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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not an easy position to be in George but good luck for whatever you decide hug
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good Luck George...........you'll know deep down which decision is the right one for you Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't get the job.

I did email and ask for feedback as I thought the interview went well. I didn't have enough experience with setting up booking systems - not surprised as I had none but this was mentioned in my application.

Much more useful was they were dissapointed in my response to how I tackle conflicts in work priorities. I'm realy going to have to think about this one as the only real example I can think off would probably guarantee my not getting a job, but is a major factor in most of the jobs I have applied for Embarassed

The example I can think of ended up with me working 18 hour days, 12 at weekends for 6 months. Towards the end I was not able to eat much and was sleeping poorly. In the end I was told to take a week off and see the doctor if I didnt feel any better as I was on the point of a breakdown. After that I resolved to never to put myself in the same position. The point is it was the first and last time I have been in that situation. I know I deal with this regularly but as I'm generally very relaxed about this sort of thing and just prioritise based on short term and long term effects of my decisions I realy don't know how to tackle this question.

This is going to be a huge question on the other job, especially as I would be expected to work with four or five different employers with differing needs and priorities.

On the bright side I now know my interview technique is good and just needs tweaking. I got a lot more possitive feed back then bad Very Happy

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry to hear that George

it does annoy me when they give a reason that they aready should know the answer to from the application

so time now to work on the answer to prioritising and delegation! Wink

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

what a shame you didnt get the job George,
but its all experience and at least you gave a good interview Very Happy
good luck for your next adventure in the job hunting world hehe

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm really sorry that you didn't get the job George, it's a very frustrating thing this interview lark! Wishing you well in the future Very Happy
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