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Nikia

(11,411 posts)

14. I am glad to have this job

Reply to rbnyc (Reply #12)

Mon Mar 5, 2012, 10:42 AM

Mar 2012

Although I had also passed the phone screen of a more prestigious company for a position that paid more. I did have doubts that I would make it all the way to getting hired for that position though, especially since I didn't really feel qualified.

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What to say at an interview when you left on bad terms? [View all] Nikia Feb 2012 OP

Yeah, I'd drop any reference to stress issues and focus on the turmoil... Scuba Feb 2012 #1

+1 dem644555il Mar 2012 #16

Even though... rbnyc Feb 2012 #2

That is probably the best advice I have been given Nikia Feb 2012 #3

Awesome! rbnyc Feb 2012 #4

I would add a couple of points dmallind Feb 2012 #5

Very, very good! rbnyc Feb 2012 #6

I agree fully with the advice from rbnyc; it's excellent. Scuba Mar 2012 #17

Best Response I Have Heard!!! Shemmi21202 Jun 2016 #23

Cool rbnyc Jun 2016 #25

+1. Very good advice. n/t FSogol Jun 2016 #24

Great response EllaJones Aug 2016 #27

So glad... rbnyc Aug 2016 #28

I guess this is why I have been unemployed for over four years! blue ivy schlotsky Feb 2012 #7

It as if they don't understand that some supervisors and/or companies have serious problems Nikia Feb 2012 #9

Update: I got a job Nikia Feb 2012 #8

Excellent and well done. How DID you handle those questions if I may ask? nt dmallind Feb 2012 #10

Okay, help me with this problem. fladem2006 Mar 2012 #11

Aim higher. Chan790 Apr 2012 #20

I mentioned culturual changes within the organization Nikia Mar 2012 #13

Nicely done. Congrats. nt dmallind Mar 2012 #15

Awesome!! rbnyc Mar 2012 #12

I am glad to have this job Nikia Mar 2012 #14

Congratulations!! Scuba Mar 2012 #18

I always say that "the organization decided to move in a new direction and... Chan790 Apr 2012 #19

Just wanted to say this entire thread has been very helpful... cynatnite Jun 2012 #21

same situation gregmoreland Aug 2012 #22

Happened to me I just gave factual account of my side MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #26