I had my job interview(s) on Saturday....

**lottaLove** · 11-14-2006, 02:50 PM

And I think they went well. It was a very busy system they had, they were interviewing for 200 different positions all at once, and there were around 175 candidates present. I had 5 interviews scheduled within 3 hours, and you were alotted 30 minutes per interview.

We were all in a huge auditorium type of room, sitting at tiny lunch tables that would normally seat only 4 people. So at each table, there were 2 interviewers and 1 interviewee, and all of the tables were lined up next to each other. I have never been interviewed in a room full of people with all of that noise and activity before!

It was a bit nerve wracking knowing that after 30 minutes of interview, a bell would literally ding, and you would have to move to the next table number where you were scheduled for an interview.

At first I was wondering how on Earth I was going to make a good impression within 30 minutes, but then when I got to some of the tables, basically all they did was lead a 30 minute conversation to get a feel for my personality and whether I am a good communicator. I had only one person ask me the 'typical' interview questions, like what are your strengths, what are your weaknesses, etc.

In all, I think that it went well. I am supposed to hear within 3 weeks if I am going to be getting any job offers, so I am keeping my fingers crossed!

**Missy** · 11-14-2006, 02:55 PM

i have never heard of such a thing. Were you interviewing for one company only or was it representative of more than one company? Best of wishes to your prospects, I hope you get the perfect position for you!

**dwallyfam** · 11-14-2006, 06:46 PM

Hope you get it

**dmvezina** · 11-14-2006, 06:57 PM

That sounds like it was chaotic!!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!!

**FrugalMomof3** · 11-14-2006, 06:59 PM

Ive never hear of this type of interviewing, but I sure hope you get a job, good luck and let us know the outcome.

**Mom23boys** · 11-14-2006, 10:47 PM

Good luck! I hope you get the job.

**Neeley** · 11-14-2006, 11:20 PM

I hope you get it!!! Good luck!!!

**Katybird** · 11-15-2006, 12:31 PM

Good luck! Crossing fingers for you to be offered a great job.

**Darlene** · 11-15-2006, 12:37 PM

Another experience under your belt.

Good luck with your job hunt!

**Libby** · 11-23-2006, 08:45 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHA - Speed Interviewing!? (like speed dating) WOW what will they think of next...heard of cattle call but this is just plain silly! No pressure eh? lottalove - good luck and keep your chin up! Things will work out.

Out of curosity - what kinda jobs were you applying for??

**lottaLove** · 11-23-2006, 09:35 PM

They were all tech jobs, like programming, software verification, hardware design....I got a call today! They were doing a follow up to see if I had any questions for them that I didn't have time to ask during our short interview, and the man I spoke to said they would be getting back to everyone next week!!