DawnM Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I am a wreck. I have an interview this morning at 8am EST. I didn't think I would be this nervous. I haven't been this bad in the past, but I think it is because this is a job I would really, really like to have. But there is quite a bit of competition for this job. It is a highly desired school. For me, it is more about the fact that it is 4 miles from my house, has fantastic hours (7-2), and would allow me to get back to a high school. I am not anticipating an offer. That might be the wrong attitude to have, but the last 2 interviews I have been on, I got the impression in one of them that they already had their person picked, and the other one I got the feeling they were looking for something I couldn't offer (bilingual for example.). So I am trying to be realistic. But this is a job I really want, which makes me far more nervous. Pray I can think clearly during the interview. I hate that feeling of "shoot! I had 10 more things I should have said!" when I walk away. I have spent the last 2 days practicing for the interview, going over questions and answers, writing things down, but I still feel unprepared. I hate that! 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Good luck, Dawn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Totally praying for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I really hope it goes well and that they think you are perfect fit for their school. I prayed that you would be calm, collected, and be able to give thoughtful answers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying for you right now Dawn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying for you Dawn, for clarity of thought and peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Good luck Dawn! The interview is scheduled to begin in a few minutes. If you read this before the interview, I suggest that you try to be yourself. Don't try to 2nd guess them with a lot of rehearsed answers. Easier said than done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying. I know how nerve-wracking those interviews for jobs you really want can be. Dh just went through that a few months ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying for you that it goes well and you can be calm and confident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Good luck! I hope it went/ goes well. 🤞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I saw this while you are in your interview. Prayed for you that you are able to express yourself clearly and well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoraBora Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying right this minute. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying right now, hope it went well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Said a prayer just now; should be during still maybe? I hope? Praying! Update when you hear about it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I hope knowing all of us are rooting for you will bring you calmness during the interview. Hope it goes really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 You are probably in it now; praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Prayer lifted up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Good luck, Dawn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Praying you do your best and have no regrets. Hope you have an awesome day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Let us know how it went, Dawn! Hoping you get the job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbelle Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I just saw this. Hope it went well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I just saw this! I hope everything went well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Late to the party but praying over the outcome. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 THANK YOU ALL. Keep praying, I don't know how many they are interviewing, but that was an odd interview IMO. They only asked like 5 questions and they had a rather flat affect overall. I tried to be cheery and smile a lot but I didn't feel I got a lot back. I only interviewed with 2 people, normally I interview with 5-6 in a room. The questions they asked were kind of "different". I didn't feel I got to show them what I am really capable of, and yes, I did try to interject what I wanted to say into each question, but some things I wanted to say weren't quite a fit and would have been awkward to add at the end. They said they will do their second round of interviews next week and they will let me know if I make it to that round. I was their first interview for the position, and that just couldn't be helped. I had to do it that way to miss minimal amounts of my own work. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Lanny said: Good luck Dawn! The interview is scheduled to begin in a few minutes. If you read this before the interview, I suggest that you try to be yourself. Don't try to 2nd guess them with a lot of rehearsed answers. Easier said than done. Thanks That isn't what I mean. I am not studying canned answers. But I looked through the "70 questions to ask a potential school counselor" on the ASCA website and went over them to be sure I had an answer for each. For example, one question was, "Tell me about a time you feel you had a difficult parent situation and how did you handle it?" I want to have an answer rather than scrambling in my brain to think of something on the spot when I am nervous. Edited January 29, 2020 by DawnM 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 hours ago, DawnM said: That isn't what I mean. I am not studying canned answers. But I looked through the "70 questions to ask a potential school counselor" on the ASCA website and went over them to be sure I had an answer for each. For example, one question was, "Tell me about a time you feel you had a difficult parent situation and how did you handle it?" I want to have an answer rather than scrambling in my brain to think of something on the spot when I am nervous. I think this is a smart strategy. 👍 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Hope you get another opportunity to meet with them. Good Luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Just saw this - praying you get that second interview! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks all. I keep going over things in my head and it was a bit of a strange interview. I really don't know what to think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Fingers crossed that you will be called for a 2nd interview. Good that there were "only" 2 people there. The more people, the harder it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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