Waiting by the phone

h34vyK1tt13

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Okay, so i'm having horrible anxiety over a job interview. I was hoping somone could shed some light on here.

see I went to the vet clinic because they saw my resume on monster.com and called me to come in for an "observation." I went, smiled at the workers that I was familiar with (my cat is a patient there)met the head doctor, and then I was told I could walk around and observe so I could get a feel with the place. I was pretty quiet,during my observation of the surgery I watched and when the doctor asked if I was scared of any animals or if blood made me quesy, I laughed and said I aspire to be a vet someday and am going to school to make it happen. I definitely am not intimidated by some blood, i'm sort of excited to be having a hands on look at what my future may hold. I also love all animals whether it be a snake or a puppy I love them the same. I asked questions about some of the procedures then I went up front and chatted with the receptionist and she showed me what she does. I asked many questions on it so I could understand what it's like. Then a patient came in, a lady with a hurt dog, I quietly stood by and watched the process of checking her in and I consoled her when they took the dog in the back. I then went in the back and when the doctor was asking about the animal I piped in a few times with the facts the lady told me. At one point my phone rang (and it barks)...and no one was amused...everyone was pretty stone faced the whole time besides the receptionist. I also got to watch another surgery, and I asked questions about the anesthesia and talked about some of my pets....I think a mistake I made was I didn't ask a damn thing about the job ><;;....

oi...When I got there the head doctor kind of looked me over and he never really smiled. I was very smiley, but I was quiet...><...I don't have much experience being a vet tech, but I have tons of experience working with animals as I am a transporter, foster mom, and vet visitor to many different animal rescue organizations...the receptionist herself claimed she hadn't any experience either.

anyway I ended up breaking into a sweat ><...and i could tell they knew I was nervous, I still tried to keep my initial composure and toward the end everyone seemed like they were warming up to me...kind of one of the doctors I knew asked what I thought and I expressed my enthusiasm by saying how it's everything I wanted it to be ....the head doctor then asked if I had any questions and ...I..didn't...I just said "uhm..not really"...and he was like "well I think we're done here then. when are you available to start?" I replied "anytime, also if from the app. you see my schedual is hard to work with, please keep in mind that I can change it, as it's a very flexible schedual." well he then said "well, i'm going to look over your application and then we'll call you"...I nervously smiled and said "alrighty, well I hope to see yall again later..thank you"

As a whole I left and broke into tears and had a horrible feeling...this was my first real interview and I really think I botched it.. the interview was on Thursday and I've gotten no call back.

I am going to call this Thursday to follow up, but I don't think I got it.

Am I being overly critical, or did I really just fail at my interview?
 
You never really know what is going to m ake a person hire you or not...

Asking questions about the position shows that you're interested -it also shows that you've read a job search book or two and are possibly trying to bs your way into the position... DOesn't mean much... :)

the interview was thursday.. this is monday -it's barely been a day.. give it some time...

Call on Wednesday to follow up on it... you've got nothing to lose...
 
I don't think it sounded like you botched it. Asking questions after an interview is common but after a day of basically shadowing someone all your questions should be answered or the guy doing the interview did a bad job. But don't put your eggs in one basket, get out there and keep at it. I know I must have cut down a square mile of the rain forest with the amount of resumes I have put out.
 
Interviews can be very nerve wracking, but remember each interview is practice for the next one. If you mess one up, there will be another one in the future. I suggest taking some deep breaths and congratulating yourself on getting the interview in the first place!
Next, when you are called for your next interview, make sure that you write a list of questions to ask about the position. I have never interviewed or known an interviewer that ever minded someone saying, "I wrote down a few questions, do mind if I look at my notes?" I think it looks very professional.
I am proud of you for going on an interview and for having a clear goal set for yourself.
Heather
 
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