Turtle sex and cat toys
NPR is running a story on the coming demise of the Y-chromosome, and therefore, mankind. Sounds like a fine plan to me.
My favorite part in the story was when a researcher said something along the lines of "You only have to look to our friends the turtles to see an example of distinct sexes without the presence of Y-chromosomes" [my emphasis].
I had my interview with King Cycle Group this afternoon, and I think it went pretty well, especially considering that this is basically the first real (read: formal) job interview I've done. They grilled me for an hour on why someone with an educational background and future goals like mine would be interested in a shipping & recieving position with a company who makes bike parts.
I dutifully avoided blurting out things like "Because I have bills to pay!" and "Bikes are pretty. Pretty, pretty bikes" and instead concentrated on phrases like "sincere interest in environmentally- and socially-responsible manufacturing practices." Then I grilled them for a while on their plans for future community projects and their internal review and advancement policies.
It went well, I think. I talked too much, and I didn't showcase the diversity of my experiences as effectively as I'd have liked, but overall it was a success. They seem to be nervous about hiring someone with education and bigger plans, and I really can't blame them. But how can I tell them that yes, I'll likely leave once something more in-line with my goals comes along, but that I'll give them 100% up to that point? People don't want to hear that.
They have cats in the office, which was charming except that one decided it would be a good idea to chew on my shirt buttons during the interview. Nice cat. Strange cat. Awkward cat.
They're supposed to call me back about the second round of interviews either late this week (not likely) or just after Christmas. Here's hoping...
My favorite part in the story was when a researcher said something along the lines of "You only have to look to our friends the turtles to see an example of distinct sexes without the presence of Y-chromosomes" [my emphasis].
I had my interview with King Cycle Group this afternoon, and I think it went pretty well, especially considering that this is basically the first real (read: formal) job interview I've done. They grilled me for an hour on why someone with an educational background and future goals like mine would be interested in a shipping & recieving position with a company who makes bike parts.
I dutifully avoided blurting out things like "Because I have bills to pay!" and "Bikes are pretty. Pretty, pretty bikes" and instead concentrated on phrases like "sincere interest in environmentally- and socially-responsible manufacturing practices." Then I grilled them for a while on their plans for future community projects and their internal review and advancement policies.
It went well, I think. I talked too much, and I didn't showcase the diversity of my experiences as effectively as I'd have liked, but overall it was a success. They seem to be nervous about hiring someone with education and bigger plans, and I really can't blame them. But how can I tell them that yes, I'll likely leave once something more in-line with my goals comes along, but that I'll give them 100% up to that point? People don't want to hear that.
They have cats in the office, which was charming except that one decided it would be a good idea to chew on my shirt buttons during the interview. Nice cat. Strange cat. Awkward cat.
They're supposed to call me back about the second round of interviews either late this week (not likely) or just after Christmas. Here's hoping...
posted by Fourbank at 5:27 PM
1 Comments:
Oooh! Major, major good job-getting vibes will be sent your way for the remainder of the month! (and beyond if necessary). Good job. They'd be fools not to take you.
Now, when are we going to meet so you can look at my shiny new laptop, I mean, so we can catch up? :-)
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