Salsa
02-12-04, 02:02 PM
I had a job interview at an insurance company Tuesday. It went really well. The employer asked me when I'd be able to start. I said I'd need to set up daycare-- probably one week. I also needed to set up transportation because I don't drive and the job may run into problems with the hours that the bus runs. (I don't drive because of my epilepsy).
Transportaion was the only problem. I disclosed about my seizures for this reason. (Didn't want him to think I had no license because of any DUI's against me). I really played them down and told him that they were very mild and would not interfere with my job performanc-- that my seizures are not obvious to others when I have one. (I'm able to hide them well). He said he had no problem with this and appreciated my candor. I have a friend who knows him well and told me he is a pretty decent guy-- so I believe he was honest when he said this.
Everything else at the interview went great. He liked my credentials and my past experiences in sales (Avon), teaching, some office work (receptionist, clerical), and the volunteering I've done (working with people). He asked me if there was anything that I didn't like about work. I said that it wasn't so much something that I didn't like but rather that when something new is presented to me (like a new computer program), I like to be given a little time to learn it. Once I've learned it, I do just fine. I emphasized that last sentence. (This is how I presented my problems with short-term memory and ADHD without actually giving them a name). When I got home, I called my EX (my daughter's father) and his fiance. He will be able to watch our daugther after school until the job ends and can pick me up after work. I told him that I'd reimburse him for doing this (to encourage him to keep it up when it starts to get old). I called the employer back an hour after the interview to tell him that transportation and daycare will not be a problem and that I'd be able to start (work) at any time.
He said he'd let me know in a couple days. I'm hoping this means he is checking my references. I gave good references, BTW. One was that of another insuranceman (who he knows) and another was a good friend of mine who is also a close acquaintance of the man who interviewed me. :) The third is a woman I know from church who has been a teacher for about 30 years now. Her husband is a banker here in town.
Yesterday, it occurred to me that I hadn't written a follow-up letter-- and so I did. It goes like this:
Dear Mr. M.:
Thank you for your time and courtesy during our meeting on Tuesday. I enjoyed our discussion and the atmosphere during the time of the interview. The more I saw of your office, even after we were finished talking, the more I am interested in joining your team.
With my dedication, organizational skills, and experience working with people, I feel I would be an asset to your team and am confident I can make a valuable contribution to the ***** Insurance Center.
I appreciate your consideration and am excited by the prospect of working with you. I look forward to talking with you again soon.
Sincerely,
Sandra M.
Transportaion was the only problem. I disclosed about my seizures for this reason. (Didn't want him to think I had no license because of any DUI's against me). I really played them down and told him that they were very mild and would not interfere with my job performanc-- that my seizures are not obvious to others when I have one. (I'm able to hide them well). He said he had no problem with this and appreciated my candor. I have a friend who knows him well and told me he is a pretty decent guy-- so I believe he was honest when he said this.
Everything else at the interview went great. He liked my credentials and my past experiences in sales (Avon), teaching, some office work (receptionist, clerical), and the volunteering I've done (working with people). He asked me if there was anything that I didn't like about work. I said that it wasn't so much something that I didn't like but rather that when something new is presented to me (like a new computer program), I like to be given a little time to learn it. Once I've learned it, I do just fine. I emphasized that last sentence. (This is how I presented my problems with short-term memory and ADHD without actually giving them a name). When I got home, I called my EX (my daughter's father) and his fiance. He will be able to watch our daugther after school until the job ends and can pick me up after work. I told him that I'd reimburse him for doing this (to encourage him to keep it up when it starts to get old). I called the employer back an hour after the interview to tell him that transportation and daycare will not be a problem and that I'd be able to start (work) at any time.
He said he'd let me know in a couple days. I'm hoping this means he is checking my references. I gave good references, BTW. One was that of another insuranceman (who he knows) and another was a good friend of mine who is also a close acquaintance of the man who interviewed me. :) The third is a woman I know from church who has been a teacher for about 30 years now. Her husband is a banker here in town.
Yesterday, it occurred to me that I hadn't written a follow-up letter-- and so I did. It goes like this:
Dear Mr. M.:
Thank you for your time and courtesy during our meeting on Tuesday. I enjoyed our discussion and the atmosphere during the time of the interview. The more I saw of your office, even after we were finished talking, the more I am interested in joining your team.
With my dedication, organizational skills, and experience working with people, I feel I would be an asset to your team and am confident I can make a valuable contribution to the ***** Insurance Center.
I appreciate your consideration and am excited by the prospect of working with you. I look forward to talking with you again soon.
Sincerely,
Sandra M.