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BPO Off Topic Forum => Anything Non-Dog Related => : Scootergirl January 07, 2008, 03:00:11 PM
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I had a phone interview yesterday for a big promotion within Starbucks that would move me to San Antonio and increase my salary by $15,000/year. I am really excited about this job. I was told 84 people applied for the job, 18 got a phone interview and 3 will be picked to be flown out for a personal interview on Thursday.
So, that means I should hear today or tomorrow if they pick me for the next stage. I thought the interview went pretty well, but I keep 2nd guessing some of my responses and I KNOW I talked to fast - I always do that when I'm nervous or excited.
So, keep your fingers crossed for me everyone. I really, really want this job!
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Good Luck!!! good things are gonna happen!!!! let us know asap
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The phone has rung twice already since I posted this. Both times it was Aaron - bored at work. CURSES!! I should probably get dressed and go do something - she's bound to call if I'm not here, right?
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We are keeping our fingers paws crossed for you! I am also waiting for a call back from an interview and its very nerve racking even if you think the interview went well. Goodluck and keep us updated!
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO!! I hope you get that call! We've got everything crossable crossed for you! Their gonna call you back, and their gonna LOVE you! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
And only speak about positive things, like if they ask you to give them something negative about yourself, turn it around so it's positive! ;) :D
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OMG!!! They called at about 1:00 this afternoon!! I've been out trying to find a decent (affordable) suit ever since and just got home. I'm so excited!!
I fly out Thursday morning, have the interview Thursday afternoon, then fly back Thursday night.
I want this so bad!! Thanks for all the crossed paws and fingers - it really worked. Now, remember to cross them again on Thursday!
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yay so awesome!!! I know that you be awesome on thursday. We are still keeping our fingers and paws crossed. Lets hope my phone call comes soon!!!
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OMG that is amazing!!!!! Good Luck--everything crossed here too ;D ;D Keep us posted.
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How exciting! We'll be thinking of you! Fingers and paws crossed here! :)
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yay so awesome!!! I know that you be awesome on thursday. We are still keeping our fingers and paws crossed. Lets hope my phone call comes soon!!!
Got all my apendages crossed for you, too!
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WOOO WOOOOOOOO!!!! I know someone who's gettin on the Hot Tamale Train!!! (totally stolen from my favorite judge on So You Think You Can Dance, but appropriate I think :D)
You're gonna knock'em dead! We're keeping everything crossed here for you too! Good luck on Thursday! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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GOOD LUCK JEANNE!
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Legs, arms, toes, fingers, paws, and tails crossed over here for you both! You'll do great!
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OK. I need your help.
I bought a new suit for the interview tomorrow. I got home tonight at 9pm and took everything out of the garment bag to make sure it didn't need to be pressed, etc. and the stupid clerk at Sears didn't take the security tag off the jacket! It's one of those that says if you force it off it will spew evil, toxic dye all over your suit and horrible acid that will eat through your flesh.
My plane leaves at 9am tomorrow morning which means I'll have to leave the house no later than 7am, which means the mall won't be open in time to have it removed.
So, do I wear the new blazer with the security tag (which after trying it on again is a little too big) and just explain to my interviewers the funny thing that happened on the way to the interview...
Or do I wear another short-sleeve jacket I have that is too small if buttoned but looks and feels fine if unbuttoned.
Or do I take both and hope I can find a mall and somewhere to remove it before my interview???
Help!!
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I would not wear a blazer with a security tag on it! I think you need to look as professional as you can ;)
Mix and match...I am sure you have something in you closet ;D
Good luck!!! You will do GREAT!!!!!! :-*
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Can you get to a Walmart that is open 24 hours?? Maybe they would have the thinger to take off the tag, and just bring your receipt and the blazer with you, explan to them your awkward situation and hope that whoever you talk to is understanding. If they're not that understanding, well maybe you could find something similar there and buy that.
Either way good luck tomorrow, we've still got everything crossed for you! :D
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YAY!!! All paws and fingers crossed here. Remember to take a deep breath as you enter, and continue to breathe through the interview!!! You'll do great!!
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I know that you'll do great, but we're crossing all fingers, toes & paws for you here, too. :D
My only word of advice? SMILE! It's the most important thing to wear to an interview. ;) ;D
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I'm going to have to agree with Jenn, Marie and everyone else.
Over prepared is good. See if you can stop by a store to have it taken off.
My advice: Be yourself, make them laugh. They're sure to remember you that way. Everything is still croseed over here!
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Just got home from San Antonio. I think the interview went pretty well. They seemed to be interested in what I said, I made them laugh, I kept the energy level up, but MAN some of their questions were hard!!
I know I scored points at the end of the interview when they asked if I had any questions for them 'cause the main interviewer guy said, "That's a really good questions. You're the only one who thought to ask that."
I also found out there was one other internal candidate interviewed besides me, but I was the only one they flew in. I don't know if that's good or bad.
So, fingers and paws still crossed. I should know something soon!
Oh, and one of the best things about the job - my "office" would be out of my house!! Mondays and Fridays in my jammies with the dogs at my feet!! WOO HOO!!
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WOOO WOOOOOOOO!!!! The Hot Tamale Train is leaving the station and YOU'RE the VIP passenger!!!!
Way to go! I'm super excited for you, and I hope that you get that promotion, which I have no doubt you will! ;D ;D ;D
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Hmmm, you're the only one flown in, made them laugh, and the only one that thought of that particular question? That all sounds very good to me! I'm still keeping everything crossed but let me know when I can uncross them though, 'cause my stuff is going to sleep! LOL ;D ;D ;D
How did the jacket problem work out? Did you get the security tag off or did you wear something else?
BTW, my hubby works from home and those jammies days are really, really nice!!! ;) :D
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Wow...that all sounds very positive to me! Will keep everything crossed for you...and San Antonio is one of my favorite tx towns...beside s austin..that is...My best friend lives there now and I go all the time...So get the job and I will come down and we can all celebrate! Party time in San Antonio..woooo oohooooo
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Oh yes and if your a reptile fan...all the "hot" shows are in San Antonio!
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How did the jacket problem work out? Did you get the security tag off or did you wear something else?
I ended up wearing the short sleeve red jacket, which my friends in San Antonio said looked really sharp and agreed that red was a "power color". I think it fit better than the new jacket anyway. I'm going to return the new blazer and let the store manager know that he almost screwed up my very important interview.
And Lori, I LOVE reptiles!! I'll definitely go to the hot shows with you and then we can go out and party!! IF I get the job that is! Curses! Why haven't they called yet????