Buddiebabe's SOA / Debt Diary

Seaxwyn

Hello Buddiebabe

I was wondering how you were. Brilliant news about the interview - well done.

I'm not an expert but I am sure confidence and determination play a big part. You want that job so make sure they know that. Sound confident even if you don't feel it. Be pleasant and friendly, smile at the interviewers and make sure to talk to all of them not just the one directly in front of you.

Look smart, matching jacket and trousers or skirt if possible, clean shoes and fingernails, hair neat, sit still and don't fidget (I'm the worst at that).

If you haven't got experience of something, or there are areas where you are weak, say so rather than trying to bullsh1t - say this is an area where you'd appreciate some training.

I don't know about the particular areas in your job, but if you have experience of these things try to think of a particular incident you handled well and tell them about it.

The Guardian has interview tips here: http://jobsadvice.guardian.co.uk/interviews/0,,1176969,00.html

Good luck, I really hope you get it and will make sure to send positive vibes at 2.30 on Thursday.

Seaxwyn

hello again

just thought after I logged off last night - you could start a new thread with a heading like 'Help! advice needed for interview this week'. I'm sure there are plenty of people who could advise who may not read the diaries.

S xx

auntie_brenda

Good luck!

Quick tip - make a list of all the questions you're likely to be asked. Then come up with specific examples of what you have done. Eg. how woould you motivate staff - rather than just saying I would....... say I always find doing x helps, for example when y happened I did x and the outcome was z. Also, use the I word rather than we - it's YOU who's going for the interview rather than your team.

buddiebabe

Thanks for all your replies.

The job is a promotion in my work so don't really have the chance to talk rubbish about myself cause they know me

That should be a good thing but im not that confident.... there is so much competition that im really beginning to wonder if its worth putting myself through it :rolleyes:

I know what im like and i just let my mouth run away and talk so much rubbish.... nothing thats relevant to work but hey will just need to wait and see....

Won't find out anything 2moro as there is an interview on Friday so am hoping to hear on Friday or Monday at the latest... im going to wait and see what day they intend to make a decision and take the day off so i don't have the added pressure of having to walk back through the office and be upset.....i know i shouldnt let it get to me but i do get over emotional about the silliest little thing!!!

At least i do have one thing to look forward to.... im going to the footie 2moro nite so hopefully will have something to celebrate :T

Thanks for the kind words and the good vibes.... i need all the good vibes i can get

Will update as soon as i know what the outcome is

Nite nite

Buddiebabe x

buddiebabe

Well i didn't get the job (not that they've bothered to phone and tell me yet!) :mad:

Im so angry and upset. From now on im only going to do what my job description says and what im paid for. I won't be doing any extra duties... no more training or dealing with other staffs enquiries (especially the ones they gave the job to)

Im so angry and upset right now... im so tempted to tell her where to shove her job when she phones me to tell me as its obviously not important for her to let me know.

One of the staff they gave the job to is one of my best friends, however, even she hasn't bothered to text me to let me know....

Off to see what jobs i can find to apply for on the internet now :rolleyes:

Buddiebabe x

gallygirl

:grouphug:Their loss hon. Move on and fine something better. Your friend probably feels awkward about telling you - you'd probably have felt the same.

Seaxwyn

Oh no, I'm really disappointed for you! Grrrrr to the employers!

Well you've obviously got all you can from that place so move on to a company where your talents will be appreciated and rewarded.

t's bound to be awkward with your friend who got the job, but a friend is worth her weight in gold so rise above it and be gracious to her!

Enjoy the footie and hope you get a chance to relax over the weekend.

buddiebabe

Thanks

I just feel so down right now.... i've spent the last hour just starring at a switched off tv have a real urge to go and waste money gambling but i know i cant cause it wont make me feel any better.

I've spoken to my friend and everythings fine she just didn't know what to say.... just gutted as she doesn't want the job she just wanted the interview experience... she certainly doesn't need the money and is now worried cause she doesnt think she can do the job and will need help and that just makes it harder to take.

