3rd Time's The Charm?

terpkristin · 08-31-2005, 10:30 AM

Well, today, 31 August 2005, is the last day of the 8th month that I've been unemployed. As most of you probably know, I finished my MS in Aerospace Engineering in December, 2004, so for the entirety of 2005 I've been unemployed. Admittedly, for the first few months I really wasn't searching in earnest for a job--I was instead trying to relax and rehabilitate my ankle. Now, though, this joblessness is getting old (as is the not qualifying for unemployment).

There is one company I'd love to work for. A few of my friends work there, it's local enough to my parents' house (and even better, the boat!), and the work they do is interesting. Needless to say, I've interviewed with them twice to no avail so far. The first time, the director for the group loved me, as did the guy my friend said I "needed to impress" but the actual project people wanted someone with more experience. Boohoo, but I got good feedback. The second time, I interviewed with a different group within the company and though I tried to be interested in what they were doing, in reality I couldn't believe that people got paid to do that kind of useless work.

On a whim, I emailed the group director that liked me yesterday, sending him an updated copy of my resume and a letter of interest. I guess it was good that I did, as I've now got an interview set up for Tuesday 6 September.

In general, that's good, but for one of the people I'm supposed to talk to, he said, "We'll give you the details of the job when we see you." This scares me to no end. Are they trying to see how well I think on my feet (very well, I'd think, given that the guy I needed to impress on the first time around gave me an impromptu quiz of things that could go wrong and how I'd fix them--and I nailed them all)? Or what else might it be?

Also, I'd appreciate any good vibes and interview advice y'all could send my way. I think it's a good sign that this guy is trying to bring me in, but I want everything to go perfect..or better. Thanks in advance.

/tk

Raiders Army · 08-31-2005, 10:42 AM

Good luck. There's always the Army.

terpkristin · 08-31-2005, 10:46 AM

The Army won't have me.
I'd never pass an entry physical, much less Basic. (See http://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin/sets/827968/ for more info)

/tk

FrogMan · 08-31-2005, 10:51 AM

Not much advice here tk, but you know you'll be in my thoughts. Go knock 'em dead!

FM

st.cronin · 08-31-2005, 10:52 AM

Be optimistic!

Poli · 08-31-2005, 10:54 AM

Break a...oh never mind.

hukarez · 08-31-2005, 03:30 PM

More than likely, you'll find a job just in the 'nick of time'.

Here in California, when I got laid off back in April of '03, I was pretty much on unemployment until January of '04. I pretty much used up my entire unemployment period (plus the extension) to the very last check.

Close call, and my friends are still impressed that I managed to eek every cent out of it. Shortly after the last check came through, I finally nailed this dead end job that I've been stuck with since then.

(Please shoot me.)

Raiders Army · 08-31-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

The Army won't have me.
I'd never pass an entry physical, much less Basic. (See http://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin/sets/827968/ for more info)

/tk

That's horrible. Why were you walking around a construction site barefoot?

It sounds as if you're interested in this company. I'd do some additional research to see how well you fit in, like current projects they have, past employees they've hired, etc. Then you can use that in your interview.

duckman · 08-31-2005, 03:34 PM

Good luck, tk.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-31-2005, 03:45 PM

Good luck!

Coffee Warlord · 08-31-2005, 03:46 PM

Good luck to ya!

KevinNU7 · 08-31-2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

The Army won't have me.
I'd never pass an entry physical, much less Basic. (See http://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin/sets/827968/ for more info)

/tk

Nice feet

08-31-2005, 10:46 AM	#3
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	The Army won't have me. I'd never pass an entry physical, much less Basic. (See http://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin/sets/827968/ for more info) /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

08-31-2005, 10:51 AM	#4
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	Not much advice here tk, but you know you'll be in my thoughts. Go knock 'em dead! FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

08-31-2005, 10:54 AM	#6
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Break a...oh never mind. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

08-31-2005, 03:30 PM	#7
hukarez College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chula Vista, CA	More than likely, you'll find a job just in the 'nick of time'. Here in California, when I got laid off back in April of '03, I was pretty much on unemployment until January of '04. I pretty much used up my entire unemployment period (plus the extension) to the very last check. Close call, and my friends are still impressed that I managed to eek every cent out of it. Shortly after the last check came through, I finally nailed this dead end job that I've been stuck with since then. (Please shoot me.) __________________ ...what we have here is a man who looks like Tarzan, but fights like Jane! My VG collection \| Xbox 360 Gamertag: ManThol \| PS3 Network ID: hukarez Doce Pares International - San Diego Council Filipino Martial Arts Digest tweet tweet twitter

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08-31-2005, 10:42 AM	#2
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Good luck. There's always the Army.

08-31-2005, 10:52 AM	#5
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Be optimistic!

08-31-2005, 03:46 PM	#11
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Good luck to ya!

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