HuskyCaucasian Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Had my interview this morning. It was a really great experience. The interview actually started with a brief tour of the campus to see the various classrooms and learning spaces that I would be supplying support to. I think I managed to keep the drool in my mouth. (These classroom technology setups are almost EXACTLY what I would love to install where I am now, but I have no budget to do that) By far this job has gotten me the most excited. I think I may have been one of the first interviews for the position, so I'll know in about 2 weeks if I got the job. Edited July 12, 2011 by Athomeboy_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 QUOTE (farmteam @ Jul 7, 2011 -> 10:16 PM) Are the people who do internship interviews for your company typically HR people, or regular workers? I only ask because I interviewed with your company a year or two ago, and the guy seemed decently competent (actually I take that back, he forgot his business cards). I think it was for some generic sounding "Supply Chain Analyst" position. Interviews are conducted by a range of managers who most likely will be in the pool of managers actually hiring the people, giving them the chance to see who they actually like. Of course, some of the managers put forth more effort (even in the interview stage) when it comes to bringing in interns, and some don't take it as seriously as they really should. I was fortunate to have been interviewed by who is now m manager and sr. manager, and I connected with them really well. I am also very fortunate to be under management that actually cares about the intern and their progression and I have been active in improving the intern program to make sure that every intern has the same experience I have had last summer and this summer. Im actually shocked by your interview though, SC here has a very solid program for interns and they usually have their act together. It's departments that we are expanding the intern program into that seem to struggle more with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Just over a week and I will go from part time underemployed to full time unemployed and have no savings. This blows. Have no idea what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Dang. Didn't make the final cut for a Director position with Nordstrom in Seattle. Oh well. Have a final interview with another reputable organization tomorrow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Is this in Chicago or the one in Austin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 09:31 AM) Dang. Didn't make the final cut for a Director position with Nordstrom in Seattle. Oh well. Have a final interview with another reputable organization tomorrow though. Got your message bud....hold out hope for the other reputable organization ...I think that is still an awesome opportunity! Keep your head up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 05:42 PM) Is this in Chicago or the one in Austin? Austin QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 06:32 PM) Got your message bud....hold out hope for the other reputable organization ...I think that is still an awesome opportunity! Keep your head up! Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 11, 2011 -> 07:33 PM) Had my interview this morning. It was a really great experience. The interview actually started with a brief tour of the campus to see the various classrooms and learning spaces that I would be supplying support to. I think I managed to keep the drool in my mouth. (These classroom technology setups are almost EXACTLY what I would love to install where I am now, but I have no budget to do that) By far this job has gotten me the most excited. I think I may have been one of the first interviews for the position, so I'll know in about 2 weeks if I got the job. Just got an email, they will be calling my references in the next few days. That has to be a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 08:11 PM) Just got an email, they will be calling my references in the next few days. That has to be a good sign. Indeed. Best of luck - but when they get to that point it's pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 09:45 PM) Austin Thanks Mark Good luck. If that's what you want, hopefully you get it. Is it going to be difficult to move the fam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 08:19 PM) Good luck. If that's what you want, hopefully you get it. Is it going to be difficult to move the fam? Yeah, he will be loved in Texas... a left wing vegan? Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Well, it is the liberal enclave of the Lone Star state. Edited July 19, 2011 by farmteam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 09:50 PM) Yeah, he will be loved in Texas... a left wing vegan? Ouch. You obviously have never been to Austin. It's quite progressive and vegan friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 08:36 AM) You obviously have never been to Austin. It's quite progressive and vegan friendly. Heck, with the Hispanic population that has a shot at being a blue state in 10 years. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 07:36 AM) You obviously have never been to Austin. It's quite progressive and vegan friendly. Austin is the s***. Go get em, Marko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 08:45 AM) Austin is the s***. Go get em, Marko. Well I first need to get an offer that I'm willing to accept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 A bit of a random question: At the end of the three interviews I have had, they typically end with "do you have any questions?" The ones I normally think of are work hours, on-call time, and compensation (pay). Is there anything else I should be asking that I am not thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:13 AM) A bit of a random question: At the end of the three interviews I have had, they typically end with "do you have any questions?" The ones I normally think of are work hours, on-call time, and compensation (pay). Is there anything else I should be asking that I am not thinking of? I usually ask what their time table going forward for the interview process is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:15 AM) I usually ask what their time table going forward for the interview process is. ah yes, I have asked that one. Forgot to include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 10:13 AM) A bit of a random question: At the end of the three interviews I have had, they typically end with "do you have any questions?" The ones I normally think of are work hours, on-call time, and compensation (pay). Is there anything else I should be asking that I am not thinking of? If there's something creative but relevant you can ask about the job itself, that would be a good opportunity. I've got a couple of those in my back pocket I've come up with if I can ever score a faculty position interview. Something that shows you've thought about the place/career more than their other candidates. if it's at the end of the interview and you add some creativity to a question, then that's the sort of thing an interviewer might remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Other than that, if you have any company specific related questions you can work to demonstrate you researched the company you are interviewing with, that is always a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:13 AM) A bit of a random question: At the end of the three interviews I have had, they typically end with "do you have any questions?" The ones I normally think of are work hours, on-call time, and compensation (pay). Is there anything else I should be asking that I am not thinking of? Yes. Like: What is the short/long term strategy of the organization? (questions that show that you are interested in this particular organization) What would my first 3 months look like if I were to take on the role? How would I be able to make your job easier here? For more And I would avoid questions about compensation or other benefits. You can work those out once you get an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Athomeboy, you should seriously consider picking up a book like one of these. They can really be helpful throughout the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:18 AM) And I would avoid questions about compensation or other benefits. You can work those out once you get an offer. I say something along the lines of "This tends to be the uncomfortable question: but when is the proper time to discus compensation?" One of my interviews actually told me the pay (or the pay range) before I even interviewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I would agree with BS about asking it at a first interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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