NPRC interview

[marathoner452]

I just had my interview with the NPRC in Baltimore. I think it went well. I tried not to be repetitive and use the same examples over and over again, and I tried not to ramble (as I tend to do when I'm nervous or don't know what I want to say). They had 20-25 people apply for 4 positions, but some of those people have withdrawn their applications or taken other positions. They seemed very positive, though only 2 or 3 of them were there-one was out on a fire call, and another was in a meeting or somesuch. They'll let me know by the end of the week where I stand.

I have another interview tomorrow, with the United Way of Calvert County's Success by 6 director. My New Orleans NPRC application is listed as "Under Review," but I haven't heard from them yet. I haven't heard from any of the other organizations either.

Back to work. I've got a bunch of preparedness brochures to get out to the local libraries and a CDE resource book to research, then tonight's the Keys game.

~Bethany

EDIT: I've been offered a position with the NPRC in Baltimore/Central Maryland Red Cross chapter. I'm going to email the directors of the other programs I applied to and let them know I have an offer but I'd be glad to interview with them if they can do it quickly.

I want to work for the Red Cross, I know that much. That's the only way I can see to stay with AmeriCorps and get away with regular disaster deployments. But if I were offered a Red Cross position down in New Orleans, would I take it? I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, if I'm offered a position down there. It has to happen quickly though, because I don't know how long this position will wait.

Comments

[roadwarrior220.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear it went well. I had the same problem with using the same examples or rambling (something I do a lot, as you know, especially when I'm nervous, lost for words, or tired), but like you, they sounded positive and did say that I sounded interested and prepared.

Good luck on your interview tomorrow--I know you'll do well with that one, knowing you and working with kids. And I hope you hear back from some of the other organizations before we leave. That would not be a good thing if you didn't.

When is the game over tonight? I was planning on calling you.

~Adam

Red Cross interview

[marathoner452.livejournal.com]

See my edit above. :D It wasn't 5 hours after I finished that interview that I got an offer. I'm still going to interview with the United Way tomorrow, and email the other programs (particularly the Red Cross positions) and encourage them to set up interviews because I don't know how long I have to give an answer on this offer.

Apparently I don't have a ticket to the game after all, and if we buy them at the gate it doesn't benefit the chapter. My mom was supposed to come out and go to the game, but I don't have a way to let her know. I'm just going to head home, then if she still wants to go to the game we can always head back out to Frederick. So I don't know what time I'll be around.

~Bethany

Re: Red Cross interview

[roadwarrior220.livejournal.com]

I knew you'd get the offer, what with your extensive experience with the Red Cross between CDE, DAT, and your deployment, as well as your enthusiasm and intelligence. I'm excited for you. :-) And even after my interview yesterday, I'm leaning towards taking the Habitat job in Arnold--it just fits me so well. I have other interviews (most likely) coming soon, but it feels like the right choice.

I'll call you around 9:15-ish, and if I don't get you, I'll just call tomorrow.

By the way, what are the Keys? For some reason, I get the image of a minor-league baseball team, like the Lansing Lugnuts, in my head.

~Adam