close, but not quite.

[noelchabanel]

I am back to the drawing board. My first ever oral board interview was not successful. The reason: I appeared to be too nervous, and fell under a passing score. They were absolutely right, I was incredibly nervous. The good news is, I was encouraged to work on improving that and try again in a few months. From a citizen's standpoint, it is encouraging that they have very high standards, even if I came up a bit short this time around. The news stings, but the story isn't over just yet. I am going to use it as a learning experience.

Lucky me though, tonight my employer is hosting an employee appreciation dinner with prime rib, lobster, ice sculptures, and a free bar, so I won't be depressed ALL day :D. Once I become a better interviewee, it will be hard to leave this place in a way.

Thanks for the advice and encouragement thus far to all who offered.
That is all.

[SnapShawt]

You've got the right attitude. Keep plugging, you'll get there.

[Roger Dat]

Your always going to be nervous when in an interview with alot of brass in it. The trick is to be confident in yourself enough that you can be nervous on the inside but have a confident and calm demeanor on the outside. Keep trying and good luck.

[noelchabanel]

Thanks for the tips and good wishes. I actually failed the patient assessment on my EMT practical exam for the same reason on my first attempt. After I knew what was expected of me in a practical way (you can only learn from reading and practicing so much) it was much easier to keep track of what I was saying and doing, and portray an outward sense of confidence in it. I passed on the second attempt, and now I assist in administering those exams. You are right, everyone is nervous inside, the freezing cold hands give it away :D. From now until my next shot at it I will practice interviewing myself in the car, in the shower, maybe even in line at the bank :D

Oh, BTW, the dinner was unbelievable. Live band, oyster bar, mixed drink fountains, a dessert and liqueur bar, it was basically like a really, really nice wedding, but without having to buy anyone a toaster or sit with people I don't like :D A very nice consolation prize :D

[canuckofapeach]

You'll close the deal next time.

[Aussie George]

From now until my next shot at it I will practice interviewing myself in the car, in the shower, maybe even in line at the bank :D

Interviewing yourself in the shower hey? Is that what they call it these days. :D:p

Good to hear your spirits are still up, and as for the lobster dinner....VERY ENVIOUS!!! :D

My interview for this dept was a disaster at quesion 1. I totally screwed the pooch. It was probably the best thing that could happen because after that question I figured I had nothing to lose, relaxed and just shot from the hip. The rest of the interview I just gave them no BS answers and was quite relaxed throughout.

I figured at the end I was getting a "No thank you" and was very releaved when they said, "When can you start?"

They must have forgotten about the first question.

Good luck next time.

[noelchabanel]

Interviewing yourself in the shower hey? Is that what they call it these days. :D:p

Well, I say we can all benefit from getting to know ourselves a little better, don't you think :D:p ?

[Aussie George]

Well, I say we can all benefit from getting to know ourselves a little better, don't you think :D:p ?

If it is in the name of Personal Development, then I am all for it. :D