I've been in your situation a few times. I was just honest and explained the situation, which was I had lost my job was about to start a new one. I gave them a set date for when rent would be paid and offered to do part payments before that date if i was able to and was very apologetic about it. If this is your first time ever I doubt it will be a big issue for the RE because you have a demonstrated good history. My RE was really understanding said it was fine and didn't make a big deal out of it. I did get reminder sms's to say I was x number of days in arrears but this was due to the system being automated. So the RE may do this as well but I wouldn't worry if they do.
Thank you you for this. This has helped me feel a lot better this morning :) Culturally we all seemed to be on the same wavelength and I think i said the right things in terms of culture and why i want to work for them. I didn't even think I would make it past the phone interview and I told them as when thanking them for the privilege and considering me for the role. But yeah, interviews really stress me out and I just can't process the questions properly and my answers come out as superficial or rushed as a result. Hopefully they saw something worthwhile in me :)
Thanks SC. You're right. I mean I didn't even think I would make it beyond the phone interview. I think the interview being with the CEO really threw me off or maybe I just felt that and he was impressed with some of my answers. I don't know. I'm just going to assume the worst and let it go because usually thats when something good happens haha.
Thanks spudsy. Between Interviewing and getting the second part of an assessment to see if I'm on the spectrum it's just been a big fucking day and I got a lot of emotions going around. But self care is in progress, had a hot shower, got a cup of lemsip (because for some reason it helps calm me down) and dinner is hot mexican sausages in bread with some chips and corn and peas. I think some One piece live action and HALO is on the cards for tonight.
Well interview done and I think I fucked it. I stumbled on a few questions and I think i didn't give detailed enough answers for the CEO and i just felt overwhelmed. but i'm hoping my humbleness and reasons for applying for the job get me by. but probably not. I feel like shit dying. I should find out early next week.
Second assessment for Austism done and the clinician also flagged some possible ADHD stuff going on as well. Will get the verdict on the 28th. Now home, had some ham and cheese croissants and now going to relax for a couple of hours before finishing prep for my final interview at 4pm. Also have some chicken nuggs to look forward to for second lunch .
Big day today. Second session of my autism assessment this morning and second round interview for the customer service role late this afternoon. Pray for mojo.
Yeah this is what I've been thinking. It's a small company so the CEO is just hands on and wants to make sure the right people join the business. Also shows that they genuinely care and it's not below them to interview a lowly customer service grunt.
Thank you. Yeah I think the CEO being this hands on is a pretty good sign and you're right, it is pretty cool. You've also given me some food for brainstorming questions for tomorrow!
Yeah the company is quite small about 35 people and the CEO started the company. So far everyone I've encountered from the organisation as been genuinely lovely and they've said all the right things about how the organisation operates and how psychologically safe the culture of the company is. So it makes sense that the CEO would be very hands on and want to meet everyone who is potentially joining the business. And I think it's a great sign that the CEO is also involved in hiring the people who are lowest on the hierarchy. I guess I was just super anxious like you know I've come this far but no way I will make it past the CEO. So i just needed to be talked down. So thank you for the advice and for calming me down haha.
So I need some advice. I have the second interview for the customer service job I've applied for tomorrow and it's with the team lead (who would be one of my direct report) and the CEO. I'm a tad nervous because I've never been interviewed by a CEO before and find it a bit odd that they would be involved for a customer service role especially wheni won't be reporting directly to the CEO or having anything to do with them? The First interview went really well and I'm very keen to get the job. I guess I'm just not sure what to expect in the second interview.
I work in retail and this stuff happens. No stock system if fool proof. It's most likely because they were down to one left and someone else purchased it a fraction before you finalised your order.
I just offered a second round interview for the role I applied for. This one is with the team lead and the CEO and its on thursday. Super nervous but excited.
I've been in your situation a few times. I was just honest and explained the situation, which was I had lost my job was about to start a new one. I gave them a set date for when rent would be paid and offered to do part payments before that date if i was able to and was very apologetic about it. If this is your first time ever I doubt it will be a big issue for the RE because you have a demonstrated good history. My RE was really understanding said it was fine and didn't make a big deal out of it. I did get reminder sms's to say I was x number of days in arrears but this was due to the system being automated. So the RE may do this as well but I wouldn't worry if they do.