Well, good news, I played this one perfectly. I didn’t get the job and I was so gracious and professional in my defeat, I almost believed myself. They were impressed with my excellent analytical skills they said, but I didn’t really sell myself enough, they said. I told them that I didn’t understand. I hadn’t done anything above and beyond what was expected, and then I mentioned half dozen things that met that criteria. They mentioned a half dozen more after I jogged their memory and they told me I was mistaken if I thought all the others made the same effort. Why didn’t I mention them in the original interview they asked? I was humble, thanked them for their feedback, and told them I would certainly take all of their suggestions into account the next time. They were suitably impressed and said they looked forward to the next interview. So do I, boys, so do I.
bwahahahah! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo you DID get the job! (a handjob is still a job, you know.)
ReplyDeleteIt's not work if you're doing something you love. =)
ReplyDeleteSuckers. Well played!
ReplyDeleteBlush. I thank you Roselle, WG, and Matt, I know you meant it as a compliment, right? I am a hero today and offers seem to be coming from the woodwork for little prestigious high profile projects. I gave the male coworker who got the position a hug, which should play well through the office grapevine. My manager did my year end review today and I got a perfect score, exceeds expectations in every area. Woo, woo.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you wind up in charge of the guy who got the job. It's only a matter of time.
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