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| Friday, September 29, 2006 |
| interview crazy-ness |
I recently read a crazy interview story over at unblague. I was stunned that she had to deal with that.
And now I have a story of my own!!
I had two interviews this a.m. for my winter co-op. The first one went really well, and I hope I get an offer. I liked the firm, I liked the types of work they do, and I liked the over all atmosphere.
The second one didn't go as well. It was nowhere near as bad as the experience that She Says had, but it was awkward. He started off the interview sort of venting about the process our school insists we all adhere two (which involves employers being required to call offers into the school office, and then us having 3 business days to respond). He feels that if he chooses who he sees as the best candidate, and that person drags their feet in answering, by the time they go to the second-best candidate, that person is snatched up by another. I'm sure it is frustrating for them.
He then asked me why I'm going back to Summer Firm. It was not really asked in an interview way - but more of a "what is WRONG with you?" way. He then referred to the firm by a name that plays off their real name, but is definitely a clear expression of disdain and dislike.
He then laughed at a few of my professors and the evaluations they've written.
We got along well through all of this, and there was no ONE comment that offended me. But by the end, I had a funny feeling. I didn't think I really wanted to work there. And then in the "farewell" discussion, I felt like it was almost mutual. he was saying that it's a hard, hard choice, and if I'm not chosen, to please not see the door as closed, b/c if their first choice doesn't accept, then I will likely come next on the list. I found this odd. I found it clear that he was saying that I'm not his first choice. And I smirked. And he smirked back.
Later this afternoon, when our afternoon posting came out, that offer had gone to someone else. A wonderful someone else, who I'm sure interviews fantastically. I was glad of it, b/c I had already decided that if it did, by some odd chance, come to me, I would have to turn it down, b/c I knew the guy wanted a quick answer, and I knew I had a bad feeling, and wasn't going to turn away from the 5+ potential jobs that are out there still for the sake of a place I didn't want to go to.
BUT THEN!!!
I get an email!! Mine was the only email address in the "To:" section, but it was addressed to my classmate who received the offer. It was confirming salary, and conveying hope that the firm was still this person's first choice.
I laughed while writing back. I thanked him (named partner, mind you) for meeting with me this morning, and let him know that the e-mail was not received by the intended recipient.
He wrote back very graciously, letting me know how difficult it was for him to make the decision between myself and this classmate, and that if for any reason my classmate does not accept the offer, I have a job with them.
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posted by Zuska @ 3:03 PM   |
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That just smacks of a complete lack of professionalism. Ick. You gotta wonder about the culture and truly functionality of a firm that sends that person out as their representative... It's delivering the message "here's what you can expect if you come to work for us."
Yikes!
Hope one of the others comes through for ya'!
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Wow.
Just, wow.
I can't believe you're not railing about the stupidity of the email.
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HAHA. I know it's mean, but I love crappy interview stories. I'll have to post a link to mine sometime.
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That just smacks of a complete lack of professionalism. Ick. You gotta wonder about the culture and truly functionality of a firm that sends that person out as their representative... It's delivering the message "here's what you can expect if you come to work for us."
Yikes!
Hope one of the others comes through for ya'!