May 3, 2013
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Round One
Several days of hectic resume preparation. Two weeks of waiting and then the call, "Can you come in this Friday for an interview?" So I spent the week preparing for the interview. Digging around my "sources" for information to give me a leg up. Going to the back of the closet and the local Jos. A. Banks outlet for stuff to put together a suit. When you work every weekend at a blue collar job, you find you very seldom use formal clothing. Getting through the nerves all week, and then you park the car and you're on!
What do you expect when you walk into an interview with the administrator of the facility where you work? How about, "Hey look at this! Dan's wearing a suit! Wow Dan, you gotta go show XXXX!" Then down to business. I'm applying for a job managing 50+/- drivers, three office staff and all the company's deliveries to the surrounding states. (NJ,DE, MD, PA, and some of WV and VA.) The interview was conversational and a little odd, but more like what I was expecting thana traditional job interview. Odd questions that had a correct answer, but more concerned with the process of getting to the answer than the actual answer. I came out feeling more confident than when I went in, and with a little better perspective on what I'm up against. This was the first round of interviews. There were 4 internal applicants and 3 external. It appears all the internal applicants were given a shot at the first interview, and the 3 best were selected from the outside applicants. I'm more worried about the outside guys than any current employee I can imagine would have any interest in the job, but today's job was to get into the top 2 or 3 of 7 and I came away with the feeling that I did just that. Guess I'll know more soon. The last interviews are next week and then we'll be notified as to who made the selection, so until then it's back to work.
One good thing about going through this process. I had to sit down and enumerate the things in my past that qualify me to lead a transportation department and having done that, I find my confidence increasing. I'm the guy some company is looking for to lead their transportation department. I hope it's the company I work for, but if not, it's just a matter of time.
Comments (7)
Keep at it, Dan! I used to consider that each interview was a practice for the next -- and generally if there's a strong candidate within the company they have an edge over an equal candidate from outside, simply because they already know the company's culture. Good luck!
It is tough to decide if company policy should be changed or left exactly like it is. Of course giving reasons for why a policy needs to be changed could be presented but bottom line is if there will be no expenditures or costs it is good to leave a policy in place.
If you know the drivers and do a survey, usually if you make the majority of drivers happy, that means that is the way to go.
A lot of drivers hate paperwork but if you can show them why they are important, then they will have to agree to having things signed and paperwork done.
It is hard to keep things on schedule. It is also very hard to justify a bit of time delay on certain deliveries. Logistics is very critical and people familiar with logistics are often great to work with.
I'm glad the interview went well for you. Hopefully it'll lead to even better things. Good luck!
Here's hoping you'll get the news you want! Good luck.
Because I don't have a college degree, I never think of myself as very accomplished (...if I only had a brain). But when I sit down and enumerate my successes on a resume, I have to reevaluate. I'm fortunate that I've had employers who saw more in me than I did and gave me opportunities to shine. I'll be surprised if your employer doesn't see what an asset you are to the firm. They should read this blog if they have any doubts at all.
@judyrutrider - @Gma_Joyce - @making_a_comeback_05 - @slmret - @PPhilip - Thank you all. You are more than kind, and I really appreciate your encouragement.
@lightnindan - No problem! I think you deserve it.
Glad you're getting a lot of support.