nailman
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« on: February 17, 2007, 02:13:12 PM » |
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So, just to let everyone know that it *does* happen -- I recently got an e-mail on a Friday for an on-campus interview the following week; we ended up settling on me arriving on Wednesday, visiting campus Thursday and Friday and flying back Friday evening. So, I found myself booking a flight with five days lead time.
I am, of course, delighted to have the on-campus interview. (Had a couple already, but I was just a close runner-up candidate). I just wanted to point out that last minute stuff happens...
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2007, 04:32:26 PM » |
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Congrats, Nailman, and good luck.
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threefive
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2007, 04:50:24 PM » |
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Five days lead time? That's nothing. I just got finished with an on campus interview with only one day lead time. They called Wednesday, and I got on a plane on Thursday.
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gennimom
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2007, 04:52:23 PM » |
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Boy, am I glad I had 3 weeks. I don't think I would have survived on 1 to 5 days. Ich!
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2007, 04:52:28 PM » |
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For my current position: Call on Friday, Flight on Thursday, interview and job offer on Friday.
I thought about it until the following Tuesday. :)
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« Last Edit: February 17, 2007, 04:52:50 PM by bio_prof »
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That's all for now.
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2007, 05:00:26 PM » |
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Good luck, nailman! Have fun and rock 'em!
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As always, CBL rules! All hail the CBL!
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2007, 05:20:24 PM » |
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Congrats! I think I'd prefer such a quick turnaround. I have an on-campus next week that has been scheduled for about a month now, and it is nerve-wracking to have to keep my energy up for it, especially as rejections from other jobs come streaming in.
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2007, 02:12:11 PM » |
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Doggone it. I thought I'd win with this story: once the SCC called me on Sunday night and I was on a plane Tuesday morning. But I'll have to settle for second place.
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2007, 02:34:21 PM » |
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Boy, am I glad I had 3 weeks. I don't think I would have survived on 1 to 5 days. Ich!
I actually find that I prefer the very fast ones. When I've had three weeks time, I overprepare, lose sleep, and generally get myself worked up into a tizzy that does not bode well for the actual interview. When I have less than a week, it's a mad rush to prepare, and then it's all over. Much, much better for my health.... |
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threefive
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2007, 03:08:09 PM » |
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Doggone it. I thought I'd win with this story: once the SCC called me on Sunday night and I was on a plane Tuesday morning. But I'll have to settle for second place. I should point out that I talked with the SCC on Wednesday evening and flew out on Thursday morning. So the lead time was less than a day -- about 18 hours. BTW, it was probably one of my best interviews. I hope they were really impressed when I was able to come up with a teaching demo on the actual subject they wanted with less than a day to prepare. |
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