Working Girl

I'm officially a working girl (Scott and Dad have been calling me that lately). I'd much rather be stay-at-home girl, but oh well. Work is going really well. I've been training this week and reading up on the insurance industry.

I got to work on Monday and was pleasantly surprised by the size of my cube. It's really pretty large, and they had a banner up that said "welcome to the team, Amber" which they all signed. On Tuesday they took me out to lunch to welcome me also. Everyone is really nice and likes to joke around, so they seem pretty easy going. I really think it will be a good fit.

I sure do miss Carter though. It was everything I could do NOT to cry on Monday, but I didn't. And Granny is taking excellent care of him!

An Early Merry Christmas!

So, I found out today that I GOT THE JOB! What great news to go into the holidays! They still have to do reference, sled, and drug tests and checks, but once that all clears my start date is January 5th. It's so bittersweet because I'll have to leave Carter and I have loved every minute of being home with him. But, we all knew I couldn't stay home forever, and this is a great job with a great company. I really couldn't ask for more. Thank the Lord for answered prayers!!

Second Interview

So, I had my second interview on Thursday for this one position, and I think it went really really well! I interviewed with "the team" which was three people in all and they took turns asking me questions. But I got to ask them questions at the end so that was cool. It is between me and one other candidate. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll hear something about it this week.

WHOO HOOO!

I got a call today for the company I interviewed with yesterday and.......they want me to come in for a SECOND interview! YEAAAA!!!! The interview is scheduled for November 20th, so while it's still two weeks away, I'm still SUPER excited!

Thanks for all the prayers and good vibes....keep it up, it's working!

Tell Me About Yourself

Well, I had one of my interviews today, and I think it went really well! I hope I am on target when I say this, because sometimes it hard to tell how other people perceive you. But, the job sounds good and there is tons of room for advancement. The lady I interviewed with hopes to have it narrowed down to the top 2 candidates by Friday, so I'll soon know either way!

I also landed another interview tomorrow with the same company for different position. It really seems like I have some good things rolling now. If I can only get one of them to shake out. I'll keep you posted.

Day of Great News

This has been a great day! You know I went to fill out that job application on Monday. Well, first thing this morning, they called and want me to come in for an interview! YEA!! I'm trying not to get my hopes too high, but I am still VERY excited. My interview will be on next Wednesday, so if you pray, please say one for me or just send good vibes in general this way.

As if this news wasn't enough to make my day, my sister went to the doctor today for an ultrasound to tell if she having a boy or a girl. So......it's a BOY!! I'm sure you can imagine how excited my dad is about this. He's thinks he's on a roll with the boys after having 3 daughters and 2 granddaughters.

Jellybean - we can't wait to meet you, cuddle you, play with you and love you!

How Qualified is Qualified

This post will actually be pretty different than if I'd have written this yesterday. You see, yesterday I was feeling pretty frustrated about my job search and job prospects. I think in total I've probably applied for around 30 jobs with few of those applications resulting in even a phone call. One particular frustration I've had is with the local university and their system for applying for jobs. For one thing, it's all automated which on one hand is nice because it's easy. On the other hand it sucks because your resume is dumped on an HR person who probably looks at it for a minute, if that. So, you apply and the status says "your application is being reviewed by HR". The next day you check and it says "not qualified". This has happened on four positions that I've applied for with the university.

Seriously! It's not like I'm trying to teach school, I'm applying for jobs with the career center or student services office, or even the business school. I have a master's degree and four years experience and I'm "NOT QUALIFIED". UUUGGGGHHHHH!!!! Give me a break people. WHAT are you looking for exactly??

But today......I get a call from a company with which I applied for a position at the beginning of October. They want me to come in to fill out an application. YEA! After not having too many phone calls about jobs, this is pretty exciting news. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much because it's just an application, but it's better than what I've seen lately. The best part....it's actually a job dealing with my major, marketing. Keep your fingers crossed for me on Monday that I cross my T's and dot all my I's!