Interview Tomorrow . . .

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. . . for a really good job - full-time postal delivery. I'm nervous.

Tbh, I think the only reason I got an interview is because they are an "equal opportunity" employer. I answered yes to female and disabled. These jobs are so competitive I think that got me past the mark. Some of my friends have indicated that they don't approve of "affirmative action" as it discriminates against those who aren't disabled. I'm not sure where I stand on that, but I will say that my (older) age and spotty work history would have probably got me rejected had it not been for the "equal opportunity." I'm going to go for it though; Lord knows when I'll get a chance like this again.

best of luck.

Ann, if this job is what you want, I wish you every success. Good luck to you.

Thanks!

I feel that I am qualified and I think that I can handle it. Full-time will be a shock, but I have done it before. What I think I would like about this job is that I would mostly work on my own.

That's the kind of job I've always done best at too; all that matters is what I can do, not my sparkly personality--or lack thereof.

Full-time gets old. But I'm guessing the job pays well enough for you to have some discretionary income, which is nice. Again, good luck!

Good Luck

Good luck today!

I was unemployed for a year, and then started working full time. It was a big adjustment, but once I got into a routine, it was easier to manage.

Well, it went okay. Nothing stellar, but no big screw ups either. Interviews puzzle me. They asked me for specific examples of my behaviour to illustrate certain strengths - organization, communication, honesty. I had trouble coming up with such examples on the spot and struggled with verbal expression. And I had to write a 10 minute test while the two interviewers sat with me. Then she took it out to mark it and I guess I did okay because when she came back she said we could continue. Very awkward.

But all in all it went well. I think I have a snowballs chance of getting it though. They interviewed tons of people.

Thanks for the support!

Ann, I'm glad things went as well as they did. I hope you do get the job. If not, I hope you let it go by realizing you did your best and don't beat yourself up.

I'm struggling with this a bit now. As I said, I think it will be an "if not," but I'm having a hard time getting past the "don't beat yourself up part." I know that I'm capable of doing the job, but I am not capable of doing well at an interview. I know that there is some sort of code that is being spoken, but I can't break it. Sometimes I wonder about my value. I really want to participate in society, but I can't seem to break through.

Ann, things are plain tough everywhere right now except in Mexico and China--and then things are only good if you are willing to work for a bowl of rice and beans and a warm place to sleep.

Rejection is just part of the game, as lousy as it is. If you want to talk, you know how to find me.

You should write or email a brief thank you letter. If you missed something or felt you wanted to say something that you did not get to say during the interview you can, put it in the letter. Say you want the position and thank them for the opportunity they gave you. Again it should be brief, if it is the length of the average Wrong planet post that is way to long. You can google "Thank you letters" and get examples of them. This letter is not something to sweat over. As long as there are no spelling errors it can't hurt your chances to write it and if you are tied with other candidates and they did not write it may set you apart from them.

Well, thanks for the support, but as I suspected I didn't get it:

As you are aware, you must pass the interview process at ... We have received the results and regret to inform you that you did not receive the passing mark required.

Crap! I failed an interview - how can you do that? I don't know if it's just me, but I think too much value is placed on interviews. What difference does it make if you can come up with an example of how you planned something, or how you dealt with demanding people. I can't come up with that stuff on the spot, I have to think about it. Bother . . .

Not meant to be I guess.

Ann, my regrets. I'm sure you would have done well in such a position.

In what is I'm sure a very bitter irony for you, the reason such weight is put on the interview is because of egalitarian, therapeutic liberalism. Prior to this sorry state of affairs, it was customary to consult with former employers and to administer tests to determine the best candidate for a job. But since deadbeats were "discriminated" against when their former employers shot them down, and idiots and affirmative action candidates were "discriminated" against when they couldn't pass tests, these were for all intents and purposes outlawed. Now, the interview is all that is left to employers. And it is something that discriminates against aspies.

I hope you won't give up, and if you want to talk, I should be on later. Again, don't beat yourself up.

Thanks

I guess it's better than having a lottery system, but I can't help but feel that if they are going to base so much on a brief verbal exchange that I might have a better chance with the lottery.
I used to be able to fake neurotypicality when I was younger, for periods of time, but it wore me down. I have a hard time doing that now - my autism is more discernible and my enthusiasm for putting on a show is far less.

Arggg . . .

Ann, it's a matter of being able to sell one's self. I got my current job for two reasons: First, they were desperate to fill the position. Second, I persuaded them that I could solve certain pressing problems without spending money the library didn't have. Then, I proceeded to do just what I promised.

My recommendation would be the next time you go in for a job interview, to do some real research, find out what the pressing problems are, and be willing to talk about your solutions. As Temple Grandin likes to say, since we can't sell ourselves, we can only sell what we can do.