The Lovely Looney Great Pretenders

[mushmouth]

We went through a bat tunnel thing at west midlands safari park, but we didn't know that until we were in there abd my best friend screamed and ran out dragging her 3rd old son in hysterics... Poor boy was in shock and she'd scratched his hand! Daft mare. He was fine afterward though!

 

[Princess_LV]

Posted this in my journal too, but thought I might get a wider audience here... please help me!

Just had a pre-screening phone interview with a graduate recruitment place, that want me to to apply to a certain (no names mentioned ha) professional services firm in Birmingham. It did not seem to go that well, he gave me a bit of feedback, and said that they will back me to go through to the application itself, as I'm "credible and my academics are great," but then went onto say that I am not specific enough in my answers I don't get it - he asked what the greatest adversity I have faced is, and it's something that is really personal and I don't want to go into as it makes me cry like a little bitch, but he kept pushing me and made me feel really, really uncomfortable. Yes, it makes me stand out from the crowd, but I'm not going for a poxy sympathy vote.

Also, I asked what region the salary would be in, and explained that I was only asking as, realistically, the least I can accept is £14,500 because of bills and loan repayments, and the travelling to brum. I wish I had kept my mouth shut. He said I needed to stop acting like I was owed something just because I went to uni. I get what he means, really I do, but I was not asking the question for that reason - I was asking because I needed to know whether I could AFFORD to take the job, should I be lucky enough to be offered it. That just did not seem to register with him at all - obv not an issue he has ever had to contend with.

Anyway, he also decides to tell me that the deadline in TOMORROW. So now I have another thing to add to my 101 things to do today, but to be quite frank, I'm put off from bothering as he really made me feel like I dont stand a chance

I don't know what to do HELP!!!!

 

[lovehearts]

He sounded like a bit of a prick to be honest hun!! They cannot comment on what salary you would want. thats your personal target and you have reasons for that. Its not because you have been to uni! sounds like a plonker. So he wants you to apply for the job? xxx

 

[mushmouth]

If he didn't think you stood a chance, he wouldn't put you forward for it... His companies reputation relies on them putting forward the best candidates, not wasting their clients time!

If you think the job is one you want, then go for it! As for answering the very personal questions... Don't do it if you're not comfortable... But think of another answer, you do need to answer their questions as theirs obviously something they're trying to get out of you chick.

Busy few days ahead eh?

 

[Damita]

He sounds like a dick, you had all the right to ask the salary...

 

[Princess_LV]

I could understand him being so rude to me, had the salary been below that amount, but it wasn't, so it's not like I was turning my nose up at it or anything. I don't know if I want to do it or not. Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing opportunity, but do I want to do it? Still not sure.

I'm not even sure if I would be able to give it my best shot as the deadline is tomorrow morning... normally I spend a couple of days on applications, and still don't get past that stage lol. I know that they are trying to illicit something particular from the questions, but I really struggle to pinpoint what it is they want... think that is my weakness. And that nasty man did not tell me that - that's something I know from my own experiences. Just can't seem to get any better at it lol. Ask me an exam question about something and I'm away, ask me something about "experience" and I never have a clue.

 

[pink23]

he did sound horrible and he shouldnt be like that.
I would apply because at least its another interview and you never know it might turn out ok xx

 

[mushmouth]

Don't let that man put you off something that's a perfect opportunity. Don't let him taint it for you...

 

[Princess_LV]

Well, I have to wait for him to forward the application form to me, so I guess the decision could just be taken out of my hands. If it arrives, I'll apply. If it doesn't, I'll know that he doesn't think I would make any headway, and I will trust his professional opinion on that, because, as you said Mush, they want to make their own company loook good to this firm.

Thanks for the pick me up ladies. Still feeling pretty miserable, but better! xx

 

[lovehearts]

having a bad few days hun? xxx

 

[Princess_LV]

They said they had no record of any bats living within 6 miles of here but we have been hearing bats ever since we moved in 4 years ago so he is going to update it that there are bats living here and once she is back to full health they have to come and release her back into our garden as thats where she lives.

Silly RSPCA, there have been bats living in the town centre for years! That's got to be less than 6 miles from you right? And we used to see them by the Rose and Crown all the time xx

 

[4magpies]

Leah just noticed... 1001 posts for you!!

xxx

 

[Smile181c]

I'm only posting to see how many posts I have now

 

[lovehearts]

is it not home time yet?!?! i want to go HOME! lol. at least it only feels like tuesday but is actually thursday xx

 

[Smile181c]

Thank god I get to go home in like 25 minutes!!

Not really done enough work for my liking today but never mind!!

 

[lovehearts]

Im leaving about 4.15 today as i have to pop in to clients on the way home too drop something off. xx

 

[Ley]

I wish I worked! I would love to be able to do what you guys do......
sitting at home all day gets boring.

 

[DJ987]

Afternoon my lovelies!! Just ordered the cot and mattress! Whoever thought choosing a mattress could be so complicated?! We can collect it from the end of Sept onwards so exciting!! Xx

 

[4magpies]

Oooh how exciting about the cot... whats it like?

I keep looking at them.

You gonna go back to work after bean is at school honey?

Baby will keep you entertained during the days when you pop.

xxxx

 

[pink23]

Hi everyone. hope your all ok. I have just goine to the shops in the rain because i really wanted chocolate and its so yummy xx