Job Interview

You just never know what employers are looking for. Many vibes that you get the job!!!

Thanks again. Last night my class ended early, so I went to meet the Hopheads for a pint, and my old bosses were there (Yes, I met them through beer ) and said their accountant (who I've met) is looking for a receptionist and I should apply. So I'm going to email him my cover letter and resume this morning, and hope that he would like to hire me. That place is about a mile from home vs. 14 miles for the job I interviewed for. Plus, I'm in school for accounting, so it could be an 'in' for an accounting job in the future maybe... So wish me more luck if you can spare it!

So what is the protocol for if I would be lucky enough to get hired by far away job and then offered a job right down the street? (I know, don't count my chickens before they hatch.. i'm feeling oddly positive today though!)

Erica, good luck for both of the jobs! That way, you can pick the one you want the most!

I got offered the job! I actually got a call yesterday late afternoon but didn't see that I missed the call until the evening, so I called this morning and they are offering me the job. I was still waiting to hear back from the other job opening with my former boss's accountant (who I have met a bunch of times before) so I asked if I could think about it before giving an answer, and they were ok with that. I did get in touch with the 2nd guy a bit ago, and he said he's not hiring until May. So somehow my boss got that mixed up, because on Thursday he told me to send my resume right away.

So, I will call soon and accept the offer! I hate the idea of having to drive a half hour + each way, (the other job would've been 1 mile away), but I gotta do what I gotta do. And it doesn't mean I can't keep looking for something closer to home. The accountant said he'd definitely keep me in mind if he hears of any openings around town too, which I appreciate.

I know they do a background check and drug test, which I assume I should pass. I do take one Rx occasionally that might show up, but I assume if I show them the label, it'd be ok? Guess I'll find out. I will keep you updated.

Thanks again for the job vibes!!

YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

That is so wonderful!!! Finally being employed after a long period of NOT being employed is a great feeling.

Congratulations!! And good luck on the new job

Congratulations!

Great news -- congratulations on the new job! What usually happens is that once you get offered one job somehow you start getting calls about others. Then you can pick and choose!

Congrats! I'd take this job & just keep an ear open, I drive 30 mins to work & while it sucks (esp in the winter, with the snow levels we've had!) it's better than no job at all!

Congrats Erica thats awesome news!!!!

Congratulations! Half an hour doesn't sound bad at all (my commute is twice that).

Originally Posted by jcat

Congratulations! Half an hour doesn't sound bad at all (my commute is twice that).

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Thanks!

I know, lots of people drive/ride much longer than that, but I really really hate driving in SoCal. People are maniacs on the road here. However, when I drove there this morning, I took city streets instead of freeways, and even though it took about the same amount of time, it didn't seem as long or as far away. So that will be my route.

So I got my physical and peed in a cup, and got my new hire forms to fill out which I will bring in on my start date which they will hopefully call me about soon... Yay!

You go, Erica! Kudos!

I FINALLY got the official call from the place that I'm all clear and hired! I didn't expect not to pass the background/drug checks, but you never know I suppose... Anyway I go in tomorrow morning for orientation and to get my badge (hope i can get myself a good hair day tomorrow!), and I start on Monday morning. Yay! Celebrations are in order!

Oh Erica, I have no idea how I missed this thread - but YAY you didn't even need my vibes!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

How exciting!

As to the drug tests - I know you already got the all clear, but Rx's are never a problem, you just may have had to show the scrip.