Got Another Interview

the_Grinch

Well I got a call today from a local company for a job interview. They said I qualified for a couple of position, but they are bringing me in for the web development position they have open. I did tell the HR Rep that I'm not a web developer by trade (I don't like to waste peoples time) and she said that it was a really entry level position not to worry. So I go in on Monday at 10:30!

networker050184

Good luck!

While you are there you should check out the other positions also if possible. Even if you don't get this one you might one of the others!

the_Grinch

Good point! I'll make sure to make an inquiry when I am there..

the_Grinch

So the interview went pretty good! I'd be a contractor for a government agency, but an employee of the company so I get benefits. One of the few interviews that I have gone through when there definitely wasn't a position and that they didn't explain exactly what I would be doing. But salary is within the range I was hoping for and I'd get to do some programming which I was hoping to get into a little bit. They have java experts so they would mentor/teach me as I went along. Should know in a week or less....

networker050184

Good luck!

laidbackfreak

the_Grinch wrote: »

One of the few interviews that I have gone through when there definitely wasn't a position and that they didn't explain exactly what I would be doing.

and this doesnt worry you at all ???

for me unless I could get a more clearly defined role etc I'd be leaving well alone, I have been caught out in the past being offered roles suitably vague, once there the role has no structure or substance to it...

markk2008

Good luck, but I would also be a bit wary about a position which is vague, because you don't know exactly what the job entails

the_Grinch

Well with times being what they are and my bills for school getting ready to come in my hands are just about tied...

darkerosxx

the_Grinch wrote: »

Well with times being what they are and my bills for school getting ready to come in my hands are just about tied...

Go back to school.

msteinhilber

darkerosxx wrote: »

Go back to school.

That's unfortunately one reason why I may have to seriously consider going for my Master's degree sooner than I thought I would. Sad truth for a lot of people these days that are carrying student loan debt expecting to have been doing better salary wise than they are now. I fortunately won't be nearing repayment until early 2010 so hopefully things will be a bit better by then.

the_Grinch

I have been looking at Master's programs, but I am running into some issues. First, finding a way to pay for it. Second, I am conflicted on what exactly I would like to go for. Finally, have to be fulltime to defer my loans and doesn't seem possible to go to school fulltime and work fulltime. Plus very few companies will pay for fulltime graduate school...

darkerosxx

the_Grinch wrote: »

I have been looking at Master's programs, but I am running into some issues. First, finding a way to pay for it. Second, I am conflicted on what exactly I would like to go for. Finally, have to be fulltime to defer my loans and doesn't seem possible to go to school fulltime and work fulltime. Plus very few companies will pay for fulltime graduate school...

If you have federal loans, you can defer at half-time with those.

the_Grinch

Yeah I have some, but the vast majority are private loans. Government doesn't give money to the middleclass students and colleges don't believe in scholarships for people with A's/B's and 1170 SAT's....but I'll continue the search and see what I can find. Professor of mine seems to believe I'd do well with a Master's in Intelligence/Homeland Security and I am considering it because might go well with my Computer Security education.

BigTex71

Take the job, get experience and pay your bills.
If the job sucks, then look for something else while you are still bringing in a paycheck.

the_Grinch

That's my plan, but they called yesterday and it didn't sound like the Agency the contract was for was too keen on me. Oh well here's to the continued search........

the_Grinch

Got word today that I didn't get the position. I knew it was coming for two reasons. First, the manager at the government agency was looking for someone with experience. Second, all my interaction has been with the owner of the company and this time his Secretary called and left a message for me to speak with her. So now I continue the search....