Well, that was an interesting job interview (sales co-ordinator for a billion dollar firm).
I got to the "have you got any questions?" part, and sensed it was the end of the interview. I asked the HR manager and line manager who were interviewing me outright what their reservations were about me (which they obviously werent expecting). Essentially, the HR manager stated that I've got the skills necessary and I'm obviously intelligent and on the point enough for it, however she felt I am too ambitious for the job. Basically, she felt that I'd end up wanting to move on in my career to something bigger (like I've done each time), and leave them in the lurch. The job depends on fostering long relationships with clients, and they need someone who would stick around. They felt I just wanted to get the hell out of my current job (which is true to an extent).
I made it quite clear that I just want a stable job I can rely on for years, which I can excel at. I said that essentially, I want a boring life with no worries of where I may end up - and with a 9 month old daughter, that's all I want. At the end of the interview, she seemed happy and stated she was very glad I cleared that up. Maybe that saved me? I dunno.
Either way, I'll hear back soon and if I'm lucky, I'll get a final interview with them and the MD next week. scary stuff
i did fuck up my speech a lot though, nervous as hell. i know how those women in american beauty paegents who say utter, utter crap when asked questions feel now.
