very pleased with a lot of my answers. And at the end one of the interviewers told me not to worry too much about the questions I struggled with as it was obvious the problem wasn't that I couldn't answer the question, but one of cultural differences between a large housing association and a small TMO, plus the use of language in different ways.

They asked how I saw working in partnership with them would work. At the end of my answer I apologised because my experience was one where we perform both functions and did not view them as seperated from each other.

I am really hopeful on this one, and hope it wasn't a matter of having to go through the motions but knowing who they wanted. One of the other candidates is internal, and one of the interviewers said the role was a secondment, realised what he had said and changed it. Either way the interview was a good experience.
Graeme @ BGS March 12, 2009 at 3:13pm

Sounds like it went very well - Fingers crossed for you.
dgeorgea March 13, 2009 at 4:46pm

I didn't get the job.

They were very impressed with the interview, unfortunately one person did stand out. However they asked if I would be prepared to do a work placement with them so they can train me up, hone my skills and help polish my interview techniques.

It is a wonderful opportunity. Won't get paid, but will have my expenses covered. So over all very pleased with the outcome
Graeme @ BGS March 13, 2009 at 4:54pm

As you said - a wonderful opportunity and I am sure it will lead to better and bigger things for you.
dgeorgea March 13, 2009 at 4:59pm

yes it is, and one I plan to take full advantage off. And as the manager said it would also mean I have a foot in the door if something else comes up.