WWYD?

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WWYD?
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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 11:31am

I'm confused right now and am unsure of which path to take at this time. As you know I was asked to apply for a position a couple of months ago by the hiring manager and the person who currently holds the position... I did apply, but did not make it past the phone screen... apparently there were 15 applicants and HR selected four of those, two internal and two external, to interview.

I was frustrated by the fact that the hiring manager had come and spoken to me about the position, but I was not given the opportunity to interview. I truly did not know what had happened, specifically, but chalked it up to new HR policies within our newly merged company.

The Monday after I had been advised by HR that I was not selected to interview, the hiring manager came to speak with me and had tears in her eyes as she was so sorry for everything that had occurred... I was correct in my assumptions, in that she had not power over who she interviewed... She advised that there were new HR policies in effect that a hiring manager could not even discuss a position with someone that they would like to apply now... She advised that she thought very highly of me and gave specific examples of when I had really wowed her... she advised that the director of my department also thought very highly of me as well... This discussion, which occurred behind closed doors, meant a great deal to me... I actually asked her if she had made a decision yet (since the interviews had been completed a week prior) and she advised that she truly did not know what she was going to do, as from what I read between the lines, she felt as if her hands had been tied by HR.

I had yet to hear an announcement as to who got the position... although I am very curious, obviously. Yesterday, a friend of mine at work noticed that the position has been posted again. I am torn whether I should apply for it again or not. While I do not have the experience in event planning they are looking for, I am a quick learner and wonder if I would make it past the first round this time... After my discussion with the hiring manager, I know that she cannot advise me that it has been posted again... but wonder if it is worth it to get my hopes up again...

I am having some trouble at work right now, staying in the mood and staying focused... part of me is thinking that I need a vacation (and one is coming, week of 9/11)... part of me is wondering if it is fall back from not getting the position the first time. I wanted to discuss this with my boss, but I'm off today, so I thought I would bring it to you... What would you do?

Thanks in advance for reading all of this and giving your opinions!

Julie

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In reply to: momtojoeybear
Wed, 08-31-2005 - 12:15pm
Julie,
If you want it go for it. If it is meant to be it will happen and if not, you will just try again. Chalk it up as experience and I would say if you are even thinking about it a bit, just go for it! You have nothing to lose and only experience to gain!
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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 1:22pm
Julie, Apply for it again. It couldn't hurt and it shows your interest to move up. This may not be the position for you, but if you keep getting your name in there the next one might just be yours. Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 3:27pm

First of all..... WHERE is Joey's dad?.... and is he SAFE?


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 4:33pm

Thank you... you're right... if I'm thinking about it at all, which I obviously am, I should at least toss my hat in the ring another time... I was just shocked overall at how bad the disappointment was the first time, after not getting it... but the fact that the hiring manager came to talk to me and did so for about 20 minutes, really helped so much...

*hugs*

Julie

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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 4:37pm

Hi Brenda...

Thanks for your input... I am thinking I will likely apply again, since I am still thinking about it... I need to go in with a slightly different attitude though... I do want to move up and keep trying to remind myself that everything happens for a reason...

I'll keep you posted!

*hugs*

Julie

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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 4:44pm

Karen...

First of all, update on xh has been posted... he needs all the positive thoughts and prayers we've got right now, as do all who have been affected by Katrina... I heard one woman from the gulf coast say that Camille was no lady, but Katrina was a witch...

Secondly, I have to tell you that you are not the first one to tell me to stop selling myself short... you're right, I do have experience co-ordinating events on site... not much of the early planning, though I did do some of that with the one who still has the position for another school...

So, I think I have decided to re-apply and if it happens... it does... and if not, I hope it doesn't get me in the funk it did last time, because everything does happen for a reason...

*hugs*

Julie