Not that job

[joshwriting]

I just got off the phone with the folks with whom I interviewed almost three weeks ago, now.

They had said that they wanted to hire somebody within that time, and as I had heard nothing back from them, I was fairly sure that I was not going to be the one. Mind you, I knew, given that they had two searches going, that they were going to take longer than they expected (and no, they aren't quite done yet). But still...

So, I called.

The rising director returned my call, though I had been told when I called that the outgoing director "really wanted to talk with" me. It seems that I was not the "right fit for all the different constituencies with whom we want to be working, in the outreach around Manchester. But I really hope that we can find a way to do something with you, to have you do something with our program in the future, because it is clear that you have a lot of skills and experience that are valuable."

Age? Gender? Race? She was very surprised when I asked what I could have done to make my candidacy stronger. The above was her effort to respond to that. She tried to explain it, but really couldn't. She noted, as a side conversation, that my age was not one of the factors (not raised by her, but because of one of the questions that I had been asked during the interviews).

*sigh* I would have liked that job - not to mention that I need one. *neglects to mention that he needs one*

Comments

[mangostar.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I'd employ you in a second.

[(Anonymous)]

Frustrating to be sure, but keep at it. While interviewing is one of the poopiest things, as is sending in resumes, something will pull through at some point, possibly when you least expect it.

I am not looking forward to going through this in late August.

*hugs*
~alana

[mirmie.livejournal.com]

Well, I'd give you a job. Want to come teach at my school? They're desperate for good teachers. No, I guess you don't. You'd hate it here, most sane people do.

[mirmie.livejournal.com]

On second thought, you're far from sane, but you still wouldn't like it. I really must find out if there's an edit button I'm just not seeing.

[camlet.livejournal.com]

Awwww... *hugs*