Day 12: My first interview, I think

Great news today! I was called by a screener who asked me questions about my resume, my experience and why I had applied to be their IT Manager. I think I answered most of the questions well and correctly, but I always have doubts after an interview. Maybe i should have said this or I forget to tell then that. If I did good, I will either have a phone or face-to-face interview with the recruiter for the job next week. I will know by Friday.

The toughest question for me was why do you want to work for our company? I really did not have a good answer for why I wanted to work there as opposed to why I didn't want to stay where I am. I have worked at the college for 12 years and basically have the same job description and job duties that I had then. I want a chance to grow and advance. I feel like the big fish in a small pond waiting for my CIO to finally retire so I can move up. Maybe I over estimate myself and my skills, but what I want most is the opportunity to do more and face new challenges. If I fail so be it, but I at least want to take that chance instead of continue to sit on the sidelines and go through the same things each year.

I am not sure if the poll question is answered, but if so, no one won, because I didn't think I would have an interview so quickly. It is a good sign...