Wish me luck! (Job interview tomorrow)

[Pekka]

Japher, sound more confident. Like:

"JAPHER TIME!"

That's it. Signature.

ps. thanks for the opportunity.

[Spec]

Originally posted by Asher

"Loans Officer" --> Schoolyard bully?
"Investment/Mutual Funds Officer" --> Salesman?
"Enterprise Solutions Consultant" --> Loudmouthed critic?

Pretty funny.

Spec.

[Asher]

I'm just saying, I was unaware you had a university degree or anything to qualify for a true white collar job.

[Wezil]

I prefer light blue dress shirts.

[-Jrabbit]

Better, but still a little over the top. I think they already know NAMEOFCO, and including it makes it look like a form letter copied out of a book.

Current:
Thank you for taking the time Tuesday and Wednesday to interview me for the Process Engineering position. It was a pleasure speaking with everyone regarding the responsibilities and requirements for the role, and I am confident that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships make me capable of being successful in the position. I have enjoyed my past year here at NAMEOFCO and look forward to entering this new phase of my career where I can contribute more to the success of the company as well as the Engineering departmental goals. If there are any questions or concerns left unaddressed please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Suggested:
It was a pleasure speaking with you regarding the responsibilities and requirements for the Process Engineering position. I am confident that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships will help me succeed in this new role. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to working (more closely) with you. Thanks for your consideration.
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(On "any futher questions," you don't want to suggest that there might be "concerns." Including "more closely" depends whether on you work directly with them already.)

[Asher]

Try "I look forward to working you more intimately in the near future."

[-Jrabbit]

[Japher]

Sent, thanks JRabbit

I don't care if I look like a arsekiss, I really am happy that they interviewed me. It says a lot to me, even if I don't get it.

[-Jrabbit]

Happy to make a small contribute.

Wishing you best of luck, Japh. Keep us informed.

[Richelieu]

Best of luck Japher!

[rah]

Mine would have been simply.
I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to interview with you. I know your time is valuable so I hope it was well spent.
[contact information]

[Japher]

well, thanks for your timely input

[rah]

but others may need something similar in the future.

[Pekka]

Yes, they might. Better listen to rah, I've asked what.. 3 times for advice when applying/job interview, and every single time I was selected so... he has good advices. Read it.

[Japher]

I was suppose to hear something at the beginning of this week, but haven't. I e-mailed HR, thinking that was the right course of action, to find out what was up. They pretty much didn't know. So, I e-mailed the hiring manager, and after two days of nothing was told they haven't made their decision, that they had several open positions, and were trying to decide the right fit for the right candidate and that he would let me know as the decision was made.

Well, that's all fine and dandy, at least it's not a no.

Anyway, my intell got back to me and I have learned that another candidate came in to interview today (I thought I saw someone in pinstripes). The guy is the son of one the managers here, and the manager is a real nice guy. I "found" a copy of his son's resume and he seems really bright, but the thing is he's an aeronautical engineer; read, rocket scientist. He's been out of school two years, and interned here for a couple of months right out of school. From what I can gather, he's a real bright and nice guy..

My problem is, this isn't his industry! Great, he wants to break in, but at my expense? I'm torn, because if I was in the hiring managers position I wouldn't know what to do.

On one hand you have someone who may be able to do a good job and it would be nice to give that guy industry experience. However, what if he doesn't click with the industry, it's not like pharma is for everyone. Also, the nepotism might seem a little strange, though it's not a deal breaker.

On the other hand you have me. 8 years of experience, expressed a genuine interest in the position, they have an opening in the actual "realm" that I am most experienced/specialized in (aspeptic fill engineering), and has the chemE degree that is actually quite coveted in this industry. Down side? I'm already emplyed here, if they don't hire me for that job the experience is still here. Also, I'm not so die hard for engineering.

Whatever they decide I really don't care. Good news is I hear more people are leaving their department. The new manager was an internal promotion, and that bruised a lot of his peer's egos.

You just can't win!