MaxPower
10-03-2006, 01:38 PM
I recently graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Technical Journalism, with two focus areas -- television/video production and computer-mediated communication. After researching multiple companies, I have found one that I really like and have a strong desire to work at.
Initially I applied for a grave-yard shift position as a Master Control Operator. I called in and requested an interview, and one was granted. I thought everything went well, but as it turns out they filled the position with another candidate -- probably one with more grave-yard experience. But that wasn't necessarily the bad news. The HR director called me back and said that she really liked my resume and what I had to offer the company, so she asked if I would be interested in coming back to interview for another position I hadn't even applied for. This sounded like a great opportunity, so I took it.
The first interview for this second position went quite well. I met with the HR director and the director of programming (this is a television production house) for a position of traffic coordinator. This person's duties basically include setting up the television schedule including filling in programs, advertisements, etc. The interview went so well that I got a call back saying I was a finalist for the position and they would like me to come back for a second interview where I would meet the two women who are already doing the same position.
I thought this other interview also went quite well. The HR director told me that they would hopefully have a decision by the end of the week. I waited, and didn't hear anything. I decided to give her some time, because once before she said she would call in the middle of the week and I didn't recieve my first call until a Friday. I waited all next week, and still, nothing. I called the company at the end of the second week, and they said that the HR director had been missing a lot of work due to personal issues (family illness), so I wasn't too surprised that I hadn't been contacted yet.
I called them up today and actually got to speak to the HR director. She stated that the second position I was a top candidate for had actually been filled, but that she put my name in the mix for another full-time position, as a production assistant for one of the show's that they produce. I'm not necessarily angry at this, as this P.A. job could be a great opportunity that would allow me to enter any area of production that I wish. Moreso than the traffic coordinator position anyway. I am just slightly frustrated that I had to wait for two weeks and didn't find out that I didn't have the position until I called them back. I also told them that at the very least, I would like to be considered for some part-time positions they have open. The HR director said they just started screening resumes for the P.A. job, but she could let me know within a few days about the part-time work.
Here's the rub. I'm pissed that they didn't contact me to let me know I didn't have the job (at least not before I contacted them). But the thing is, I really want to work for this company. They have a great attitude and friendly employees. The management and owners really appear to care for their employees. There was also a great benefits package for full-time positions. This company is also located within a reasonable distance of my current address.
Honestly I would love to get the full-time P.A. job, but if I have to I don't mind starting out part-time to prove to them that I have the work ethic and determination to succeed within their company. I feel that this is a viable option because I have been told in both interviews that there is room for growth within the company once you get some experience under your belt.
Somebody please tell me something good will come of this. I'm so sick of playing the waiting game. :frustrate
Initially I applied for a grave-yard shift position as a Master Control Operator. I called in and requested an interview, and one was granted. I thought everything went well, but as it turns out they filled the position with another candidate -- probably one with more grave-yard experience. But that wasn't necessarily the bad news. The HR director called me back and said that she really liked my resume and what I had to offer the company, so she asked if I would be interested in coming back to interview for another position I hadn't even applied for. This sounded like a great opportunity, so I took it.
The first interview for this second position went quite well. I met with the HR director and the director of programming (this is a television production house) for a position of traffic coordinator. This person's duties basically include setting up the television schedule including filling in programs, advertisements, etc. The interview went so well that I got a call back saying I was a finalist for the position and they would like me to come back for a second interview where I would meet the two women who are already doing the same position.
I thought this other interview also went quite well. The HR director told me that they would hopefully have a decision by the end of the week. I waited, and didn't hear anything. I decided to give her some time, because once before she said she would call in the middle of the week and I didn't recieve my first call until a Friday. I waited all next week, and still, nothing. I called the company at the end of the second week, and they said that the HR director had been missing a lot of work due to personal issues (family illness), so I wasn't too surprised that I hadn't been contacted yet.
I called them up today and actually got to speak to the HR director. She stated that the second position I was a top candidate for had actually been filled, but that she put my name in the mix for another full-time position, as a production assistant for one of the show's that they produce. I'm not necessarily angry at this, as this P.A. job could be a great opportunity that would allow me to enter any area of production that I wish. Moreso than the traffic coordinator position anyway. I am just slightly frustrated that I had to wait for two weeks and didn't find out that I didn't have the position until I called them back. I also told them that at the very least, I would like to be considered for some part-time positions they have open. The HR director said they just started screening resumes for the P.A. job, but she could let me know within a few days about the part-time work.
Here's the rub. I'm pissed that they didn't contact me to let me know I didn't have the job (at least not before I contacted them). But the thing is, I really want to work for this company. They have a great attitude and friendly employees. The management and owners really appear to care for their employees. There was also a great benefits package for full-time positions. This company is also located within a reasonable distance of my current address.
Honestly I would love to get the full-time P.A. job, but if I have to I don't mind starting out part-time to prove to them that I have the work ethic and determination to succeed within their company. I feel that this is a viable option because I have been told in both interviews that there is room for growth within the company once you get some experience under your belt.
Somebody please tell me something good will come of this. I'm so sick of playing the waiting game. :frustrate