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  1. December 6th, 2002, 11:31 AM #1
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    Cool Back Online - Job Searching Update

    I've been in and out (mostly out) sporadically these last few weeks as I had a paper to finish and an exam to study for.

    Almost all my free time was invested in this and catching up with my family (recalling their names, ages, etc. )

    Did my exam yesterday evening and although I'm sure I did not ace it, I'm convinced I passed (counselling course).


    PS - I have another interview coming up on Monday PM.
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  2. December 6th, 2002, 11:37 AM #2
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    Well good to see you back! Hope you did well on the test and good luck on the interview! Keep us posted!
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  3. December 6th, 2002, 02:21 PM #3
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    What's the job you are interviewing for?
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  4. December 7th, 2002, 01:43 AM #4
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    Welcome back and congrats.. Hope you get the job on Monday
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  5. December 7th, 2002, 01:23 PM #5
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    Originally posted by ilovetheusers
    What's the job you are interviewing for?
    What I can tell you is this: Tech/network support for 60 users for these guys (Occasional travel between Canada and US).

    I'm feeling rather overwhelmed by this interview - I just hope I don't puke during the meeting.
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  6. December 9th, 2002, 09:50 AM #6
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    Good luck for the interview Adept! By the way, what happened to that job that was only 5 minutes from where you live???
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  7. December 9th, 2002, 11:59 AM #7
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    Originally posted by jay015
    Good luck for the interview Adept! By the way, what happened to that job that was only 5 minutes from where you live???
    I can't recall if I updated anyone on that actually...

    Basically, they wanted someone with twice my skills and experience for half the salary I'm currently making.

    That's how it is away from the urban centers I guess.


    [UPDATE]
    I woke up this morning puking and crapping liquid like you wouldn't believe - gastro-enteritis.

    The lady who set up the interview time was exceedingly nice and even pushed so that my interview with her superiors could be rescheduled!

    She said that out of all the candidates she had spoken to on the phone, I was the one she spoke positively about at their Christmas staff party - can you believe it?!

    I'm praying this virus goes away quickly so I can reschedule - not to mention that I'm supposed to be in Gatineau tomorrow. Hey Mac, what's for lunch?
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  8. December 9th, 2002, 12:26 PM #8
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    Sorry to hear about the illness.... Glad that they were so good about it though!

    Keep us posted!
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  9. December 9th, 2002, 12:34 PM #9
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    I had that a couple weeks ago after the Twinz brought it home from school Hope you feel better. Having checked out the companys website, I'd want to stay on the good side of the users. Good luck with the interview!
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  10. December 11th, 2002, 09:52 AM #10
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    Interview just confirmed for 1:30 this afternoon.

    Now I'm getting nervous.
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    Good luck

    Good luck on the job. You are the coolest guy I know


    PS send me some o' dems' explosives when u get the job HEHEH!

    Really good luck!!

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    good luck there adept.



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    Originally posted by Matridom
    good luck there adept.



    What? no lunch for me?
    Too late bro! If I'm ever in the area again we'll have to meet though.

    I couldn't have eaten anything anyhow. In fact, the meal I had this afternoon almost stained my pants as I was choosing a movie at Blockbuster about an hour ago.

    [UPDATE]

    Second interview tomorrow.
    6 applicants out of 360 have been chosen for this round.
    The first interviewer actually thought I was over-qualified...
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  15. December 13th, 2002, 11:49 AM #15
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    [UPDATE]

    Things went well, with 2 gentlemen joining the original interviewer this time around - one from Salt Lake City, UT and the other from Sudbury, ON.

    Even though they had agreed to meet me on my lunch hour, it came down to a little more than 45 minutes worth of a basic background overview of past experience and accomplishments.

    I was left with an evaluation questionnaire (which should have been filled in on site and supervised) which I'll complete and fax to their offices this weekend.

    That last gestures has me wondering if it was a polite brush off, or if it indicates that they consider the questionnaire a formality that they are merely curious about in my case.

    The overall atmosphere was upbeat and I left with a very good feeling about this.
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