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D'oh! Better get started... I wanna be Mortgage Free!!

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  • wynnvegas
    wynnvegas Posts: 1,377 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Morgen Froggy,

    Don't worry too much about all the templated nonsense interview questions. It's very rare that a decent interviewer will ask things like "describe yourself in 3 words" (my personal hate). Concern yourself with the Company, your CV and the description of the role. Have a clear answer as to why you want to work for this Company and why you're looking to leave the Company you're with just now. Remember that you're there on merit from your CV so all you're really looking to do is validate what they already think they know about you and prove that you'll be a good fit in the new team. Is it a straightforward competency based interview or are there any test / presentation pieces? Is it a one-stage process? Keep the questions you ask clearly focused on the technicalities of the role as, because you're in through one of the dastardly agencies, discussions about money, decision timelines and additional process steps cn all be run through the agency. You'll do grand.

    Cheers,

    Billy
    Mortgage Free: 28/10/2010
    Time / Interest Saved: 18.5 years / £61,866.50
  • SmlSave
    SmlSave Posts: 4,911 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Lots of luck for tomorrow :)
    Currently studying for a Diploma - wish me luck :)

    Phase 1 - Emergency Fund - Complete :j
    Phase 2 - £20,000 Mortgage Fund - Underway
  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    Afternoon all! :j

    I am off to my job interview shortly, as I want to get there in plenty of time..
    Looks like there are 6 candidates in total..1st interview is a meet & greet and half hour interview with the interim manager, then might get short listed for a second interview with the Finance Director..

    Billy, thanks for all your advice and encouragement - much appreciated..and thanks to you all for all your good wishes..

    Cheers
    Froggy :cool:
    Froggy's New Lillypad Fund
    Total so far: £ 10,009.77
  • rlc22
    rlc22 Posts: 385 Forumite
    My fingers are still crossed for you! Let us know how you get on x
  • Hope it all goes well Froggy!

    Mortgage free - 01/05/2019, mortgage high £200k 2011
  • Fingers crossed froggy!! good luck :)
  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    I am back!!!!!!!!!!! All went really well.. The interview only lasted about half an hour.. We had a good chat about my CV and the role involved.. Hopefull I have made a good impression and will be called in for a second interview.. I should hear from them/agency on Tuesday..
    Thanks again for all your good wishes, it must have worked and it felt great being so supported by you all!!

    Cheers
    Froggy :D
    Froggy's New Lillypad Fund
    Total so far: £ 10,009.77
  • Awesome! Now enjoy your weekend!
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  • wynnvegas
    wynnvegas Posts: 1,377 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Konichiwa Froggy,

    So glad it went well. The first one in a while is always the hardest. Hope we're all celebrating with you next week.

    Cheers,

    Billy
    Mortgage Free: 28/10/2010
    Time / Interest Saved: 18.5 years / £61,866.50
  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    I got another call from the agency, as the person that interviewed me called them tonight.. Apparently they loved me and were impressed by the way I presented, and the skills set I could bring to the role.. There are high chances I will be called back for a second & final interview next week.. Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D

    On MFW news, I got £1.10 on 1Poll, and 50p on VO (am ever so close to payout there)...

    Hopefully the weather will be nice, my horse will win in the Grand National, and my numbers will come up in the Lottery..:p:p:p

    Have a fantastic weekend everybody!

    Cheers
    Froggy :cool:
    Froggy's New Lillypad Fund
    Total so far: £ 10,009.77
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