I’ve been looking for a job since January and I had to learn and adapt because of that. At first I was very picky about interviews. I knew what I wanted and was focused on finding something that would fit all my requirements.
Months went by and I wasn’t interviewing, even the job descriptions that “were written for me” were not returning my applications so I started to just apply to anything I would just fit. That gave me some perspective on what the market is looking for and how I could stand out. Interviewing was still hard though. I haven’t had to cold interview (without a referral) this much in a very long while and it took me long enough to find my pace.
Now there’s something else. I’m in need of a job. Not only financially but also mentally. I’m bored. This made me say yes to a few opportunities that weren’t really what I was after. Which leads to a company I spoke with today. It was my fourth interview with them and by the second one I was already done, yet I kept going. They said they still wanted to talk next week so I believe I would get the job eventually.
I think I nailed today’s interview. I was happy answering all questions with calm and ease, sometimes with a smile on my face. But I left with conflicting feelings. I saw so many red flags related to the team and the work environment that I had to take a break afterwards and think. After some consideration I sent a message saying that this job was not for me.
There is a kind of place I can see clearly in my mind, with a bunch of cool activities, a specific paycheck, and a great team wishing they knew me already. It might take a while to meet them but I don’t want to delay it any further by focusing my energy somewhere else.