Interview Day

Well today is interview day, and I think I know what I need to say and I have a list of 100+ questions but I am sure that, I wont have to ask all of them as many will be answered in conversation. Although the Paper work says informal chat, I have decided to opt to where a suit, nothing fancy but smart all the same. I have kept my make-up to a minimum and have sensible shoes on but not the ones that say (lesbian) Still being unsure of what route I need to take, there may be a possibility to be come an officer, which I know I have the skills for. Too many judge a book by its cover, so I’m covering all bases.

I also decided to print a copy of my CV just in case, and I haven’t had to do much to it in terms of tailoring it, as I think it is spot on for the Unit I want to join. The Unit I wish to join also know about the interview tonight, and they also have a copy, I have been encouraged to call them early next week to see if I can arrange a time to go and meet them. I could have very easily just chosen something closer to home a trade and a skill, however I don’t think I would have got what I wanted out of it. So ok a little more travel but what the hell.

I have really bad nerves about it all today, and my biggest worry is that if I don’t think I want to do this, I will be looking for the next challenge, I have really built myself up thinking about what it will be like and the sort of people I will get to meet. I also worry about if there is something wrong with my application or medically/fitness I can’t do to. But I know I am in good fitness etc and I am sure these are unnecessary nerves.

I’m pleased that I have had a few weeks of good thinking time, although I know I said that I found it frustrating. The more I have thought about it the more I really want to take on this experience. IT’S NOT JUST A FLEETING THOUGHT!

I don’t often were a suit for work, so I have had quite a few comments today, “oh Ria do you have a client meeting today?” there faces when I say “I have a meeting to join the TA” a few mouths have hit the ground! But to be honest the responses have been much the same. And most people aren’t surprised.

My MD Dominic has been very supportive, I told him of my intensions 3 weeks ago and again he wasn’t stunned. The day I told him I made sure that I had the SaRBE booklet and I knew it inside out. He was grateful that I had got it for him and that he had been included not told (which is something I normally do). He asked me why I wanted to do it, and the honest answer which worked in my favour was,” because I enjoy my job here and I can see myself growing with the company, but I have to find a balance with my need for adventure, and one I have found it I will be more stable as an employee” Bingo that did it! So wish me luck, tonight is the first big step and I can’t wait!