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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Well some of you may know that in August I was forced to leave my job, then I did land another job, but getting paid half of what I used to. I had to resort to borrowing $$$ from my GF of only 2 months. Anyhow, today I got a call from someone I know and I have an interview on Friday. This is only round 1, but out of 150 applicants there are only 8 that get an interview.

Staring pay is pretty good, 6,000$ more a year than I am making now, but still below what I used to make. Plus there is room to move up in the company and many options as to what I may what to do, and even location in the Province and Country if I wanted. I know this may be a bit early to even mention it, but this is good news to me and just had to share with the family(BC).
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Scoring the interview is often the hardest part! Good luck Mike!!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Thats great news! I expect to hear better news Friday so brush up your interviewing skills; you only get one shot!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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AWESOME.....................

At least someone is getting some good news
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Well basically I got a call on my cell phone, so I took a break and called him back, and talked to him over the phone while trying to not let anyone know what I was talking about. His words were " over the phone with you is fine, but at least come in Friday so people see you came in". So Friday is not really an "interview" but more of a technicality. We then setup a meeting with someone else for the final word. Btu at least Friday I get a better idea of what my chances are at landing this job, and he will tell me straight out since I know him.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dbeast420
AWESOME.....................

At least someone is getting some good news
gee, finding out I'm sending you a christmas card isn't good news

Anyways- Congrats SSE1990!! I hope things work out well for you. You definately deserve good things.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Congrats on the new job!! You'll get it. That call came to you for a reason and I believe that you will get the job. Good luck on Friday and remember, first impressions really make or break an interview
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Way to go Mike! Congrats bro!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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I don't have the job yet but I do get a good feeling about this. All I can do is hope I can impress the regional person that is coming to the second meeting at a yet to be determined date and time.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Every time I had an interview I was siked and thought "this could be it." Nothing wrong with having some hope. Go in feeling confident.
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