I just feel like i've let myself down and alot of other people who wrongly assumed that i would get the job.

I eventually got my phone call at 3.45 today and an apology to say sorry i'd heard about it from someone else but they had been really busy. She said it was a really hard decision to make and that it had taken them a while to do it. I asked for some written feedback from my interview as i really need to find out where im going wrong then she said that id had an excellent interview but that they had to look at all factors, experience, timekeeping and attendance. It was at that point that i completely broke down and started crying and i couldn't stop..... i know i've made a complete fool of myself now. She was really shocked with my reaction.... i just couldn't help it i just feel so stupid now. She told me not to let it put me off applying but i've told her there is no way i could put myself through that again... she's told me to go along to see her when i go back to work (but the way im feeling right now i don't ever want to go back) just wish i had the money so i could just walk away and start over again somewhere else.

Im going to try and sort out some paperwork just now and keep away from the gambling websites

Buddiebabe x

Seaxwyn

Hi there, not surprising you feel down after a blow like that.

I can't think of anything useful to say except I'm sorry you didn't get the job and remain sure you can get one somewhere else. You've clearly outgrown the job you're doing so don't let this destroy your confidence about applying elsewhere.

buddiebabe

Hi there

Thanks for your kind words. Am feeling a bit better today..... not great but a bit better.

I've managed to resist the urge to spend any money on any gambling so im feeling good about that.

I've done some cleaning and tidying up today my kitchen is sparkling apart from the dishes i've left from my dinner :rolleyes: i really should just go and do them..... i will in a minute.... honest :rolleyes:

I made mince and carrots in my slow cooker so have enough to do me for my dinner for 2 days. Im going out for lunch 2moro with my friend who got the job it seems she's been getting hastled about it already and she's not even started it yet!!! I'll just need to have a bowl of soup cause i can't really afford to go out for lunch but we usually make the effort to go out after payday and my other friend who is off on maternity leave is coming in to meet me for lunch on Tuesday so it will be soup again then 2. I should have enough money for both as long as i don't spend anything else :rolleyes:

The end of Feb was not very good for me and i managed to increase my debt by gambling again... i've been feeling quite low lately but the past few days have been the worst i've felt in a long time and i've managed to resist the urge to gamble so i feel as though i've turned a corner.

Im not going to dwell on the money that i have lost i just need to ensure it doesn't happen again. When i get the urge i switch the computer off and i go and clean something .... and i have plenty of things to clean and tidy

Outstanding Debt as follows:

CURRENT ACCOUNTS:
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND £1149.24 O/D now £1413.49 O/D now £1405.42 O/D now £1150.00 O/D (no longer over its limit:T )
ALLIANCE & LEICESTER £280.00 O/D now £272.19 O/D now £268.60 O/D now £130.00 O/D

CREDIT CARDS:
BARCLAYCARD £5191.30 now £5020.00 now £4980.00
MBNA £4591.98 now £4588.70 now £4581.79
MORGAN STANLEY £2060.00 now £2020.00 now £2000.00
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND £9806.72 now £10004.00 now £9867.00 now £9846.00
SKYCARD £1489.30 now £1446.05 now £1920.00
TESCO £2351.29 now £2300.00 no change

MONEY BORROWED FROM MUM £220.00 PAID BACK IN FULL

TOTAL DEBT OUTSTANDING 1ST JANUARY 2007 £ 26919.83 now @ 1ST FEBRUARY 2007 £27411.90 now @ 11TH FEBRUARY 2007 £26915.77 now @ 11TH MARCH 2007 £26907.79

TOTAL PAID OFF SINCE 1ST JANUARY 2007 £12.04 :j

I know its not much but next month it should be a whole lot better as i have no intention of wasting any money at all. Im determined that my debt is not going to increase this month.

Buddiebabe x