Little road bump

DarthClem

Shared on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 07:14

So yesterday, I was to have my interviews for the Quality Leader role at Cooper Power. The problem was that I was up a good chunk of Wednesday night with my daughter who has tonsilitis and the flu. Midway through my fourth interview yesterday, I start getting a really bad headache. I'm cold, but I'm sweating. And nausea is starting to kick in.

By the time the Director of HR comes in for my 5th interview, I'm ready to puke. She can tell I'm not doing well. I ask if I can go to the bathroom and splash some water on my face and when I get there, I am as pale as a sheet.

We agree that it would probably be best to call it a day and continue the interviews today (Friday), so I go back in at 10am. The problem is that 2 of the VPs aren't available today. I don't know how the decision making process will occur, but if these two guys have a chance to interview other candidates, but not me, it may put me at a competitive disadvantage. But I suppose not so much of a disadvantage than if I had puked during the interview.

I got home just in time to do some serious toilet hugging.  I'm feeling much better today, so hopefully all goes well...

Comments

JeepChick's picture
Submitted by JeepChick on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 07:33
This may sound odd, but even though you didn't feel well, and maybe showed it, they shows this company that you are serious about the job. And also shows your work ethic...that you won't just lay out of work, even if you are really sick.... Try to stay positive.
TDrag27's picture
Submitted by TDrag27 on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 07:54
I agree with Jeep. The company I was just hired for had a person show up 20 minutes late and not even apologize...A lot of people don't take their jobs seriously so if you can show up front that you do, that might give you an edge. Good luck!
TDrag27's picture
Submitted by TDrag27 on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 07:55
*20 minutes late to an inteview* Sorry, didn't make that clear.
MikeJames's picture
Submitted by MikeJames on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 08:03
Dude, quit getting hammered and blaming it on the kids cause you're hungover! I know you better than the excuse you made! lmao MJ
Nighthawk70's picture
Submitted by Nighthawk70 on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 08:25
You know what.. you'll do fine. If they don't hire you man it just wasn't mean to be and that means something better is on the horizon. Keep your chin up and maybe remember to thank them for their understanding.

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