Job Interview progress.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #1 26-09-2005, 04:57 PM

Well, I made it to my Job Interview! I borrowed next doors Van to get there (I sold it to him to buy my 12" Dob).

I had to 'Prove' a strong interest in Rugby League, evidence of any sport-teaching experience to kids, any evidence of promoting Rugby League, proof of computer literacy, proof of an ability to write reports and anything else to help with the position.

I went fully armed with my '100 competition games award', evidence of my selection into the Australian Rugby Team, evidence of playing in and winning 6 Grand Finals, originals of all the newspaper write-ups, articles I have written for newspapers and RL magazines, proof of the district and clubs I have started, Coaching credentials, emails from other clubs thanking me for helping them, samples of my PC literacy (copies of website pages and heaps of stuff done in Office, Excel etc.) and a BIG smile!

The interview went for half an hour and was with the Victorian head of ARL Development and a lady from the ARL in Sydney.

They asked about a thousand questions often talking over top of each other (which one do I answer first?) and the whole episode was very draining.

They informed me that they had another 12 people to see that day (there was 1 before me) and then they were holding interviews in Sydney the next day, then they would be in France for 3 weeks holding Interviews for RL Development Officers over there as well.

They will inform applicants of the outcome after they get back from France
in about 4-5 weeks time.

I hate the waiting game

I think I did OK, but I know I rattled on because of nerves! I had evidence of experience to fit every requirement they asked for plus I had proof that I have experience in what they teach the new staff!! The training they give is to teach new staff how to hold school clinics, organise competitions and hold a Gala Day. I have already done all these for the ARL! That shocked them!!

I must now wait . . . and wait . . . and wait!

p.s. There are only 3 positions available.

Lee · #2 26-09-2005, 05:01 PM

Well, you certainly sound qualified - good luck mate

h0ughy (David) · #3 26-09-2005, 05:03 PM

they can't clone you twice ken, that illegal.

Nice to hear that you are at least optimistic about the process. i hope that you do get it as well!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #4 26-09-2005, 05:11 PM

BTW, the job starts after Star Camp! So if I get it, it won't intefere with the Camp.

Plus I mentioned the Camp (I had to get astronomy in there somewhere!)
I even mentioned IIS!

h0ughy (David) · #5 26-09-2005, 05:35 PM

They will log on Ken and really find out what you are like....

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #6 26-09-2005, 05:45 PM

Yikes!!!!

Well, I did say I rattled on because of nerves.

xstream (John) · #7 26-09-2005, 06:09 PM

Good luck Mate.... You'll get it!

Now we're going to have the ARL in here.....sheesh, I sure hope Mike's account has good band width.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #8 26-09-2005, 06:20 PM

I hope so John, I put everything I could into the interview!

Hehehe! Have to get IIS to sponsor the Australian Kangaroos on their next Tri-Nations tour! It's only a couple of Million dollars Mike!

davidpretorius · #9 26-09-2005, 07:16 PM

you'll do fine mate! your heart is in the right place, the selectors make a big mistake and overlook you, but that is their fault not yours!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 26-09-2005, 07:37 PM

Thank you Dave.

Are you trying to give me a Big head LOL!

ving (David) · #11 26-09-2005, 09:01 PM

eek!! waiting is the worst part!!

best of luck ken, you certainly seem qualified!

mick pinner · #12 26-09-2005, 09:10 PM

it's amazing what a positive attitude will accomplish Ken, my new buisness will work and with an ounce of luck you will get your job, fingers crossed for you buddy.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #13 26-09-2005, 09:16 PM

Thanks David.

True Mick, your Astro business will boom, and I will get the Job. We both derseve them! (positive, positive, positive)

janoskiss (Steve H) · #14 26-09-2005, 10:13 PM

You've done all you can. It's out of your hands now Ken, so you might as well forget about it for now & let events take their course. It sounds like you're about as qualified as they come.

I'd still rather you opened a scope shop in Melbourne.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #15 26-09-2005, 10:20 PM

Yes, I was looking forward to doing that until I found out the up-front cost of stock! Ouch!! The 'Minimum' order from GSO was $60,000.

A little bit different to the old days. I started a Harley Davidson dealership with $26 and built it up from there.

gaa_ian (Ian) · #16 26-09-2005, 10:40 PM

Good on you Ken... you deserve the job !
The best of luck to you mate

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #17 26-09-2005, 10:42 PM

Thanks Ian!

h0ughy (David) · #18 26-09-2005, 10:54 PM

8 more posts to go Ken, so lets talk about why you deserve to have this job,
1. you worked hard for it for many years
2. they were impressed by th size of you scope
3. You have the personality most suited for the position
4. they are mugs if they don't employ you!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #19 26-09-2005, 11:04 PM

LOL! They don't know the size of my scope. It might frighten them (and little children).

h0ughy (David) · #20 26-09-2005, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

LOL! They don't know the size of my scope. It might frighten them (and little children).

What do you mean you said "I had evidence of experience to fit every requirement they asked for plus I had proof that I have experience in what they teach the new staff!! The training they give is to teach new staff how to hold school clinics, organise competitions and hold a Gala Day. I have already done all these for the ARL! That shocked them!! "

Isn't that scope enough!