So, I had applied for a job a while back, with the state of course, and was called in for an interview. Before the interview I wasn't really concerned about getting the position. I could take it or leave it. But, after the interview I decided I really wanted the position and felt I would be really good at it. My cubemate, at my present job, also applied and was called in for an interview. I neglected to tell her I had also been called in for an interview...for whatever reason, I felt bad. She had no idea what the position was. She had simply applied because of the location of the building. I was able to explain to her what the position was without giving away that I also had an interview. Ya see, with the position there are two main parts. One part has to do with nursing and the other part has to do with auditing mental retardation facilities, which is what I did before my present job. (Maybe I should stop changing jobs so much!) So, I had one part of the position nailed, while my cubemate had neither.
Well, my cubemate got the position. I am really so happy for her but am a little upset with how this system works. Did I completely bomb the interview? Is it because I'm only 29 years old? I have
sat back now, for a week and listened to my cubemate TRY to explain to people what her new position is...and she can't, really. I know exactly what it is. I knew exactly what it was when I applied.
In the "real world", before working for the state, I never had any problem finding and getting a job. And while I am lucky I have a job right now, what's the deal with state jobs? I have been on so many interviews and I always get, "we really enjoyed meeting you and we think you'd be great in the position, but we've chosen someone else with a little more experience." And I only get that when they are actually courteous enough to call with the bad news. Then I always find out that the person they hired is 20 years older than me. What I really want to ask is, "WTF, Chuck?" Does age equal experience?
sat back now, for a week and listened to my cubemate TRY to explain to people what her new position is...and she can't, really. I know exactly what it is. I knew exactly what it was when I applied.
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ageism can be a real bear. Before I abused my body and looked young I got my share of it too.
To combat it the only think I know to do is dress older (I always wear my glasses on interviews and a suit), fluff the every living hell outta your resume, and speak like you're 100.
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