My Project Job Search: The final interview: Update
April 30th 2008 01:40
So I went for my final interview with Flight Centre yesterday. I especially went to Coffs Harbour for it. I have been to numerous job interviews in the past, having had many many different odd jobs here and there, I have never been this nervous.
Well, I wasn't nervous to the point where I couldn't be myself, it was more of the thought in the back of my mind knowing, I need this job, and if I don't get it, I wouldn't know where else I would look in Coffs for a better job.
Anyway. I was the first person interviewed by the regional manager. The store manager was also present and it was all a very pleasant. I am not sure if they actually did like me, or it was simply a nice day and they were in a good mood. I thought it went well anyway. They have seven others to interview before they can make up their minds. I shall try not to think too much of it now.
It's actually good to go on interviews even if you don't end up getting a job (ok, so I am saying this to calm my nerves, but it's true) - during interviews, not only are they choosing you as a future employee, you are choosing them as a future employer too. Interviews give you an insight into what the company is like, what the people you'll be working with are like, the hours and the type of work and incentives and whether there will be any potential problems with the working conditions. It gives you a chance to ask questions as well, and find out all the perks about a particular job!
For instance, I found out about the way sales commissions work, and how Flight Centre staff get paid. The retail hours are going to be a killer but that's not too bad I've done it before. There are perks like going on award weekends for those who over achieve their targets and an annual awards dinner where everyone in Flight Centre going on this big feast and cheer on those who have done well in their jobs (while secretly wishing it was you)
I think I'll like it. If I get the job
All shall be revealed end of next week.
Well, I wasn't nervous to the point where I couldn't be myself, it was more of the thought in the back of my mind knowing, I need this job, and if I don't get it, I wouldn't know where else I would look in Coffs for a better job.
Anyway. I was the first person interviewed by the regional manager. The store manager was also present and it was all a very pleasant. I am not sure if they actually did like me, or it was simply a nice day and they were in a good mood. I thought it went well anyway. They have seven others to interview before they can make up their minds. I shall try not to think too much of it now.
It's actually good to go on interviews even if you don't end up getting a job (ok, so I am saying this to calm my nerves, but it's true) - during interviews, not only are they choosing you as a future employee, you are choosing them as a future employer too. Interviews give you an insight into what the company is like, what the people you'll be working with are like, the hours and the type of work and incentives and whether there will be any potential problems with the working conditions. It gives you a chance to ask questions as well, and find out all the perks about a particular job!
For instance, I found out about the way sales commissions work, and how Flight Centre staff get paid. The retail hours are going to be a killer but that's not too bad I've done it before. There are perks like going on award weekends for those who over achieve their targets and an annual awards dinner where everyone in Flight Centre going on this big feast and cheer on those who have done well in their jobs (while secretly wishing it was you)
I think I'll like it. If I get the job
All shall be revealed end of next week.
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