Ready For Round 2

I had a job interview this afternoon. This is a job I am qualified for, would be good at, and want to have.

I didn't know what to expect. The invitation to interview came by phone call within days of submitting my application; the interview took place in a city different from where the work will be done; and I was to meet with one person while the job entails working with a variety of people.

I spent the morning flitting from one thing to another and couldn't decide what to wear. I went with a more casual shirt than tailored jacket. Red is never a bad choice. Then I crossed my fingers and decided to give it my best shot.

I met with a kind woman who put me at ease right away. Early on she mentioned there would be a second interview with the team of people who would be working with the person hired. A short while later she asked me if I would be interested in having a second interview...and I said I would be interested if I was asked. A bit later she asked me if she could call my references, and I said I would let them know they might receive a phone call. Minutes later she asked me to have a second interview and confirmed my email address.

Now I don't know if I wasn't picking up on the cues or if the cues were not clear. It has been so long since I've had a successful interview that I didn't know that things were going well.

I know that other applicants will be asked to have second interviews.

I need to polish answers to questions about my experience and goals.

I will get a second chance to impress the people who interview me.

I am ready for Round 2.