Posted by: Paige on: July 15, 2009
When I first started this blog, I had mentioned in my first entry , that the intent was to chronicle my efforts in finding The Job. In addition, I used it to keep track on how many job applications I was able to submit in one day. Now, in a little over 3 weeks of [...]
Posted by: Paige on: July 15, 2009
Things have been such a whirlwind for me these past few days. I officially accepted the position that was offered to me, and next month I will begin my new post doctoral position. I have finally gotten a chance to sit down and type and brief recap of my interview.
The interview time was scheduled for [...]
Posted by: Paige on: July 11, 2009
I can’t believe it. They offered me the post doc position at the end of the interview!
I am very excited about this opportunity. I will be able to expand my repertoire of skills and strengthen the ones I already have, and I think this will make me a much more attractive candidate come entering industry. [...]
Posted by: Paige on: July 9, 2009
So my 2nd round for my interview will take place tomorrow. I have so many things I still need to prepare for, such as: Google mapping the location, finalizing arrangements with my ride, putting things on the GPS (yes I’m paranoid), having contact information ready, ironing my interview clothes etc.
But those are relatively minor things. [...]
Posted by: Paige on: July 7, 2009
I had my very first interview over the phone yesterday for the post doc position that I had written about earlier. The whole morning I was freaking out and so nervous, however after a few minutes, I felt pretty comfortable talking.
It is definitely not like a regular interview (from what I hear anyway since I [...]
Posted by: Paige on: July 2, 2009
I had completely forgotten to post last night! I do suppose it doesn’t matter since I applied to zero jobs last night. N had stayed home since he got Canada Day off, and it felt like a weekend…which unfortunately started off with me sleeping in WAY too much (I aim to wake up around 7 [...]