Good interviews are like good first dates

[Firebird]

You're too excited to sit still, you check your phone obsessively for a follow-up email, wondering how best to express your interest in a second date without coming on too strong... friends ask you how it went and you shrug it off and say "fine" because you don't want to admit how bad you want it in case it doesn't pan out...

I was never any good at dating!!  I suck at playing it cool!

Why can't I just know instantly?! 

[Deleted]

first!!!

[thyme4change]

Yes, and the best case scenario is you get the job and find out the place stinks just like everywhere else.  

[raeoflyte]

Sounds exciting! Good luck!

[Firebird]

Thanks

Best case scenario is that I get the job, period.  I'll love it if I do, just like I loved it here. 

[Bob Ross]

Pfft.  Good interviews don't involve sex. 

Unless yours did, in which case I'd call it a great interview.

[shanendoah]

Don't you know that instant gratification is the problem with your generation?

Everything is better (or worse) when you have to wait for it.

[Firebird]

Better if I get the job, worse if I don't. 

I'm on pins and needles over here!!! 

[Deleted]

Did you make sure to show Babybird's picture? She would have gotten the job for you
I am sure you did great and I hope you get the job. It will be much closer to home to get more time with Babybird, right?

[Firebird]

@bunnysmom, I'll have to remember that tactic if I get a callback   You're right, how could they turn down that little face?? 

It would be so much closer to home it's not even funny.  10 minute drive from my house versus my current 10 minute drive to the train station + 50 minutes on the train. 

Practically perfect in every other way too.  I can't tell you how badly I want this job. 

My interviewer should be getting my thank you note today...

[Deleted]

I really hope you get it. Babybird wants more time with you I watched that video of her eating the sweet potatoes! That was so cute!

[Firebird]

Did you see the one of her telling me off?  If not, I'll PM it to you. 

[Deleted]

Impatience is my middle name, Firebird LOL. Good luck!!!

[Firebird]

Thank you!  Still no word but maybe she's doing another interview this afternoon.  Mine was at exactly this time on Tuesday.

[kittensaver]

Good luck and fingers crossed, Firebird. I hope it works out for you!

[Deleted]

I really really hope it works out! And if it doesn't, something else will. Have faith!

[Firebird]

Thanks, comrades

It's almost the end of the day so I guess I'm waiting until tomorrow.  THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME.  If I don't hear from her by tomorrow afternoon, I'll call and see what's going on.

[formerroomate99]

Good luck.  In the same boat myself. 

[tcu2003]

Good luck, Firebird. Being closer to home is such a huge plus for you - keeping my fingers crossed it all works out.

[Firebird]

Thanks, formerroomate99.  Good luck to both of us!  Unless you're going for the same job as me, in which case MEOW! 

[Firebird]

Thanks, tcu2003.  I really hope I don't have to come back here tomorrow and tell you guys I didn't get it.  I'll be gutted. 

[Firebird]

Well, I got a callback for this afternoon.  I want this job SO badly.

Bonus for anyone currently looking for a job:  WATCH THIS VIDEO.

www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html

I normally never listen to recommendations but this is a very good one.  It's a 20 minute video on body language with a specific tip (backed up by research) that will help you in your next interview.  Well worth your valuable time. 

[Phoenix84]

I don't know, never really had any good first dates.

But I know what you mean when you interview for your ideal job.